Mind and Heart

In today’s episode, we sit down with two Trinity alumni, Grace (Whitaker) Fox ‘21 and Jenna Phillips ‘21. Listen in as the girls discuss life after Trinity, their experiences as Trinity students, and the value of lifelong Christian friendships.  

Kirsten (Rodgers) Mount is a Trinity alumna and former Trinity math teacher. Kirsten graduated from Trinity in 2006, though back then she was Kirsten Rodgers, and went on to earn a mathematics degree from Grove City College. After graduating, she spent time teaching in Asia and then earned her master's in education from Indiana Wesleyan University. After she got her master’s degree, she returned to Trinity as a math teacher from 2015 to 2018. She is now married, has three beautiful children, and lives locally. Most recently, she started her own company called Creative Prayer Collaborative. In this episode, she talks about her experience at Trinity as both a student and a teacher, how her experiences helped to mold her into the woman she is today, her particular passion for prayer, and her new business! 

In this special episode of "Mind and Heart," we sit down with Head of School Dr. Thomas as he both reflects on his time so far at Trinity and looks forward with great hope and excitement to what's to come!

We sit down with Pastor Garrett Kell from Del Ray Baptist Church. Over the past few months, Pastor Kell and his family have walked through significant hardship. He has shared about that openly with the Trinity community, even sharing with our students in Upper School Chapel. In this episode, he talks with us about what he and his family have experienced in this season, how he has seen the hand of God through it all, and how we as Christians can have hope and faith even as we walk through great trials.

In today's episode, Trinity Chaplain David Stephenson sits down with a mental health panel to discuss issues specific to high school-age students. He is joined by Leecie Brown, a licensed clinical social worker and TCS parent;  our own Peter Schnuda, TCS Dean of Campus Life, sixth-grade teacher; and TCS parent, and Kelly Stephenson, a licensed professional counselor. 

We sit down with Upper School Christian studies teacher Miss Hawraa Salama. Hawraa is new to Trinity this year and is teaching Christian Ethics to eleventh-grade students. In this episode she discusses imparting biblical truth and wisdom to students, the unique challenges these students face, and the true value of Christian education. As someone who grew up in Palestine, she also educates us about what makes Christianity unique from other religions like Islam and discusses how to best approach faith conversations with people of other faith backgrounds.

We sit down with the lovely Mrs. Beth Thomas, wife of our new Head of School, Dr. Matt Thomas, and mother to their three beautiful daughters. Having served as an English teacher in a private school for 15 years, and as a mother to three girls, Beth is passionate about providing spiritual mentorship for girls, young women, and young married couples. Listen in as we get to know Beth better, discussing books, marriage, and our true identity as women of God. 

This is a special, short episode featuring a clip from a speech that was given at this year's annual Trinity Classic by Trinity parent and board member, Kristen Short. She shares her own experience as a parent and points to the impact a Trinity education can have on the lives of students, an education that many would not be able to afford without gifts to our annual fund from generous people like you. Enjoy!

We sit down with former Trinity nurse Gayle Fuller. Having been part of our school community for over 20 years as both a staff member and a parent, Gayle developed quite the reputation for hospitality, hosting constant gatherings in her home, making people feel welcome with her warmth, and now even writing a book on the subject. Today, she will talk to us about what it truly means to be hospitable, and the Christian calling to love one another well. Gayle, thank you so much for joining us today.

We sit down with Mrs. Caroline Guirgis as she shares the story of her late brother and his recovery from drug addiction. Because September is National Recovery Month, Caroline talks with us about that story, common misunderstandings about addiction, and how, as Christians, we can help those who are struggling.