The Regents Podcast

Kirk Avery chats with Allison White and Megan Jackson, the new Heads of Grammar and Logic, about their new roles and the start of the school year.

Dan Peterson talks with Kirk Avery about the vision and theme for the upcoming school year as Regents partners with parents to disciple students in their Christian education.

Diederik and Kelly Hoogstraten are writer and executive producer on Young Washington, a movie coming out this July 3rd about George Washington as a young soldier.  They sit down with Kirk Avery to discuss the excitement around the upcoming film, what led Diederik to immigrate from Holland to the United States, and their journey to Regents School of Austin.

Celia Holmes is a gifted Regents first grade teacher and a competitive runner.  She sits down with Kirk Avery to talk about the joys of both pursuits.

Barry McBee has graduated two sons from Regents.  He is also an experienced thesis judge. In this interview, Barry talks with Kirk Avery about what to expect and how to prepare to judge a senior thesis presentation at Regents.

Hannah Gamble talks with Patrick Hotze and Scott Wehner about their experience of being dads whose families are made up of all girls. Note: there is some very minor (non-distracting) construction noise in the background of this episode.

In part 3 of our "Life in SOL" series, Paul Schultz, one of Regents' most veteran teachers, talks with Hannah Gamble about his time teaching in the School of Logic.

In part 2 of our "Life in SOL" series, beloved history teacher Rob Williams talks with Hannah Gamble (his former student!) about what draws him to teaching middle school students.

In part 1 of our "Life in SOL" series, long-time Regents teacher, Allison (Jackson) White, sits down with Hannah Gamble to talk about her history at Regents and the joys and ministering opportunities she has experienced teaching in the School of Logic.

Jennifer Heininger and Sara Faulk continue their conversation about motherhood from the Moms for Moms event with Director of Community, Hannah Gamble.

Mat and Beth Hames are the parents of two Regents graduates and run Alpheus Media, an Emmy award-winning creative storytelling agency in Austin, TX.  Mat and Beth talk to Kirk Avery about their experience at Regents as well as the various short films they have produced for the school.

Kirk Avery and Dan Peterson chat with Jamie Burns, founding School Head of St. Anselm's in Cardiff (Wales) and the the CEO of the Fellowship for Classical Learning.  Jamie is a leading figure in the international Classical Christian Education movement.

NOTE: This episode is a re-release of a conversation that was previously recorded in September of 2024.  As a perennially relevant topic at Regents, we are releasing it again for those of you who may have missed it the first time around.   Mark and Sara Franz are long-time Regents parents and community members and have each served in a variety of capacities on campus.  Mark is currently in his 12th year serving on the Board of Directors.  Now that their kids are older, Mark and Sara spend a lot of their time investing in the marriages of others through the Re|engage Marriage ministry. That ministry, and its fruits, are the topic of this conversation with Kirk Avery.

Kirk Avery speaks with Mitch Hull, Director of Sport at the 3D Institute, about "3-dimensional coaching" and what it takes to foster a healthy sports culture.

Kirk Avery, Dan Peterson, Mark Franz, and Joseph McElmurry give a January 2026 update on the construction that has just begun on the Regents Campus.

David Thomas is the Executive Director of Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee and has co-authored eleven books.  He is also a popular podcast host who publishes parenting resources at his site raisingboysandgirls.com. David chats with Dan Peterson and Kirk Avery about the recent Regents staff training he led on how to raise emotionally strong kids.

Dan Peterson and Kirk Avery discuss the theme and highlights of the Fall 2025 semester at Regents.

Kirk Avery chats with Learning Specialist Jane-Ann Myers and Play Therapist Dr. Mary Bennett in the last of a five episode series about what excecutive functions look like across the grade levels at Regents.

Kirk Avery chats with Learning Specialist Jane-Ann Myers and Play Therapist Dr. Mary Bennett in the fourth of a five episode series about what excecutive functions look like across the grade levels at Regents.

To commemorate Tim Phillips' last year as the Head Football Coach at Regents, Kirk Avery sits down with Coach Phillips to reflect on his time at Regents and his passion for mentoring students through football.

Kirk Avery chats with Learning Specialist Jane-Ann Myers and Play Therapist Dr. Mary Bennett in the third of a several episode series about what excecutive functions look like across the grade levels at Regents.

Kirk Avery chats with Learning Specialist Jane-Ann Myers and Play Therapist Dr. Mary Bennett in the second of a several episode series about what excecutive functions look like across the grade levels at Regents.   Timestamps 00:03:20 - Introduction

Kirk Avery chats with Learning Specialist Jane-Ann Myers in the first of a several episode series about what excecutive functions look like across the grade levels at Regents.

Kari Kampakis, author of 10 Ultimate Truths Young Girls Should Know, talks with Kirk Avery and Dan Peterson about her own life journey, her time on campus speaking to Regents moms, and what it means to find your identity in Christ rather than worldy things.

Stuart Shaw has been involved with Regents for many years and has left lasting imprint on the school.  Though his kids graduated long ago, he actively participates in the life of the school by continuing to host Regents events at his house and help organize and run the Dad's curbside service.  Kirk Avery and Dan Peterson talk to Stuart about his faith journey at Regents and what this community means to him.

Note: This is the second of a two-part interview. Dr. Leonard Sax talks with Kirk Avery and Dan Peterson about recognizing the innate differences between boys and girls when making educational and parenting choices.

