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FAQs about Knight Cast by Mater Dei:How many episodes does Knight Cast by Mater Dei have?The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.
June 20, 2025S2:E30 Being a Both/And Parent in an Either/Or WorldIn this episode, our principal talks about finding balance in your approach to parenting and not believing that you must be an either/or parent. Then our guests, Marc and Julie Anderson, talk about their work as freelance reporters The Leaven, our Archdiocesan newspaper.Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka KansasFollow us on Instagram: @materdeiknightsCheck out our website: www.materdeischool.org...more12minPlay
June 06, 2025S2:E29 Mindless Distraction - We Don't Have to Accept ThatIn this episode, our principal talks about why we as adults must put an end to distraction for our children. Then our guest, Corey Everett, talks involvement and she invites you to the 0.5K on June 14!Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka KansasFollow us on Instagram: @materdeiknightsCheck out our website: www.materdeischool.org...more13minPlay
May 16, 2025S2:E28 End of Year "Teacher Tired!"In this episode, our principal reflects on the blessings that come with the end of the year "chaos." Then, our guest, Josh Benteman, talks about lifelong learning. Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka KansasFollow us on Instagram: @materdeiknightsCheck out our website: www.materdeischool.org...more11minPlay
May 09, 2025S2:E27 Let's Hear from the Class of 2025!In this episode, our principal visits with members of the Mater Dei Class of 2025. They share memories, look to the future, and offer some words of advice to our Knights!Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka KansasFollow us on Instagram: @materdeiknightsCheck out our website: www.materdeischool.org...more9minPlay
May 02, 2025S2:E26 Making a Difference and Honoring a Legacy!In this episode, our principal challenges our Knights to make a difference. Then, our guest, Dan Tritsch, talks about preserving a legacy and the unanticipated blessings that come when you share your talents!Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka KansasFollow us on Instagram: @materdeiknightsCheck out our website: www.materdeischool.org...more9minPlay
April 25, 2025S2: E25 The Important Stuff and Changing Culture!In this episode, our principal talks about how the challenging stuff, the important stuff - isn't really "stuff" at all! Then, our guests, Kim Hammers and Lynn Dunn, talk about the important work they are doing to support our students who learn differently and teachers who are seeking degrees in special education. And they talk about the positive impact that is having on Catholic schools!Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka KansasFollow us on Instagram: @materdeiknightsCheck out our website: www.materdeischool.org...more8minPlay
April 11, 2025S2:E24 Mrs. Hillebert Gives a Shout Out to Her Brother and Talks With Father Matt!In this episode, our principal talks about the memories she made with her brother and the gift of boredom. Then, our guest, Father Matt Nagle, talks about the most important event in history and how Catholics celebrate Holy Week. Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production. Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka KansasFollow us on Instagram: @materdeiknightsCheck out our website: www.materdeischool.org...more9minPlay
April 04, 2025S2:E23 Mrs. Hillebert Talks About Thinking it Through! And What's Up With All the Heavy Machinery Around Here?In this episode, our principal talks about the "weird" way that kids think sometimes and why adults cannot do that! Then, our guests, Dale Kirmer and Dan Spindler, talk about all the improvements and upgrades happening at our facilities, and why they make it easy for you to help!Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka KansasFollow us on Instagram: @materdeiknightsCheck out our website: www.materdeischool.org...more9minPlay
March 28, 2025S2:E22 Mrs. Hillebert Fails a Test! And a New Parent With a Lot of History Here Talks About Why She Loves Mater Dei!In this episode, our principal shares a story from her grocery store checkout clerk days! Then, our guest, Lara Geiken, talks about having roots at Mater Dei that go back almost a century, and what she loves about Mater Dei!Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka KansasFollow us on Instagram: @materdeiknightsCheck out our website: www.materdeischool.org...more10minPlay
March 21, 2025S2:E21 Mrs. Hillebert Saves a Life? And a Talk With One of Her Favorite Theology Teachers!In this episode, our principal talks about parenting in a very similar style to her own parents and very similarly to how she "principals." Then, our guest, Gabe Hillebert, talks about his journey to theology teacher and what he loves best about teaching high school. Music credit: Music by audionautix.com, used under creative commons license 3.0, and afrodrumming, used under creative commons license 4.0, and adapted for this production.Follow us on Facebook: Mater Dei Catholic School - Topeka KansasFollow us on Instagram: @materdeiknightsCheck out our website: www.materdeischool.org...more11minPlay
FAQs about Knight Cast by Mater Dei:How many episodes does Knight Cast by Mater Dei have?The podcast currently has 46 episodes available.