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Survival Guide for the Middle Podcast
Mr. Joel Simpson, LCA 6th-8th Spiritual Life Director, launched the Survival Guide for the Middle Podcast in March 2023. The weekly podcast features guests from LCA and the local community on topics that affect the lives of middle school students in many different ways.
Episode 19 (9/26/23) - How to Protect Students as They Use Technology (Guest: Melody Ballard, LCA Technology Integration Specialist)
Episode 18 (9/19/23) - How to Help a Student Struggling with Anxiety/Depression (Guest: Zach Volz, Lakeside Christian Church)
Episode 17 (9/12/23) - How to Raise Boys into Godly Men (Guest: Mark Sullivan, White River Christian Church, Indiana)
Episode 14 (8/22/23) - How to be a Successful Junior High Student/Parent (Guests: Brian Ray and EJ Ray)
Episode 13 (8/15/23) - Spiritual Life 2023-24 Introduction (Guests: Nathaniel Cheeks and Zac Barnhart)
Episode 12 (6/19/23) - High School Graduation (Guest: Zac Barnhart, PS-Elementary Spiritual Life Director)
Episode 11 (6/12/23) - Transitioning from 8th to 9th Grade (Guest: Zac Barnhart, PS-Elementary Spiritual Life Director)
Episode 10 (6/5/23) - Transitioning from 5th to 6th Grade (Guest: Zac Barnhart, PS-Elementary Spiritual Life Director)
Episode 9 (5/30/23): A Student Perspective (Guests: Jack Keeling, Ava VanMeter, Emma Kate Hall, and Porter Harris)
Episode 7 (5/15/23): Leaving a Legacy (Guest: Coach David Cravens)
Episode 5 (5/2/23) - Navigating Family and Grief (Guest: Doug Charles, LCA Head Varsity Football Coach)
Episode 4 (4/24/23) - Idolizing Sports (Guest: Keith Galloway, LCA HS Asst. Principal & Athletics Chaplain)
