Best St Thomas More Academy Podcasts (2024)

Deacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, Mr. Charles McCants, and Mr. Rob Kirkendall continue discussing the idea of "Classical Education," and our collective reflections on what it is and isn't from years of experience. Part two of a two part conversation.

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The Audacity of Hope 44:29

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More Than Enough 44:49

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#43 Classical Education: What It Is and Isn't (Part 1) 46:20

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Deacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, Mr. Charles McCants, and Mr. Rob Kirkendall discuss the idea of "Classical Education," and our collective reflections on what it is and isn't from years of experience. Part one of a two part conversation.

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God My Provider 50:06

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I Can't Explain How He Does It 52:46

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Mind Your Own Business 49:07

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Hope on the Hill 51:38

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#42 Purpose and Care 46:50

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After a four month (unplanned) hiatus, Deacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, and Mr. Charles McCants dust off the podcast equipment and talk about Purpose and Care.

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Believe it or Not 1:00:33

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Saving the Best for Last 58:05

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Dying to Live 47:29

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Knowing Who You Are 48:10

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Beyond the Moment 57:45

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Move the Chains 52:30

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Why Couldn't We Do It? 1:01:06

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Learn From It 55:48

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Ancient Paths 54:53

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Taking Care of Business 1:08:47

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Shut the Door Behind You 53:58

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A Journey of Worship 57:44

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Making it One Day at a Time 53:32

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#41 Gratitude 43:03

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As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving as a nation, Deacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, and Mr. Charles McCants discuss the virtue of gratitude. Short video with the voice of Br. David Steindl-Rast on gratefulness.

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Battling Anxiety 57:34

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He Walks With Me 1:03:30

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#40 Five Attributes of Outstanding Students 33:04

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In this episode, Deacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, and Mr. Charles McCants try something a little different. Before recording we each listed what we believe are five attributes of outstanding students - those all around 95th percentile students we've had the pleausre of working with over our careers in education and formation. During the episod…

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Something's Missing 48:10

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#39 Mr. Bob Luddy, STMA Founder and Chairman 55:35

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Deacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, and Mr. Charles McCants are joined today by Mr. Bob Luddy, Founder and Chairman of STMA, for a conversation about culture, standards, and integrity among other points of discussion. We remain ever grateful for Mr. Luddy's vision, leadership, and tremendous generosity in support of our mission at STMA, as well a…

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This is Too Much 59:00

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#38 Self-Discipline 39:56

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In this episode, Deacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, and Mr. Charles McCants discuss the topic of self-discipline as it relates to student outcomes.

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Trust the Process 59:53

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Do You Trust Me 59:02

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Invite God In 44:02

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You Can't Do That Here 47:57

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#37 Holy Obedience 54:16

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In this episode, Deacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, and Mr. Charles McCants discuss the topic of Holy Obedience as it relates to our faith and lives, especially in connection to the young people we are working to form to the greater glory of God.