The LuHi Pod
A podcast for LuHi students, families, and our community.
Episodes
102 episodes
Nov 24 - LuHi Senior Chace Atkinson shares about her faith walk
Student guest alert on the podcast! LuHi Senior Chace Atkinson joins us for a conversation about her faith walk, golf experience, and time at LuHi. It's always a treat to hear from a student, and Chace's episode will not disappoint. Also, if an...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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45:39
Nov 17 - Highly Relational Culture with Mr Dwinell
We have a first-time guest with us this week! LuHi Math teacher Mr. Ben Dwinell is on the Pod to talk about his winding path to becoming a teacher, what fostering a highly relational environment means to him, and his side gig as a high school f...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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34:31
Nov 10 - Veterans Day with Army Specialist Mike Yaggi
We have a very special guest for this special episode! Veteran Mike Yaggi joins fellow veteran Chris DeAntoni and LuHi Social Studies Department Chair Mark Doebele for this fun and informative conversation. Mike shares stories from his time as ...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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47:07
100th Episode!
Can anyone believe we've done 100 of these? We can't either. Today, for this very special 100th episode celebration, Mr Zoeller walks us through the making of all three intro songs. We cover everything from finding inspiration to details like t...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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37:55
Oct 27: 10 Reasons to Come to the Annual Auction with Mrs Ristow
Get your tickets to the Auction! http://onecau.se/luhiauctionStill not convinced? Well then, this episode is for you. At the top of the show, hear from the Auctioneer himself, Mr Zoeller, about the long history of making the Auction fun....
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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33:18
Oct 20 - Ms McSpadden from LuHi Student to LuHi Teacher
MaKenna McSpadden is a LuHi grad, class of 2020. Now, she is first year teacher in the LuHi Social Studies Department. She shares a little about her time at LuHi from both perspectives. She also has great advice for her students, and you can he...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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35:44
Oct 13: NHS with Chloe and Jillian
Our NHS President and Secretary join us this week to talk about all things NHS! They share their favorite service projects, how students can get involved in NHS, and what they've learned from being in the club. They also talk about the unique C...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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32:40
Oct 6 - Entrepreneurship Class, Business Dept Updates, & Mission Trip Recap
This episode has a little bit of everything. But that's to be expected when your two guests are involved in, well, a little bit of everything! Mrs Van Heukelem and Senior Michael Crandall join us to talk all things LuHi Business classes. They a...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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35:24
Sept 29 - A Conversation about Mental Health with Mrs (Marriott) Alphonse & Mr DeAntoni
Today, Chris DeAntoni (Men's Health) and Miro Alphonse (Mental Health Counselor) join us for a conversation about mental health. They share their methods for approaching tough conversations with students, their perspective on mental health, and...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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42:25
Sept 22 - Homecoming with StuCo Reps Grace and Eunice
Homecoming is a big deal around here. At LuHi, we do Homecoming week right with dress-up days, pep rallies, class vs class competitions, Blacklight Dodgeball, and more! We end the week right with the annual Lip Sync Battle and, of course, a Fri...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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23:47
Sept 15 - Parents in Prayer with Karen Snow
It's always a treat to have a LuHi parent as a guest on the Pod! This week, Karen Snow talks us through how parents can join or get involved in Parents in Prayer and what to expect during Friday morning prayer meetings. All LuHi parents are inv...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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34:13
Sept 8 - Access and Support Plans with Mrs Williams and Mrs Homami
This week, two brand new guests join the podcast! Heather Homami, Support Plan Coordinator, and Kalia Williams, Access (Academic Success) Teacher, are on to talk about the accommodations LuHi can provide to students on support plans. They walk ...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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41:46
Sept 1 - Sox Place with Jordan Robinson & Bill Garner
This week, we are blessed to have our first ever off-campus guest on the Pod! Jordan Robinson, Executive Director of Sox Place, shares about Sox Place, its history, and its purpose. He is joined by Mr Garner, our Mission & Service Coordinat...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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1:01:49
Aug 25 - Mr Ness Talks Upcoming Events and LuHi Culture
Today, we are excited to have Mr. Ness join us on the podcast to talk through some of his favorite events throughout the year, including Back to School Night, which is this Tuesday, August 26th, from 7-9 pm. He also talks about changes in the D...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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36:13
Aug 18: Freshmen Retreat with Ms Hoffman & Mr Schlecht
Freshmen Retreat is this week! Here are the details:Girls: August 21stGuys: August 22ndBoth groups meet at Echo Park at 5:45-6am. Buses leave at 6:15am. Destination: Camp Timberline. Planned return time is between 8-8:30pm....
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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37:59
Aug 11 - GI3 Update with Executive Director Dan Gehrke
Welcome to Season 5! We have a wealth of helpful, relevant, and intriguing content lined up for you this season, but we wanted to start with a fan favorite guest: LuHi Executive Director Dan Gehrke.Dan is on the Pod today to give us an u...
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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42:37
Summer School with the Theology Department: Vocation
Today Mr Tewes and Mr Garner are on the Pod to talk about Vocation. They offer a definition that works through how much of our vocation is tied up in our purpose or giftedness and share a little about their own winding vocational paths. For stu...
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43:55
Summer School with the Theology Dept - Mr Shull & Mr Schlecht respond to student questions
It's another Q&A episode! Before the school year ended, students from Mr. Shull and Mr. Schlecht's classes submitted questions to the podcast. Today, we are going to tackle some of those questions! It's a far-reaching episode that covers to...
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54:36
Summer School with the Theology Dept - Theology of the Cross
This week, Theology Teachers Mr Parrott and Mr Fischer are on the Pod to discuss one of Luther's lesser-known teachings: the Theology of the Cross. They compare it with the Theology of Glory and discuss why it's a worthy Christian worldview.
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37:16
Summer School with the Theology Department: Why Should I Attend Church?
Summer School with your favorite Theology Department is back! In our first of four summer episodes, Mr Kohlwey and Mr Vanderhyde discuss the importance of being part of a church community. Mr Kohlwey is our Director of Campus Ministry and a sen...
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51:49
May 12 - Final Episode of Season 4
Happy end of the 2024–25 school year! We’ve covered a lot of ground this season—important topics, meaningful conversations, and hopefully, a few moments that made you think. Our final episode? It’s just for fun.Join Zoeller, Hannah, and ...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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25:51
May 5 - LuHi Juniors Tyler and Tanner Share About Faith and Friendship
We have two students on the Pod today! And that always makes it a special episode. LuHi Juniors Tyler and Tanner talk about their faith journeys, the impact their friendship has had on one another, and what they appreciate about LuHi. It's a po...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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42:07
April 28 - The Purpose of Education at LuHi with Tim Thomack and Josie Oberdieck
We're excited to have Mr Thomack and Mrs Oberdieck back on the podcast to finish our conversation about the purpose of education. This time, we are diving more specifically into the topic of education at LuHi. And we have one more "...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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42:08
April 21 - Social Media & Screen Use in Teenagers with Emily Saulnier and Chris DeAntoni
As promised, our Health teachers, Chris and Emily, return to the podcast to share insights on teenage screen usage and the challenges that come with it. We know this can be a difficult conversation, but we close with a message of hope—reminding...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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48:19