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Listen in as Justin Whitmel Earley, author, speaker, and lawyer, shares about how we become our habits and our children become us. Justin's new book Habits of the Household challenges us to think about how we are far more shaped by our habits than by our dreams. Discover what new habits you might begin to form. Books still available for $20 - contact Jennia Axelson  

For many parents when it comes to talking with your children about the " birds and the bees, " you long for better resources to equip you for these meaningful conversations. Listen in as we talk with April Readlinger, executive director of Canavox; find out about resources available right now and tips for how to engage with your children at all ages on these essential topics.  Canavox.com - find o...

Listen in and discover lessons learned from the life of Betsey Stockton - America's first, single woman foreign missionary. Born a slave in Princeton, Betsey Stockton became an educator and community activist whose impact we still experience today.

Tedd has developed and teaches materials that encourage the people of God to understand gospel hope for the ways that human beings are pushed and pulled by the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Tedd is known around the world for the best-selling child rearing book, Shepherding a Child's Heart , and as the presenter of Shepherding a Child's Heart Ministries.

In response to a thought provoking-article, The Post COVID Classical Education Boom and the webinar Why Study the Classics hosted by The James Madison Institute with Dr. Anika Prather (co-author of the article) - we asked a few Wilberforce parents "Why a Classical Education?" Listen to the parents' responses and consider your own - why a classical education? If you missed the article or webinar, c...

What do locust have to do with sharing gospel truths with your children and grandchildren? Surprisingly, Marty Machowski explores the story in Exodus 10 of the plague of locusts in Egypt, to reveal God's redemptive plan throughout history. His story is for your children and grandchildren ...for the generations. Listen in as Marty encourages parents, helps us laugh, and gives us fresh vigour to tel...

The "Junior Project" is a marquee experience in the Wilberforce Upper School. Each junior chooses a project they are passionate about or a specific area of interest. Students are paired with a faculty advisor who work alongside the student as he or she labors on the project for several months. Projects range from engineering to the arts to service and entrepreneurship. The project gives students a...

 "What did you do this summer?" is a universal question asked of most students by friends, teachers, and even college admissions officers. How should high school students be answering this question? Even with snow on the ground, the beginnings of summer plans are starting to form. Listen to several of our Wilberforce seniors share their summer job experiences and the impact it had on them. Read an...

A long-time goal for our school is to develop a program where student initiatives and entrepreneurial enterprises are developed, and shared. Listen to our latest podcast, as junior Annie Whitman describes the " Entrepreneurship Incubator" she is implementing here at Wilberforce. A platform to showcase and grow Wilberforce's increasing number of young entrepreneurs. Annie is joined by a couple othe...

Author, Justin Earley, spoke to our Middle and Upper School students last week about his story of enduring hardship and cultivating habits. What he shared requires time and community to process. Initially, you may feel conflicted about your habits and how it is impacting your life profoundly; but what does this mean for you now ?    A few of our high school students sat down with faculty member, J...

Justin Whitmel Earley, author of The Common Rule , shared with our school this week how habits are shaping our lives consciously or subconsciously. Justin challenged us to recognize how our habits reflect what we believe and worship. Listen in, and hear Justin share the theology and neurology behind our habits as well as challenging us to new habits.

Even with a global pandemic summer is still a time for exploration, growth, learning, and deepening your faith.  Listen in as we have conversations with Megan Misiewicz, College Guidance Officer, as well as several Wilberforce students who share ideas, insights, and opportunities this COVID summer has to offer in spite of all the changes taking place.   To register interest in summer opportunities...

Listen to Director of College Guidance, Julia Wilson, speak about what eighth, ninth, and tenth grade students should be thinking about and focusing on now, what impact is the Covid Crisis is having on their college admissions, and what is " a year of wonders "?

How can we adapt to the shifting landscape of college admissions? The past weeks have announced incredible changes in the college admissions process.  Institutions, students, and families are all having to adapt to the vast and sudden changes to life as we knew it. Join John Moscstiello, who has been working in college admission for over 20 years,  as he shares insights and perspectives with famil...

A tradition at Wilberforce is the Class Eight speeches given every winter during Lower School chapel.   Class Eight students share with the Lower School what they have learned during their Middle School years. Hear from our Middle School Deans and Class Eight students about running the race, not being a cow, and how hitting your friend can teach you a lot. What can  you  learn from an eighth grade...

Former Princeton Tiger and NFL defensive lineman Caraun Reid spoke to our Middle & Upper School during our Wilberforce Day Chapel this year. In addition to worshiping with our students, he encouraged them to answer the questions "what is in your hand" and how can you be diligent with what God put there. Listen to his exhortation to be diligent with all you have been given. 

If you missed guest speaker and author, Dr. Leonard Sax, listen here as he speaks to our parents about his research in evidence-based parenting and the different challenges facing our children in the 21st century.

Summer is a unique time, it is a time for quiet, a time for decision, and time for new experiences, friendships and challenges. Summer is unique especially in the lives of students. This podcast shares some insights, ideas, experiences for summer, and even how one summer changed Howe Whitman's life. If you want more ideas of how to redeem your child's summer, check out our Summer Opportunities Pag...

Who is Charlotte Mason and what does her influence look like at Wilberforce? Listen to Admissions Director, Kerry Wilson, share a little bit about the who, what, and why of Charlotte Mason. If you are looking to find out more read the new Karen Glass book Vitale Harmony.

Attorney General Bill Barr's recent address at Notre Dame, and the reactions that followed, highlight the importance of equipping our youth with a firm foundation in the biblical Truth.  How do we prepare students today to stand firm in their faith; ready to defend their faith with clarity, creativity, and conviction. How do we transmit gospel truth to the next generation so they are willing to st...

Head of School, Howe Whitman Jr., charges the graduating Class for 2019 with words of encouragement and wisdom to close out the Commencement Celebration. 

Clara Whitman delivers the 2019 Valedictory Address as one of the two recipients of the Cum Laude award. Clara reflects on her 14 years at Wilberforce and how it shaped her to go boldly out into the world. 

Dr. John Rose, former Wilberforce faculty member, and Duke University professor, delivers the 2019 Commencement Address to graduating seniors. 

What do 16,000 hours at The Wilberforce School look like? What impacts are made, what memories cherished, which teachers have changed? Listen in on four Wilberforce veterans preparing to graduate after having spent their entire academic career here at Wilberforce. Join their conversation, and hear their perspectives of four campus', one school, and treasured friendships.

An inspiring hallmark of the Wilberforce community is the number of families that have chosen to pursue foster care and adoption. Hear Wilberforce moms share their stories, and celebrate this Mother's Day how God brings families together in His own way. Consider what God is doing in our community. "Isn't this what we ask God every day, 'W hat are you doing in the world today and how can I help ?'...