The Journey: PCA Parent podcast

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Sky Ranch: A Powerful Ministry Partner Celebrating 70 Years of Serving Others! 35:23

منذ 8 hours35:23

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Guest: Linda Paulk, President & CEO, Sky Ranch Christian camps If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page . What a great conversation with Linda Paulk, President & CEO of Sky Ranch Christian camps - we talked about everything - their summer overnight camps and day camps, their family camps, their leadership training programs, their parent/child weekend get-aways, and much, much more! With locations in TX, OK, and CO, Sky Ranch is a ministry force training kids and families with a Biblical worldview and doing it with excellence for 70 years! PCA is so proud to be a ministry partner with Sky Ranch and we look forward to continuing this fruitful partnership for years to come!…

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The ZIG at The Gaylord Texas - April 27th - Everything You Need to Know! 13:45

منذ 7 أيام13:45

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Guest: Kenzie Venus, Director of Development Events and Annual Funds For questions about the Zig, you can email Kenzie at KVenus@prestonwoodchristian.org If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page . Parents, this year “The ZIG” (the Zig Ziglar Servant Leadership Awards Banquet) will be at The Gaylord Texas on Sunday evening, April 27th. This venue is different from the past few years, so we wanted to make sure that you knew everything about where/when/why so that you can make plans now to attend. While the location is different, the purpose of the evening is the same - to raise resources that go to help families with financial needs - I know you agree with me that everyone should have access to a Christ-centered education for their children and over the years, our PCA community has been tremendously generous giving to help others attend PCA. So, take a listen - make sure you know where you’re doing, when to be there, WHAT to wear (yes, it’s “evening wear” this year - suit/tie for the guys, elegant and stylish for the ladies). Look to park in The Gaylord Resort and Convention Center CONVENTION parking (not the hotel) - and there will be valet and garage parking available. NOW is the time to purchase a table and invite friends who can support this incredible mission. Visit zigziglaraward.org to learn more and secure your table.…

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Update on the Continuing Battle to Protect Critical Freedoms with ADF Attorney Ryan Bangert 25:01

منذ 14 يومًا25:01

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Guest: Ryan Bangert, Senior Vice President, Strategic Initiatives & Special Counsel to the President for Alliance Defending Freedom If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page . Updates on a few important Free Speech/Freedom of Religion cases: Adam Smith-Connor , UK case dealing with an Army veteran who was arrested for a silent prayer offered outside an abortion facility. The charges are certainly absurd, but it does demonstrate the lengths to which the government can go and will go to protect abortion rights. Vice President J.D. Vance mentioned this case in his comments a few weeks ago talking about the importance of defending free speech rights. Jack Phillips , Colorado baker sued for refusing to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding recently had a major victory at the Colorado Supreme Court following his third lawsuit to try and force him to violate his conscience, this time it was to try to force him to bake a cake for a gender transition. This article in the New York Post from 2023 revealed that thousands of public schools actually have a policy in place to keep a student’s gender transition a secret from parents. ADF has filed several cases against these school districts on behalf of parents who have a right to know about their child. To keep up with these and other important issues, visit Alliance Defending Freedom’s website at adflegal.org Ryan recommends that you pray for the strength and integrity of the church to continue to stand on God’s Word as the Truth and not compromise on these critical issues.…

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GraceBridge: A Ministry Partner Impacting Our Community...and the World for Christ! 34:24

منذ 21 يومًا34:24

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Guests: Carter Morris, President & CEO, and Drew Herndon, Distribution and Services Manager for GraceBridge If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page . It is a privilege to let you know about the incredible work of GraceBridge and The Master Cares , two organizations dedicated to the ministry of the Gospel by serving the needs of their communities - as they say on their website: two missions, one vision. Here in the North Texas area, you’ll see GraceBridge serve with food banks and resale stores as well as a variety of work and employment training programs. The Master Cares is an international program based in Uganda, Africa and includes an ACSI-accredited Christian school, vocational training, medical services and water wells.…

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Am I Not Enough?: Helping Our Children Counter the Hyper-Competitive Culture to Find Meaning and Purpose (Part 2 of 2) 15:55

