The Regents Podcast

#181: The Harvey World Tour Nov 04, 2024

Regents parents Kendall and Kyle Harvey sit down with Kirk Avery to discuss Friedreich's ataxia (FA), a rare degenerative disorder that Kendall was diagnosed with in her early 20's. Their discussion covers the history of Kendall's diagnosis, how it has affected her faith and family, and the Harveys' perspective on living with FA.

#180: Mobile Loaves & Fishes Oct 28, 2024

Mobile Loaves and Fishes founder Alan Graham and his wife Tricia join Kirk Avery this week to talk about the history of the organization, how God has grown their ministry, and how Regents has partnered with them over the years. Along the way, they dive into other topics like Alan's faith journey and his recent appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast.

#179: Cross Country Discipleship Oct 21, 2024

Regents cross country coaches Mary Frances Payne and Aly Faulk talk to Kirk Avery about their own experiences running cross country at Regents and how the program has always been primarily centered on spiritual and relational growth.

#178: The Trajectory of Higher Education Oct 07, 2024

Pano Kanelos, the founding president of the University of Austin and a Regents parent, talks with Dan Peterson about what initially drew him to education, the contributing factors to intellectual fragility in young people, and his hopes for the graduates of the University of Austin.

#177: The Source Sep 30, 2024

Courtney Abernethy, former Regents parent, talks with Kirk Avery about The Source, a full-service women's healthcare clinic in Austin and Houston that focuses on providing whole-person care for women.

#176: Following Christ in an Election Year Sep 23, 2024

Daniel Darling is an author, pastor and Christian leader. He currently serves as the Director of The Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Assistant Professor of Faith and Culture at Texas Baptist College. He joins Dr. Dan Peterson, Head of School at Regents School of Ausitn, to discuss the nuances of intertwining one's faith and politics.

#175: Re-engage Marriage Ministry Sep 16, 2024

Mark and Sara Franz are long-time Regents parents and community members and have each served in a variety of capacities on campus. Mark is currently in his 11th year serving on the Board of Directors. Now that their kids are older, Mark and Sara spend a lot of their time investing in the marriages of others through the Re|engage Marriage ministry. That ministry, and its fruits, are the topic of this conversation with Kirk Avery.

#174: Living Out Your Faith Sep 09, 2024

Bryce Waller, a pastor in the PCA, and his wife Lisa talk with Kirk Avery about following God's call to move their entire family to Bogotá, Colombia so Bryce could pastor a church in the heart of the city. The Wallers have since moved back to Austin and are rejoining the Regents community this school year.

#173: Belief Formation in Christian Education Aug 25, 2024

Stefan Wilson, a pastor and Director of Educators at the Colson Center, joins Dr. Dan Peterson to discuss belief formation in the context of education and his training of Regents teachers to kick off the 2024-2025 school year.

#172: Dad's Bootcamp 2024 Aug 19, 2024

James Tessmann and Michael Heidler talk with Director of Advancement, Kirk Avery, about the impact the Dad's Bootcamp has had on their lives over the course of their time at Regents. They also preview some of the speakers and topics for this year's event.

#171: Ellen Troxclair on Students and Phones Aug 07, 2024

Ellen Troxclair is a former Austin City Council member and currently serves as a member of the Texas House of Representatives for District 19. She is also a new Regents parent. In this conversation, Rep. Troxclair sits down with Director of Advancement Kirk Avery to discuss the negative impact phones are having on children in the classroom.

#170: Seniors on Senior Thesis Apr 29, 2024

Three seniors from the class of 2024 sit down with Dan Peterson to talk about their journeys developing their Senior Theses at Regents.

#169: Regents Parent Council Apr 22, 2024

Melissa Piercy, Tracie Dickey, and Marie Artaza join Dan Peterson to talk about their experiences serving on the Regents Parent Council (RPC).

The current and past RPC chairs would like to extend a very big thank you to the Regents Facilities team. Without the wonderful support from Facilities, none of the RPC events throughout the year would be possible!

