Julian Elorduy

Joyful Seriousness

Education EN ↓ 9 episodes

Joyful Seriousness explores the sacred work at the heart of Lasallian spirituality and ministry—the call to participate in God’s saving work through education. The podcast reflects on the profound responsibility of forming young people while also celebrating the deep joy that comes from working in schools and accompanying students in their growth. This spirit of joyful seriousness emerges when the professional and spiritual dimensions of our vocation come together in service to something greater than ourselves: the building up of the Kingdom of God through our ministry, our relationships, and...

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Julian Elorduy

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Joyful Seriousness Ep. 9 - Mondo Diaz 18.05.2026 1:35:07

In this episode of Joyful Seriousness , we are joined by Armando Diaz — or “Mondo” to those who know him well — a beloved colleague, mentor, and deeply thoughtful Lasallian educator. Reflecting on years spent teaching alongside one another at Christian Brothers High School, this conversation explores the kind of wisdom that often reveals itself most clearly in hindsight: steady, grounded, compassi...

Joyful Seriousness Ep. 8 - Tim Joy - The Value of the Story in Lasallian Education 30.04.2026 1:29:25

In this episode, I talk with Lasallian educator, administrator and author Tim Joy, whose work reflects a deep attentiveness to the value of stories and the quiet unfolding of a life’s calling. With warmth and clarity, Tim shares the story of his vocational journey from student to teacher to administrator. This conversation is rich with wisdom and keeps getting better and better as it goes on. We r...

Joyful Seriousness - Ep 7 - Dave Desmond - Continuing in the Spirit of the Work of the Brothers 23.04.2026 39:55

Today's episode of Joyful Seriousness features Dave Desmond of Christian Brothers High School, Sacramento. He has heroic status on the CBHS community for his tireless leadership to the school during periods of leadership transition and the COVID-19 pandemic. Get full access to Joyful Seriousness at joyfulseriousness.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 6 - Dr. Jan Mines, AFSC - Leading with Humility and Grace 16.04.2026 39:10

Episode 6 features Dr. Jeanette "Jan" Mines, AFSC, a prominent educator and former administrator at Lewis University known for her contributions to the Lasallian mission. As the Dean Emeritus of the College of Education, she has dedicated over 25 years to the university, fostering Lasallian education and values. We met at Mount La Salle during the final session of Cohort V of the John Johnston Ins...

Joyful Seriousness Ep. 5 - The Unspoken Virtue of 'Attention' with Tom English 09.04.2026 53:37

Today’s episode features a true legend of Christian Brothers High School, Sacramento. Even today, despite being 40 years old and having nearly 20 years of teaching experience under my belt, I remain a bit in awe of this educator. He will always stand out to me as the standard by which all teachers are measured. His robust knowledge of history made his classes engaging even if they went against tod...

Joyful Seriousness Ep. 4 - The Lasallian School as Home with Stephanie Roybal and Mary Alice Spinelli 02.04.2026 1:14:04

In this episode we hear from Stephanie Roybal and Mary Alice Spinelli on their career in Lasallian Education. Bother are department chairs and have been friends for a long time in this Lasallian world. Get full access to Joyful Seriousness at joyfulseriousness.substack.com/subscribe

Joyful Seriousness Ep. 3 - Anchored in the Lasallian Mission with Megan Alexander-Short 26.03.2026 28:51

In this episode we learn from Megan Alexander-Short what it means to exist joyfully anchored to the Lasallian mission. Megan is Director of Lasallian Student Life at Justin-Siena High School. Get full access to Joyful Seriousness at joyfulseriousness.substack.com/subscribe

Joyful Seriousness - Ep. 2 - Walking in the Footsteps of De La Salle with Thomas Guro 19.03.2026 37:40

This episode features Religious Studies educator, Thomas Guro instructor and department chair at Christian Brothers High School. Get full access to Joyful Seriousness at joyfulseriousness.substack.com/subscribe

Joyful Seriousness - Ep. 1 - Joy, the Unspoken Virtue with Georgine Clarke 12.03.2026 46:21

Joyful Serious is a podcast centering the voice of the Lasallian educator. In this episode, "Joy, The Unspoken Virtue" we hear from Georgine Clarke on her journey from life with Dominican Sisters to teaching as a lay professional at Justin-Siena High School in Napa, Ca. Get full access to Joyful Seriousness at joyfulseriousness.substack.com/subscribe