A podcast for LuHi students, families, and our community.
Happy end of the 2024–25 school year! We’ve covered a lot of ground this season—important topics, meaningful conversations, and hopefully, a few moments that made you think. Our final episode? It’s just for fun.Join Zoeller, Hannah, and special guest (and former LuHi Pod host!) Taylor as they look back on some of our favorite inside jokes from the school year. No deep learning here—just a good time.Summer School returns June 9! We’ll be taking a short break before launching our summer mini-series: Summer School with the Theology Department. For four episodes throughout the summer, they’ll be tackling student-submitted questions and diving into big themes from systematic theology.Have a guest or topic you’d love to hear on the show? Email us at podcast@lhsparker.org—we always love to hear from you. It's important to us that we cover the topic relevant to our families, so let your voice be heard!Thanks for tuning in this season. Enjoy your summer! Send us a textSupport the showOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
5/12/25 • 25:51
We have two students on the Pod today! And that always makes it a special episode. LuHi Juniors Tyler and Tanner talk about their faith journeys, the impact their friendship has had on one another, and what they appreciate about LuHi. It's a powerful conversation full of vulnerability and God's faithfulness.We've reached the penultimate episode of Season 4, which means this is our last This Is Allegedly Healthy segment. Did you like it? Hate it? Feel very neutral about it? Was it better or worse than the Staff Song Trivia Segment? Are you dying for more Lukewarm Takes? Please send us a zephyr. We promise to use our summer wisel,y coming up with lots of great content for you.Speaking of great content, be sure to tune in this summer for another round of Summer School with the Theology Department. We're looking forward to more great conversations about systematic theology topics.Send us a textSupport the showOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
5/5/25 • 42:07
We're excited to have Mr Thomack and Mrs Oberdieck back on the podcast to finish our conversation about the purpose of education. This time, we are diving more specifically into the topic of education at LuHi. And we have one more "This is Allegedly Healthy" segment for you! Next week, who knows what we'll cover.We are also excited to bring back Summer School with the Theology Department to the podcast starting in June. We will have 4 episodes over June and July covering topics brought to you by the Theology Department. If you have a topic you'd like to hear our Theology Department cover, please email podcast@lhsparker.org. Send us a textSupport the showOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
4/28/25 • 42:08
As promised, our Health teachers, Chris and Emily, return to the podcast to share insights on teenage screen usage and the challenges that come with it. We know this can be a difficult conversation, but we close with a message of hope—reminding students and parents alike that our true identity is found in Christ.Some resources mentioned in the episode:- The Brick: https://getbrick.app/?srsltid=AfmBOoq1VW15qAoKmDBkVzRfqU4bMqeNt4U5dAoz1HJsbnZ5Za3Svs5r- Anxious Generation: https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/book- Huberman Labs, Guest Dr Jonathan Haidt: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csubiPlvFWkNew segment alert! Zoeller and I finally got it together to share some breathing tips on the new (and possibly only one of its kind?) segment: This is Allegedly Healthy.Know an incoming LuHi family? Please share this podcast with them so they can learn more about the ins and outs of LuHi before their student starts this fall.Send us a textOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
4/21/25 • 48:19
We cover two timely topics in this episode: The lineup of 2025 new classes2025 summer courses FAQsMr Thomack is back on the Pod explaining upcoming classes. Find details for summer classes here: https://www.lhsparker.org/summer-classesZoeller and I are going to get it together, we promise. But this is not that episode. We have a few more ideas for new segments, so vote on your favorite today. The front runners are Best Idea Ever and This is Allegedly Healthy. Thoughts? Email us/send a zephyr at podcast@lhsparker.org.Send us a textOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
4/14/25 • 43:51
Coach Nate Smock, who leads our Team Strength classes, joins the pod this week to discuss common fallacies he hears around training high school athletes. We cover everything from game-day readiness to over and under-training.It's hard to believe, but the LuHi Pod has hit the 75th episode mark! We actually hit it a couple episodes back, but just realized it during this recording. Zoeller and Hannah discuss it, and a new list .... and really nothing else.What new segment do you want to hear?1) This is allegedly healthy2) Teach me something new3) My best idea ever was...4) Go back to Lukewarm TakesVote now - email podcast@lhsparker.org.Send us a textOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