#168: Katy Faust on "Them Before Us" Apr 15, 2024

Katy Faust, author of "Raising Conservative Kids in a Woke City", talks with Dr. Dan Peterson about raising kids intentionally with core faith and family values in the midst of strong cultural headwinds.

#167: Harlan Gilliam - Story of Redemption Apr 08, 2024

Harlan Gilliam sits down with Liz Benigno to tell the difficult story of how he came to faith.

#166: Christopher Yuan: His Story (Part 2) Mar 25, 2024

Christopher Yuan, a speaker and writer on the issue of Biblical sexuality, sits down with Liz Benigno in the second of a two-part interview where he shares his story of struggling with homosexuality and drugs as a young man and how he and his parents came to Christ.

#165: Christopher Yuan: His Story (Part 1) Mar 18, 2024

Dr. Christopher Yuan, a speaker and writer on the issue of Biblical sexuality, sits down with Liz Benigno in the first of a two-part interview where he shares his story of struggling with homosexuality and drugs as young man and how he and his parents came to Christ.

#164: The Making of Francine Rasberry Mar 04, 2024

Author Liz Benigno and illustrator Claire Greiner Franklin talk with Dr. Dan Peterson about their journey creating their first book: Francine Rasberry, The Not So Scary Sleepover.

#163: The Learning Initiative at Regents Feb 26, 2024

Regents Learning Specialist Jane-Ann Myers and parent Brittany Neff join Liz Benigno to talk about the Learning Initiative at Regents and how it benefits the community.

#162: The Total Eclipse at Regents Feb 12, 2024

Regents Science teacher Chris Corley discusses the science behind the upcoming total eclipse and the opportunities available to Regents students to participate in the viewing.

#161: David Thomas and Sissy Goff Feb 05, 2024

David Thomas and Sissy Goff join Dr. Dan Peterson in the studio again to talk about techniques to handle the rising anxiety in our kids and in ourselves.

#160: Why Grads Send their Kids to Regents Jan 29, 2024

Regents grads and current Regents parents Erin Holcomb, Merrill Laguarta, and Landon Lill talk with Liz Bengino about their experiences attending Regents and why they choose to send their own kids here.

#159: Moms for Moms (with Sara Soenen) Jan 22, 2024

Sara Soenen is a Regents mom and the founder of Hope & Laughter, a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health resources and care for believers. She joins Liz Benigno to tell her very difficult, but redemptive life story.

#158: Raising Men Jan 07, 2024

Regents Athletic Director Sheila Henderson joins Liz Benigno to discuss the lessons she's learned through years, both on and off the field, on raising boys to become godly men.

#157: Serving Others in Austin Dec 11, 2023

Amy Laurer, current Regents parent with 20 years of involvement at Regents, joins Liz Benigno to discuss the importance of Christian service at our school and how to instill it as a virture in our students.

#155: Getting to Know Dick Mattern Nov 27, 2023

Dick Mattern, a long-time and beloved member of the Regents community, sits down with Liz Benigno to talk about his life and missionary work in Africa. If you've been at Regents for any length of time you've probably been privileged to run across Dick and have a conversation with him in the plaza--now you get to hear his story!

#154: Ed Welch on Anxiety Nov 13, 2023

Dr. Ed Welch, faculty member at the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF), talks with Dr. Dan Peterson and Dr. Ryan Lister about a biblical approach to dealing with anxiety.

#153: The Joy of Reading (re-release) Nov 06, 2023

NOTE: This is a re-release of an episode with Becky Walter and Liz Benigno from May of 2021. Liz has a new intro explailning the importance and timeliness of this topic at Regents!

Becky Walter, K-2 Associate Head, sits down with Liz Benigno to talk about some of their favorite books and reading memories from childhood as well as strategies to instill the love of reading in all children.

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Some books mentioned in this episode:

Because of Winn-Dixie, My Side of the Mountain, The Red Wall series, Fantastic Mr. Fox, The Wolves of Willoughby Chase, On the Banks of Plum Creek, Hank the Cowdog

#152: All About Flannery O'Connor Oct 30, 2023

Liz Benigno, Paige Ueltschey, and Brandon Shufflebarger discuss the life and works of Flannery O'Connor, a mid-century Christian writer that Regents seniors are introduced to in literature class. Beyond talking about her influence, Paige and Brandon discuss the thematic details of two of her short stories -- Good Country People and The Enduring Chill. If you have never heard of Flannery O'Connor, or don't know much about her, this episode is a great introduction!