منذ 28 يومًا15:55

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Guest: Erin Williams, LPC, PCA US Counselor, Plano campus If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page . This is week two of a great conversation with Erin Williams about the book Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic - and What We Can Do About It by Jennifer Breheny Wallace. This book is a New York Times bestseller, but remember that it is written from the perspective of someone without a Biblical worldview. Wallace does raise some very profound and provocative questions that need to be answered, especially when the research says that 1 in 3 students may be impacted by what Wallace calls the “excessive pressure to achieve.” Praying that you find this conversation insightful and practical. It is broken down into two episodes - the first episode was released last week.…

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Am I Not Enough?: Helping Our Children Counter the Hyper-Competitive Culture to Find Meaning and Purpose (Part 1 of 2) 25:17

منذ 5 weeks25:17

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Guest: Erin Williams, LPC, PCA US Counselor, Plano campus If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page . Great conversation with Erin Williams about the book Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic - and What We Can Do About It by Jennifer Breheny Wallace. This book is a New York Times bestseller, but remember that it is written from the perspective of someone without a Biblical worldview. Wallace does raise some very profound and provocative questions that need to be answered, especially when the research says that 1 in 3 students may be impacted by what Wallace calls the “excessive pressure to achieve.” Praying that you find this conversation insightful and practical. It is broken down into two episodes over this week and next.…

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2025 Zig Ziglar Servant Leadership Award Recipient: Dr. O.S. Hawkins 23:02

منذ 6 weeks23:02

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Guest: Dr. O.S. Hawkins, PhD, Chancellor, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, President Emeritus, GuideStone Financial Resources. If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page . To learn more about Dr. Hawkins, you can visit his website at OSHawkins.com What an honor to sit down to record with Dr. O.S. Hawkins, the 2025 Zig Ziglar Servant Leadership Award recipient. Pastor and author of more than 50 books, Dr. Hawkins has been serving the Lord in a variety of capacities for years. The proceeds and royalties from his books in the “ Code Series ” benefit Mission: Dignity, a ministry of GuideStone started under Hawkins’ tenure that assists retired ministers and their widows who are in need. The Zig Ziglar banquet is coming up Sunday, April 27th and will be located at the Gaylord Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, TX. Art reception opens at 5:00 pm and the dinner begins at 6:00 pm. Attire for the evening is “evening wear.”…

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Important Texas Legislative Update, February 2025 24:11

منذ 7 weeks24:11

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Guest: The Honorable Matt Shaheen , Texas State Representative, District 66 If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page . We had the opportunity to sit down and catch up with State Representative Matt Shaheen after he returned from the oral arguments at the Supreme Court on his bill (HB 1181) that requires age verification to prevent minors from accessing inappropriate material on the Internet. The case involves some complex issues including digital privacy rights, states’ rights, the protection of minors, and the regulation of online content. To learn more about this bill and the Supreme Court case please read the Texas Policy Research article as well as the press release from the Texas Attorney General’s office on the Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton case. We also discussed several major initiatives that will be addressed and debated in the 2025 Texas Legislative Session including school choice (ESA, Educational Savings Accounts), gambling, gender ideology, and pro-life issues.…

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Sophomore Year: Which Path Will You Pursue? 31:19

منذ 8 weeks31:19

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Guests: Sevyn Trogdon, Emerson Seal, and Elizabeth Teague, PCA sophomores at the Plano campus If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page . In this episode, we spend a little time talking about their journey toward wisdom during their sophomore year at PCA and the events and activities that help keep them on the right track! The girls talk about activities like Freedom Weekend, the Texas Stomp, Minimester, the Zig Ziglar Servant Award banquet, and their journey with their academics and athletics. The girls are also excited about some of the upcoming opportunities like Beach Camp (June 8-13) and the Choir Mission Trip to the United Kingdom. So many outstanding resources, activities, and events to help students grow in their faith journey and their love for Jesus Christ!…

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The Next Generation of Leaders and Learners 38:33

منذ 9 weeks38:33

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Guest: Amanda Henderson, LS Counselor If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page . Enjoy this conversation with Amanda Henderson as we contemplate the future of learning and education. Mrs. Henderson is a favorite of students and faculty alike in the Lower School with her warmth and gentleness coupled with her stuffed animal puppets that provide a sense of security and humor. Mrs. Henderson is optimistic about the future of learning because she is confident that God is on His throne and in control - so no matter what the future holds, AI, VR, etc, she knows in whose hands the future lies.…

