The LuHi Pod

We are honored to be joined by Lieutenant Colonel (ret.) Brad Caywood this week for our special Veterans Day episode! Mr. Doebele also joins us to co-host this week's episode! Learn more about the experience he shared of having a reporter join him for a combat mission here: https://abcnews.com/WN/Afghanistan/flying-air-force-15-fighter-jet-combat-mission/story?id=10741556 Please join us for o...

The Annual Auction is right around the corner on November 20th at 6:30 pm and tickets are on sale now! Get yours here: onecau.se/luhiauction?hsCtaAttrib=223929508262 Carolyn Ristow, our Assistant Donor Advisor, is on the Pod this week to share details about the upcoming Auction, how to get involved in supporting LuHi, and why this fundraiser matters for tuition assistance and Missions. At the top...

This week, Men's Health teacher, Chris DeAntoni shares about War Horses for Veterans, an organization where he serves as both a mentor and an ambassador. War Horses for Veterans brings combat veterans and first responders together in community to support mental wellness, personal growth, and healing from trauma. Know a veteran or first responder who might benefit from this program? Visit warh...

Dean of Students Britt Gusmus is on the podcast this week to talk about the new faces in the Dean's Office, the goal of every disciplinary interaction, and how his team points students to our mission statement and, ultimately, Christ.  Is there something you'd like to hear covered on the Pod? Send us your comments, ideas, and feedback: podcast@lhsparker.org Send us Fan Mail Support the s...

This week, Mrs. Fair is on the podcast to share the options LuHi students have for earning college credit on their high school transcripts. We cover everything from dual credit classes taught in our classrooms to online dual credit options to all school testing. If you've ever had questions about dual credit, this episode is for you! Check if your credits will transfer to your college: https:...

We have two very wonderful - and new to the podcast! - guests with us today: our Dean of Women, Darby Ullyatt, and her husband, Cameron. They retell their recent chapel message about their experience living through the 9/11 tragedy in NYC. It's a wonderful, Christ-centered message that we hope you'll love.  And since Mrs. Ullyatt is a first-time guest, we get to hear the story of how she...

This week Mr Loesel is on the Pod to share all the upcoming Performing Arts events, and trust us - there is a lot to talk about! It's another full and exciting year in the music and theater world at LuHi.  Grab tickets to the first show, 110 Stories, here: https://parkerarts.org/event/lutheran-high-school-presents-110-stories/ Grab tickets to Frozen here: https://parkerarts.org/event/lutheran...

Did you know one of the goals of the LuHi Missions program is to have every student go on a mission trip before they graduate? Missions is one of our fastest-growing programs on campus, and we are so excited to be a very small part of what God is doing throughout the world. Today on the podcast, Mr Garner shares more about the goals, mission, and vision of LuHi Missions. Come to Missions Night on...

You're invited to the Post High School Planning Night put on by the LuHi Guidance Department! Everyone is welcome to campus on September 8th at 5:45 pm for this event. Topics include: College admissions timeline Understanding the FAFSA and financial aid Prepping for the ACT/SAT and more! Find more details here: https://www.lhsparker.org/knowledge-base/post-high-school-planning-night- Today on...

We're back! If you missed the Zoeller+Hannah nonsense part of the show, you're in luck! Because we are back in the studio for more pre-episode fillabustering.  But we know that's not really why you are here, so on to the meat of the episode. Today, Pastor Vanderhyde joins us to share all about Chapel. What we do, how we do it, why we focus on the things we focus on - it all contribu...

Executive Director Dan Gehrke joins the LuHi Pod to discuss LuHi's phone policy for the 2026–27 school year. In his trademark candid and authentic style, Dan shares what the plan is, the challenges it may bring, and why LuHi is choosing to prioritize 320 distraction-free minutes each school day rather than implementing a full phone ban. If you have a topic you'd like to hear this year on...

This summer, we are talking through the Solas on our Summer School with the Theology Dept series. This is our last episode of the summer, and we've arrived at the Sola: Christ Alone.  The student question we are answering is: "Is Jesus really the only way to heaven?" Dr Reuter and Pastor Vanderhyde discuss our assurance of salvation, the "coexist" bumper sticker, and why C...