4/7/25 • 42:34
Mr. Rogness and Mrs. Kidston are back to tackle another round of thoughtful, hard-hitting questions from their students. As the teachers of LuHi’s Men’s and Women’s Christian Decisions classes, they bring wisdom, real-world insight, and a deep love for the Lord to this conversation.For the "Lukewarm Takes Gone Cold" Segment, we are skipping music trivia (is that really going well? Jury is still out.) and instead hearing Zoeller's list of new replacement ideas. What should the new segment be? We want your feedback. Send us a zephyr at podcast@lhsparker.org.Also, you might notice there is no senior student devo this week. We hope to get more seniors back on the podcast to share their devotions, so if you have a student who has a devotion to share, please let us know (again, podcast@lhsparker.org).Send us a textOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
3/31/25 • 45:45
Emily Saulnier and Chris DeAntoni, our health teachers, are back on the Pod answering more student questions. We cover some great topics including the dangers of zyns, dating etiquette and more.Instead of a Lukewarm Take, we are back to give music trivia one more try. We'll see how it goes. Zoeller isn't convinced.Feedback? Questions? Comments? Concerns? Send us a zephyr: podcast@lhsparker.org.Send us a textOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
3/24/25 • 45:24
Happy Spring Break! No new episode this week, but in honor of the first round of mission trips that went out this week, we are re-airing one of our favorites from last season. We are joined by LuHi Senior Malea Yoxsimer and our lead on all things Service and Missions at LuHi, Mr Garner. In this episode, LuHi Senior Malea and Mr Garner share words of wisdom, their passion for serving others, and a few stories of the impact that service and missions have had on their lives. It's a really uplifting episode. We hope you enjoy!Send us a textOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
3/17/25 • 27:59
Welcome to all the new incoming families for the 2025-26 school year! We're so glad to have you as new listeners to the podcast! Our hope is this becomes a resource for you to learn more about LuHi. If you have a question or want to hear a specific topic covered, please let us know (podcast@lhsparker.org). This week, Ben Fueger, Admissions Director, is on to talk about the upcoming Spring Info Night and New Family Welcome Meeting events.Link to Freshmen Retreat Episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2228322/episodes/15547493-aug-19-value-of-the-freshmen-retreat-with-jonathan-schlecht-re-airLink to LuHi Knowledge Base (searchable FAQ site): https://www.lhsparker.org/knowledge-baseNo new podcast next week! We are taking a break for Spring Break!Speaking of breaks, we are taking a break from the Lukewarm Take segment and trying something new: Name that Song Teacher Trivia. We'll admit, it's a little chaotic as we try to figure out the best method for the trivia but this is the only place you can get original Zoeller MySpace stories. Let us know what you think of the new segment - send a zephyr to podcast@lhsparker.org!Send us a textOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
3/10/25 • 32:03
This week, LuHi English Teacher Lana Maas shares a little of her life story with us as the backdrop of why she has a passion for teaching. We hope you are encouraged by this episode and reminded that your identity is found in Christ. You are defined by Him!And we're still keeping it in the family this week with our Lukewarm Take. Hannah's sister made the mistake of visiting so she, of course, got drug into the studio to participate in a Lukewarm Take. If it isn't obvious, we hope you know that if you have a tepid or lukewarm opinion, we want to hear it! Send it in: podcast@lhsparker.org.Send us a textOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
3/3/25 • 39:46
It’s always a great time when both a student and a teacher join us on the podcast! This week, we welcome Business Academy Director Amanda Van Heukelem and LuHi Senior Jackson Barry to dive into the world of LuHi business classes. We talk about LuHi business classes - including a brand new class coming next year - Entrepreneurship - as well as the Stock Market Challenge and more.Plus, in this week's Lukewarm Take, Zoeller’s mother-in-law sends a clip discussing professionalism vs. customer service. Spoiler: The youth of America aren’t to blame.Got a Lukewarm Take or a topic you’d love to hear on the podcast? Let us know at podcast@lhsparker.org!Send us a textOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
2/24/25 • 48:26
