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CHA Connect Podcast
by Chapel Hill Academy
Helping families raise students grounded in faith, learning, and purpose.Hosted by Chapel Hill Academy’s Head of School, Kassie Grosz, CHA Connect is a weekly podcast supporting parents as they raise healthy, capable students. Through conversations on parenting, Christian spiritual growth, school life, and culture, the show helps families navigate today’s world through a biblical worldview—while connecting listeners to the people, stories, and partners behind Chapel Hill Academy.
Episodes
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10/14/26 | Practical Tips for Raising Grateful & Grounded Kids in an Age of Entitlement
Episode 25 Guest Doug Goodmundson | Author and Speaker LINKS: Grateful & Grounded Kids Website (Free Resources) Purchase the book, Grateful & Grounded Kids on Amazon Doug Goodmundson on Instagram Is it possible to raise grounded, financially savvy kids in the age of endless scrolling and instant...
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9/23/26 | What if Today is the Day? Are You Ready?
Episode 25 Guest Jeff Verdoorn | Bible Teacher Jeff Verdorn returns to break down the complexities of end times prophecy and the assurance of salvation. After a powerful session with middle school students, he addresses one of the most debated questions in faith: once a person is saved, is it...
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9/18/26 | After-hours, Off the Clock, and Full of Stories: Peek Into the Lighter Side of Teaching.
Episode 24 Guests Lisa Sweeney | CHA Art Teacher Mary Stude | CHA 2nd Grade Teacher This special edition of the CHA Connect podcast gathers longtime friends and colleagues to share the laughs, the life lessons, and a legendary saga that’s been part of school history for years. From teaching for a...
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9/14/26 | Mastering the Back-to-School Season: Tips for Intentional Parenting
Episode 23 Guest Michelle Kersten | CHA Parent The CHA Connect podcast returns with a fresh perspective on navigating the school year. Guest Michelle Kirsten shares her family's strategies for balancing the busy schedules of elementary, middle, and high school students. By focusing on intentional...
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7/24/26 | Collaboration Vs. Competition
Episode 22 Guest: Joanna Richter | Director of Operations & Community Engagement Discover how a network of leaders is breaking down the walls of isolation in Christian schools. Joanna Richter from The Collaborative explains why schools shouldn't operate in silos and how sharing resources and…
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6/19/26 | Biblical Advocacy in Public policy, Elections, and the Courts
Episode 21 Guest: Becca Delahunt | Director of Public Policy at Minnesota Family Council LINKS: Minnesota Family Council Stop Harmful additions of Social Media Platforms Federal Tax Credit info Church Ambassador Network Voter registration portal The CHA Connect Podcast helps parents raise…
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6/5/26 | School’s Out! Our Best Memories, Lessons & Summer Plans (Roundtable)
Episode 20 Guests: Crystal Thompson | CHA Director of Elementary Learning and Teaching Katelyn Freitas | CHA Director of Middle School Learning and Teaching The CHA Connect Podcast helps parents raise healthy, capable students through conversations on parenting, Christian spiritual growth,...
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5/20/26 | Have you ever found yourself in a place of wonder when it comes to questions about faith?
Episode 19 Guest: Jackie Burns | Author, The Wondering Place LINKS: The Wondering Place: A Christian Apologetics Book for Kids The CHA Connect Podcast helps parents raise healthy, capable students through conversations on parenting, Christian spiritual growth, education, and culture. Hosted by...
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5/13/26 | Two Teachers Take Things to a Whole New Level While Racking Up Frequent Flyer Miles
Episode 18 Guests: Sean Adams | CHA 5/6 History Teacher Christian Zimmerman | CHA 7/8 Teacher The CHA Connect Podcast helps parents raise healthy, capable students through conversations on parenting, Christian spiritual growth, education, and culture. Hosted by Chapel Hill Academy’s Head of…
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5/6/26 | Expanding Our Ways of Worship in Order to Connect More Deeply With the Holy Spirit
Episode 17 Guest: Ari Zink | Worship Pastor at Freshwater Church The CHA Connect Podcast helps parents raise healthy, capable students through conversations on parenting, Christian spiritual growth, education, and culture. Hosted by Chapel Hill Academy’s Head of School, Kassie Grosz, the show...
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4/29/26 | Not Just Another Parenting Book, Watch to Get the Gist of It
Episode 16 Guest: Tim Johanson | Co-Author of Gist LINKS Order the book, Gist The CHA Connect Podcast helps parents raise healthy, capable students through conversations on parenting, Christian spiritual growth, education, and culture. Hosted by Chapel Hill Academy’s Head of School, Kassie Grosz,...
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4/22/26 | Why the End Times are Actually About Hope, Not Fear
Episode 15 Guest: Jeff Verdoorn | Bible Teacher LINKS End Times YouTube Series by Jeff Verdoorn Guy Talk on Faith Radio: Answers to Your Bible Questions with Bill Arnold and the Guys The CHA Connect Podcast helps parents raise healthy, capable students through conversations on parenting…
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4/15/26 | Have You Wondered What Goes on Inside a Board Room at a Christian School?
Episode 14 Guests: Sydney Chase | CHA Board Member Jessica Teut | CHA Parent The CHA Connect Podcast helps parents raise healthy, capable students through conversations on parenting, Christian spiritual growth, education, and culture. Hosted by Chapel Hill Academy’s Head of School, Kassie Grosz,...
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4/8/26 | The Chick-fil-A Episode
Episode 13 Guest Andrew Armstrong | Owner/Operator, Chick-fil-A Chanhassen and Eden Prairie The CHA Connect Podcast helps parents raise healthy, capable students through conversations on parenting, Christian spiritual growth, education, and culture. Hosted by Chapel Hill Academy’s Head of School,...
