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Catching Rabbits
by Westside Christian Academy
Catching Rabbits exists to help parents better understand classical Christian education so that they can be classically minded, active, and knowledgeable participants in their child’s education. We do this by exploring classical pedagogy, engaging the ideas found in great books, and examining Westside Christian Academy’s distinctives.
Episodes
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STATEMENT OF FAITH | EPISODE 2
We believe the Bible to be the inspired Word of God, without error in its original writings, the only complete and authoritative source of His will and His plan for the salvation of man, and of guidance for Christian life. (II Timothy 3:16, 17) READ WCA'S STATEMENT OF FAITH
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STATEMENT OF FAITH | EPISODE 1
Welcome to a new season of Catching Rabbits where our panel highlights key components of WCA's Statement of Faith.
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Three Legged Stool | Episode 5
WCA's Parents Pledge
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Three Legged Stool | Episode 4
WCA's Parents Pledge
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Three Legged Stool | Episode 3: Partnering in Prayer & Presence
Today our panel discussed the next two sections of our parent's pledge; prayer & presence. WCA's Parent's Pledge
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Three-Legged Stool | Episode 2: Partnering in The Second Leg
Today, our panel takes a closer look at the importance of partnering well with parents as we work in concert with one another not in conflict. WCA parent’s pledge
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Three Legged Stool | Episode 1: Parenting in Practice
Today kicks off a new series where the panel discusses the common WCA illustration of the 3 legged stool. Our desire is to work in harmony with both parents and churches in order to train the affections of our students to love what is good, true, and beautiful. We believe that working together…
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Seek First the Kingdom | Episode 10:Loving Commands
God commands both out of His justice, but also out of his love.
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Seek first the Kingdom | Episode 9: Each Day has enough trouble for itself
Holiness not business Focus txt: Matt 6:34
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Seek First the Kingdom | Episode 8: Seeking the Kingdom
Focus text: Matt 6:33
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Seek First the Kingdom | Episode 7: Abundance, not scarcity
The promise of God is that he has and will continue to abundantly bless us. Our temptation though is to focus on the few things we do not have. The Lord knows you and loves you, He knows your every need before you do, and He provides abundantly for them. Today our panel explores this topic as…
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Seek First the Kingdom | Episode 6: Do Not Be Anxious
Focus Txt: Matt: 6:25
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Seeking First the Kingdom | Episode 5: The eye is the lamp of the body
Today we turn our attention to training the affections of our students. Loving what is true, good and beautiful doesn’t come natural, but is trained and acquired. It takes time, patience, and prayer. Thanks for joining us in this conversation and hopefully catch some rabbits along the way. Focus...
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Seeking First the Kingdom | Episode 4: The Ethic of the Kingdom Part 2
Today our panel will look at the perceived righteousness of the Pharisees and see that what we really need is a heart that is transformed by Jesus…a heart that mourns over our sin, and hungers and thirsts for true righteousness. Focus Text: Matt. 5:1-6:18
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Seeking First the Kingdom | Episode 3: The Ethic of the Kingdom Part 1
Today the panel begins exploring what Jesus says is a blessed life by diving into the beatitudes. Jesus’ message is not only counter intuitive, but also counter-cultural. Focus Text: Matt. 5:1-6:18
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Seeking First the Kingdom | Episode 2: Perfect King and Image Bearer
In this episode our panel will explore how God's Old Testament design for the universe was to rule as King through His image bearers. However, these flawed image bearers rejected this sacred calling and chose to do was right in their own eyes. The Book of Matthew draws our focus to look at Jesus…
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Seeking First the Kingdom | Episode 1: Kingdom Rejected (OT Survey)
SEASON 3 | Seeking First The Kingdom Series EPISODE 1 | Kingdom Rejected (OT Survey)
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Education Between the Lines
In this episode Tim, Caleb, and Dirk talk about important elements in the education of a student that don't necessarily relate to the curriculum or classroom.
