The LuHi Pod

We have a very special guest for this special episode! Veteran Mike Yaggi joins fellow veteran Chris DeAntoni and LuHi Social Studies Department Chair Mark Doebele for this fun and informative conversation. Mike shares stories from his time as an Army Specialist and reflects on the path that led him into Service. If you weren't able to attend our annual Veterans Day service, this episode is t...

Can anyone believe we've done 100 of these? We can't either. Today, for this very special 100th episode celebration, Mr Zoeller walks us through the making of all three intro songs. We cover everything from finding inspiration to details like that cricket noise from last season.  Thanks for listening! We are grateful for everyone's interest in the podcast, and we hope you find the e...

Get your tickets to the Auction! http://onecau.se/luhiauction Still not convinced? Well then, this episode is for you. At the top of the show, hear from the Auctioneer himself, Mr Zoeller, about the long history of making the Auction fun. And in the main section of the episode, hear from Carolyn Ristow, who works tirelessly behind the scenes to bring the whole event together. She shares her top 10...

MaKenna McSpadden is a LuHi grad, class of 2020. Now, she is first year teacher in the LuHi Social Studies Department. She shares a little about her time at LuHi from both perspectives. She also has great advice for her students, and you can hear some of her wisdom in this episode. From the top of the show, the main takeaway is: Don't tie your shoe in a mellon patch. Plus, how have we gone so...

Our NHS President and Secretary join us this week to talk about all things NHS! They share their favorite service projects, how students can get involved in NHS, and what they've learned from being in the club. They also talk about the unique Christian worldview that the LuHi NHS chapter has. If you have a student who is interested in being on the podcast, please have them email podcast@lhspa...

This episode has a little bit of everything. But that's to be expected when your two guests are involved in, well, a little bit of everything! Mrs Van Heukelem and Senior Michael Crandall join us to talk all things LuHi Business classes. They also traveled to Uganda last summer for a mission trip with the organization, Musana. There's never enough time to cover everything, so we'll...

Today, Chris DeAntoni (Men's Health) and Miro Alphonse (Mental Health Counselor) join us for a conversation about mental health. They share their methods for approaching tough conversations with students, their perspective on mental health, and offer some practical health tips. We hope this conversation is helpful for parents! If you have any questions, both guests would be happy to chat with...

Homecoming is a big deal around here. At LuHi, we do Homecoming week right with dress-up days, pep rallies, class vs class competitions, Blacklight Dodgeball, and more! We end the week right with the annual Lip Sync Battle and, of course, a Friday night football game. If you want to score points for your class to win the week, participate! Dress Up Days: Monday (29th) Rocky Mountain Monday  Tuesda...

It's always a treat to have a LuHi parent as a guest on the Pod! This week, Karen Snow talks us through how parents can join or get involved in Parents in Prayer and what to expect during Friday morning prayer meetings. All LuHi parents are invited!  Parents in Prayer meet every Friday that school is in session at 7:50 am over at the MAC. Be sure to stop in the front office in the main buildi...

This week, two brand new guests join the podcast! Heather Homami, Support Plan Coordinator, and Kalia Williams, Access (Academic Success) Teacher, are on to talk about the accommodations LuHi can provide to students on support plans. They walk us through the differences between IEPs and 504s, the basics of the process families walk through to get on a 504 or IEP, and how students are supported onc...

This week, we are blessed to have our first ever off-campus guest on the Pod! Jordan Robinson, Executive Director of Sox Place, shares about Sox Place, its history, and its purpose. He is joined by Mr Garner, our Mission & Service Coordinator, who shares why Sox Place is an organization LuHi continues to serve month after month. In the episode, Mr Garner calls for volunteers to take up the 4th...

Today, we are excited to have Mr. Ness join us on the podcast to talk through some of his favorite events throughout the year, including Back to School Night, which is this Tuesday, August 26th, from 7-9 pm. He also talks about changes in the Dean's Office and the LuHi culture.  Mr. Zoeller joins the top of the show again for announcements and a lukewarm take on the word 'fine' . Pa...

