Survival Guide for the Middle

Joel sits down with Lisa Bacon, LCA's Assistant Head of School, to discuss her background and amazing testimony that has led her to LCA. Lisa shares her thoughts on parenting and the importance of legacy.

Joel sits down with Coleman Marshall, LCA's Director of Admissions, as they discuss the importance of taking pressure of students. They tackle tough and important issues that are affecting our students and families. Make sure to review, share and subscribe!

Joel sits down with LCA's new Head of School, Jeff Jones to talk about his background, faith and family. Listen to find out about Jeff's backgrounds and some of his key insights for raising kids in this modern culture. Don't forget to share, review, or follow this podcast!

Joel interviews LCA's Athletic Director, Kirby Willoughby, as they discuss her vision for the LCA Athletic Department for the next 5-10 years. Kirby shares her thoughts on the importance of students working through their failure instead of running away from disappointments. Kirby and Joel discuss the difficulty that families face when managing expectations for students and their extra curricul...

Joel sits down with Coach Oakley Watkins, LCA's Varsity Football Coach, and Jeremiah Burbage, a sophomore student athlete on the football team. Coach Oak and Jeremiah tell Joel about how they got to LCA and what they love about it. Coach Oak and Jeremiah share words of wisdoms for both parents and students concerning what it takes to be on LCA's football team and the attributes that Coach...

Survival Guide for the Middle is back with the start of a new series. Joel will be interviewing various staff members of LCA and allowing them to have a platform in which to share their wisdom to our students and families. In this first episode, Joel is joined by Josh Shortt and Tim Bradshaw. Josh has recently started as the new Marketing guy and Tim helps Josh with LCA's social media accounts...

Joel and Drew continue talking through Biblical concepts that will help students as they adjust to being back in school. Joel catches everyone up on what he did this summer and Drew teases Joel for eating half-price sushi. Listen to find out what students can do to help ease their transition back to school and stay focused on the right things.

Survival Guide for The Middle is back! After a long hiatus, Drew starts off by making an exciting announcement about his family! Joel and Drew discuss the upcoming school year and how parents can help their students during this busy and chaotic season of transition and change.

Joel and Drew continue their discussion on Spiritual Disciplines and their aid in the battle against anxiety by focusing on a lesser discussed discipline, serving others. Joel informs Drew about a French bull-dog heist gone bad in Denver and Drew begins to wonder why all of these interesting stories revolve around theft...Drew and Joel point out that serving others is a habit that produces humilit...

What is the wildest meat you have ever tried? Drew and Joel discuss an annual wild game meal that takes place in Pennsylvania and some of the insane menu items. They continue their series on spiritual disciplines by evaluating meditation on scripture and how vital it is to the life of a Christ-follower. Listen about the importance of reading scripture in developing an understanding of what truth i...

Drew and Joel focus on Sabbath and rest as they continue their conversation on fighting anxiety through the rhythm of Spiritual Disciplines. Joel updates Drew on a kayaker in Chile who was swallowed by a whale. Listen to find out how busyness increases our stress and anxiety and how rest is God's natural gift to combat busyness.

Drew and Joel continue their discussion through spiritual disciplines and their aid in the battle against anxiety by focusing on generosity. The duo also discusses ancient scrolls from Pompei and AI burritos. Joel and Drew focus on the need for Christ followers to be generous to fight the natural tendency of wanting more stuff, a tendency that leads to anxiety.

Drew and Joel continue through their series about anxiety and spiritual disciplines. They also discuss the 100,000 stolen eggs in Pennsylvania and the skunks with rabies on the loose in Lexington. This episode specifically discusses fasting and the misconceptions that many church goers have concerning this important and effective spiritual discipline. Make sure to like, follow and share if you are...

Drew and Joel continue their discussion centered around anxiety and spiritual disciplines. They also discuss the cult following of Diet Coke and the new button that has been installed in the Oval Office. Joel and Drew present the biblical concept of prayer and how it can help people struggling with anxiety.

Drew and Joel kick off 2025 with a new series, "Diagnosing Anxiety"! Join the duo as they dive deep into anxiety's roots and explore how spiritual disciplines can help. Also, you won't want to miss Joel's somewhat terrifying story that happened at his home over Christmas break.

In the final episode of the Witnesses of Christmas series, Drew and Joel reflect on Baby Jesus’ humble beginnings and the many titles He is given throughout Scripture. They also share some unexpected stories, including the woman who secretly flew from NYC to Paris and Drew’s close call with security at Disney World. Discover how Jesus’ humble introduction to the world was no accident but part of G...

Drew and Joel discuss the vital role that Joseph and Mary play in the Christmas Narrative. They also spend some time discussing how easy it is to be deceived on social media and that double checking information is very important before sharing! Listen to find out how Joseph is a great example of a loving husband and devoted father and how Mary's life of righteousness was the reason she was chosen...

Join Drew and Joel as they explore the stories of two often-overlooked side characters in the Christmas narrative, uncovering the deeper meaning they bring to the season. They also dive into a lively discussion about the recent Christmas Door Decorating Contest drama at the LCA Junior High—don’t miss the scoop! Along the way, they share practical applications for living out our faith as Christ-fol...

In this episode of the Witnesses of Christmas series, Drew and Joel explore the story of Zechariah and Elizabeth, highlighting their unique role in the Christmas narrative and the lessons we can learn from their faith. The duo also discuss a new law in Australia aimed at regulating teenagers’ social media usage, examining its potential impact on young people. Finally, they dive into the reality of...

In this episode, Drew and Joel take a closer look at the remarkable characters surrounding the birth of Jesus. They explore the significance of Gabriel’s two key announcements leading up to this momentous event and unpack the theological impact of angels appearing to the shepherds. Discover how these extraordinary encounters deepen our understanding of God’s plan and His message of hope. Thank you...

Drew and Joel continue their journey to Bethlehem by exploring two key villains in the Christmas story. Dive into the intriguing narrative of Herod the Great, a ruthless political figure obsessed with power, and uncover the surprising truth about the innkeeper’s role, challenging the traditional understanding. Don’t miss this thought-provoking discussion as they shed new light on these pivotal cha...

In their new series, Witnesses of Christmas , Drew and Joel explore the diverse characters woven into the Christmas story. They kick things off with two often-overlooked figures, Simeon and Anna, connecting their stories to an unlikely parallel: a small town in New Hampshire that holds unique significance every election season. Through these comparisons, Joel and Drew delve into themes of faithful...

Join Drew and Joel as they wrap up their series on obscure Bible stories with the intriguing account of Ehud—a story of one of history's earliest assassins sent to overthrow a king. Discover how Ehud’s unique mission underscores the power of using our individual gifts for God’s Kingdom. Enjoying this podcast? Please consider sharing, subscribing, liking and reviewing!

In this episode, Joel and Drew explore a lesser-known Bible story from the book of Numbers featuring a talking donkey—yes, thousands of years before Shrek ! Tune in to hear how this strange encounter offers powerful reminders about the dangers of greed and the ripple effect of sin on those around us. Don’t miss this unique blend of ancient wisdom and practical insight!

Drew and Joel continue their dive into obscure Bible stories this week by covering the story of Josiah from 2 Kings 22-23 and 2 Chronicles 34-35. They discuss the innocent faith of children, Lord of the Rings similarities and how an evil grandfather's repentance could have planted a seed for Josiah.