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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.
The podcast is available on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. We'd love for you take a minute and rate us or leave a review everywhere you listen to podcasts.
Episode 29 (2/28/24) - Foundational Truths: The Resurrection (Joel Simpson, LCA 6th-8th Spiritual Life Director)
Episode 28 (2/13/24) - Foundational Truths: Jesus (Joel Simpson, LCA 6th-8th Spiritual Life Director)
Episode 27 (2/8/24) - Foundational Truths: The Bible (Joel Simpson, LCA 6th-8th Spiritual Life Director)
Episode 26 (1/31/24) - Foundational Truths: Sin and the Gospel (Joel Simpson, LCA 6th-8th Spiritual Life Director)
Episode 25 (1/25/24) - Foundational Truths: Creation (Joel Simpson, LCA 6th-8th Spiritual Life Director)
Episode 24 (11/7/23) - How to Raise Grateful Students (Guest: Matt Lee, Executive Director, Psalm 82:3 Mission)
Episode 23 (10/31/23) - How to Raise Biblical Leaders (Guest: Mr. Coleman Marshall, LCA Junior High Principal)
Episode 22 (10/24/23) - How to Help Your Student Read the Bible (Guest: Marcus Shaeffer, Middle School Minister, Southland Christian Church)
Episode 21 (10/17/23): How to Stay Informed About New Drug Trends (Guest: Sgt. Brittany Whitcomb, LCA School Resource Officer)
Episode 20 (10/2/23): How to Balance Grace and Truth (Guest: Scott Hatfield, Minister & Lead Team, Southland Christian Church)
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)