Dr. Leonard Sax talks with Kirk Avery and Dan Peterson about recognizing the innate differences between boys and girls when making educational and parenting choices.

Families Helping Families, the Regents biennial fundraising event, is happening on November 1st at Star Hill Ranch.  Part of the team that helps makes this event possible chats with Kirk Avery about what families can expect this year, and how they can get involved.

Megan Jackson introduces herself and her role as the 5th/6th Associate Head in the School of Grammar.

The new Regents Director of Community, Hannah Gamble, sits down with Dan Peterson and Kirk Avery to introduce herself and her vision for the Regents community.

Dan Peterson talks with Kirk Avery about the vision and theme for the upcoming school year as Regents partners with parents to disciple students in their Christian education.

Chase Laguarta and David Whitley talk to Kirk Avery about this weekends upcoming Dad's Bootcamp 2025 -- a memorable and formative experience for many Regents dads.

To celebrate the 200th episode of the Regents podcast, Dan Peterson, Kirk Avery, and Brandon Shufflebarger discuss their top 3 favorite episodes of all time.   The link to the episode archives going back to the very first one is: https://regentspodcast.libsyn.com   Dan's top 3: Episode #87: The Devil of Perfectionism Episode #26: David Thomas and Sissy Goff on Intentional Parenting Episode #167: Harlan Gilliam - Story of Redemption Kirk's top 3: Episode #125: Alumni in the Military Academies Episode #98: Emotional Intelligence of our Kids Episode #167: Harlan Gilliam - Story of Redemption Brandon's top 3: Episode #73: The Joy of Reading Episode #175: Re-engage Marriage Ministry Episode #94: David Thomas on the Mind of Boys

NOTE: This episode is a re-release of a conversation that was previously recorded in February of 2024.  As a perennially relevant topic at Regents, we are releasing it again for those of you who may have missed it the first time around. David Thomas and Sissy Goff join Dr. Dan Peterson in the studio again to talk about techniques to handle the rising anxiety in our kids and in ourselves.

Regents alumni Kyle Choy and Lucy Taylor talk with Kirk Avery about their experiences as students in the innagural class at the University of Austin (UATX), a new university with a focus on inquiry, curiosity, and intellectual freedom.

The admissions team at Regents talks to Kirk Avery about the true, good, and beautiful of the admissions process at the school and dispels some myths along the way.

New Chief Operations Officer, Joseph McElmurry talks to Kirk avery about his eclectic career experience and his journey to Regents.

NOTE: This episode is a re-release of a conversation that was previously recorded in November of 2023.  As a perennially relevant topic at Regents, we are releasing it again for those of you who may have missed it the first time around. Dr. Ed Welch, faculty member at the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF), talks with Dr. Dan Peterson and Dr. Ryan Lister about a biblical approach to dealing with anxiety.

Robert Henneke, Executive Director at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, talks with Kirk Avery about the work TPPF does defending liberty in Texas. They also discuss opportunities for Regents juniors/seniors through the Texas Scholars Program that aim to give students hands-on experience in a think-tank environment over the course of a semester.

Ben Broughton, Taylor Holcomb, and Clayton Ripley talk to Kirk Avery about the challenges, rewards, and opportunity to preach the gospel message they experienced taking their younger children on an international mission trip.

Rob Galvan, the "Voice of the Regents Knights", talks with Kirk Avery about how he became the primary announcer of Regents sporting events and how he approaches the craft of announcing.  Along the way you'll get to hear a little Regents Athletics history as well as Rob's own background as a sports announcer.

Dan Peterson and Kirk Avery talk to board members Will Davis and Brent Heath about the intricacies of serving on the Regents Board of Directors.  Topics discussed include: the board structure, long-term strategic decisions, length of service, and how the board handles issues that are raised at the school.

Heath Hale, known to most Regents families for his work with the Cowboy Auctioneer team, talks about his history as an auctioneer raising money for charities and his personal conviction to fulfill Jesus' Great Commission.

Katy Faust, author, speaker, and Founder/President of "Them Before Us", sits down to talk with Kirk Avery and Dan Peterson after her presentation on campus for Regents families.  They discuss the concept of children's rights (from a Christian and conservative framework) and the importance of guiding and preparing students to engage with anti-children perspectives in the culture at large.  

Alumni Coulter Cowden and Caroline O'Leary talk with Kirk Avery about their experiences preparing for and joining the U.S. Naval Academy.

Athletic Directors Kyle Shotwell and Sheila Henderson talk to Kirk Avery about the upcoming Regents "Sports Symposium" event for student athletes and coaches of Grammar aged kids.   ====================== Sports Symposium sign up link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd2JRnVPXW4D11v4t0ZHRoDNmFwB3pXIHkOqru5sq28GcVJgA/viewform

Kirk Avery and Dan Peterson talk with Dr. Jonathan Pennington (Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Southern Seminary) about his RICE training sessions with Regents teachers coming back from Christmas Break.  Topics discussed included Christian culture, curriculum, the musical Wicked, and human flourishing in the context of happiness.

Kirk Avery (Directory of Advancement) and Ryan Lister (Director of Residency) talk with this year's Regents Residents about what the Residency program entails and how it is having an impact on students as well future teachers in the Classical education movement.

Visit with Becky Walter and Kirk Avery to learn why preparing your child for kindergarten has nothing to do with academics.

Long-time Regents dad Heath Driver joins Kirk Avery to discuss his experience leading Jouney to Manhood and the impact it has had on Regents fathers and sons over the years.