Best Lutheran High School, Colorado Hannah & Taylor Podcasts (2025)

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Oct 27: 10 Reasons to Come to the Annual Auction with Mrs Ristow 33:18

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Get your tickets to the Auction! http://onecau.se/luhiauction Still not convinced? Well then, this episode is for you. At the top of the show, hear from the Auctioneer himself, Mr Zoeller, about the long history of making the Auction fun. And in the main section of the episode, hear from Carolyn Ristow, who works tirelessly behind the scenes to bri…

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Oct 20 - Ms McSpadden from LuHi Student to LuHi Teacher 35:44

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MaKenna McSpadden is a LuHi grad, class of 2020. Now, she is first year teacher in the LuHi Social Studies Department. She shares a little about her time at LuHi from both perspectives. She also has great advice for her students, and you can hear some of her wisdom in this episode. From the top of the show, the main takeaway is: Don't tie your shoe…

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Oct 13: NHS with Chloe and Jillian 32:40

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Our NHS President and Secretary join us this week to talk about all things NHS! They share their favorite service projects, how students can get involved in NHS, and what they've learned from being in the club. They also talk about the unique Christian worldview that the LuHi NHS chapter has. If you have a student who is interested in being on the …

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Oct 6 - Entrepreneurship Class, Business Dept Updates, & Mission Trip Recap 35:24

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This episode has a little bit of everything. But that's to be expected when your two guests are involved in, well, a little bit of everything! Mrs Van Heukelem and Senior Michael Crandall join us to talk all things LuHi Business classes. They also traveled to Uganda last summer for a mission trip with the organization, Musana. There's never enough …

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Sept 29 - A Conversation about Mental Health with Mrs (Marriott) Alphonse & Mr DeAntoni 42:25

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Today, Chris DeAntoni (Men's Health) and Miro Alphonse (Mental Health Counselor) join us for a conversation about mental health. They share their methods for approaching tough conversations with students, their perspective on mental health, and offer some practical health tips. We hope this conversation is helpful for parents! If you have any quest…

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Sept 22 - Homecoming with StuCo Reps Grace and Eunice 23:47

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Homecoming is a big deal around here. At LuHi, we do Homecoming week right with dress-up days, pep rallies, class vs class competitions, Blacklight Dodgeball, and more! We end the week right with the annual Lip Sync Battle and, of course, a Friday night football game. If you want to score points for your class to win the week, participate! Dress Up…

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Sept 15 - Parents in Prayer with Karen Snow 34:13

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It's always a treat to have a LuHi parent as a guest on the Pod! This week, Karen Snow talks us through how parents can join or get involved in Parents in Prayer and what to expect during Friday morning prayer meetings. All LuHi parents are invited! Parents in Prayer meet every Friday that school is in session at 7:50 am over at the MAC. Be sure to…

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Sept 8 - Access and Support Plans with Mrs Williams and Mrs Homami 41:46

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This week, two brand new guests join the podcast! Heather Homami, Support Plan Coordinator, and Kalia Williams, Access (Academic Success) Teacher, are on to talk about the accommodations LuHi can provide to students on support plans. They walk us through the differences between IEPs and 504s, the basics of the process families walk through to get o…

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Sept 1 - Sox Place with Jordan Robinson & Bill Garner 1:01:49

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This week, we are blessed to have our first ever off-campus guest on the Pod! Jordan Robinson, Executive Director of Sox Place, shares about Sox Place, its history, and its purpose. He is joined by Mr Garner, our Mission & Service Coordinator, who shares why Sox Place is an organization LuHi continues to serve month after month. In the episode, Mr …

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Aug 25 - Mr Ness Talks Upcoming Events and LuHi Culture 36:13

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Today, we are excited to have Mr. Ness join us on the podcast to talk through some of his favorite events throughout the year, including Back to School Night, which is this Tuesday, August 26th, from 7-9 pm. He also talks about changes in the Dean's Office and the LuHi culture. Mr. Zoeller joins the top of the show again for announcements and a luk…

