Chapel Hill Academy

CHA Connect Podcast

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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 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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6/19/26 | Biblical Advocacy in Public policy, Elections, and the Courts 19.06.2026 32:53

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 healthy, capable students through conversations on parenting, Christian spiritual growth, education, and cultu...

6/5/26 | School’s Out! Our Best Memories, Lessons & Summer Plans (Roundtable) 05.06.2026 43:19

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, education, and culture. Hosted by Chapel Hill Academy’s Head of School, Kassie Grosz, the show offers insight...

5/20/26 | Have you ever found yourself in a place of wonder when it comes to questions about faith? 21.05.2026 19:32

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 Chapel Hill Academy’s Head of School, Kassie Grosz, the show offers insight into school life, developing...

5/13/26 | Two Teachers Take Things to a Whole New Level While Racking Up Frequent Flyer Miles 13.05.2026 21:55

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 School, Kassie Grosz, the show offers insight into school life, developing a biblical worldview, and navigat...

5/6/26 | Expanding Our Ways of Worship in Order to Connect More Deeply With the Holy Spirit 06.05.2026 30:37

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 offers insight into school life, developing a biblical worldview, and navigating the world with faith and...

4/29/26 | Not Just Another Parenting Book, Watch to Get the Gist of It 01.05.2026 59:52

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, the show offers insight into school life, developing a biblical worldview, and navigating the world wi...

4/22/26 | Why the End Times are Actually About Hope, Not Fear 23.04.2026 27:51

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, Christian spiritual growth, education, and culture. Hosted by Chapel Hill Academy’s Head of School, Kassie Gros...

4/15/26 | Have You Wondered What Goes on Inside a Board Room at a Christian School? 17.04.2026 43:44

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, the show offers insight into school life, developing a biblical worldview, and navigating the world wit...

4/8/26 | The Chick-fil-A Episode 09.04.2026 27:22

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, Kassie Grosz, the show offers insight into school life, developing a biblical worldview, and navigatin...

4/1/26 | Spring Break Special Edition: Roundtable Topics Discussion 01.04.2026 36:12

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, education, and culture. Hosted by Chapel Hill Academy’s Head of School, Kassie Grosz, the show offers insight...

3/25/26 | Have You Ever Found Yourself in a Storm? Experiencing Easter in a Deeper Way 26.03.2026 29:42

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 insight into school life, developing a biblical worldview, and navigating the world with faith and wisdom....

3/18/26 | Are We Getting in the Way of God When it Comes to Parenting Our Kids? 18.03.2026 25:44

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 parents as they raise healthy, capable students. Through conversations on parenting, Christian spiritual...

3/11/26 | One Pastor. One Event Planner. One Mission. 12.03.2026 22:47

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 Podcast Hosted by Chapel Hill Academy’s Head of School, Kassie Grosz, CHA Connect is a week...

3/4/26 | The Best Advice for Parents, Seeing Others Through Jesus's Eyes, and Why We Worship Big 05.03.2026 29:36

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 Podcast Hosted by Chapel Hill Academy’s Head of School, Kassie Grosz, CHA Connect is a weekly podcast s...

2/25/26 | Alumni Experiences, Dealing With Doubt, and Coffee as the Centerpiece of Connection 26.02.2026 28:06

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 CHA Connect Podcast helps parents raise healthy, capable students through conversations on parenting,...

2/18/26 | School Fun, Doing Hard Things, and a Vegas Hockey Player in Minnesota 20.02.2026 26:23

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 episode? Submit it here About Chapel Hill Academy Chapel Hill Academy is located in Chanhassen, Minnesota...

2/11/26 | Finding Purpose and Healing After Loss, Making the Bible Real 12.02.2026 41:20

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 Program Have a question you would like answered on a future episode? Submit it here About Chapel Hill Academ...

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 04.02.2026 29:18

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 and more info⁠ Have a question you would like answered on a future episode? ⁠Submit it here⁠ About Cha...

1/28/26 | Hidden Danger of Social Media for Kids, an Airline Pilot, and Why Students are Relieved by Less Technology 28.01.2026 32:34

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 would like answered on a future episode? Submit it here About Chapel Hill Academy Chapel Hill Academy is...

1/21/26 | Choosing Jesus Over Political Beliefs and Kids Need Forgiveness Too 22.01.2026 22:06

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 Teachers CHA's Evening of Impact: Purchase tickets and more info Have a question you would like answered...

1/9/26 | Introduction to the CHA Connect Podcast 15.01.2026 0:28

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 Chapel Hill Academy is located in Chanhassen, Minnesota, and offers biblical worldview Christian educat...

1/14/26 | Don't Leave Your Child's Faith to Chance, Socratic Seminars, and Students Asking for More Work! 15.01.2026 24:09

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 Hill Academy Chapel Hill Academy is located in Chanhassen, Minnesota, and offers biblical worldview Christ...