As always, we are excited for you to hear from our guests this week! Mrs Rogness and Ms Hoffman are on the Pod to talk about their love teaching science from a biblical worldview. This week's Lukewarm Take comes from Mr Vanderhyde about the correct way (or at least an alternative way) to take off and hang up a button down shirt. We are - unsurprisingly - perplexed.Send us a textOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
2/17/25 • 37:22
Boys Volleyball Kicks Off at LuHi!Boys Volleyball is the newest addition to LuHi’s lineup of spring sports! With the inaugural season just around the corner, Head Coach Josh Brgoch and LuHi Senior Chance Conroy join us on the pod to talk about the program and what they’re most excited about.📢 Interested in joining?The Spring Sports Meeting is TONIGHT – Monday, February 10th, at 7 PM on campus. Whether your student is ready to hit the court or just wants to learn more, we’d love to see you there! You can also reach out to josh.brgoch@lhsparker.org for more information and details on upcoming tryouts. Lukewarm Take of the Week: Mrs. Oge has thoughts about ice. Hannah is on board. Zoeller agrees—purely out of loyalty.Do you have a lukewarm take? Email us (or should we say send us a zephyr)! We're always talking questions, comments, suggestions, and lukewarm takes at podcast@lhsparker.org.Send us a textOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
2/10/25 • 23:33
In this episode, we’re joined by Mr. Vanderhyde and LuHi senior Chloe Abramson, members of the Lions for Life club. They talk about their experience at this year's recent March for Life in Washington, D.C. They share what made the march impactful and why they are passionate about life issues.📢 Lions for Life meets every Wednesday from 3:00-3:45 PM. All LuHi students are welcome!This week, instead of a Lukewarm Take, we bring you a book review! Zoeller gifted the book How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others Deeply and Being Deeply Seen by David Brooks to Hannah for Christmas. She finished the book and has a book review to share! The biggest takeaway? We should start a LuHi book club—and you should join!If you are interested in reading this book, check it out at your local library, or you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/How-Know-Person-Seeing-Others/dp/059323006XDavid Brooks, if you see this, you can sponsor this podcast! Email us at podcast@lhsparker.org.Listeners, if you have a book you'd like us to review, email us at podcast@lhsparker.org and we'll read it and review it on the Pod!Send us a textOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
2/3/25 • 31:42
This week, we're joined by our Performing Arts Director, Chris Loesel, and our Theatre Director, Jillian Lietzau! We talk all about the upcoming production of Newsies, LuHi's Spring Musical. It's a fan favorite that the students have been requesting for a while now! Get your tickets for the show (our fastest-selling show to date!) at the PACE Center website: https://parkerarts.org/event/lutheran-high-school-presents-newsies/Today's Lukewarm Take comes from LuHi Theology Teacher Tim Oberdieck. He brings up some good points about the underutilized technology in ski goggles. Let's normalize their use!Send us a textOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
1/28/25 • 33:22
We said there wouldn’t be an episode this week… but here we are! A huge thank-you to everyone who encouraged us to keep the podcast rolling on an every week basis—we appreciate your feedback and support.This week, we welcome first-time guests Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Loptien to the podcast! 🎉 They dive into:The history of EF Tours (Education First) at Lutheran High SchoolThe benefits of international travel for studentsA sneak peek at where LuHi students will be headed in summer 2025Plus, in our Lukewarm Take segment, we’ve got another gem from Hannah’s mom! When’s the right time to shovel snow? Spoiler alert: Zoeller says the sun should do the heavy lifting.Have a topic you’d like us to explore or a lukewarm take you’d like us to dissect? Send your ideas to podcast@lhsparker.org!Send us a textOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
1/20/25 • 38:41
In this episode, we’re joined by Darcy Hendricks and Rebecca Ullmann, leaders of the Lutheran Parent Association (LPA). They share what the LPA is all about, the amazing work they do to support our teachers and school community, and how YOU can get involved. Whether you’re looking to volunteer, connect with other parents, or learn more about the LPA’s mission, this episode has you covered!Tune in to learn more and join the LPA! Email lpa@lhsparker.org to get plugged in.Also, in our Lukewarm Take this week, we tackle the controversial topic of wearing pajama bottoms outside the house. Spoiler: If you’re an adult, it’s a no from us (and my mom. And probably your mom, too).If your student would like to be involved in the Pod, please have them email podcast@lhsparker.org or stop by the Office next to the Command Center (student printer).Send us a textOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