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2nd Grade Stories, Part 2
Last year I recorded an episode with our 2nd grade teachers. In the episode we talked about a couple of the books they teach. Well the 2nd graders heard about this and decided they had some things about one of those books that they would like to share. Please enjoy this special episode of…
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Goodness: A Good Man is Hard to Find
In this episode Tim, Caleb, and Dirk discuss the virtue goodness through an examination of Flannery O'Connor's famous short story " A Good Man is Hard to Find."
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Truth in the Scarlet Letter
In this episode Dirk talks with John Speer and Kristen Zuccola, humanities teachers at WCA, about how we see the virtue truth revealed in the classic book, "The Scarlet Letter."
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Cultural Values
In preparation for discussing Truth, Goodness, and Beauty, Tim, Caleb, and Dirk discuss why these three were valued as virtues and they discuss those things which our modern culture values.
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Virtue Formation
In this episode Tim, Caleb, and Dirk talk about virtue formation.
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What is Virtue
This year Tim, Caleb, and Dirk will explore virtue. In this episode they will answer the question: What is virtue?
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Gospel and Truth
In the next to last episode of the school year Tim, Caleb, and Dirk talk about how WCA helps prepare students to engage the world with the truth of the gospel and the love of Christ.
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Engage the World
At Westside Christian Academy we want our students to be equipped to engage the world. In this episode Tim, Caleb, and Dirk are joined by WCA's Academic Counselor Jackie Kohl to discuss what engaging the world looks like for believers.
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What is the Purpose of Education
In this episode Tim, Caleb, and Dirk discuss the purpose of education. They look at both the ancient view of education and how that view has changed in the modern world.
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Prometheus
Tim, Caleb, and Dirk are joined by two WCA seniors to discuss the myth of Prometheus.
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To Kill a Mockingbird
In this episode Caleb and Dirk are joined by Upper School teacher and WCA graduate Katherine Ribeiro, and WCA seniors Lysandra Santos and Isabell Lash to discuss Harper Lee's classic, "To Kill a Mockingbird."
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Books from the Library
In this episode Tim and Dirk talk with WCA's librarian Stacy Wanchick about the library program itself and two of her favorite books, "The Phantom Tollbooth," and "The Giver."
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2nd Grade Stories
In this episode Dirk talks with 2nd grade teachers Amy Santos and Morgan Abbuhl about some of the stories they read in 2nd grade which help shape their student's moral imagination.
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Classical Education
In this episode Tim, Caleb, and Dirk discuss what makes classical Christian education unique.
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Academic Excellence
In this episode, Tim, Caleb, and Dirk continue exploring classical Christian education through the lens of Westside Christian Academy's Mission Statement. In this episode they discuss academic excellence.
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Biblical Worldview Integration
Here are some book recommendations to go along with this week's episode: G.K. Chesterton "The Complete Father Brown Stories" "Orthodoxy" "In Defense of Sanity" C.S. Lewis "The Abolition of Man" Francis Schaeffer "How Should We Then Live" "A Christian Manifesto" Harry Blamires " "The Christian Mind"
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Partnering with Christian Parents pt. 2
In this episode Tim, Caleb, and Dirk continue their discussion about how WCA partners with Christian Parents.
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Partnering with Christian Parents pt. 1
Westside Christian Academy ∙ Mission Partnering with Christian parents, Westside Christian Academy equips students with a Biblically integrated, academically excellent, classical education so that they engage the world with the truth of the gospel and the love of Christ, near and far, across...
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What is Catching Rabbits?
In this episode Tim, Caleb, and Dirk introduce Catching Rabbits.
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A podcast which chases the rabbit trails of classical Christian education in the hopes of catching some rabbits.
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Catching Rabbits exists to help parents better understand classical Christian education so that they can be classically minded, active, and knowledgeable participants in their child’s education. We do this by exploring classical pedagogy, engaging the ideas found in great books, and examining Westside Christian Academy’s distinctives.
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