Christ Centered, Kingdom Consciousness in Classical Christian Education

Raising Classical Children (Part 5): Talking to your Small Children

Head of Lower School Lourdes Gonzalez joins the program with tips and the traps of speaking to your small children.

Christ Centered and Kingdom Consciousness Announcement

Raising Classical Children (Part 4): Breaking the Chains

Not everyone is born in a Christian home. Many strive for a Christian home without a personal reference and they often face the challenge of leading a Christian home when they have never experienced it themselves. Eric Spee and Odalys Font bring their personal struggles in this area and share God's glory through it all!

Raising Classical Children (Part 3): Your Child as an Idol

Many parents, through good intentions, incorrectly view their child as a form of an idol which often leads to disaster. Pastor Ruben Hernandez and Head of Upper School Christy Chipman bring their experience as parents and educators to provide wisdom on this important topic.

Raising Classical Children (Part 2): Your Child's Idols

Our panel looks at some things that compete to be your child's idol or role model and provide some tips to keep our families Christ centered and kingdom conscious.

Raising Classical Children (Part 1): Shepherding a Child's Heart

Using Ted Tripp's important book Shepherding a Child's Heart as a source, our panel discusses parenting our children with Christ in mind.

Podcast Announcement: Raising a Classical Child Series!

Listen to a short announcement for our upcoming summer series!

S2E23: Senior Challenge

The SHCS faculty and class of 2025 elected Annabella as their student graduation speaker. Enjoy her challenge to her classmates and all those in the SHBC Worship Center.

S2E22: Graduation Challenge

The SHCS senior class of 2025 elected Pastor Ruben Hernandez as their faculty speaker for their commencement ceremony. Enjoy Pastor Ruben's final challenge to his former students!

S2E21: Classical Options in Florida (Without a Mouse)

In the final episode in the classical vacation series, Eric and Cathy Spee share some great travel options in Florida. Each has great potential for fun while saving money compared to the many Florida vacation cliches.

S2E20: Top Locations for a Classical Vacation (Part 2)

Continuing the series on classical vacation tips, Eric and Cathy Spee share their top destinations for a fun and educational family getaway.

S2E19: 5 Tips for a Classical Vacation (Part 1)

In the first episode of a three part series, travel veterans Eric and Cathy Spee share their tips for making your vacation classical while on a budget.

S2E18: Performing as a Steel Magnolia

Two cast members of the upcoming SHCS production of Steel Magnolias join the program. The panel discusses the differences between the play and the famous film and the virtues of the show.

S2E17: Being a Priest of History

Headmaster Eric Spee, also a longtime history teacher, discusses the book Priests of History by Sarah Irving-Stonebraker and the reasons we must continue to teach History well - despite the many contemporary controversies around the topic.

Bonus Episode: Distractions and Robert Frost

We live in a world of constant distractions. Eric Spee reads a classic poem from Robert Frost to get us back on track while we have promises to keep and miles to go before we sleep.

S2E16: C.S. Lewis: Classical Icon

Humanities teacher Angel Gonzalez rejoins the show to discuss the importance of C.S. Lewis in Classical Education.

S2E15: The House System as Leadership Training

An SHCS alum and former House officer joins Headmaster Eric Spee to discuss the leadership training found within the House System.

S2E14: Why Latin?

SHCS Headmaster Eric Spee and Classical Coordinator Kelley Hill explain the importance of teaching Latin and the benefits for students.

S2E13: Why Teach at SHCS?

Hurricanes? Traffic? Our panel goes beyond the stereotypes of South Florida and explain the rewards of teaching classical education at Sheridan Hills Christian School.

S2E12: Christmas in the Trenches

Our 2024 Christmas message looks back on a historical glimpse of peace during the horrors of war.

S2E11: Athletics in CCE (Alumni View!)

Two graduates and former athletes of SHCS join the program and explain the differences between athletics at SHCS and other schools.

S2E10: Performing Anne Frank

Two members of the Sheridan Hills Shakespeare Company join the program to discuss their upcoming roles in The Diary of Anne Frank.

S2E9: A Reformation Celebration

Pastor Ruben Hernandez is joined by musician/teacher Orion Mendenall to discuss the Reformation and its impact today.

S2E8: King Alfred and CCE

King Alfred the Great was a true warrior king of England in the 9th century. Yet he also brought Classical Christian Education to Dark Ages Britain usering in a tradition that remains there today. SHCS Headmaster Eric Spee explores lessons from the life of one that truly deserves the title "Great."

S2E7: Can Advanced Placement (AP) and Classical Christian Education Coexist?

Classical Education and the College Board have some distinct differences in educational goals. Headmaster Eric Spee explains the background of Advanced Placement classes and ways it may be utilized in a classical setting.

S2E6: Film as Literature

Headmaster Eric Spee and Pastor Ruben Hernandez discuss the difficulties and incredible potential of using classic films as a form of literature.

S2E5: Bully

Headmaster Eric Spee defines the sometimes overused term "bully" and provides a personal lesson of true bully behavior.

S2E4: Chapel

Pastor Ruben Hernandez rejoins the show to explain school chapels, its role on campus, and why chapel is not church.

S2E3: Raising Sharks Not Bait: Navigating the Anxious Generation

SHCS Head of School Eric Spee shares insights from the book The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt along with other practical parenting tips aimed at helping parents raise their children in this technology based society.

Bonus Episode: Student Challenge to Classmates

The SHCS faculty and senior class elect one senior to speak at high school commencement based on their Christian example. In this episode, Junisha Muchaud gives her talk to the SHCS class of 2024.