#151: Math for Love Oct 23, 2023

Dan Finkel, founder of Math for Love, sits down with Liz Benigno and Josh Wilkerson to talk about the importance of "playing with math" to develop a deeper understanding and love for the subject.

#150: Serving with your Family Oct 16, 2023

Eighth grader Sawyer Jackson and his mother, Megan Jackson, talk with Liz Benigno about the Embrace Special Needs ministry and the joy of serving on mission trips as a family.

#149: Sharing our Facilities Oct 02, 2023

Sam Thompson, Betsy Nowrasteh, and Kirk Avery join Liz Benigno to discuss the historical camaraderie between Athletics and Fine Arts and the need for new facilities through the Momentum capital campaign.

#148: The Private Lives of Teenagers Sep 25, 2023

Parker Stuckey, the Area Director of Young Life for Capital City, talks with Liz Benigno about ministering to teenagers at Regents through Young Life.

#147: Dr. Mark Regenerus on Cheap Sex Sep 18, 2023

Dr. Mark Regenerus, a sociologist and professor at the University of Texas at Austin, talks with Rhetoric Head of School Josh Simmons about the state of relationships and sex in modern society. Dr. Regenerus was on campus to give a talk to Regents seniors as part of the Rhetoric guest speaker series.

#146: Chip Roy on Sex Trafficking Sep 11, 2023

Chip Roy, Regents dad and U.S. representative for Texas’s 21st congressional district, talks with Liz Benigno about the Christian response to sex trafficking in Texas and abroad.

#145: Fitness and Nutrition Aug 28, 2023

Sam Thompson and Kristen Stone join Liz Benigno to discuss fitness and nutrition at Regents.

#144: RAN Exec Members Aug 21, 2023

Regents Alumni Network members Jordan Needham and Joy Baughman talk to Liz Bengino about various events and opportunities for Regents Alumni and also reminisce on the school's early days.

#143: Discipleship of Athletics Aug 14, 2023

Liz Benigno talks with Laura Powell, Director of Spiritual Development for Athletics, about what spiritual formation looks like among coaches and within our Athletics department.

#142: Momentum Capital Campaign (re-release) Aug 07, 2023

NOTE: This episode is a re-release of a conversation that was previously recorded in February of 2023. As a relevant topic at Regents, we are releasing it again for those of you who may have missed it the first time around.

Kirk Avery visits with Momentum capital campaign co-chairs, Julie Thomas and Will Davis to discuss the history, planning, and hopes for bringing our campus to maturity.

#141: God and Money (re-release) Jul 31, 2023

NOTE: This episode is a re-release of a conversation that was previously recorded in November of 2021. As a perennially relevant topic at Regents, we are releasing it again for those of you who may have missed it the first time around.

Former Regents student Nolan Gore talks to Liz Benigno about how to properly orient our attitudes toward money.

#140: True, Good, and Beautiful (re-release) Jul 24, 2023

NOTE: This episode is a re-release of a conversation that was previously recorded in October of 2021. As a perennially relevant topic at Regents, we are releasing it again for those of you who may have missed it the first time around.

Mindy Dixon, Ryan Magill, and Jana Gomillion join Liz Benigno to unpack the phrase "the true, good, and beautiful" in the context of a Regents education.

#139: The Flourishing of Education (re-release) Jul 17, 2023

NOTE: This episode is a re-release of a conversation that was previously recorded in January of 2022. As a perennially relevant topic at Regents, we are releasing it again for those of you who may have missed it the first time around. Dr. Lister now serves as the Regents Director of Residency.

Today's guest is Dr. Ryan Lister, professor of Theology at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Lister discusses the ways in which Christian education can flourish in a post-modern cultural context.

