The Headmaster's Podcast

In the final episode of this season, listen to the Headmaster's charge to the graduates of 2026.

Listen to Lily Scarborough deliver her thesis, "Cultivating Resilient Minds: How a Growth Mindset Helps Young People Grow Stronger through Challenges and Become Resilient Leaders in Today's Comfort-Seeking Culture."

Learn more about KPA's core value of "classical" in this episode.

Learn more about KPA's core value: collaborative - promoting effective partnerships between families and school.

This episode is all about KPA's core value of discipleship.

KPA's core value of Community is the topic for this week's podcast. Learn more about the strength we find in community in this episode.

KPA's core value of excellence is the focus of this episode. Learn more about its roots in the Bible and ancient Greek thought.

What is the purpose of education? Modern education assumes an information-centered approach, while classical education is designed around a formation-centered approach.

How should Christians think about modern science? In this episode, Prof. Kenneth Keathley discusses how to think about science through a biblical worldview.

Ben Lashaway (class of 2023) updates the KPA community on what he has been up to since graduating from KPA. He looks back at his formative years and shares how KPA has prepared him for life.

Professor Blake McAllister (Hillsdale College) discusses the problem of evil. Learn more about some of the ways Christians can approach this difficult and sensitive topic in this episode.

Josh and Holly Alexander tell us about their journey after Holly received a cancer diagnosis. They talk about what they have done, how are things right now, and what the future looks like for them.

Professor Paul Gould from Palm Beach Atlantic University talks about the meaning and importance of loving God with our minds.

Josh & Holly Alexander have been part of KPA for over 20 years! In this episode, they talk about the impact that KPA has had on their kids Brady and Shelby Alexander (class of 2021).

In this episode, Professor Jeffrey Kaplan shares an inspiring message that highlights the importance of a liberal arts education. This is from a convocation address he gave at Williams College. Special thanks to Professor Kaplan for giving us permission to reproduce the audio of his speech.

This week's episode features a reading of "The Lost Tools of Learning" by Dorothy Sayers. This essay (originally delivered as a speech at Oxford University) is often credited as the spark that ignited the renewal movement that we call classical education today. The audio recording of the speech is taken from the public domain, thanks to Julie Ables .

Ecclesiastes 11:1 says, "Cast your bread upon the waters, for you will find it after many days." Listen for a short word of encouragement from Ecclesiastes 11:1-4 to walk by faith and trust the Lord.

Taylor Collier, graduate from KPA's class of 2021 and recent graduate from Baylor University, talks about his time at KPA.

Prof. McGrew talks about the way Artificial Intelligence is transforming education, and what we ought to do in light of it.

Peter and Nicole Martens reflect on their long history with KPA. They have two graduates -- Naomi (class of 2019) and Anna (class of 2022). Plus, Isaac who will graduate in 2026. You will be blessed and encouraged by their journey at KPA.

In this podcast, Prof. Timothy McGrew (Western Michigan University) shares some of his observations about the decline in undergraduate students' preparation for higher education and what he thinks needs to be addressed in their education before attending college.

Justin and Julie Tidwell have a long history with KPA with three graduates: Jackson (class of 2022), Caroline (class of 2023), and Ansley (class of 2025). Hear them talk about the value of KPA from their many years of experience with the school.

Dr. Stanglin discusses his book, Ethics Beyond Rules, which is currently being studied in 11th grade discipleship at KPA. Learn more about his view of Christian ethics, which is guided by the question: "What does love require in this situation?"

Gary & Donna Fleischman have had four children at KPA (youngest is Callie, class of 2023). As their children have completed college and moved into adulthood, they reflect on the value of KPA for their family.

In this episode, Andrew Evers (class of 2019) reflects on his time at KPA. He talks about KPA's Portrait of a Graduate and much more.