Welcome to Season 4 of the podcast!
It’s hard to believe we’ve been at this for over three semesters now. To kick off this season, we’re diving into an important and thought-provoking topic: What is the purpose of education?

Joining me for this conversation are our Dean of Academics, Tim Thomack, and English teacher Josie Oberdieck. Together, we explore the philosophy behind this fundamental question, discussing how Christian education uniquely differentiates what it means to teach students what is good, beautiful, and true. It’s an insightful episode that goes straight to the heart of what sets Christian ed apart.

Blog mentioned in the episode: https://www.lhsparker.org/blog/what-is-the-purpose-of-education

We're not sure how much life the Lukewarm Take segment has in it, but Zoeller and I are also back with a new Take. This time, it's about chapstick from Tim Thomack and Megan Obermueller.

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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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This episode offers zero educational value whatsoever. To celebrate the Christmas season, we are wrapping up season 3 with a full episode of Lukewarm Takes. Your hosts bring some serious Scrooge energy this week (Hannah more than Zoeller), but we hope this lighthearted banter gives you a few laughs and brightens your day as the semester winds down.

Here’s the lineup of Lukewarm Takes we cover:

1. Andy (Zoeller's brother): Putting up Christmas lights is not worth it.
2. Hannah: Joy to the World is the worst Christmas song.
3. Zoeller: The best scene of It's a Wonderful Life happens in the bridge tollbooth.
4. Jennifer (Hannah's sister): Christmas decorations hit stores way too early.

Season 4 will start in January. In the meantime, send us any ideas, suggestions, or thoughts you have for the Pod to podcast@lhsparker.org. We love getting your zephyrs. Merry Christmas!

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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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This week on the podcast, our Men’s and Women’s Christian Decision teachers, Jason and Alicia, tackle questions submitted by their students! We dive into a wide range of topics, from seeking Godly relationships to staying connected to God even when we don't feel His presence. We barely scratched the surface of the students' submissions, so stay tuned—Jason and Alicia will be back for a follow-up episode to address more questions!

For this week’s Lukewarm Take, Shelby Spitz's roommates bring us a submission on her behalf. It’s less of a lukewarm take and more of an impromptu roommate counseling session—but we’re here for it!

Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Lukewarm Take? Email us at podcast@lhsparker.org!

We'll be taking a little break from the Pod for Christmas but will be back with Season 4 of the Pod in January. Thanks for listening!

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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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On today’s episode, LuHi Executive Director Dan Gehrke joins the podcast to discuss exciting updates about the future of LuHi. He talks about the big-picture vision and gives an update on our current capital campaign and upcoming expansion project, Greater Impact Phase 3.

This week’s Lukewarm Take features a heated debate inspired by Hannah’s friend Laura—and unknowingly, Dan himself—on whether pie is the best or worst dessert.

Only 2 episodes left this season! Thanks to all our listeners!

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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 Dream Team - oh, I mean Deans Team - is on the Pod this week! Brit Gusmus and Paul Blomenberg are here to dive into student accountability, conflict resolution, and why learning life skills in high school is a game-changer. You won’t want to miss their insights, stories, and tips for navigating this critical stage of life.

This week's Lukewarm Take (well, it's more of a Tepid Take) comes from Rachel Andersen and is about carrying belongings loose-leaf style instead of using a purse.

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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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AI is everywhere—even in your student’s classrooms. That’s why we’re excited to bring you this episode all about AI in education. Joining me are Mr. Black, our go-to expert in AI and EdTech, and Mr. Thomack, our Dean of Academics, who share their insights on AI's pros, cons, and future usage in high schools. They remind us that at LuHi, the heart of education will always be the learning process, no matter how technology evolves. Don't miss this thought-provoking conversation!

Mr Black's book recommendation for learning more about AI: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/741805/co-intelligence-by-ethan-mollick/

Hannah's book recommendation for a general overview of how tech is affecting students: https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/book

Today's lukewarm take comes from Mr Shull! This is his second lukewarm take and this time we analyze his thoughts on Wal-Mart Donuts.

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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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Okay, maybe we are exaggerating a little in the title. We think all our guests are interesting! But Mr Hynum does have one of the most interesting backgrounds! Today, he shares a little about what it was like to grow up in Papua New Guinea, his love of language and culture, and his teaching philosophy. Plus, we gush over how great the new ASL class has been this year.

Today's Lukewarm Take is another one from Mr Garner! I told you he had lots of opinions to share! We cover the age-old debate of Birkenstocks vs slides.

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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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This episode is a special one! I'm joined by Mr. Doebele, Head of the Social Studies Department, and Mr. DeAntoni, our very own resident Veteran, to dive into the upcoming Veterans Day Service. Along the way, Mr. DeAntoni shares some stories from his time in the military, and we discuss meaningful ways to honor those who have served.

Our Veterans Day Service is November 11 at 9am in the gym. We take Veterans Day pretty seriously around here so we hope you can join us!

Today's Lukewarm Take is from Mr Garner about ketchup vs salsa. Here's the book Zoeller and I reference in our conversation: https://www.eatwild.com/eating_on_the_wild_side.html

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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

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