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4/1/26 | Spring Break Special Edition: Roundtable Topics Discussion
Episode 12 Guests Crystal Thompson | CHA Director of Elementary Learning and Teaching Katelyn Freitas | CHA Director of Middle School Learning and Teaching The CHA Connect Podcast helps parents raise healthy, capable students through conversations on parenting, Christian spiritual growth,...
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3/25/26 | Have You Ever Found Yourself in a Storm? Experiencing Easter in a Deeper Way
Episode 11 Guest Pastor Zach Freitas | Freshwater Church The CHA Connect Podcast helps parents raise healthy, capable students through conversations on parenting, Christian spiritual growth, education, and culture. Hosted by Chapel Hill Academy’s Head of School, Kassie Grosz, the show offers...
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3/18/26 | Are We Getting in the Way of God When it Comes to Parenting Our Kids?
Episode 10 Guest Todd Kardell | Legacy Christian School (Former CHA Bible Teacher & Chaplain) Helping families raise students grounded in faith, learning, and purpose. About the Podcast Hosted by Chapel Hill Academy’s Head of School, Kassie Grosz, CHA Connect is a weekly podcast supporting…
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3/11/26 | One Pastor. One Event Planner. One Mission.
Episode 9 Guests Ryan Christiansen | Grace Church Jacqueline Johannesson | Collected & Co. (Corporate Partner) Helping families raise students grounded in faith, learning, and purpose. LINKS Collected & Co. Have a question you would like answered on a future episode? Submit it here About the...
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3/4/26 | The Best Advice for Parents, Seeing Others Through Jesus's Eyes, and Why We Worship Big
Episode 8 Guests Kristin Freed | Grace Church Brittany Olson | Chapel Hill Academy (3rd Grade Teacher) Helping families raise students grounded in faith, learning, and purpose. LINKS ETS Performance West Metro Have a question you would like answered on a future episode? Submit it here About the...
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2/25/26 | Alumni Experiences, Dealing With Doubt, and Coffee as the Centerpiece of Connection
Episode 7 Guests Kennedy McHale | CHA Alumna Anthony Jones | Jones Coffee (Corporate Partner) New episodes explore faith, learning, and purposeful parenting—at home and at school. LINKS Jones Coffee Have a question you would like answered on a future episode? Submit it here About the Podcast The...
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2/18/26 | School Fun, Doing Hard Things, and a Vegas Hockey Player in Minnesota
Episode 6 Welcome to the CHA Connect Podcast! Hosted by Chapel Hill Academy’s Head of School, Kassie Grosz, this show connects you to the people, stories, and events that make Chapel Hill Academy special. LINKS Hockey Ministries International Have a question you would like answered on a future...
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2/11/26 | Finding Purpose and Healing After Loss, Making the Bible Real
Episode 5 Welcome to the CHA Connect Podcast! Hosted by Chapel Hill Academy’s Head of School, Kassie Grosz, this show connects you to the people, stories, and events that make Chapel Hill Academy special. LINKS James' Triumph Signature Wealth Management: Cody Pollock CHA's Corporate Partner…
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2/4/26 | Why You Should Let Your Kids Be Bored, the Power of Christian Business Partnerships, and the Benefits of Musical Theater for Kids
Episode 4 Welcome to the CHA Connect Podcast! Hosted by Chapel Hill Academy’s Head of School, Kassie Grosz, this show connects you to the people, stories, and events that make Chapel Hill Academy special. LINKS CHA's Corporate Partner Program: Learn More CHA's Evening of Impact: Purchase tickets...
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1/28/26 | Hidden Danger of Social Media for Kids, an Airline Pilot, and Why Students are Relieved by Less Technology
Episode 3 Welcome to the CHA Connect Podcast! Hosted by Chapel Hill Academy’s Head of School, Kassie Grosz, this show connects you to the people, stories, and events that make Chapel Hill Academy special. LINKS Screen Strong The Balance Project The Bible Recap Bible Project Have a question you...
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1/21/26 | Choosing Jesus Over Political Beliefs and Kids Need Forgiveness Too
Episode 2 Welcome to the CHA Connect Podcast! Hosted by Chapel Hill Academy’s Head of School, Kassie Grosz, this show connects you to the people, stories, and events that make Chapel Hill Academy special. LINKS Share admissions videos with a friend: Get to Know Chapel Hill Academy Meet the CHA...
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1/9/26 | Introduction to the CHA Connect Podcast
Welcome to the CHA Connect Podcast! Hosted by Chapel Hill Academy’s Head of School, Kassie Grosz, this show connects you to the people, stories, and events that make Chapel Hill Academy special. Have a question you would like answered on a future episode? Submit it here About Chapel Hill Academy...
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1/14/26 | Don't Leave Your Child's Faith to Chance, Socratic Seminars, and Students Asking for More Work!
Episode 1 Welcome to the CHA Connect Podcast! Hosted by Chapel Hill Academy’s Head of School, Kassie Grosz, this show connects you to the people, stories, and events that make Chapel Hill Academy special. Have a question you would like answered on a future episode? Submit it here About Chapel…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Helping families raise students grounded in faith, learning, and purpose.Hosted by Chapel Hill Academy’s Head of School, Kassie Grosz, CHA Connect is a weekly podcast supporting parents as they raise healthy, capable students. Through conversations on parenting, Christian spiritual growth, school life, and culture, the show helps families navigate today’s world through a biblical worldview—while connecting listeners to the people, stories, and partners behind Chapel Hill Academy.
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Helping families raise students grounded in faith, learning, and purpose.Hosted by Chapel Hill Academy’s Head of School, Kassie Grosz, CHA Connect is a weekly podcast supporting parents as they raise healthy, capable students. Through conversations on parenting, Christian spiritual growth, school...
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