#138: Christ and Culture a Graduate Perspective (re-release) Jul 10, 2023

NOTE: This episode is a re-release of a conversation that was previously recorded in October of 2022. As a perennially relevant topic at Regents, we are releasing it again for those of you who may have missed it the first time around.

Tyler Robert, a Regents graduate and former teacher, talks with Liz Benigno and Josh Simmons about how the younger generation grapples with issues of Christianity in culture.

#137: Fine Arts for Four Years (re-release) Jun 26, 2023

NOTE: This episode is a re-release of a conversation that was previously recorded in August of 2022. As a perennially relevant topic at Regents, we are releasing it again for those of you who may have missed it the first time around.

Liz Benigno sits down to talk candidly with three Regents seniors from the class of 2022 about how taking fine arts classes positively shaped their experiences at Regents.

#136: Emotional Intelligence of our Kids (re-release) Jun 18, 2023

NOTE: This episode is a re-release of a conversation that was previously recorded in March of 2022. As a perennially relevant topic at Regents, we are releasing it again for those of you who may have missed it the first time around.

Mary Bennett is a former professor at Texas State University and currently works as a play therapist and counselor at the Austin Stone Counseling Center. In this conversation with Liz Benigno, she discusses techniques to develop emotional intelligence in our children.

#135: David Thomas on the Mind of Boys (re-release) Jun 12, 2023

NOTE: This episode is a re-release of a conversation that was previously recorded in February of 2022. As a perennially relevant topic at Regents, we are releasing it again for those of you who may have missed it the first time around.

David Thomas is a counselor in Nashville, TN where he and Sissy Goff have over 50 years of collective experience counseling kids and families. In this interview, he discusses the stages of development boys go through and how parents can use this knowledge to guide them into adulthood.

#134: The Devil of Student Perfectionism (re-release) Jun 05, 2023

NOTE: This episode is a re-release of a conversation that was previously recorded in December of 2021. As a perennially relevant topic at Regents, we are releasing it again for those of you who may have missed it the first time around.

Regents graduate, Haley Foster, joins Liz Benigno in the studio to talk about her struggles with perfectionism throughout High School.

#133: The Devil of Perfectionism, Parent Edition (re-release) May 29, 2023

NOTE: This episode is a re-release of a conversation that was previously recorded in October of 2022. As a perennially relevant topic at Regents, we are releasing it again for those of you who may have missed it the first time around.

As a follow-up to our alumni interview on perfectionism, Martha Bauman joins Liz Benigno to talk about her own struggles with perfectionism as a Regents parent. All five of Martha's children have graduated from Regents and the Bauman family has been involved with the school since the very first year it was founded in 1992.

#132: Chip Roy on the Fentanyl Crisis (re-release) May 22, 2023

NOTE: This episode is a re-release of a conversation that was previously recorded in May of 2022. As a perennially relevant topic at Regents, we are releasing it again for those of you who may have missed it the first time around.

Chip Roy, Regents dad and U.S. representative for Texas’s 21st congressional district, talks to Dr. Dan Peterson about the fentanyl crisis in America and how it impacts our children.

#131: Dan and Brooke Peterson May 08, 2023

Head of School Dan Peterson and his wife Brooke sit down to chat with Liz Benigno about how they met, how Dan got into the field of education, and the lessons they've learned over the years raising their own children.

#130: Senior Thesis (Alumni Perspective) May 01, 2023

Marshall Bowen ('08), Molly Frances Glasgow Denham ('09), and Joseph Benigno ('12) sit down with Liz Benigno to reflect on their senior thesis presentations and give advice to current Regents students and parents.

#129: Classical Toolkit with Allison Jackson (re-release) Apr 24, 2023

NOTE: This episode is a re-release of a conversation that was previously recorded in November of 2020. As a perennially relevant topic at Regents, we are releasing it again for those of you who may have missed it the first time around.

Allison Jackson, a long-time Regents science teacher, discusses classical methods of teaching and how they are distinct from what may be found in other educational environments.