Freshmen Retreat is this week! Here are the details: Girls: August 21st Guys: August 22nd Both groups meet at Echo Park at 5:45-6am. Buses leave at 6:15am. Destination: Camp Timberline. Planned return time is between 8-8:30pm. Mr Ness will be in touch with freshmen parents to let them know the ETA when the buses will be back at school for pick up. Brunch, lunch, and dinner will be served at Camp T...

Welcome to Season 5! We have a wealth of helpful, relevant, and intriguing content lined up for you this season, but we wanted to start with a fan favorite guest: LuHi Executive Director Dan Gehrke. Dan is on the Pod today to give us an update on Greater Impact Phase 3, the lower land development. He shares the current status of the project, outlines the next steps, provides a likely timeline, and...

Today Mr Tewes and Mr Garner are on the Pod to talk about Vocation. They offer a definition that works through how much of our vocation is tied up in our purpose or giftedness and share a little about their own winding vocational paths. For students (and parents of student) struggling to answer the question, "What's next for me after high school?" this episode can offer some encoura...

It's another Q&A episode! Before the school year ended, students from Mr. Shull and Mr. Schlecht's classes submitted questions to the podcast. Today, we are going to tackle some of those questions! It's a far-reaching episode that covers topics such as evangelism, salvation, sin, and more. A big thank you to all the students who submitted questions. If you didn't hear yours...

This week, Theology Teachers Mr Parrott and Mr Fischer are on the Pod to discuss one of Luther's lesser-known teachings: the Theology of the Cross. They compare it with the Theology of Glory and discuss why it's a worthy Christian worldview. If you'd like to find out more about Theology of the Cross, here are their recommended reads: On Being a Theologian of the Cross: Reflections o...

Summer School with your favorite Theology Department is back! In our first of four summer episodes, Mr Kohlwey and Mr Vanderhyde discuss the importance of being part of a church community. Mr Kohlwey is our Director of Campus Ministry and a senior theology teacher, and Mr Vanderhyde is our (newly minted) Campus Pastor and a junior theology teacher. In this episode, we cover what the New Testament...

Happy end of the 2024–25 school year! We’ve covered a lot of ground this season—important topics, meaningful conversations, and hopefully, a few moments that made you think. Our final episode? It’s just for fun. Join Zoeller, Hannah, and special guest (and former LuHi Pod host!) Taylor as they look back on some of our favorite inside jokes from the school year. No deep learning here—just a good ti...

We have two students on the Pod today! And that always makes it a special episode. LuHi Juniors Tyler and Tanner talk about their faith journeys, the impact their friendship has had on one another, and what they appreciate about LuHi. It's a powerful conversation full of vulnerability and God's faithfulness. We've reached the penultimate episode of Season 4, which means this is our...

We're excited to have Mr Thomack and Mrs Oberdieck back on the podcast to finish our conversation about the purpose of education. This time, we are diving more specifically into the topic of education at LuHi.  And we have one more "This is Allegedly Healthy" segment for you! Next week, who knows what we'll cover. We are also excited to bring back Summer School with the Theolog...

As promised, our Health teachers, Chris and Emily, return to the podcast to share insights on teenage screen usage and the challenges that come with it. We know this can be a difficult conversation, but we close with a message of hope—reminding students and parents alike that our true identity is found in Christ. Some resources mentioned in the episode: - The Brick: https://getbrick.app/?srsltid=A...

We cover two timely topics in this episode:  The lineup of 2025 new classes 2025 summer courses FAQs Mr Thomack is back on the Pod explaining upcoming classes. Find details for summer classes here: https://www.lhsparker.org/summer-classes Zoeller and I are going to get it together, we promise. But this is not that episode. We have a few more ideas for new segments, so vote on your favorite today....

Coach Nate Smock, who leads our Team Strength classes, joins the pod this week to discuss common fallacies he hears around training high school athletes. We cover everything from game-day readiness to over and under-training. It's hard to believe, but the LuHi Pod has hit the 75th episode mark! We actually hit it a couple episodes back, but just realized it during this recording. Zoeller and...

Mr. Rogness and Mrs. Kidston are back to tackle another round of thoughtful, hard-hitting questions from their students. As the teachers of LuHi’s Men’s and Women’s Christian Decisions classes, they bring wisdom, real-world insight, and a deep love for the Lord to this conversation. For the "Lukewarm Takes Gone Cold" Segment, we are skipping music trivia (is that really going well? Jury...