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Aug 18: Freshmen Retreat with Ms Hoffman & Mr Schlecht 37:59

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Freshmen Retreat is this week! Here are the details: Girls: August 21st Guys: August 22nd Both groups meet at Echo Park at 5:45-6am. Buses leave at 6:15am. Destination: Camp Timberline. Planned return time is between 8-8:30pm. Mr Ness will be in touch with freshmen parents to let them know the ETA when the buses will be back at school for pick up. …

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Aug 11 - GI3 Update with Executive Director Dan Gehrke 42:37

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Welcome to Season 5! We have a wealth of helpful, relevant, and intriguing content lined up for you this season, but we wanted to start with a fan favorite guest: LuHi Executive Director Dan Gehrke. Dan is on the Pod today to give us an update on Greater Impact Phase 3, the lower land development. He shares the current status of the project, outlin…

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Summer School with the Theology Department: Vocation 43:55

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Today Mr Tewes and Mr Garner are on the Pod to talk about Vocation. They offer a definition that works through how much of our vocation is tied up in our purpose or giftedness and share a little about their own winding vocational paths. For students (and parents of student) struggling to answer the question, "What's next for me after high school?" …

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Summer School with the Theology Dept - Mr Shull & Mr Schlecht respond to student questions 54:36

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It's another Q&A episode! Before the school year ended, students from Mr. Shull and Mr. Schlecht's classes submitted questions to the podcast. Today, we are going to tackle some of those questions! It's a far-reaching episode that covers topics such as evangelism, salvation, sin, and more. A big thank you to all the students who submitted questions…

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Summer School with the Theology Dept - Theology of the Cross 37:16

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This week, Theology Teachers Mr Parrott and Mr Fischer are on the Pod to discuss one of Luther's lesser-known teachings: the Theology of the Cross. They compare it with the Theology of Glory and discuss why it's a worthy Christian worldview. If you'd like to find out more about Theology of the Cross, here are their recommended reads: On Being a The…

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Summer School with the Theology Department: Why Should I Attend Church? 51:49

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Summer School with your favorite Theology Department is back! In our first of four summer episodes, Mr Kohlwey and Mr Vanderhyde discuss the importance of being part of a church community. Mr Kohlwey is our Director of Campus Ministry and a senior theology teacher, and Mr Vanderhyde is our (newly minted) Campus Pastor and a junior theology teacher.…

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May 12 - Final Episode of Season 4 25:51

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Happy end of the 2024–25 school year! We’ve covered a lot of ground this season—important topics, meaningful conversations, and hopefully, a few moments that made you think. Our final episode? It’s just for fun. Join Zoeller, Hannah, and special guest (and former LuHi Pod host!) Taylor as they look back on some of our favorite inside jokes from the…

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May 5 - LuHi Juniors Tyler and Tanner Share About Faith and Friendship 42:07

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We have two students on the Pod today! And that always makes it a special episode. LuHi Juniors Tyler and Tanner talk about their faith journeys, the impact their friendship has had on one another, and what they appreciate about LuHi. It's a powerful conversation full of vulnerability and God's faithfulness. We've reached the penultimate episode of…

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April 28 - The Purpose of Education at LuHi with Tim Thomack and Josie Oberdieck 42:08

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We're excited to have Mr Thomack and Mrs Oberdieck back on the podcast to finish our conversation about the purpose of education. This time, we are diving more specifically into the topic of education at LuHi. And we have one more "This is Allegedly Healthy" segment for you! Next week, who knows what we'll cover. We are also excited to bring back S…

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April 21 - Social Media & Screen Use in Teenagers with Emily Saulnier and Chris DeAntoni 48:19

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As promised, our Health teachers, Chris and Emily, return to the podcast to share insights on teenage screen usage and the challenges that come with it. We know this can be a difficult conversation, but we close with a message of hope—reminding students and parents alike that our true identity is found in Christ. Some resources mentioned in the epi…

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April 14 - New Classes Coming 2025 with Mr Thomack 43:51