#128: Daniel Eaton on Apologetics Apr 17, 2023

Liz Benigno talks with Dr. Daniel Eaton about what the Apologetics program looks like in the School of Rhetoric and how parents can help prepare their younger kids for this course of study. For parents who feel unprepared to start talking with their children about this subject, Dr. Eaton provides several short book recommendations.

#127: Will Inboden and Justin Dyer Apr 03, 2023

Dr. Justin Dyer, Executive Director of the Civitas Institute at UT, and Dr. Will Inboden, Executive Director of the Clements Center for National Security and faculty member at the LBJ School of Public Affairs at UT, join Dan Peterson to discuss cultivating civil discourse in our community and being a faithful Christian in academia.

#126: Leonard Sax on Why Gender Matters (re-release) Mar 26, 2023

NOTE: This episode is a re-release of a conversation that was previously recorded in May of 2019. As a perennially relevant topic at Regents, we are releasing it again for those of you who may have missed it the first time around.

Dr. Leonard Sax, author of several books, including Boys Adrift, Girls on the Edge, and The Collapse of Parenting, stops by the Regents studio. In this extended interview, he and Dr. Dan Peterson discuss the cultural dangers for boys and girls and how parents and educators should think differently about cultivating curiosity in their kids both in the classroom and at home.

#125: Alumni in the Military Academies Mar 20, 2023

Ford Knippa, 2020 Regents graduate and junior at the Naval Academy, talks with Kirk Avery about what led him to join one of the United States' service academies and what they have to offer our graduating seniors.

#124: Chief of Security Mar 06, 2023

Dan Peterson talks to the new Chief of Security, Collin Fallon. Officer Fallon enlisted in the Marine Corps in 2001 and served Regents as a uniformed police officer as part of the Austin Police Department for several years. He is also a Regents dad.

#123: Momentum Capital Campaign Feb 27, 2023

Kirk Avery visits with Momentum capital campaign co-chairs, Julie Thomas and Will Davis to discuss the history, planning, and hopes for bringing our campus to maturity.

#122: Why Go to Europe? Feb 20, 2023

Liz Benigno sits down with Josh Simmons (Head of the School of Rhetoric) to discuss the details of the upcoming Europe trip as well as how it functions as one of the capstone experiences for a classical education.

#121: Vicki Courtney Feb 13, 2023

Vicki Courtney, author of 5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Daughter and 5 Conversations You Must Have With Your Son, talks with Liz Benigno about the breadth of faith conversations her books have stirred over the years. Vicki is also an early Regents parent and high school friend of Liz's.

#120: Mama Bear Apologetics Feb 06, 2023

Liz Benigno chats with Hillary Ferrer of Mama Bear Apologetics as an extension of her conversation on campus with Regents families. The goal of Mama Bear Apologetics is to empower mothers by giving them accessible apologetics resources.

#119: State of the School 2023 Jan 30, 2023

Head of School Dan Peterson, Chair of the Board of Directors Kelly Benzon, and Director of Advancement Kirk Avery kick off the new year by discussing Regents' annual State of the School report for 2023.

#118: The Regents Science and Nature Center with Harlan Gilliam (re-release) Jan 23, 2023

NOTE: This episode is a re-release of a conversation that was previously recorded in May of 2019. As a perennially relevant topic at Regents, we are releasing it again for those of you who may have missed it the first time around.

Harlan Gilliam, the much beloved teacher and gardener, discusses the history of the Regents Science and Nature Center and why it's important to teach students about gardening.

#117: Crossroads and Conversations Jan 09, 2023

Dr. Angel Parham, Associate Professor of Sociology and senior fellow at the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture at the University of Virginia, joins Dan Peterson to discuss how Classical Christian schools can think about choosing curriculum and fostering civil discourse in the broader community.

#116: Campus Task Force Dec 12, 2022

Regents Campus Task Force members Garrett Martin and Travis Thomas join Director of Advancement Kirk Avery to discuss the details of the process they have undertaken over the last 18 months to develop a plan for the construction of new campus facilities.

#115: Athletics and Discipleship Dec 05, 2022

Sheila Henderson, new Assistant Athletic Director at Regents, sits down with Dan Peterson to discuss her faith journey and vision for discipling student athletes.