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In the Know: Re-enrollment at PCA 26:59

منذ 10 weeks26:59

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Guest: Angie Gray, Chief Enrollment and Marketing Officer for PCA Re-enrollment opens January 15th and goes through the 31st for existing PCA families in good standing. After that time, available spots will be made available to students and families not currently enrolled at PCA for the following year. The small percentage increase in tuition is passed on to support the pay increase for PCA’s incredible faculty and staff as tuition accounts for around 70% of the entire PCA budget. Also, parents please take the time to fill out the re-enrollment questionnaire as your responses help PCA address areas of concern to our parents. Shout out to Holly Hamilton who is the new voice for The Journey’s intro and outro! Go Holly! If you have any questions about re-enrollment as a current PCA family or wish to learn more about enrolling your child(ren) at PCA in the future, please contact Angie Gray, Chief Enrollment and Marketing Officer at 972-930-4007 or via email at agray@prestonwoodchristian.org…

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Loving Your Child AND Your Christian School: One Dad's POV 14:15

منذ 11 weeks14:15

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Guests: Jason Spodnik, President and Head of School, Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy (Cuyahoga Falls, OH) If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page . Parents, here is some wisdom from a guy who has been in the private Christian education world for many years: There is so much to learn, so don’t let pride get in the way as we look to steward the incredible gifts of our children for the greatest good of advancing the Kingdom! Parenting by Paul David Tripp is a great reminder that God fashions Himself as a parent so He can not only relate to us as parents, but He models the way for us in this amazing endeavor! God used Christian education to move Jason from Christianity as a religion to a relationship - such an incredible journey! More is “caught” than “taught” - how we interact with students is even more important than what we are “teaching” them in terms of curriculum - students will learn from how you say things, not just what you say… Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic !…

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Christmas Traditions: The Desire to Keep Christ in Christmas for Your Family 25:20

منذ 14 weeks25:20

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Guests: Amy Petrof, Kristin Dysart, and Gabe Boyd If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page . We hope you enjoy this fun conversation with some PCA parents about their holiday traditions as they desire to keep Christ in the middle of Christmas! Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic !…

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Executive Functioning: What You Need to Know to Help Your Student Grow! 41:24

منذ 15 weeks41:24

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Guests: Dr. J’Aime Balogh, Jenitta Eskew, and Nena Graham If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page . Executive Functioning - are all of the cognitive skills necessary to regulate your thinking, feelings/emotions, and behaviors to reach a goal. Executive Functioning skills are necessary for all of the other cognitive functions - these are the primary functions that make up what we call “executive functioning”: Memory Attention Motor Skills Verbalizing Visualizing Completing Learning Tasks Executive functioning skills include Task initiation - starting and stopping tasks Response inhibition - keeping yourself from responding impulsively Focus - how to stay on task and not get distracted Time management - planning good use of your time and avoiding procrastination Working memory - holding information in your mind long enough to do something with it Flexibility - being able to shift ideas and plans Self-regulation - being able to reflect on your actions and make changes Emotional self-control - managing your emotions and reflecting on your emotions Task completion - sustaining levels of task and attention to complete a task Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic !…

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Gladiator II Review: The Power of a "Good Name" 32:08

منذ 16 weeks32:08

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Guests: Stephen Bryant, Chris Housewright, Mike Thornberry If you’d like to watch this podcast, check out the PCA YouTube page . First of all, just a reminder that Gladiator II is Rated R, which means that you’ll want to proceed with caution - a great place to learn more about why movies receive their ratings is either PluggedInOnline (from Focus on the Family) or MovieGuide . Next, it is wise to look for “lessons” from every source to use as teachable moments with your children so that they are not just “consumers” of entertainment, but are able to watch and listen with discernment. What messages are being extolled, what virtues are being promoted, and are these good, right, and true? Watch or listen to our conversation about Gladiator II to learn more about some of the things that we took away from the movie - and leave some comments on our YouTube page about what you learned as well. Special shout out to Jared Wood for allowing us to use his music - check him out at JaredWoodMusic !…

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