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We cover two timely topics in this episode: The lineup of 2025 new classes 2025 summer courses FAQs Mr Thomack is back on the Pod explaining upcoming classes. Find details for summer classes here: https://www.lhsparker.org/summer-classes Zoeller and I are going to get it together, we promise. But this is not that episode. We have a few more ideas f…

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April 7 - Myths about Strength Training in High School with Coach Smock 42:34

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Coach Nate Smock, who leads our Team Strength classes, joins the pod this week to discuss common fallacies he hears around training high school athletes. We cover everything from game-day readiness to over and under-training. It's hard to believe, but the LuHi Pod has hit the 75th episode mark! We actually hit it a couple episodes back, but just re…

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March 31 - More Student Q&As with Mrs Kidston and Mr Rogness 45:45

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Mr. Rogness and Mrs. Kidston are back to tackle another round of thoughtful, hard-hitting questions from their students. As the teachers of LuHi’s Men’s and Women’s Christian Decisions classes, they bring wisdom, real-world insight, and a deep love for the Lord to this conversation. For the "Lukewarm Takes Gone Cold" Segment, we are skipping music …

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March 24 - Student Q&As with Health Teachers Mr DeAntoni and Mrs Saulnier 45:24

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Emily Saulnier and Chris DeAntoni, our health teachers, are back on the Pod answering more student questions. We cover some great topics including the dangers of zyns, dating etiquette and more. Instead of a Lukewarm Take, we are back to give music trivia one more try. We'll see how it goes. Zoeller isn't convinced. Feedback? Questions? Comments? C…

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BONUS: Re-Air of Mission and Service with Mr Garner and Malea Yoxsimer 27:59

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Happy Spring Break! No new episode this week, but in honor of the first round of mission trips that went out this week, we are re-airing one of our favorites from last season. We are joined by LuHi Senior Malea Yoxsimer and our lead on all things Service and Missions at LuHi, Mr Garner. In this episode, LuHi Senior Malea and Mr Garner share words o…

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March 10 - New Family Welcome with Mr Fueger 32:03

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Welcome to all the new incoming families for the 2025-26 school year! We're so glad to have you as new listeners to the podcast! Our hope is this becomes a resource for you to learn more about LuHi. If you have a question or want to hear a specific topic covered, please let us know ([email protected]). This week, Ben Fueger, Admissions Director…

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March 3 - Adoption & Your Identity is In Christ with Mrs Maas 39:46

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This week, LuHi English Teacher Lana Maas shares a little of her life story with us as the backdrop of why she has a passion for teaching. We hope you are encouraged by this episode and reminded that your identity is found in Christ. You are defined by Him! And we're still keeping it in the family this week with our Lukewarm Take. Hannah's sister m…

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Feb 24 - New Class: Entrepreneurship with Mrs Van Heukelem and Jackson Barry 48:26

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It’s always a great time when both a student and a teacher join us on the podcast! This week, we welcome Business Academy Director Amanda Van Heukelem and LuHi Senior Jackson Barry to dive into the world of LuHi business classes. We talk about LuHi business classes - including a brand new class coming next year - Entrepreneurship - as well as the S…

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Feb 17: Teaching Science from a Christian Worldview with Mrs Rogness and Ms Hoffman 37:22

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As always, we are excited for you to hear from our guests this week! Mrs Rogness and Ms Hoffman are on the Pod to talk about their love teaching science from a biblical worldview. This week's Lukewarm Take comes from Mr Vanderhyde about the correct way (or at least an alternative way) to take off and hang up a button down shirt. We are - unsurprisi…

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Feb 10 - Boys Volleyball with Coach Brgoch and Chance Conroy 23:33

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Boys Volleyball Kicks Off at LuHi! Boys Volleyball is the newest addition to LuHi’s lineup of spring sports! With the inaugural season just around the corner, Head Coach Josh Brgoch and LuHi Senior Chance Conroy join us on the pod to talk about the program and what they’re most excited about. 📢 Interested in joining? The Spring Sports Meeting is TO…

