Mind and Heart
Mind and Heart is a podcast by Trinity Christian School in Fairfax, Virginia. In this space, we explore our calling to raise up the next generation to be salt and light in the world. For more information, visit www.tcsfairfax.org
Episodes
In today’s episode, we sit down with two Trinity alumni, Grace (Whitaker) Fox ‘21 and Jenna Phillips ‘21. Listen in as the girls discuss life after Trinity, their experiences as Trinity students, and the value of lifelong Christian friendships.
Kirsten (Rodgers) Mount is a Trinity alumna and former Trinity math teacher. Kirsten graduated from Trinity in 2006, though back then she was Kirsten Rodgers, and went on to earn a mathematics degree from Grove City College. After graduating, she spent time teaching in Asia and then earned her master's in education from Indiana Wesleyan University. After she got her master’s degree, she returned to Trinity as a math teacher fr...
In this special episode of "Mind and Heart," we sit down with Head of School Dr. Thomas as he both reflects on his time so far at Trinity and looks forward with great hope and excitement to what's to come!
We sit down with Pastor Garrett Kell from Del Ray Baptist Church. Over the past few months, Pastor Kell and his family have walked through significant hardship. He has shared about that openly with the Trinity community, even sharing with our students in Upper School Chapel. In this episode, he talks with us about what he and his family have experienced in this season, how he has seen the hand of God through it all, and how we as C...
In today's episode, Trinity Chaplain David Stephenson sits down with a mental health panel to discuss issues specific to high school-age students. He is joined by Leecie Brown, a licensed clinical social worker and TCS parent; our own Peter Schnuda, TCS Dean of Campus Life, sixth-grade teacher; and TCS parent, and Kelly Stephenson, a licensed professional counselor.
We sit down with Upper School Christian studies teacher Miss Hawraa Salama. Hawraa is new to Trinity this year and is teaching Christian Ethics to eleventh-grade students. In this episode she discusses imparting biblical truth and wisdom to students, the unique challenges these students face, and the true value of Christian education. As someone who grew up in Palestine, she also educates us about what makes Christianity unique fro...
We sit down with the lovely Mrs. Beth Thomas, wife of our new Head of School, Dr. Matt Thomas, and mother to their three beautiful daughters. Having served as an English teacher in a private school for 15 years, and as a mother to three girls, Beth is passionate about providing spiritual mentorship for girls, young women, and young married couples. Listen in as we get to know Beth better, discussing books, marriage, and our true id...
This is a special, short episode featuring a clip from a speech that was given at this year's annual Trinity Classic by Trinity parent and board member, Kristen Short. She shares her own experience as a parent and points to the impact a Trinity education can have on the lives of students, an education that many would not be able to afford without gifts to our annual fund from generous people like you. Enjoy!
We sit down with former Trinity nurse Gayle Fuller. Having been part of our school community for over 20 years as both a staff member and a parent, Gayle developed quite the reputation for hospitality, hosting constant gatherings in her home, making people feel welcome with her warmth, and now even writing a book on the subject. Today, she will talk to us about what it truly means to be hospitable, and the Christian calling to love...
We sit down with Mrs. Caroline Guirgis as she shares the story of her late brother and his recovery from drug addiction. Because September is National Recovery Month, Caroline talks with us about that story, common misunderstandings about addiction, and how, as Christians, we can help those who are struggling.
We sit down with Trinity’s new Head of School, Dr. Matt Thomas as he answers our most pressing questions about his new leadership position and vision for Trinity. We also ask him some fun, get-to-know-you questions!
We sit down with Trinity graduate and former Head Girl, Christine Sinn. Christine is a leader amongst her peers, both formally and informally, and in this episode, she talks to us about what it means to live a life of Christian service and the important role that service plays in leadership.
In this episode, we sit down with TCS senior Eliott Renenger, who has undergone more challenges in his young life than many people will experience in their lifetime. But through it, he has earned a true heart of courage. Listen as he talks to us about his experience and how the Lord has taught him to live courageously, trusting not in his own strength, but in the strength of the Lord.
(TW: medical trauma)
We are returning to our special "Wisdom from a Grad" summer series! In this episode, we are talking about Trinity's core value of truth with two very special guests: father-daughter duo, Jamison and Jianna Coppola. The Coppolas are a Trinity family, and they talk to us about standing firm in truth, leading in truth, and raising children to love and seek truth.
We sit down with safety expert and Trinity parent, Duncan Lingle, as he educates us about personal safety, particularly regarding safety on college campuses.
TW: mentions of sexual assault and mental health
We sit down with Cara de Gastyne, wife of one of our beloved Christian studies teachers, Mr. Aaron de Gastyne, as she talks to us about her experience as a child being removed from her home and how the church stepped up in a big way to help raise her and her siblings.
In this episode, we sit down with Mike Miller, TCS parent and Regional Initiatives Coordinator at Young Life. With over 20 years of experience in youth ministry, Mike talks to us about the unique spiritual challenges facing today's youth and how we can successfully communicate with them about the God who created them and loves them.
In this second and final installment of our “Ask Dr. Vanderpoel” series, Dr. Vanderpoel continues to answer listener-submitted questions! From questions about his personal life to life advice, Dr. Vanderpoel delights and intrigues through both his wit and his wisdom. Enjoy!
In this special episode, we sit down with our beloved Head of School Dr. Vanderpoel, who will retire at the end of the 2022-2023 school year. We reached out to our community to see what questions you had for him, and you did not disappoint! From questions about his personal life to life advice, Dr. Vanderpoel delights and intrigues through both his wit and his wisdom. Enjoy!
We sit down with TCS alumna Lauren Allen ‘21 as she shares about her experience serving in Africa this past summer, what it taught her about missional living, and how we as Christians can all live missionally wherever we find ourselves.
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