#114: Fine Arts Celebration 2022 Nov 28, 2022

In this week's episode, Dane Bundy, Laura Weenig, and Sarah Heidler join Liz Benigno to talk about the upcoming Fine Arts Celebration as well as new RPC and parent volunteer opportunities with the Regents Fine Arts program.

#113: Ben Sasse on Education Nov 14, 2022

U.S. Senator and and soon-to-be president of the University of Florida, Ben Sasse, joins Dan Peterson in the studio to discuss the concept of maintaining thought leadership in education.

#112: Chris Corley on Faith and Science Nov 07, 2022

NOTE: This is a re-release of an older conversation.

Chris Corley, chair of the Science department and long-time Regents teacher, stops by the studio to talk about cycling, how he got into the teaching profession, good habits for parents, and how faith and science should interact in a classical Christian context.

#111: Getting to Know the New Director of Admissions Oct 31, 2022

Dan Peterson chats with Kati Butler, the new Regents Director of Admissions.

#110: Christ and Culture (a graduate's perspective) Oct 24, 2022

Tyler Robert, a Regents graduate and former teacher, talks with Liz Benigno and Josh Simmons about how the younger generation grapples with issues of Christianity in culture.

#109: The Devil of Perfectionism (parent edition) Oct 17, 2022

As a follow-up to our alumni interview on perfectionism, Martha Bauman joins Liz Benigno to talk about her own struggles with perfectionism as a Regents parent. All five of Martha's children have graduated from Regents and the Bauman family has been involved with the school since the very first year it was founded in 1992.

#108: Think Math Oct 03, 2022

Liz Benigno interviews Karen Berlanga and Megan Jackson about the new math curriculum in the Grammar school and Regents' general philosophy about teaching the good, true, and beautiful aspects of mathematics.

#107: Jonathan Pageau on Symbolism and the Christian Story Sep 26, 2022

Josh Simmons interviews Jonathan Pageau, an artist and woodcarver who regularly discusses Christian art and symbolism on YouTube with the likes of psychologist Jordan Peterson, cognitive scientist John Vervaeke, and reformed theologian Paul Vander Klay, among others.

#106: Athletics Theme 2022 Sep 19, 2022

Director of Athletics, Beck Brydon, introduces ARMOR, the Regents athletics theme for the upcoming school year.

#105: Race, Diversity, and Christianity Sep 12, 2022

Dr. Aaron Howard who has spent over 25 years teaching, leading, and mentoring in diverse organizations, joins Dan Peterson to discuss issues of race and diversity in the context of Christian living.

#104: Fine Arts for Four Years Aug 29, 2022

Liz Benigno sits down to talk candidly with three Regents seniors from the class of 2022 about how taking fine arts classes positively shaped their experiences at Regents.

#103: Getting to Know the New Head of Logic Aug 22, 2022

Dan Peterson introduces new Head of the School of Logic, Stephen Steiner, to the Regents community.

#102: Chip Roy on the Fentanyl Crisis May 09, 2022

Chip Roy, Regents dad and U.S. representative for Texas’s 21st congressional district, talks to Dr. Dan Peterson about the fentanyl crisis in America and how it impacts our children.

#101: Launching Successful Kids May 02, 2022

Kristen Turner, Regents parent and licensed professional counselor, talks with Liz Benigno about how to successfully launch your kids into the world.

#100: Behind the Scenes with the Podcast Producer Apr 25, 2022

In this special 100th episode Brandon Shufflebarger, software developer, computer science teacher, and producer of the podcast talks to Dan Peterson about designing a recording studio at Regents, funny podcast moments that were edited out, and other random adventures in the history of recording these interviews.

#99: Eighth Grade Class Trip Apr 11, 2022

Jana Gomillion and Rob Williams join Dan Peterson to talk about just what exactly goes down on the upcoming 8th grade class trip.

#98: The Artist and the Christian Faith: Reflections on the Creative Journey Apr 04, 2022

Dane Bundy (Director of Fine Arts) interviews Betsy Nowrasteh (SOR Theatre) about her creative process, how a drama production mirrors the body of Christ, and the common stereotypes of an artist.