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Feb 3 - March for Life with Chloe Abramson and Mr Vanderhyde 31:42

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In this episode, we’re joined by Mr. Vanderhyde and LuHi senior Chloe Abramson, members of the Lions for Life club. They talk about their experience at this year's recent March for Life in Washington, D.C. They share what made the march impactful and why they are passionate about life issues. 📢 Lions for Life meets every Wednesday from 3:00-3:45 PM…

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Jan 28 - Newsies with Ms Lietzau and Mr Loesel 33:22

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This week, we're joined by our Performing Arts Director, Chris Loesel, and our Theatre Director, Jillian Lietzau! We talk all about the upcoming production of Newsies, LuHi's Spring Musical. It's a fan favorite that the students have been requesting for a while now! Get your tickets for the show (our fastest-selling show to date!) at the PACE Cente…

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Jan 20 - 2025 Upcoming EF Tour with Mrs Davis and Mrs Loptien 38:41

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We said there wouldn’t be an episode this week… but here we are! A huge thank-you to everyone who encouraged us to keep the podcast rolling on an every week basis—we appreciate your feedback and support. This week, we welcome first-time guests Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Loptien to the podcast! 🎉 They dive into: The history of EF Tours (Education First) at…

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Jan 13 - Join the Lutheran Parent Association (LPA)! 30:04

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In this episode, we’re joined by Darcy Hendricks and Rebecca Ullmann, leaders of the Lutheran Parent Association (LPA). They share what the LPA is all about, the amazing work they do to support our teachers and school community, and how YOU can get involved. Whether you’re looking to volunteer, connect with other parents, or learn more about the LP…

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Jan 6 - The Purpose of Education with Mr Thomack and Mrs Oberdieck 35:11

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Welcome to Season 4 of the podcast! It’s hard to believe we’ve been at this for over three semesters now. To kick off this season, we’re diving into an important and thought-provoking topic: What is the purpose of education? Joining me for this conversation are our Dean of Academics, Tim Thomack, and English teacher Josie Oberdieck. Together, we ex…

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Dec 16 - It's a Lukewarm Christmas! 28:14

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This episode offers zero educational value whatsoever. To celebrate the Christmas season, we are wrapping up season 3 with a full episode of Lukewarm Takes. Your hosts bring some serious Scrooge energy this week (Hannah more than Zoeller), but we hope this lighthearted banter gives you a few laughs and brightens your day as the semester winds down.…

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Dec 9 - Mr Rogness and Mrs Kidston Answer Student Questions 34:01

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This week on the podcast, our Men’s and Women’s Christian Decision teachers, Jason and Alicia, tackle questions submitted by their students! We dive into a wide range of topics, from seeking Godly relationships to staying connected to God even when we don't feel His presence. We barely scratched the surface of the students' submissions, so stay tun…

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Dec 2 - LuHi Future and GI3 Update with Dan Gehrke 45:28

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On today’s episode, LuHi Executive Director Dan Gehrke joins the podcast to discuss exciting updates about the future of LuHi. He talks about the big-picture vision and gives an update on our current capital campaign and upcoming expansion project, Greater Impact Phase 3. This week’s Lukewarm Take features a heated debate inspired by Hannah’s frien…

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Nov 25 - Student Accountability with Mr Gusmus and Mr Blomenberg 46:40

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Our Dream Team - oh, I mean Deans Team - is on the Pod this week! Brit Gusmus and Paul Blomenberg are here to dive into student accountability, conflict resolution, and why learning life skills in high school is a game-changer. You won’t want to miss their insights, stories, and tips for navigating this critical stage of life. This week's Lukewarm …

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Nov 18: AI in Education with Mr Black and Mr Thomack 54:24

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AI is everywhere—even in your student’s classrooms. That’s why we’re excited to bring you this episode all about AI in education. Joining me are Mr. Black, our go-to expert in AI and EdTech, and Mr. Thomack, our Dean of Academics, who share their insights on AI's pros, cons, and future usage in high schools. They remind us that at LuHi, the heart o…

