Brentwood Christian PawCast

Send us Fan Mail Special guest Major General Patrick Hamilton, a proud BCS grandparent, joined Joe Rispoli to share about his distinguished military career and his connection to the BCS community. Major General Hamilton served in Armor and Cavalry units with the Texas Army National Guard for 35 years, culminating his service as Commanding General of the 36th Infantry Division from 2018 to 2021.

Send us Fan Mail BCS Registrar DeShondra Booker joins Joe Rispoli to discuss the changing landscapes and emerging trends in the college admissions process.

Send us Fan Mail Joe Rispoli sits down with Amanda Kostas , President of FAB, and Troy Alexander , Vice President of FAB, to explore what BCS FAB is and how it supports the Brentwood Christian School community. With so many incredible opportunities in Fine Arts at BCS, we’re deeply grateful for the physical and financial support that helps make it all possible — because ultimately, it’s all for th...

Send us Fan Mail Brentwood Christian School PTF President Brittany Karwowski joins Joe to discuss what the Parent Teacher Fellowship (PTF) is, how families can get involved, and the exciting community events coming up. 

Send us Fan Mail BCS Director of Development, Jennifer Smeltzer, joins Joe Rispoli to talk about the 2025 Running of the Bears kickoff! Learn more about this exciting BCS community tradition that unites families and friends for a day filled with healthy competition, delicious food, and plenty of fun. 

Send us Fan Mail Senior Student Luke Weed has a rich heritage here at Brentwood Christian School and discusses everything from football to being a Christian leader here on campus as well as beyond. 

Send us Fan Mail Jay stopped by to visit with Joe about the importance of a Christian worldview at Brentwood Christian School. Developing a Biblical worldview is essential for students as they learn not only what it means, but also how to live it out through active engagement and a willingness to serve others. 

Send us Fan Mail This episode is the kickoff episode to the 2025-2026 school year! Jay Burcham and Joe Rispoli sit down to discuss the new year and exciting things happening here at Brentwood Christian School. 

Send us Fan Mail BCS students Bolu Bayo-Ajayi and Ariba Mohammed sit down with Joe Rispoli to share their experiences at Brentwood, offer advice to incoming seniors and new students, and reflect on the importance of embracing and owning their Christian faith as they prepare to attend Purdue and UCLA.

Send us Fan Mail Special Guest Darrell Jones, President of the Herzog Foundation, sits down with Jay Burcham and Joe Rispoli to highlight the remarkable ways the Herzog Foundation is transforming Christian education across the nation. In just the past few years, the Foundation has supported more than 1,300 schools and equipped over 6,000 leaders. If you're looking for a strategic partner in a...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s episode, Jennifer Smeltzer and Joe Rispoli talk about the upcoming Grandparents’ Day event happening on May 9th. It’s a special occasion where Brentwood Christian grandparents can experience the heart of campus life. Students will have the chance to show what they’ve learned and highlight their involvement in the many programs and activities offered throughout the year.

Send us Fan Mail The Romans perfected crucifixion as the most excruciating form of execution known to man. Yet, the physical agony Jesus endured pales in comparison to the spiritual anguish of bearing the full weight of God’s wrath for the sins of the world. Jay and Joe take a deeper dive into Scripture, exploring where Jesus went during the three days before His miraculous resurrection—the very e...

Send us Fan Mail The Last Supper is filled with powerful messages from Jesus to His apostles, shared with the knowledge that His arrest and trial were imminent—despite His innocence. Jay and Joe unpack the events of that night and explore how the Sanhedrin was resolute in its plan to have Jesus sentenced to death.

Send us Fan Mail Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, a sacred time when Jesus shared His final teachings and words of encouragement with His disciples. Though they didn’t fully understand what was happening in the moment, it wouldn’t be long before everything became clear. 

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Jay and Joe explore the prophetic meaning of Palm Sunday and how it marks the beginning of Holy Week. 

Send us Fan Mail Athletic Director Kyle Maxfield brings over 30 years of coaching experience to Brentwood Christian. Throughout his career, he's learned countless life lessons, but none are as meaningful as the opportunity to impact young lives for Christ. In today’s episode, Coach Kyle opens up about his journey to Brentwood Christian and the profound ways the Lord has shaped his life.

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we sit down with the Director of Development at Brentwood Christian School to discuss the school's three key annual events: ROTB, the Partnership Dinner, and Grandparents Day. Tune in to learn more about these traditions and what makes them such an integral part of the Brentwood Christian experience.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kimberly McLain, Elena Moore, and I dive into Brentwood Christian Admissions and the process for prospective families seeking to join our school community.

Send us Fan Mail Joe Rispoli and Jay Burcham sit down to do a recap of Brentwood Christian School's Partnership Dinner with special guest, Matthew West. 

Send us Fan Mail In this inaugural episode of the Pawcast, President Jay Burcham sits down with Joe Rispoli to discuss his journey and background leading him to Brentwood Christian School.