In this bonus episode for The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 we hear from Ricky Oliver, Middle School Bible Teacher at Trinity. He and Shaun discuss the entire book and its impact on their lives and the Trinity community.

We are excited to introduce The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963, a historical fiction novel about an African American family from Flint, Michigan.

In The Watsons we are transported into the lives of an African American family of the 60's, woven together by themes of faith, love, and resilience. Through the lens of this unique family and their intertwining stories, we explore the universal truths that unite us as children of God while honoring the unique journeys that shape each character.

In Episode six, and the final one of this season, we talk to Olga App, Fourth Grade teacher, and Betsy Watson, a Teacher’s Assistant in TK. Shaun Satterfield and crew discuss the themes of survival, love, and hope in chapters 13-15 of the book. 

We are excited to introduce The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963, a historical fiction novel about an African American family from Flint, Michigan.

In The Watsons we are transported into the lives of an African American family of the 60's, woven together by themes of faith, love, and resilience. Through the lens of this unique family and their intertwining stories, we explore the universal truths that unite us as children of God while honoring the unique journeys that shape each character.

In Episode five of this season we talk to Olga App, Fourth Grade teacher, and Betsy Watson, a Teacher’s Assistant in TK. Shaun Satterfield and crew discuss acceptance in chapters 11-12 of the book while exploring the theme of racism.

We are excited to introduce The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963, a historical fiction novel about an African American family from Flint, Michigan.

In The Watsons we are transported into the lives of an African American family of the 60's, woven together by themes of faith, love, and resilience. Through the lens of this unique family and their intertwining stories, we explore the universal truths that unite us as children of God while honoring the unique journeys that shape each character.

In Episode four of this season, Shaun Satterfield discusses culture and wonder in chapters 7-8 of the book as The Watsons begin their road trip.

We are excited to introduce The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963, a historical fiction novel about an African American family from Flint, Michigan.

In The Watsons we are transported into the lives of an African American family of the 60's, woven together by themes of faith, love, and resilience. Through the lens of this unique family and their intertwining stories, we explore the universal truths that unite us as children of God while honoring the unique journeys that shape each character.

In Episode three of this season we talk to Bryan Hunt, Upper School Humanities teacher, and Jessica Holmes, Trinty's Lower and Middle School music teacher. Shaun Satterfield and crew discuss truth and consequences in chapters 7-8 of the book exploring the themes of character, and relationships.

We are excited to introduce The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963, a historical fiction novel about an African American family from Flint, Michigan.

In The Watsons we are transported into the lives of an African American family of the 60's, woven together by themes of faith, love, and resilience. Through the lens of this unique family and their intertwining stories, we explore the universal truths that unite us as children of God while honoring the unique journeys that shape each character.

In Episode two of this season we talk to Emily Wakefiled, a third grade teacher at Trinity. Shaun Satterfield and Emily discuss chapters 4-6 of the book exploring the themes of justice and self-esteem.

We are excited to introduce The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963, a historical fiction novel about an African American family from Flint, Michigan.

In The Watsons we are transported into the lives of an African American family of the 60's, woven together by themes of faith, love, and resilience. Through the lens of this unique family and their intertwining stories, we explore the universal truths that unite us as children of God while honoring the unique journeys that shape each character.

In Episode one of this season we talk to Karoline Moore, a fourth grade teacher at Trinity. Shaun Satterfield and Karoline discuss the first three chapters of the book exploring the themes of family dynamics, classism, bullying, and friendship.

Join us on a magical journey to the enchanting realm of George MacDonald's timeless tale, The Golden Key. As Trinity's school community embarks on its annual summer reading tradition, this episode sets the stage for a season filled with wonder, exploration, and the power of imagination. Discover why The Golden Key has been chosen as the centerpiece of Trinity Reads, as we delve into the themes and ideas that resonate deeply with Trinity's mission of providing a Christian, classical, rich, and unhurried education for their students. 

In this season, we’ll explore the transformative power of fantasy as a genre, one that awakens imaginations and sparks meaningful connections for readers of all ages. We’ll learn about the profound impact that George MacDonald's stories had on the influential writer C. S. Lewis, as we uncover how reading MacDonald's tales served as a catalyst for Lewis' own spiritual journey. 

If you found this episode enjoyable, feel free to share it with someone who’d appreciate it!

Join us on a magical journey to the enchanting realm of George MacDonald's timeless tale, The Golden Key. As Trinity's school community embarks on its annual summer reading tradition, this episode sets the stage for a season filled with wonder, exploration, and the power of imagination. Discover why The Golden Key has been chosen as the centerpiece of Trinity Reads, as we delve into the themes and ideas that resonate deeply with Trinity's mission of providing a Christian, classical, rich, and unhurried education for their students. 

In this season, we’ll explore the transformative power of fantasy as a genre, one that awakens imaginations and sparks meaningful connections for readers of all ages. We’ll learn about the profound impact that George MacDonald's stories had on the influential writer C. S. Lewis, as we uncover how reading MacDonald's tales served as a catalyst for Lewis' own spiritual journey. 

If you found this episode enjoyable, feel free to share it with someone who’d appreciate it!

Join us on a magical journey to the enchanting realm of George MacDonald's timeless tale, The Golden Key. As Trinity's school community embarks on its annual summer reading tradition, this episode sets the stage for a season filled with wonder, exploration, and the power of imagination. Discover why The Golden Key has been chosen as the centerpiece of Trinity Reads, as we delve into the themes and ideas that resonate deeply with Trinity's mission of providing a Christian, classical, rich, and unhurried education for their students. 

In this season, we’ll explore the transformative power of fantasy as a genre, one that awakens imaginations and sparks meaningful connections for readers of all ages. We’ll learn about the profound impact that George MacDonald's stories had on the influential writer C. S. Lewis, as we uncover how reading MacDonald's tales served as a catalyst for Lewis' own spiritual journey. 

If you found this episode enjoyable, feel free to share it with someone who’d appreciate it!

Show notes:

Interview with Peter Frey, Associate Pastor at Waypoint Church.

Read George MacDonald's poem, The Disciple.