Our storytellers are LuHi Math Teacher Mr. Dwinell and LuHi junior Brody Burt. Both share about the moment something shifted - when they realized it was time to take their academics (and their responsibility) more seriously.

But here’s what we don’t want your takeaway to be: Grades are the most important thing. Not even close! Instead, we hope you hear that it’s about motivation, ownership, and doing the work. Because effort is what really matters.

The reflection questions for this week are:

• What part of the taking-high-school-seriously stories stuck with you?
• Has there been a moment in life when you realized you needed to step up?
• What were the motivating factors?
• What motivates you today?

We hope you continue the conversation by reflecting on these questions with your student and maybe even sharing what your high school experience was like. You can also share your reflections and feedback with us! Email us at podcast@lhsparker.org

Next week, our theme is: Finding Your Purpose

See you then!

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Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find us on most of the socials under the Lutheran High School handles.

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You can find chapters for each episode and transcripts here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2228322

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Welcome to episode 1 of High School Time Machine (working title)! We are so excited to have two excellent storytellers on the podcast today. This week's theme: Losing the Big Game

Our first story comes from LuHi Volleyball Coach and Assistant Athletic Director Alicia Kidston. Our second story is from LuHi Senior Berkley Schneider. Both share their experiences of making it to the State and experiencing a disappointing loss.

You don’t have to have made it to State, or even be an athlete, to connect with this one. We’ve all experienced moments where a win felt certain… until it wasn’t. Big expectations. Big hopes. Unexpected loss.

This episode is especially timely as Berkley and the LuHi Lions look to make a run at State Basketball again this year.

The reflection questions for this week are:

• What part of the losing-the-big-game stories stuck with you?
• Has there been a moment in your life where you thought a win was certain but then didn’t happen?
• How did you respond?
• Looking back now, what did you learn?
• What advice would you give yourself? (throwback to the teaser episode)

We hope you continue the conversation by reflecting on these questions with your student and maybe even sharing what your high school experience was like. You can also share your reflections and feedback with us! Email us at podcast@lhsparker.org

Next week we will be back with another theme: Taking High School Seriously (... or not). See you then!

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Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find us on most of the socials under the Lutheran High School handles.

If you have a question you want answered on the Pod, we do Q&A episodes each season! Submit questions anytime to podcast@lhsparker.org.

You can find chapters for each episode and transcripts here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2228322

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If you missed it, the podcast is pregnant... with a new idea!

Because Hannah is heading out on maternity leave (with an actual baby), we didn’t want to leave you without fresh content for weeks and weeks. So we’re launching something new: High School Time Machine*

This series explores one big idea:
No matter the decade, high school is surprisingly timeless.

Each episode features:
• One story from a current student
• One story from a staff member from their own high school days
• Zoeller and Hannah jumping in between stories to reflect
• Reflection questions at the end so you can keep the conversation going with your student in the car or around the dinner table

Over 9 weeks, we’ll explore 9 different themes—from friendship to failure to belonging and beyond. Then (if all goes according to plan), we’ll wrap up with a 10th episode asking: What actually is different about high school today?

We’d genuinely love your feedback as you listen. Email us anytime at podcast@lhsparker.org

Strap in. We’re heading back in time.

*working title

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Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find us on most of the socials under the Lutheran High School handles.

If you have a question you want answered on the Pod, we do Q&A episodes each season! Submit questions anytime to podcast@lhsparker.org.

You can find chapters for each episode and transcripts here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2228322

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Two of our College and Career Advisors join us on the podcast today: Denise Noffze and Isaac Tewes. They bring their expertise to cover topics like:

- Trends of LuHi college attendance

- Common stressors that juniors and seniors face when applying for college

- Tips and ideas on how to make the process more smoothly

- and other resources!

This episode is one of the most practical and helpful of the season (top of show notwithstanding)! If you have questions about the college application process, you can email the College and Career Advising Team anytime! denise.noffze@lhsparker.org and isaac.tewes@lhsparker.org

Be sure to check the calendar on the Current Families page of the website to find upcoming dates for Naviance training, post-high school planning nights, and other Guidance Counselor events. https://www.lhsparker.org/current-families

Don't forget! This is the last regular episode of the school year. But the end of Season 5 means the beginning of a new podcast series! We start High School Time Machine (working title) next week! You'll hear stories from students and LuHi staff members bridging the gap between high school then and now. Each episode will end with reflection questions to carry the conversation home to your student. This 9-episode series starts next week (because Hannah will be on maternity leave, but that doesn't mean we want to leave you without any new episodes). Feedback appreciated! Send us your zephrys: podcast@lhsparker.org

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Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find us on most of the socials under the Lutheran High School handles.

If you have a question you want answered on the Pod, we do Q&A episodes each season! Submit questions anytime to podcast@lhsparker.org.

You can find chapters for each episode and transcripts here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2228322

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Mr Gehrke joins the Pod today to share a quick update on the progress of our newest capital campaign and building project: Greater Impact 3. GI3 is tranforming our lower land into a multi-purpose athletic space. It will give baseball and softball a dedicated space to practice and play games, bringing these sports on campus for the first time since the Denver Lutheran days! The new athletic space will serve as a practice space for many other sports.

In this episode, Dan shares about fundraising, progress since the groundbreaking, and the projected timeline of the project. If you are interested in giving to GI3, please contact our Donor Advisor, john.rinks@lhsparker.org.

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Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find us on most of the socials under the Lutheran High School handles.

If you have a question you want answered on the Pod, we do Q&A episodes each season! Submit questions anytime to podcast@lhsparker.org.

You can find chapters for each episode and transcripts here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2228322

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LuHi Juniors Brody Kline and Evan Holdridge are on the podcast today to share a little about their experience in the football program. They discuss the broader culture of athletics at LuHi, then share moments that have shaped their high school years so far.

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Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find us on most of the socials under the Lutheran High School handles.

If you have a question you want answered on the Pod, we do Q&A episodes each season! Submit questions anytime to podcast@lhsparker.org.

You can find chapters for each episode and transcripts here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2228322

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Our very own Mr Craig Parrott is a published author! Today on the show we talk about his newest book, We are Engaged! Our Love Story with Jesus. He wants people to know that the reason he wrote the book is, "to encourage thirsty people who are disappointed with how life is turning out for them, who wonder what God has been doing in their life and who long to be close to Him. He is closer than we realize. I want to assure people of their secure relationship with Jesus, encourage them with how He is preparing them now, and eager for life with Him in the new earth."

You can pick up a copy of the book from Amazon or wherever you get your books from!

Get it from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/We-Are-Engaged-Craig-Parrott/dp/B0G1HLS1DJ

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Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find us on most of the socials under the Lutheran High School handles.

If you have a question you want answered on the Pod, we do Q&A episodes each season! Submit questions anytime to podcast@lhsparker.org.

You can find chapters for each episode and transcripts here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2228322

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Musical tickets? On sale. Spring Show? Coming soon. Jubilate tour? Almost here. End-of-year showcases? Already in motion. It’s a packed and exciting season in the LuHi Performing Arts world, and Performing Arts Director Chris Loesel joins us to break it all down.

Get your tickets to the musical here: https://parkerarts.org/event/lutheran-high-school-presents-guys-and-dolls/

Interested in watching the Hamilton soundboard video we reference? Find it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=60OpF3DCVls

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Support the show

Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find us on most of the socials under the Lutheran High School handles.

If you have a question you want answered on the Pod, we do Q&A episodes each season! Submit questions anytime to podcast@lhsparker.org.

You can find chapters for each episode and transcripts here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2228322

Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!