It's episode 3 of our Summer School series! Today, Theology Teachers, Mr Schlecht and Mr Shull, are on the pod to discuss the question: Can we really trust the Bible? We're framing these student questions through the lens of the Solas, so today, our Sola is Scripture Alone. Our next episode drops in two weeks and will wrap up our Summer School series, when we'll cover Christ Alone....

In our second episode of Summer School with the Theology Department, junior theology teachers Dave Rueter and Isaac Tewes cover Faith Alone. Through the lens of the student question, “Where do works fit into our faith?” Next up: Scripture Alone and Christ Alone We’ll be back with a new season of the podcast in August - so send us your ideas! We want to talk about what you want to hear. Email us at...

We're kicking off another season of Summer School with the Theology Department! This summer, we're answering student questions framed up through the lens of 4 Christian Solas: Grace Alone, Faith Alone, Word Alone, and Christ Alone. Our first week, Craig Parrott and Caleb Fischer are here to discuss the student question, "Do I accept God's free gift of grace?" The 10 Word s...

Mr Parrott joins us for the last episode of the 2026 Spring Semester to have a further discussion on his new book, We are Engaged Our Love Story with Jesus. He recommends this as a devotional resource for church Sunday Schools, small groups, or anyone desiring to grow closer to God.  Grab a copy of the book wherever you get your books! And https://wipfandstock.com/9798385248391/we-are-engaged/ htt...

For the past nine episodes of the High School Time Machine series, we’ve explored how many high school experiences are timeless across generations. But it would be naïve to pretend nothing has changed. In this final episode, Hannah sits down with author and LuHi junior theology teacher Dr. Dave Rueter to discuss what’s different about high school today. From the constant presence of technology to...

This week’s theme explores what happens when accomplishment is about more than just achievement. Mr. Jaramillo shares how he once considered himself a “bad math student” — until a geometry teacher explained proofs in a way that finally made sense. Something clicked. Not only that, but she began sending students to him for help — turning the quiet student in the back row into an unexpected tutor. H...

This week’s theme is Vulnerability — and our two storytellers take it in two very different, but equally powerful, directions. Mrs. Homami shares a story from her own high school experience. When her English teacher opened up to the class about a difficult season she was walking through, something shifted. That moment of honesty broke down a barrier. For the first time, she was able to see adults...

This week’s theme is one that can shape your entire high school experience: Friendships. High school friendships can be joyful, complicated, and sometimes deeply painful. They can anchor your sense of belonging — or shake it. LuHi junior Josephine shares what it felt like when her solid group of friends slowly drifted apart. What once felt secure became distant. She describes becoming what she cal...

This week’s theme is one every student and parent can relate to:  The sacrifices parents make for their kids. Our two storytellers share strikingly similar memories — separated by decades. Mr. Black reflects on how his dad drove him 20 miles to school every day… then to a separate location for basketball practice… then to games… and countless other high school activities. The hours in the car adde...

Our two storytellers share two very different sides of what it means to fully jump into high school. Julia Henkart tells the story of taking a risk as a freshman — stepping out, auditioning for Worship Band, and going for it. That decision opened the door to friendships, leadership, and now, as a junior, being part of Worship Class. Mrs. Maas reflects on the opposite experience. She shares how her...

Both of our storytellers share what it’s like to have an older brother in the halls at the same time. Mrs. Hollenbeck’s brother was a senior when she was a freshman. And right now, LuHi freshman Maddy Hutchinson is navigating high school with her junior brother just a few lockers away. If you have a sibling, you already know — they can be both a blessing and a frustration. Built-in protection… and...

This week — and this week only — we’re featuring three storytellers instead of two! LuHi teachers Ms. Lowe and Mr. DeAntoni, along with LuHi senior Xavier Viarrial, share their stories of navigating uncertainty and wrestling with purpose. This might be one of our most relatable themes yet. At some point, everyone asks: What should I do with my life? Where am I headed? What if the path I imagined d...

Our storytellers are LuHi Math Teacher Mr. Dwinell and LuHi junior Brody Burt. Both share about the moment something shifted - when they realized it was time to take their academics (and their responsibility) more seriously. But here’s what we don’t want your takeaway to be: Grades are the most important thing. Not even close! Instead, we hope you hear that it’s about motivation, ownership, and do...