The Headmaster's Podcast

Looking for interesting discussions about classical, Christian, collaborative education? This podcast is the place to find conversations about the pursuit of building virtuous students and followers of Jesus Christ through the partnership of parents and the school working together. For the community of Kingdom Preparatory Academy (Lubbock, Texas), this podcast will provide information and updates for our school community as well.

S2E34: Graduation 2024, Skragclaw's Advice to Glumslug

The graduation address to the class of 2024 is a reading of a letter from Skragclaw (a senior demon) to Glumslug (a junior temptor).

05-23
11:40

S4E11: Taylor Collier (class of 2021)

Taylor Collier, graduate from KPA's class of 2021 and recent graduate from Baylor University, talks about his time at KPA.

10-31
36:27

S4E10: Artificial Intelligence and Education with Prof. Timothy McGrew

Prof. McGrew talks about the way Artificial Intelligence is transforming education, and what we ought to do in light of it.

10-24
46:07

S4E9: Peter and Nicole Martens

Peter and Nicole Martens reflect on their long history with KPA. They have two graduates -- Naomi (class of 2019) and Anna (class of 2022). Plus, Isaac who will graduate in 2026. You will be blessed and encouraged by their journey at KPA.

10-17
46:02

S4E8: Prof. Timothy McGrew (part 1)

In this podcast, Prof. Timothy McGrew (Western Michigan University) shares some of his observations about the decline in undergraduate students' preparation for higher education and what he thinks needs to be addressed in their education before attending college.

10-10
47:06

S4E7: Justin and Julie Tidwell Talk about the Value of KPA

Justin and Julie Tidwell have a long history with KPA with three graduates: Jackson (class of 2022), Caroline (class of 2023), and Ansley (class of 2025). Hear them talk about the value of KPA from their many years of experience with the school.

10-03
39:16

S4E6: Dr. Keith Stanglin Talks about Ethics Beyond Rules

Dr. Stanglin discusses his book, Ethics Beyond Rules, which is currently being studied in 11th grade discipleship at KPA. Learn more about his view of Christian ethics, which is guided by the question: "What does love require in this situation?"

09-25
41:11

S4E5: Gary & Donna Fleischman Reflect on Their Time at KPA

Gary & Donna Fleischman have had four children at KPA (youngest is Callie, class of 2023). As their children have completed college and moved into adulthood, they reflect on the value of KPA for their family.

09-19
33:44

S4E4: Andrew Evers (class of 2019)

In this episode, Andrew Evers (class of 2019) reflects on his time at KPA. He talks about KPA's Portrait of a Graduate and much more.

09-12
31:45

S4E3: The Murphy Family Reflects on the Long-Term Value of KPA

Marcus and Mary Ann Murphy share their thoughts on the long-term value of KPA. They have four graduates from KPA Hayden (class of 2010), Asher (class of 2012), Aslan (class of 2016), and Levi (class of 2020). Now with their children as grown adults, they have a valuable perspective on the time that they have spent at KPA.

09-05
23:45

S4E2: Carrigan Crockett (class of 2026) interviews Dr. DePoe!

We mix things up in this episode by letting current senior, Carrigan Crockett, interview Dr. DePoe in this episode.

08-29
41:47

S4E1: Griffith Family Reflects on the Long-Term Value of KPA

Peter and Anne Griffith reflect on how KPA has blessed their family as they have had three children attend KPA. They have been deeply involved in KPA almost from the very beginning of its founding. With their children as adults, they share the impact KPA has had on their lives.

08-22
35:48

S3E25: Charge to the 2025 Graduates

Listen to the charge to the graduates from the May 2025 graduation ceremony at KPA.

05-23
14:44

S3E24: Students Share Grand Tour Experiences

In this episode, you will hear from four of KPA's juniors (or "soon-to-be-seniors" as they describe themselves) as they share about KPA's Grand Tour. They paint a colorful picture of the Grand Tour!

05-16
33:00

S3E23: KPA & School Choice

Now that the State of Texas has passed a School Choice bill, what is KPA going to do? In this episode, I talk about the School Choice legislation and its potential impact on KPA and our families.

05-09
11:29

S3E22: Katie Hawthorne (class of 2019)

Katie Hawthorne (class of 2019) updates the KPA community about what she is doing now, and she shares some of her reflections from her time at KPA.

03-07
42:13

S3E21: A discussion about "loving to know" with Jared Brock (part 2)

Mr. Brock continues his discussion about "loving to know" from last week's episode. In this second part, he turns to the applications of this approach to education.

02-21
32:24

S3E20: A discussion about "loving to know" with Jared Brock (part 1)

What is the best way to know? Mr. Brock advocates for an approach that says the best way to know something is by loving it. This is the first part of a conversation about the idea of connecting loving with knowing as an approach to education.

02-14
23:06

S3E19: Kimberly Kennedy Talks about Prayer

Prayer. We know it is important, but we often struggle to do it well. Kimberly Kennedy (Upper School English teacher) talks about some of the best practices to help us grow in praying well.

02-07
24:01

S3E18: Neil Anderson on Highs and Lows of Classical Christian Collaborative Education

Neil Anderson (Head of School, Trinity Classical School in Houston) joins Dr. DePoe for a conversation about the highs and lows parents experience in carrying out classical Christian collaborative education. Listen to the discussion describe what parents can expect from the Grammar School to the School of Logic and ultimately in the School of Rhetoric.

01-31
44:58

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