In this episode of Courageous Love, Mrs. DeVan and Mr. Riding dive into the many ways joy shows up in our lives — from concerts and fall colors to everyday victories on campus. They share practical, hilarious, and actually useful tips for navigating group projects without losing your mind (or your grade). 

Then we shift into service — the heart of Maryvale’s Hallmark 4. Kristin highlights Weekend Backpacks, an incredible local organization offering “Students Helping Students” packing nights that make a real impact right here in Baltimore. 

Finally, our featured guest joins us: Bailey P., Maryvale’s Macbeth herself. Bailey shares what it’s like stepping into Shakespeare, learning a massive role, navigating stage pressure, and collaborating with a cast and crew who work tirelessly behind the scenes. She opens up about courage, doubt, growth, and the unseen grind that makes a great show come alive.

Courageous Love brings together faith, fun, and community in every episode. Hosted by Mrs. Kristin DeVan and Mr. Mark Riding of Maryvale, this show explores what it means to live and love courageously — on campus and beyond.

In this episode, they talk nostalgia (Boy Meets World fans, this one’s for you!), the hidden meanings behind our favorite sweatshirts, and the deep beauty behind everyday faith practices like the Sign of the Cross. Plus, a lively interview with Maryvale’s athletic trainer Ms. Kimberly Battaglia, who shares stories from the sidelines, lessons in confidence, and why no two days in her job are ever the same.

 In this joyful and encouraging episode of Courageous Love, Kristin and Mark kick things off with a lighthearted chat about morning drinks (spoiler: neither of them are coffee drinkers!) before recapping the first Maryvale pep rally of the year — complete with red vs. gray team cheers and student “spirit animals.”

Then, they welcome their first-ever guest: Angela Balto, Maryvale’s Student Council President. Angela shares what people might not know about her, a wild story about coming face-to-face with a bear in Alaska, her dream Spirit Week idea, and her surprisingly deep favorite quote from Cinderella

Angela’s reflection on courage and kindness perfectly captures the heart of this podcast — that courage doesn’t always have to be loud, and love often shows up in quiet, powerful ways.

Welcome to the very first episode of Courageous Love, the official Maryvale School podcast hosted by Mrs. DeVan and Mr. Riding. 

You'll hear why they started the podcast, what "Courageous Love" means in their school culture, and how it’s rooted in the mission to build deeper community connection.