The Prism Podcast

This week we are launching a new series on the Prism Podcast called "Building our Homes.” Superintendent Misty Newcomb is joined by Clay Newcomb and Josh Spielmaker as they launch the series with a discussion on understanding the architecture of our homes.

This week's podcast is on Walking your Child through Grief and Crisis. Join Superintendent Misty Newcomb as she and Jenny Greslin and Zach Newcomb provide some insight about walking through grief as a family.

In this podcast Superintendent Misty Newcomb is joined by the Prism North America Principals as they give a sneak peak at what will be happening around the Prism North America community this semester.

This week we close out the Shepherding a Child's Heart Great Prism North America Read-a-Long with a conversation with some of our parents across the Prism North America community. They share the impact and practical application of the book on their home. Listen now as Misty Newcomb is joined by Tonye Davis, Tasha Moreno, and Nathan Arp in the final podcast on Shepherding a Child's Heart.

Misty Newcomb closes out the Great Prism North America Read-a-Long with the second half of the conversation started last week with Ben Lagrone, Jenny Greslin, and Josh Spielmaker. Teenagers take the main stage as they discuss strategies specific to raising kids between the ages of 12-18 years.

In this week's podcast, Misty Newcomb, Josh Spielmaker, Jenny Greslin and Ben Lagrone have the first in a two-part conversation about practical strategies for parents raising young children. The focus of the last two week's has been primarily geared toward young children, join us next week as we jump into a discussion about Shepherding a Teenager's heart.

In this week’s podcast, Misty continues her conversation with family counselor Zach Newcomb on discipline strategies. They break the taboo of talking about certain discipline strategies and talk about how parents can evaluate their own discipline strategies more effectively.

This we we return to the Great Prism North America Read-a-Long. Misty Newcomb is joined by Zach Newcomb as they have a meaningful conversation about discipline and tools for Shepherding a Child's Heart. This is the first of a 2 part discussion with Zach and Misty about discipline. Prom preschool to high school, there is something in here for everyone.

We have one more time-sensitive interruption to our book study. Join Superintendent Misty Newcomb and principals Caitlin Honasan and Lindsey Nichols as they close off the 1st quarter and help parents understand Parent Teacher Conference formats.

Join us for this special episode with Prism North America high schoolers as they discuss the recent wilderness trip and their impact from it.

Superintendent Misty Newcomb is joined by Bethany Arp, Jessica Newcomb, and Josh Spielmaker as they discuss Communication with your child in the Great Prism North America Read-a-Long.

Misty Newcomb is joined by Kristie Spielmaker and Sierra Rose as they discuss setting goals for their children and how those goals have changed throughout parenthood. This is part of a podcast on The Great Prism North America Read-a-Long. If you're joining us, we'll be looking at Chapters 7, 8, and 9 next week.

Misty Newcomb is joined by Josh Spielmaker and Ben and Jessica Lagrone as they discuss the first four chapters of Shepherding a Child's Heart in the Great Prism North America Read Along. Join us by listening along to this rich discussion.

Superintendent Misty Newcomb is joined by Lisa Baird and Josh Spielmaker as we kick of the Great Prism Read-a-Long.

Welcome to our 4th Season of the Prism Podcast!! WE are really looking forward to this season of the Prism podcast and to all that it will hold. In this week's podcast Misty Newcomb, Caitlin Honasan, and Josh Spielmaker meet up and talk about the launch of the school year and the launch of the Great Prism North America Parent Read-a-Long. Parents from across Prism North America have picked up a co...

This week, the High School Principal Caitlin Honasan & Elementary Principal Lindsey Nichols join Superintendent Misty Newcomb as they talk about next school year!  Get an inside look at what is working at our process for planning next year.  We are on a journey to provide families with far more than an educational option, but a place where students can grow and thrive in their environment.  So, li...

This week, the High School Principal Caitlin Honasan & Elementary Principal Lindsey Nichols join Superintendent Misty Newcomb as they discuss standardized tests. In it they talk about Prism’s philosophy on testing and how tests are used as a tool to improve instruction. The principals give some pointers on how parents can utilize a growth mindset to frame the conversations around tests and test re...

Listen in as Superintendent Misty Newcomb is joined by Kristen Harding and Kristie Spielmaker to discuss issues of work/life balance from the perspective of working mothers.  Join along as these career women who are also wives and mothers address "mom guilt," how requirements and demands change in different seasons of life, as well as debunking some of the misconceptions of what work/life balance...

Listen in as Superintendent Misty Newcomb  is joined by Anna Mwangi, Lisa Baird, and Lindsey Nichols as they discuss how to alleviate the anxiety and fear that many parents feel as they raise their children.   Getting perspective from the right places, identifying the traps that are out there, and knowing what God says produces confidence and peace in a world that is full of conflicting idea.  You...

In this episode, Superintendent Misty Newcomb is joined by Gretchen Boe and Kristie Spielmaker as they discuss how parents can help students build a perspective that is both broad (includes others’) and long (looks beyond the here and now).

In this podcast Superintendent Misty Newcomb is joined by Genevieve Wright, Sara Snow, and Jessica Hankerson as they discuss how mothers are powerful culture builders in their home.  They cover a range of topics from how motherhood changes in different seasons, the power of small connections, and even touch on "mom guilt". This is a great podcast for mothers of children of all ages.

In this week's episode Superintendent Misty Newcomb is joined by Ian Mills, Clay Newcomb, and Josh Spielmaker as they talk about the importance of fathers not only in homes, but in our schools. In addition to discussing cultural trends and statistics related to the role of fathers,  they will also share some experiences, strategies, and tips on what they have done to build a strong culture and ide...

In this week's episode Superintendent Misty Newcomb is joined by Dr. Malachi Nichols, Chloe Bello, and Josh Spielmaker as they discuss their experiences being raised by single mothers.  Single Motherhood can seem like a monumental job, but the guests talk about how their mothers navigated it and invested in them to produce strong people with capacity and character.  Listen in to gain inspiration f...

In this week's episode Superintendent Misty Newcomb is joined again by Ben Lagrone and Josh Spielmaker. Listen in as they talk about the stages of of development in the life of a child and the transition of the role of the parent from strong authority to a position of influence at each stage.  Understanding these transitions requires strategy, sight, and accurate boundaries.  This thing called "Pa...

 In this week's episode Misty Newcomb is joined by Ben Lagrone and Josh Spielmaker. They discuss current trends in parenting that cause parents to shrink back from the the role of exemplifying a sense of healthy authority to their children. This is the first in a two-part series that will benefit parents of children from preschool to high school as they make a case for having a strong sense of aut...