The Journey Parent Podcast

Guest: Audrey Sol (Loyola) Diaz

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This week we continued our conversation about all things political with Audrey Diaz. Audrey is a great, young voice for truth with a solid background in politics from her family’s involvement growing up to her time working on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. Aubrey is also an alumnus from Prestonwood Christian Academy graduati...

Guest: Audrey Diaz

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From efforts in Texas to redistrict to the latest Supreme Court cases related to gender issues and parental rights, listen as we talk about how Christians should not only think about these important issues, but also encourage believers to stand boldly for the truth in a culture that is buying and promoting lies counter to God’s design. Aud...

Guest: Michael Perron, Minister of Life Recovery, Prestonwood Baptist Church

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Paul writes in 1 Thessalonians that human beings are more than merely physical beings, rather we are body, soul, and spirit. Listen as we speak with Michael Perron, an expert in the physical fitness world for years, now share his thoughts and wisdom about how all three aspects of ou...

Guest: Ricky Chelette, Executive Director for Living Hope Ministries

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Ricky Chelette helps us understand how the “T” of LGBTQ has "changed everything." Sexual orientation used to be something you were “born with” and was unchangeable, but today both gender and sexuality are seen by many as being on a sliding scale and can be changed on a whim! From battles ov...

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We had the opportunity to speak with several students and adults at the 2025 Biblical Worldview Conference and heard their perspective on why “worldview” is crucial and how to develop a Biblical worldview. If you were unable to attend the conference or want to watch every session of the entire conference, all 30 sessions are available for purchase at Prestonwo...

Guest: Dr. Jeremiah J. Johnston, PCA Dean of Students and Prestonwood Baptist Church Pastor of Apologetics

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When we recorded this episode, it was scheduled to be released as the 200th episode for The Journey Parent Podcast! Thank you to all who have listened, watched, and supported our podcast. Now would be a great time to share The Journey with a friend as w...

Guest: Karol Ladd, author, speaker, and involved grandparent - check out Karol’s latest blog articles on the power of positive grandparenting

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The world tells grandparents one of two untruths…first, that because they are older, they are insignificant; and second, now is their time to retire and take care of their own needs and desires. The Bible paints a much...

How to Find Hope in Tragedy

Guests: Dr. Mike Goddard, Superintendent, PCA System of Schools, and Dr. Jeremiah Johnston, Dean of Students, PCA, and Pastor of Cultural Apologetics, Prestonwood Baptist Church

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Parents are having to navigate some very difficult conversations with their children following the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA Founde...

Guest: Julie Zarycki, Prestonwood Christian Academy North teacher and grandparent

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Julie Zrycki started her educational career in the public school system, then made the transition to Christian education and recently came on staff at PCA North. During her time in the public schools, Julie was a light of God’s goodness and grace, but standing on biblical princ...

Guests: Brian Aulenbach, Senior Director of Development, and Kenzie Venus, Director of Development Events

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What is the PCA Fund? Doesn’t my tuition cover everything that PCA needs? Why are we being asked to participate in North Texas Giving Day - is that even a PCA-sponsored event? What is this new “Fun Run” and how can I sign up to participate? Brian and Ken...

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In this episode, you will have the opportunity to hear from Justin McAdams and Eric Leininger, both serving their respective campuses as Director of Spiritual Development, as well as from several students who are sharing their thoughts and reflections about US Retreat. Please make sure you check out the Panetti Parcel Post that is sent out in the weekly PCA Co...

Guest: Jon Noyes, Stand to Reason - Speaker for PCA’s Biblical Worldview Conference, September 28-30, 2025

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Loved chatting with Jon Noyes from Stand to Reason about the importance of developing a Biblical worldview and his personal journey to faith in Jesus Christ. Hope you enjoy the conversation with Jon…also, make plans to attend the BWC and like and share th...

Guest: Dr. Mike Goddard, Superintendent of Prestonwood Christian Academy System of Schools

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John 14:6 - Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.

Parents, we would love for you to like, share, and subscribe to our weekly podcast available on most podcast platforms and as a video on YouTube. We...

Guests: Julie West and Vinny Tellini

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Straight from the research at Johns Hopkins Medicine, there is an essential connection between a person’s “gut health” and their “mental health.” So what you eat directly affects how you feel - your mood, energy levels, and emotional wellbeing. Which is why the Sage Dining program at PCA Plano Campus is so much more than ju...

Guests: Gabe Boyd, Justin McAdams, and Eric Leininger

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Parents, this is our final week of the deeper dive into the issues raised by the popular Netflix series “Adolescence.” This week we discuss the power of various cultural influences, including social media, in the lives of our children and families. We will be taking a short break for the month of July and r...

Guests: Gabe Boyd, Justin McAdams, and Eric Leininger

NOTICE: my mistake, this episode SHOULD HAVE been released as our FIRST in the series of three, but I released Masculinity first...and now the one on parenting - that was my mistake, please forgive me. 

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Parents, this is our second week of the deeper dive into the issues raised by the popular Netflix series “A...

Guests: Gabe Boyd, Justin McAdams, and Eric Leininger

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Parents, we are taking a deeper dive into the issues raised by the popular Netflix series “Adolescence.” This week we discuss the topic of masculinity, next week we will look at the issue of parenting, and for the final week we will discuss cultural influences including social media.

Huge shout-out to goo...

Guests: Coach Vic Shealy, Chief of Staff, and Dr. Houn Hib, Head of School, Plano campus

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Like many young men, Houn Hib was greatly influenced by the faith and leadership of Coach Vic Shealy. Years later, God would reunite that relationship here at PCA as Coach Shealy is now moving into the newly created Chief of Staff position and his former quarterback turned...

Guest: Natasha Crain

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We are excited that Christian author and apologist Natasha Crain will be joining us for our 2025 Biblical Worldview Conference (BWC) September 28-30 - make sure you register today for this outstanding event! Natasha shares in this podcast about the importance of parents to be armed with the truth of God’s Word as they equip their students ...