Different by Design

S3E3 | Are boys and girls really all that different? And if so, how should those differences shape the way we teach, parent, and raise our children?In this episode of Different by Design, we welcome back Dr. Leonard Sax, physician, researcher, and bestselling author of Why Gender Matters and The Collapse of Parenting.Drawing from scientific research and a biblical worldview, Dr. Sax explores the differences between boys and girls and what those differences mean for parents, educators, and anyone invested in raising the next generation.Join us for a thought-provoking conversation about understanding our children, supporting their development, and helping them thrive.For more information about Dr. Sax, visit his website: https://www.leonardsax.com/Learn more about Trinity Classical Academy: https://www.trinityclassicalacademy.com/

S3E2 | Today’s students have access to more information than ever before—but information alone doesn’t produce wisdom.In this episode of Different by Design, Matt Dixon and Liz Caddow sit down with Pastor David Hegg to discuss the difference between knowledge, understanding, and wisdom—and how parents and educators can help children develop discernment in a world shaped by technology, AI, and constant access to information.How can we raise students who not only know what is true, but have the wisdom to live it out faithfully?To listen to The Classical Academy Podcast, visit ⁠https://www.trinityclassicalacademy.com. To learn more about Trinity Classical Academy, visit ⁠https://www.trinityclassicalacademy.com

S3E1 | In the Season 3 premiere of the Different by Design podcast, Matt Dixon and Liz Caddow are joined by author, teacher, and mom Christian Walker to discuss helping our kids navigate a complex culture with wisdom and biblical clarity. Drawing from her book, What Do I Say When…?, Christian shares practical insight for approaching difficult conversations about truth, culture, technology, and faith while continually pointing our children back to Scripture. Learn more and purchase What Do I Say When…? here: https://www.crossway.org/books/what-do-i-say-when-tpb/To listen to The Classical Academy Podcast, visit ⁠https://www.trinityclassicalacademy.com. To learn more about Trinity Classical Academy, visit ⁠https://www.trinityclassicalacademy.com

S2E10 | In a world where anxiety and stress are impacting students more than ever before, how do we help children grow in resilience, confidence, and faith rather than fear? In this important conversation, Matt Dixon, Liz Caddow, and Kelly Bond discuss anxiety, parenting, productive struggle, emotional resilience, and what it looks like to raise children grounded in truth and identity in Christ.

S2E9 | From its inception, Trinity has sought to serve the whole body of Christ through its approach to education. Beyond our traditional programs, we have extended that mission to support families in a variety of contexts.

As more parents desire greater freedom in how their children are taught and formed, Libertas Preparatory School provides that flexibility while remaining rooted in a Christian context.

Libertas LIVE offers an on-campus experience for independent learners, blending at-home education with structured, relational classroom time that fosters both growth and community.

To listen to The Classical Academy Podcast, visit ⁠https://www.trinityclassicalacademy.com.

To learn more about Trinity Classical Academy, visit ⁠https://www.trinityclassicalacademy.com

S2E8 | Campus security looks different today than it did 20–30 years ago—but how should a classical Christian school approach it?In this episode of Different by Design, Matt Dixon and Liz Caddow are joined by Trinity's Security Coordinator, Blanca Aguila, to discuss how Trinity Classical Academy prioritizes safety with wisdom, stewardship, and trust in Christ—without creating a culture of fear.From behind-the-scenes security measures to the role of relationships on campus, this conversation offers a thoughtful look at what it means to create a secure and joyful learning environment.To listen to The Classical Academy Podcast, visit ⁠https://www.trinityclassicalacademy.com. To learn more about Trinity Classical Academy, visit ⁠https://www.trinityclassicalacademy.com

What does classical education actually look like in real life?

In this new Different By Design episode, Dr. Chris Perrin breaks down the practical scaffolding of classical Christian education — helping parents understand how it works, why it matters, and how it carries into everyday family life.

Listen to a practical demonstration of what a Trinity education produces: https://youtu.be/_j--YjoDJJk

To listen to The Classical Academy Podcast, visit ⁠https://www.trinityclassicalacademy.com. To learn more about Trinity Classical Academy, visit ⁠https://www.trinityclassicalacademy.com

S2E6 | In this episode of Different by Design, host Matt Dixon is joined by Trinity’s Founder & Head of School, Liz Caddow, and Director of Development, Dana Hendrickson, for a conversation on stewardship, faithful investment, and how generosity shapes both the daily experience of students and Trinity’s long-term mission.As we celebrate 25 years of God’s faithfulness, we explore the heart behind giving, the impact of Trinity’s Annual Fund, and the purpose of our upcoming 25th Anniversary Gala—looking back with gratitude and forward with hope.

To listen to The Classical Academy Podcast, visit ⁠https://www.trinityclassicalacademy.com. To learn more about Trinity Classical Academy, visit ⁠https://www.trinityclassicalacademy.com

S2E5 | More than a decade after walking across Trinity’s graduation stage, this episode highlights James and Beth Brooks as they share how their time at Trinity continues to shape their faith, their family, their marriage, their work and even their parenting to this day. This is an episode about the long view. What lasts from a Trinity education once all the tests and deadlines and projects are grades are behind you. If you’ve ever wondered, “What kind of men and women do Trinity students become?” or “Is the investment really worth it in the long run?” this episode is for you.To listen to The Classical Academy Podcast, visit ⁠https://www.trinityclassicalacademy.com. To learn more about Trinity Classical Academy, visit ⁠https://www.trinityclassicalacademy.com

S2E4 | Our world is changing fast right before our eyes. As parents, we’re left wondering why our sons seem unmotivated and our daughters anxious. Screens, culture, and pressures from all around seem to be shaping our children’s hearts faster than we can.

In this episode of Different by Design, Dr. Leonard Sax—physician, psychologist, and author of Boys Adrift and Girls on the Edge—joins us to unpack what’s really happening with kids today and what a true education really looks like to shape students in the things that truly matter.

*A note that there are a couple of mature themes in this episode but they are brief and clinical in nature.

To listen to The Classical Academy Podcast, visit ⁠https://www.trinityclassicalacademy.com.

To learn more about Trinity Classical Academy, visit ⁠https://www.trinityclassicalacademy.com