The Regents Podcast

Regents parents Kendall and Kyle Harvey sit down with Kirk Avery to discuss Friedreich's ataxia (FA), a rare degenerative disorder that Kendall was diagnosed with in her early 20's. Their discussion covers the history of Kendall's diagnosis, how it has affected her faith and family, and the Harveys' perspective on living with FA.

Mobile Loaves and Fishes founder Alan Graham and his wife Tricia join Kirk Avery this week to talk about the history of the organization, how God has grown their ministry, and how Regents has partnered with them over the years. Along the way, they dive into other topics like Alan's faith journey and his recent appearance on the Joe Rogan podcast.

Regents cross country coaches Mary Frances Payne and Aly Faulk talk to Kirk Avery about their own experiences running cross country at Regents and how the program has always been primarily centered on spiritual and relational growth.

Pano Kanelos, the founding president of the University of Austin and a Regents parent, talks with Dan Peterson about what initially drew him to education, the contributing factors to intellectual fragility in young people, and his hopes for the graduates of the University of Austin.

Courtney Abernethy, former Regents parent, talks with Kirk Avery about The Source, a full-service women's healthcare clinic in Austin and Houston that focuses on providing whole-person care for women.

Daniel Darling is an author, pastor and Christian leader. He currently serves as the Director of The Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and Assistant Professor of Faith and Culture at Texas Baptist College. He joins Dr. Dan Peterson, Head of School at Regents School of Ausitn, to discuss the nuances of intertwining one's faith and politics.

Mark and Sara Franz are long-time Regents parents and community members and have each served in a variety of capacities on campus. Mark is currently in his 11th year serving on the Board of Directors. Now that their kids are older, Mark and Sara spend a lot of their time investing in the marriages of others through the Re|engage Marriage ministry. That ministry, and its fruits, are the topic of this conversation with Kirk Avery.

Bryce Waller, a pastor in the PCA, and his wife Lisa talk with Kirk Avery about following God's call to move their entire family to Bogotá, Colombia so Bryce could pastor a church in the heart of the city. The Wallers have since moved back to Austin and are rejoining the Regents community this school year.

Stefan Wilson, a pastor and Director of Educators at the Colson Center, joins Dr. Dan Peterson to discuss belief formation in the context of education and his training of Regents teachers to kick off the 2024-2025 school year.

James Tessmann and Michael Heidler talk with Director of Advancement, Kirk Avery, about the impact the Dad's Bootcamp has had on their lives over the course of their time at Regents. They also preview some of the speakers and topics for this year's event.