The Regents Podcast

NOTE: This episode is a re-release of a conversation that was previously recorded in February of 2024.  As a perennially relevant topic at Regents, we are releasing it again for those of you who may have missed it the first time around.

David Thomas and Sissy Goff join Dr. Dan Peterson in the studio again to talk about techniques to handle the rising anxiety in our kids and in ourselves.

Regents alumni Kyle Choy and Lucy Taylor talk with Kirk Avery about their experiences as students in the innagural class at the University of Austin (UATX), a new university with a focus on inquiry, curiosity, and intellectual freedom.

The admissions team at Regents talks to Kirk Avery about the true, good, and beautiful of the admissions process at the school and dispels some myths along the way.

New Chief Operations Officer, Joseph McElmurry talks to Kirk avery about his eclectic career experience and his journey to Regents.

NOTE: This episode is a re-release of a conversation that was previously recorded in November of 2023.  As a perennially relevant topic at Regents, we are releasing it again for those of you who may have missed it the first time around.

Dr. Ed Welch, faculty member at the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF), talks with Dr. Dan Peterson and Dr. Ryan Lister about a biblical approach to dealing with anxiety.

Robert Henneke, Executive Director at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, talks with Kirk Avery about the work TPPF does defending liberty in Texas. They also discuss opportunities for Regents juniors/seniors through the Texas Scholars Program that aim to give students hands-on experience in a think-tank environment over the course of a semester.

Ben Broughton, Taylor Holcomb, and Clayton Ripley talk to Kirk Avery about the challenges, rewards, and opportunity to preach the gospel message they experienced taking their younger children on an international mission trip.

Rob Galvan, the "Voice of the Regents Knights", talks with Kirk Avery about how he became the primary announcer of Regents sporting events and how he approaches the craft of announcing.  Along the way you'll get to hear a little Regents Athletics history as well as Rob's own background as a sports announcer.

Dan Peterson and Kirk Avery talk to board members Will Davis and Brent Heath about the intricacies of serving on the Regents Board of Directors.  Topics discussed include: the board structure, long-term strategic decisions, length of service, and how the board handles issues that are raised at the school.

Heath Hale, known to most Regents families for his work with the Cowboy Auctioneer team, talks about his history as an auctioneer raising money for charities and his personal conviction to fulfill Jesus' Great Commission.

Katy Faust, author, speaker, and Founder/President of "Them Before Us", sits down to talk with Kirk Avery and Dan Peterson after her presentation on campus for Regents families.  They discuss the concept of children's rights (from a Christian and conservative framework) and the importance of guiding and preparing students to engage with anti-children perspectives in the culture at large.  

Alumni Coulter Cowden and Caroline O'Leary talk with Kirk Avery about their experiences preparing for and joining the U.S. Naval Academy.

Athletic Directors Kyle Shotwell and Sheila Henderson talk to Kirk Avery about the upcoming Regents "Sports Symposium" event for student athletes and coaches of Grammar aged kids.

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Kirk Avery and Dan Peterson talk with Dr. Jonathan Pennington (Professor of New Testament Interpretation at Southern Seminary) about his RICE training sessions with Regents teachers coming back from Christmas Break.  Topics discussed included Christian culture, curriculum, the musical Wicked, and human flourishing in the context of happiness.

Kirk Avery (Directory of Advancement) and Ryan Lister (Director of Residency) talk with this year's Regents Residents about what the Residency program entails and how it is having an impact on students as well future teachers in the Classical education movement.

Visit with Becky Walter and Kirk Avery to learn why preparing your child for kindergarten has nothing to do with academics.

Long-time Regents dad Heath Driver joins Kirk Avery to discuss his experience leading Jouney to Manhood and the impact it has had on Regents fathers and sons over the years.

Kathi Haralson is the Excecutive Director of Pop-Up Birthday, one of the ministry partners for Regents 3rd graders.  In this conversation with Kirk Avery, Kathi describes the history and mission of Pop-Up Birthday and ways the Regents community can get invovled.

Regents parents Kendall and Kyle Harvey sit down with Kirk Avery to discuss Friedreich's ataxia (FA), a rare degenerative disorder that Kendall was diagnosed with in her early 20's.  Their discussion covers the history of Kendall's diagnosis, how it has affected her faith and family, and the Harveys' perspective on living with FA.