The Cross & The Classroom: Educating with Eternal Values
Welcome to "The Cross and the Classroom: Educating with Eternal Values. Join us every two weeks as we delve into the heart of the Valor Christian High school community, connecting with teachers, administrators, coaches, and students to share inspiring stories, valuable insights, and a glimpse into the vibrant life of our campus.On this podcast, you'll hear:Whether you're a current parent, a prospective student, or simply interested in learning more about our school, "The Cross and the Classroom" offers a unique opportunity to connect with the Valor Christian community. Tune in to discover the power of education rooted in faith and the transformative experiences that shape lives at Valor Christian High School.
- Exclusive interviews with key figures at Valor Christian
- In-depth discussions about our school's mission, values, and curriculum
- Inspiring stories of student achievements and personal growth
- Practical tips for parents to support their child's education and faith
Episodes
9 episodes
"Transformational Journeys: Building Leaders Through Discovery and Outreach"
In this episode of the podcast, Natalie sits down with Terry Adams, the Director of Discovery and Outreach at Valor Christian High School. They dive into Terry's 18-year journey with the Discovery program at Valor, exploring how it has transfor...
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Episode 9
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28:25
Transforming Football and Faith: Mike Sanford's Vision for Valor Christian
In today's conversation, we welcome Valor Christian High School's new head football coach, Mike Sanford, a seasoned coach with profound family ties to the sport and a passion for mentorship. Mike brings with him a wealth of experience fro...
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Episode 8
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24:47
Faith in Athletics: Coaching Beyond the Scoreboard and Fostering Spiritual Growth
Dive into an enlightening conversation with Coach Jess as she joins Natalie Tysdal in the second part of their discussion on Valor sports. This episode highlights the distinctive focus of Valor's athletics program on faith and character over me...
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Episode 7
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19:20
Integrating Faith and Sports: How Valor's 'Sports as Worship' Transforms Student Athletes
In this episode of The Cross and The Classroom, host Natalie Tysdal sits down with Jessika Caldwell, Valor Christian High School's assistant athletic director of spiritual formation and head girls basketball coach. Jessica shares her innovative...
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Episode 6
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21:07
Artist Development: Inside the Valor Songwriting and Recording Program
Join us for an insightful conversation with Marty, the visionary behind Valor Christian High School's groundbreaking songwriting and recording program. With 14 years of building this unique program from the ground up, Marty shares his journey f...
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Episode 5
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27:30
Navigating Christmas: Intentional Family Time, Spiritual Growth, and Rest for Teenagers
In today’s episode, we’re tackling a topic that’s especially timely during the holiday season but offers valuable insights for families year-round: how to cultivate meaningful connections with teenagers. We’ll explore:Building inten...
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Episode 4
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23:12
Building Strong School-Parent Partnerships: Enhancing Student Success at Valor
In this episode, he explains why Valor sees parents as the primary educators of their children and how open communication and meaningful parent involvement are central to the school’s mission. From the Parent Association and Bible study groups ...
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Episode 3
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17:17
Transforming School Culture Through Prayer and Blessing: Insights from Valor's Spiritual Emphasis Week
In today's episode, we’re talking about the power of prayer and blessing.Our guest is Mike DeAlto, a passionate dean at Valor Christian who is committed to guiding students in the way of Jesus. We'll discuss Spiritual Emphasis Week at Va...
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Episode 2
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17:40
The Valor Christian School Mission: Embracing Excellence, Faith, and Parent Partnership
We explore Valor's comprehensive mission statement and its foundational principles. As well as how the school's mission has evolved over our 17-year history. We talk with Head of School Bryan Ritz to hear what sets Valor apart from any other pr...
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Episode 1
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17:47