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Nov 11: The Most Interesting Man at LuHi 43:28

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Okay, maybe we are exaggerating a little in the title. We think all our guests are interesting! But Mr Hynum does have one of the most interesting backgrounds! Today, he shares a little about what it was like to grow up in Papua New Guinea, his love of language and culture, and his teaching philosophy. Plus, we gush over how great the new ASL class…

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Nov 4: Veterans Day with Mr Doebele and Mr DeAntoni 40:08

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This episode is a special one! I'm joined by Mr. Doebele, Head of the Social Studies Department, and Mr. DeAntoni, our very own resident Veteran, to dive into the upcoming Veterans Day Service. Along the way, Mr. DeAntoni shares some stories from his time in the military, and we discuss meaningful ways to honor those who have served. Our Veterans D…

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Oct 28 - Come to the LuHi Auction with Carolyn Ristow 25:18

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Our biggest event of the year is almost here, and you don’t want to miss it! The 25th Annual LuHi Auction is coming up on November 22nd at 6:30 PM at Lutheran High School. This week's guest, Assistant Donor Advisor Carolyn Ristow shares all about what to look forward to at this event. This is our largest fundraiser, and all proceeds go directly to …

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Oct 21 - Homecoming week with Grace and Ryleigh 22:45

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StuCo members Grace and Ryleigh join us to talk about all the Homecoming activities happening this week on campus! We cover everything from dress up days to the dance, but be sure to check the TVs around the school for more details. School Calendar with Homecoming Athletic Events: https://www.lhsparker.org/current-families Homecoming Theme: The Oly…

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Oct 14: Loving Lions with Carin Cramer and Megan Deas 37:16

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In this episode, we feature our first-ever parent guests! Carin and Megan are the leaders of Loving Lions, a parent-led organization at LuHi dedicated to supporting families facing life-changing events by sharing the selfless, agape love we see in Scripture. You'll hear about the many ways this amazing group serves the LuHi community. If you're int…

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Oct 7 - Refuge (Student-led Worship) with Mikki and Alex 25:37

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Today, two student worship leaders join the Pod to discuss Refuge! Refuge is our student-led worship and small group gathering, held one Sunday each month. Participants also share a meal before worship, and everyone is welcome—including parents! Tune in to learn more about this fantastic community-building event in this episode. This week's Lukewar…

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Sept 30 - Mr DeAntoni & Mrs Saulnier answer questions from Mens and Women's Health Students 43:17

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This is a can't-miss episode! You'll hear wise words from Chris DeAntoni (LuHi Pod Veteran) and Emily Saulnier (LuHi newbie, but welcome back anytime!) as they answer questions sent in by their Men's and Women's Health students. This week's Lukewarm Take was sent in by Mr Fischer and is about goal setting. Send us a text Support the show Our intro,…

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Sept 23 - Service and Missions with Malea and Mr Garner 31:59

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Come to Missions Night! It's September 29th from 6-8pm in the gym! If you are interested in going on a mission trip this year, be sure to attend this event. It's your chance to pick the top three trips you're interested in attending. In this episode, LuHi Senior Malea and Mr Garner share words of wisdom, their passion for serving others, and a few …

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Sept 16 - Alumni Interview with Christopher Wong 35:14

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We're excited to welcome our very first alumni guest, Christopher Wong from the class of 2023! Christopher is currently studying aerospace engineering at CU Boulder. He is passionate about evangelism and has a heart for people. In this episode, he shares how he's navigating the transition from a Christian high school to a secular university and how…

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Sept 9 - Performing Arts Year at a Glance with Mr Loesel 37:15

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Mr Loesel is back for the 3rd time on the podcast! In this episode, he shares what Performing Arts has planned for the whole 2024-2025 school year. You'll hear about some Newsies history, where Jubilate is headed on Tour, and about the new band and choirs added this year. We also ask him the 3 questions! This week's Lukewarm Take is from Mrs. Maas,…