Cultivating [ spaces ]

Donna Williams (English & World Languages Division Head) discusses the ways that Christian education offers something special to students. Donna Williams offers decades of experience teaching Spanish and French, leading student leaders, and investing in service. 

Cultivating [competition] hosts a conversation with LCA's Athletic Director, Andrew Mitchell, and former athletic director, esteemed coach, director of admissions, and beloved alumni, Ryan Patrie. The impact of athletics in the lives of our young people is powerful, so join us in talking about roles athletics play in developing young leaders and discipling the next generation of Christ followers.

Originally published in May 2021
Makoto Fujimura (world renowned artist) and Dr. Sheila Wise Rowe (Author) join Christopher Greco (LCA Arts Division Head) discuss finding beauty in brokenness and understanding the profound hope that can be found in the Gospel. 

Originally published in May 2021
Dr. Virginia Ward (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary) and Dr. Alison Cook (Author) join LCA parent and former trustee, Robert Bloodworth to discuss meaningful strategies for bringing hope to the next generation. 

Originally recorded in May of 2021
David Smith (Calvin University, Kuyers Institute for Christian Teaching and Learning) and Dorothy Vaandering (Memorial University) join LCA's Director of Academic Advising Jean Noh to discuss how technology is influencing our communities, how education is changing, and what makes Christian education different. 

Cultivating [difference] with our STEM division head, Eileen Ng. This is the last episode of our four part mini series featuring conversations about what's different about teaching & learning in a Christian environment. Explore with us how science intersects with our faith!

Cultivating [competition] hosts a conversation with LCA's Athletic Director, Andrew Mitchell, and former athletic director, esteemed coach, director of admissions, and beloved alumni, Ryan Patrie. The impact of athletics in the lives of our young people is powerful, so join us in talking about roles athletics play in developing young leaders and discipling the next generation of Christ followers.

Kevin has taught for over two decades in Christian schools in Guatemala, in Kansas, and in Littleton, Colorado, where he currently teaches at Front Range Christian School and lives with his wife and two daughters.  He holds a PhD in Religious Studies from Boston University, as well as a master's degree in Curriculum and Instruction and a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from Wichita State University.  He loves reading, writing, and collaborating with others on projects that bring together cultural studies, spiritual formation and education.  He is currently exploring the viability of a professional development venture aimed at helping Christian schools grow in Christ-centeredness.

This discussion covers a lot of ground - we discuss what teenagers are really worried about — as reported by them, and how we can be non-anxious presences in their lives. We talk about what it means to do well in school, how we ought to be engaging with culture and difficult conversations as followers of Jesus, and of course we share our best guesses about where the future of Christian education is headed.

Links to things I've written that I refer to during the podcast:
Is Christian Education Safe? Heavens, No (and Yes)!
Blog post from Christian Deeper Learning blog - Teachers as Non-anxious and Hope-filled Presence: https://christiandeeperlearning.org/articles/teachers-as-non-anxious-and-hope-filled-presences/
Dissertation - Habits of the Hearth: Parenting, Religion, and the Good Life in America

Learn more about Lexington Christian Academy, a co-ed Day and Boarding School for students in grades 6-12. Located in Lexington, Massachusetts. 

As we prepare to celebrate 75 years of God’s faithfulness in Christian Education through our school - Lexington Christian Academy - we have sat down with our longest-serving head of school, Mr. Barry Koops. Barry served at LCA from 1990 - 2006 and led this community through so many important years and major milestones that continue to influence what we do today. 

Learn more about Lexington Christian Academy, a co-ed Day and Boarding School for students in grades 6-12. Located in Lexington, Massachusetts. 

Today’s episode features a conversation with Mrs. Eileen Ng - LCA STEM Division Head and one of our incredible science faculty. Eileen’s passion for the ways scientific discovery intersects with faith oozes from every word she shares in this conversation. We discuss Creation as evidence of God’s innovativeness and provision, and explore the idea that Jesus Himself may have been the ultimate STEM teacher. Eileen is thoughtful, so excited about science, and deeply, authentically faithful.

Learn more about Lexington Christian Academy, a co-ed Day and Boarding School for students in grades 6-12. Located in Lexington, Massachusetts.