#97: Faithful in Our Time and Beyond Mar 28, 2022

Bryce Waller and Josh Simmons talk to Dan Peterson about the final document and conclusions of the Christ and Culture task force that will be released to the Regents community.

#96: Emotional Intelligence of our Kids Mar 21, 2022

Mary Bennett is a former professor at Texas State University and currently works as a play therapist and counselor at the Austin Stone Counseling Center. In this conversation with Liz Benigno, she discusses techniques to develop emotional intelligence in our children.

#95: Math Catechisms Mar 15, 2022

Janet Shuffield and Hannah Gamble discuss the liturgies in a math classroom at Regents.

#94: David Thomas on the Mind of Boys Feb 28, 2022

David Thomas is a counselor in Nashville, TN where he and Sissy Goff have over 50 years of collective experience counseling kids and families. In this interview, he discusses the stages of development boys go through and how parents can use this knowledge to guide them into adulthood.

#93: Developing the Spiritual Lives of our Kids Feb 14, 2022

Mark Adams is a local pastor, long-time Regents parent, and husband of Grammar School teacher Jill Adams. On this episode, he talks with Liz Benigno about the role of parents, the church, and Regents in the spiritual formation of students.

#92: Theatrical Alchemy Feb 07, 2022

Director of Fine Arts, Dane Bundy, talks with Betsy Nowrasteh about the Regents theater program and how the process of Christian formation happens on the stage.

#91: Ellen Tucker on Discipleship Jan 31, 2022

Ellen Tucker, a former Regents parent and staff member, has a heartfelt discussion with Liz Benigno about how discipleship impacted her and her children at Regents and how it should look in a community.

#90: Getting to Know Division Heads Jan 24, 2022

Ronnie Long, Liz Benigno, and Matt Jasinski talk to Dr. Dan Peterson about the joys and challenges of leading staff and students at Regents.

#89: Ryan Lister on the Flourishing of Education Jan 10, 2022

Today's guest is Dr. Ryan Lister, professor of Theology at Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon. Dr. Lister discusses the ways in which Christian education can flourish in a post-modern cultural context.

#88: Classical Pedagogy Dec 13, 2021

Matt Jasinski, Head of Logic, talks Classical Pedagogy with Dan Peterson--the mechanics and practice of teaching children from within a Classical framework.

#87: The Devil of Perfectionism Dec 06, 2021

Regents graduate, Haley Foster, joins Liz Benigno in the studio to talk about her struggles with perfectionism throughout High School.

#86: Teaching the Great Books Nov 30, 2021

Long-time Regents teachers and parents-Trish Brydon and Jana Gomillion-talk to Dr. Peterson about why we teach the Great Books and why its important to expose students to excellent pieces of literature.

#85: God and Money Nov 15, 2021

Former Regents student Nolan Gore talks to Liz Benigno about how to properly orient our attitudes toward money.

#84: Tuition and Affordability Nov 08, 2021

Lee Jones (CFO at Regents) sits down with Kirk Avery (Director of Advancement) to discuss tuition, affordability, and financial accessibility at Regents School of Austin.

#83: Alliance Defending Freedom Nov 01, 2021

Ryan Tucker serves as senior counsel and director of the Center for Christian Ministries with Alliance Defending Freedom. He talks to Dan Peterson about the litigation efforts to maintain and defend the freedom of churches, Christian ministries, and religious schools to exercise their rights under the First Amendment.

#82: Families Helping Families 2021 Oct 25, 2021

Jenn Harper and Sarah Heidler, parent co-chairs of the 2021 Families Helping Families event (formerly the Regents Gala), walk through what this year's fundraising event will entail. FHF starts at 5:00pm on Saturday, November 6th at Star Hill Ranch. See here for registration details and more information.

#81: From Regents Student to Parent Oct 18, 2021

Erin Holcomb, former Regents student and current Regents parent, talks with Liz Benigno about attending the school in its earlier years and the influence that teachers and the classical model of education had on her pursuits.

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