1/13/25 • 30:04
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-educationWe'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.Send us a textOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
1/6/25 • 35:11
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:Andy (Zoeller's brother): Putting up Christmas lights is not worth it.Hannah: Joy to the World is the worst Christmas song.Zoeller: The best scene of It's a Wonderful Life happens in the bridge tollbooth.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!Send us a textOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
12/16/24 • 28:14
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!Send us a textOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
12/9/24 • 34:01
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!Send us a textOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
12/2/24 • 45:28
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.Send us a textOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
11/25/24 • 46:40
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/bookToday's lukewarm take comes from Mr Shull! This is his second lukewarm take and this time we analyze his thoughts on Wal-Mart Donuts.Send us a textOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
11/20/24 • 54:24
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.Send us a textOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
11/11/24 • 43:28
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.htmlSend us a textOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
11/4/24 • 40:08
Our biggest event of the year is almost here, and you don’t want to miss it! The 25th Annual LuHi Auction is coming up on November 22nd at 6:30 PM at Lutheran High School. This week's guest, Assistant Donor Advisor Carolyn Ristow shares all about what to look forward to at this event. This is our largest fundraiser, and all proceeds go directly to support tuition assistance for students. By attending, you’re not just getting in on an exciting night of community fun—you’re making a lasting impact on a LuHi student’s future. So don’t wait—grab your tickets now and join us for an unforgettable evening!Get your Auction tickets: https://my.onecause.com/event/organizations/sf-001C0000017KvdeIAC/events/vevt:3395e1bc-b83b-4e7d-bd89-50f10073fe03/home/storyToday's Lukewarm Take is from Mrs Hollenbeck on veggies in desserts.Send us a textOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
10/28/24 • 25:18
StuCo members Grace and Ryleigh join us to talk about all the Homecoming activities happening this week on campus! We cover everything from dress up days to the dance, but be sure to check the TVs around the school for more details.School Calendar with Homecoming Athletic Events: https://www.lhsparker.org/current-familiesHomecoming Theme: The OlympicsThis week's Lukewarm Take comes from Jenna Ritter and is about putting ice in cereal.Send us a textOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
10/21/24 • 22:45
In this episode, we feature our first-ever parent guests! Carin and Megan are the leaders of Loving Lions, a parent-led organization at LuHi dedicated to supporting families facing life-changing events by sharing the selfless, agape love we see in Scripture. You'll hear about the many ways this amazing group serves the LuHi community.If you're interested in joining this wonderful group, you can reach out to them anytime at lovinglions@lhsparker.org. Additionally, if you or a LuHi family you know is in need, feel free to email Loving Lions, and they’ll be eager to help in any way they can. You can also email them to learn more about the Bible study opportunities they mentioned.This week's Lukewarm Take comes from Hannah's little sister, Maggie, and it's all about Murphy beds!Do you have a lukewarm take to share? A question you'd like answered? A student who would love to record the verse of the week or upcoming announcements? Is there a topic you'd like to hear on the Pod or a teacher you're dying to learn from? Please email us anytime at podcast@lhsparker.org.We'll wrap up this season with another Q&A episode, but in the meantime, we’re always open to hearing your thoughts and ideas. And if you send in an audio clip with a Lukewarm Take, Zoeller and I will consult the expert, ChatGTP, on your behalf!Send us a textOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
10/14/24 • 37:16
Today, two student worship leaders join the Pod to discuss Refuge! Refuge is our student-led worship and small group gathering, held one Sunday each month. Participants also share a meal before worship, and everyone is welcome—including parents! Tune in to learn more about this fantastic community-building event in this episode.This week's Lukewarm take topic is selfies and it comes from Mrs Oberdieck. Send us a textOur 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/2228322Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!
10/7/24 • 25:37
