Mind and Heart

We sit down with TCS graduating senior David crouch. Like all our Upper School students, David is required to complete 40 hours of community service per year. While these service hours are commendable, it is his seemingly natural heart for service toward his peers and community in his everyday life that make him stand out from the crowd. Those who know David describe him as a humble, yet strong le...

We sit down with 2022 TCS grad, Ava Gidwani, who battles a chronic health condition that often causes her to experience pain, discomfort, and distraction. Despite these difficult circumstances, she has remained faithful, hopeful, and above all, courageous. Courage is one of Trinity's core tenets, and in this episode, Ava tells us a little bit about what it means to have courage in the face of...

We sit down with 2022 TCS graduate Jenna Gibson. Jenna was the president of Trinity’s Students for Life Club, and through both her involvement in the club and her strong convictions as a believer, she has become a passionate advocate for seeking and remaining rooted in truth. Truth is one of Trinity’s core values, and in this episode, Jenna talks with us about what truth is, why it’s important to...

In this episode, we sit down with Trinity Christian School Varsity Cheer Coach and former Trinity student, Kelsey Daiber. For someone so young, Kelsey has experienced great hardship in her life. Kelsey watched her husband, Alex, battle with cancer only six months into their marriage, and gave birth their son only months before Alex would go home to be with the Lord. While her story is harrowing, K...

We sit down with author, speaker, and Trinity parent Chimene Dupler as she encourages mothers in the trenches of parenting to rely on the strength of the Lord. Chimene shares candidly about lessons learned while raising her three daughters, and strives to equip parents with confidence to raise up the next generation. She also gives a sneak peek of her next book! For more details and the episode tr...

We sit down with Trinity Christian School Visual Arts Department Chair and Upper School Art Teacher Deb Dayhoff to discuss how students can glorify God through artistic expression. Armed with decades of experience and scriptural truth, Deb challenges her students to see themselves as image-bearers of the ultimate Creator and to use their God-given creativity as a mouthpiece for the gospel. For mor...

We sit down with Trinity Christian School graduate, Carter Leach ’18, as he shares his struggle and victory in his fight against an eating disorder. Now, almost a year into recovery, Carter explains how community and scripture have empowered his healing, and emphasizes the importance of finding one’s identity in Christ. Trigger Warning: Eating Disorders For more details and the episode transcript,...

We sit down with Trinity Christian School Instructional Assistant, Simonee Carter, to discuss how prayer has powerfully impacted her life as a single mother. Simonee encourages listeners to believe that when prayer is all you have, you have more than enough. She gives practical tips for Christian communities to support single parents, and offers encouragement for anyone on a similar journey. For m...

We sit down with Trinity Christian School graduate, Alyssa Thoburn '21, to discuss her passion for the pro-life movement. Once a shy, quiet student at Trinity, Alyssa is now known as the “Bullhorn Girl” for pro-life events! She walks us through how God opened her eyes to the horror of abortion, and what her life has looked like since the moment she found out.    Note: This conversation surrou...

In Part 2 of our series on Thanks and Giving, we are joined by Gemspring Capital Operating Executive, Edwin Miller. Edwin is a five-time CEO with an impressive resume, but even more importantly, he is a strong man of faith with an unwavering trust in God. Through unexpected trials and setbacks, the Lord revealed a greater plan for Edwin's life than he ever could have chosen on his own. Throug...

This week, Mary Trombadore sits down with us to share how a childhood of poverty provided her with a grateful heart, a generous spirit, and a deeper relationship with God. Her stories, often hard to believe, are clear evidence of a God who hears the prayers of his children. As we enter this season of thankfulness and giving, we invite you to listen as Mary shares the impact we can have when we are...

We sit down with Trinity Christian School Assistant Head of School for Academics, Mrs. Kimberly Miller, to discuss the myths, challenges, and gifts of learning disabilities. With over 20 years in education, an advanced degree in educational psychology, a child with learning disabilities, and an ADHD diagnosis herself, Mrs. Miller is uniquely qualified to offer insight on this topic from both a per...

We sit down with Trinity Christian School’s Head of School, Dr. David Vanderpoel, to discuss why Christian education matters. He addresses common misconceptions of Christian vs. public school education and ultimately makes the case for why Christian families should consider sending their children to Christian schools. For more details and the episode transcript, please click here:  https://bit.ly/...