Brentwood Academy Podcast

Headmaster of Brentwood Academy, Curt Masters, shares his unique and fascinating story of growing up as a child on a mission field in a remote and primitive part of the world. Curt Masters journey as only the second headmaster of an almost 50-year-old school is inspiring, but it’s his story about growing up on a mission field in a remote part of the world with stone-age tribes-people that is truly...

Entrepreneurship is on the rise, it's a word we hear more now than ever. Belmont Finance Professor, Sam Walton Fellow, and BA Parent Dr. John Gonas, provides his students real life experience by getting them out of the classroom and into the community to create social entrepreneurial models that have a social impact.

Why is story so important? Why did Jesus speak in stories? Members of the BA English faculty sit down to discuss the power of story and how stories change the way we think. 

Senior Conner Smith is spending his summer break working, like many teens. However, his "day job" has quickly led to the "dream job" that young songwriters in Nashville only fantasize about. He recently signed a songwriting contract with a local publishing company that resulted in his opening for country mega-star Sam Hunt on tour earlier in the summer. Conner is described by m...

What is Pentecost? Why is it important to celebrate and recognize the church holiday of Pentecost? In this episode, BA faculty member Dr. René Rochester and BA Podcast host Matt Brown '97 discuss the importance of Pentecost and how God uses the Holy Spirit to work in our lives.

What is Pentecost? Why is it important to celebrate and recognize the church holiday of Pentecost? In this episode, BA faculty member Dr. René Rochester and BA Podcast host Matt Brown '97 discuss the importance of Pentecost and how God uses the Holy Spirit to work in our lives.

How do we reconcile our faith with science? How can we believe in miracles and the gospel of the Resurrection of Christ in a scientific world? What are some of the fundamental things to understand about the Bible and the scientific method? Finally, how do parents discuss this hard topic with their student? In this first of two episodes, spiritual life faculty member Matt Brown sits down with three...

How do we reconcile our faith with science? How can we believe in miracles and the gospel of the Resurrection of Christ in a scientific world? What are some of the fundamental things to understand about the Bible and the scientific method? In this first of two episodes, spiritual life faculty member Matt Brown sits down with three of long-time Brentwood Academy science faculty members: Tom Cox (bi...

Former BA parents and trustees Dick Wright and Michael Blanton tell their Brentwood Academy story and how BA has impacted their families. You'll hear stories of their experience serving on the board of trustees, the development of the BA fine arts program and how current BA Headmaster Curt Masters was selected to succeed Founding Headmaster Bill Brown. Dick and Michael are coming back to BA t...

While Christian rapper Tedashii’s robust stature and delivery on the mic catch the attention of most, his gentle spirit hints at an even deeper story behind the man and the music. Tedashii was the selected guest speaker for Wednesday's Spiritual Emphasis Week assembly. Student's heard his story and how they can trust God with everything in their life because He knows. He focused his talk...

Jim Chapman is an artist, swim coach and father of 4 adopted girls from China. We learn that it’s important for boys to know they can be both creative and athletic, and how he and his wife were called to adopt 4 children, two with special needs, leading them to be honored in Washington, D.C. as "Angels in Adoption."

Carolyn Dobbins, Brentwood Academy's Coordinator of Writing, has helped countless students go from the stress and dislike of writing to discovering a talent and ability to write at a college level. Her relentless faith and passion for teaching has given her a gift to connect with students, while also walking a journey of cancer at the same time.

Col. Kent Bradford sits down with BA Assistant Director of Communication, Phil Goodman to talk about the importance of Veterans Day, his experience in the U.S. Marine Corps and how our students can learn and appreciate the sacrifice of our military service men and women.

Sixth grade teacher Jane-Ann Myers, a trained speech pathologist, reaches into her "teaching tool box" to pull out creative ways to engage young minds. Utilizing a resource that pairs academic researchers with rap artists, Mrs. Myers equips students with the skills they need to understand what they read.

Kurston Biggers is the Assistant Director of Admission, a football coach and is an alum from the class of 1997. In this episode, Kurston shares his testimony and talks about how his relationships and experiences at BA shaped his faith and changed his family's life. Hear how his story influences his role as Assistant Director of Admission and the relationships he develops with current students...

In this episode, four upper school faculty members answer questions about the recent performance of Frankenstein 1930 by the fine arts department. Students and audience members were asked to consider the following questions while watching the play, and our teachers took on the task of answering them during a recent Chapel: Who is responsible for The Creature's actions? Does Victor accept God&...

In this episode Jeanne Natwick sits down with Shelley Miller, the Director of College Counseling at Brentwood Academy, to talk about the college process. We all know that this is a daunting journey and often times confusing and overwhelming. Shelley offers practical and valuable advice based on her many years of experience in both in college admission offices and high school college counseling.

In this episode we listen into the Brentwood Academy Upper School Chapel service with guest speaker, BA English faculty member, David Sawyer.