Beste Jserra Catholic High School Podcasts (2024)

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The Real Backbone of Catholic Education with Mother Assumpta and Sr. Joseph Andrew 21:56

20d ago21:56

21:56

Mother Assumpta and Sister Joseph Andrew, two of the four foundresses of the Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist in Ann Arbor, Michigan, join the podcast to talk about the beauty of Catholic education and what makes their Sisters so apt for teaching in and transforming Catholic schools not only in theology classrooms but in every disc…

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The "It Factor" of Catholic Education 30:16

2M ago30:16

30:16

According to Dr. Peter Kilpatrick, Catholic Education is distinct not only in that it offers classes in theology or “religion.” Integration of the curricular and co-curricular is the true hallmark of Catholicism. That means that in Catholic schools – and especially Catholic universities – the goal should be much more than skills building for a futu…

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School Cell Phone Bans: Brilliance or Bunk 40:05

2M ago40:05

40:05

From Florida to Los Angeles, from public schools to private, school cell phone bans are on the rise. Is this just fear mongering? Is there any sound evidence to support radical school policies such as secure cell phone lockers for all students? Dr. Leonard Sax and his 17-year old daughter, Sarah,s share their opinion on no-cell-phone zones and answ…

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Ending the Mean Girl Era - With Cara Morales 23:35

4M ago23:35

23:35

Cara Morales returns to the JSerra podcast studio, this time to share with parents of teen and tween girls the causes of and solutions to a growing social epidemic: mean girls. Having spoken to the entire JSerra female student population, Cara shares her approach to reaching the hearts of young women who are often both suffering from and contributi…

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Parents as Primary Educators, Part 4 - with Dr. Leonard Sax 37:43

7M ago37:43

37:43

In his sixth appearance on the podcast, Dr. Leonard Sax takes on what it means for parents to be the first and most important educators of their children. “Kids are not born knowing what’s right and what’s wrong,” attests Dr. Sax. Accordingly, parents serve the foundational role in the life of their sons and daughters of teaching them how to live w…

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High School is Not the Finish Line 41:05

9M ago41:05

41:05

Adolescence does not end when young men and women go off to college. In a sense, their education for life has only just begun. That’s why it is crucial to send our sons and daughters to universities that understand how to complete the comprehensive education they need to live a flourishing life. Join University of Dallas President Jonathan J. Sanfo…

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Helping Teens Pray with Hallow 30:45

9M ago30:45

30:45

Every parent and every educator who has tried knows that getting teenagers interested in daily prayer requires perseverance and a commitment to the long game. Getting Gen Z-ers to put down the cell phones and turn to contemplation makes that task even more daunting. Now they don’t have to give up one for the other. Hear Hallow App co-founder, Aless…

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Parents as Primary Educators, Part 3: It Starts with You 34:47

10M ago34:47

34:47

“You don’t build the house; you give them the foundation.” In this inspiring podcast, the “Dynamic Deacon” and father of five outlines practical tips for how to build your sons’ and daughters’ spiritual muscle memory. Engaging, entertaining, deep, and practical! Listen to Deacon Harold, the “Dynamic Deacon,” as he coaches parents in concrete ways t…

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Parents As Primary Educators, Part 2: What is a "Primary Educator?" 39:04

11M ago39:04

39:04

In this second part of our series on, “Parents as Primary Educators,” Catholic school leader, Debbie Nearmeyer, shares some basics on how to move forward confidently in our vocation as mothers and fathers. In this second episode of “Parents as Primary Educators,” mother of five and Vice President of Faith and Mission, Debbie Nearmeyer, elucidates w…

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Parents As Primary Educators, Part 1: Powerfully Connected Parenting 29:03

12M ago29:03

29:03

In this first episode in our series on “Parents as Primary Educators,” former JSerra teacher and personal counselor, Cara Morales, LMFT, explains why that is more than an overused cliché. Cara attests that God has chosen all moms and dads as the ones he has specifically ordained to raise the children he has given them. And she assures them that He …

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Navigating College Confidently 32:40

1y ago32:40

32:40

On this month’s episode of Plugged In, Emily Wilson talks about the difficulties she faced as a young Catholic woman going off to an enormous public university with the goal of keeping her faith and her ideals intact. As she faced those difficulties head on and navigated those challenges, Emily found her faith and her convictions intensifying. Thos…

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Risk Reaps Rewards with Dr. Leonard and Sarah Sax 36:34

1y ago36:34

36:34

Is resilience as important as everyone is saying? According to the studies, yes, but perhaps not in the way you think. Why are so few teens unwilling to take risks? And what are the consequences for a generation that lives by the fabricated rules of “safety-ism”? How does the lack of resilience in teen boys play into their susceptibility to today’s…

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Their Story Isn’t Over with Fr. Mike Schmitz 23:56

1+ y ago23:56

23:56

“Parents," says Fr. Mike Schmitz, “are the prototype.” In this lively conversation, Fr. Mike shares about what inspired his vocation and gives parents advice on how they can best equip their children to be life-long disciples of Christ. With his well-known wit and wisdom, Fr. Mike talks about his call to the priesthood, his work with college studen…

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Sacred Balancing Act with Lisa Hendey 23:36

1+ y ago23:36

23:36

Parents have never been busier. Professional responsibilities, kids' schedules, and non-stop extracurricular events can make the idea of creating a family culture seem almost impossible. Lisa Hendey came to that same conclusion. Married to a successful doctor, flourishing in her own career, and trying to raise two children, she realized something h…

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Arthur C. Brooks on the Science of Happiness 51:38

2y ago51:38

51:38

Arthur C. Brooks has done the homework on happiness. The tenured Harvard Business professor, who is also a best-selling author and sought-after speaker, shares with us the secrets to finding true and lasting happiness — the scientific way. In this full-length recording of a talk he delivered recently to the JSerra community, Brooks lays out the fac…

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Reading the Right Books with Dr. John Boyle 23:35

2y ago23:35

23:35

For Dr. John Boyle, co-founder of the Catholic Studies program at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN, not all books are made equal. Tune in as he explains why reading for reading's sake is not enough, and why reading the right books matters. In this extraordinary insightful conversation, Dr. Boyle explains why books impact who we become, …

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The Rise of Fentanyl with Sgt. Brian Gunsolley 18:40

2y ago18:40

18:40

Fentanyl is now the number one cause of death among American adolescents. Declared a national emergency by the Drug Enforcement Administration, the alarming rise of this drug is that much more precarious due to its deceptive nature and its overpowering addictive qualities. Fifty times more potent than heroine and one hundred times stronger than mor…

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Making the Case for Morality with Fr. Robert Spitzer 1:08:31

2y ago1:08:31

1:08:31

In this recording of a recent talk given by Fr. Robert Spitzer, the famed author, television host, and international advisor gets into the nitty gritty of the most contentious moral controversies confronting American young people today. With his trademark brilliance-made-simple, Fr. Spitzer identifies the undergirding bases of several modern moral …

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What You Need to Know About Your Teen’s Culture with Dr. Leonard Sax 34:21

2y ago34:21

34:21

In this episode of Plugged In, Dr. Leonard Sax and his 16-year old daughter Sarah explore the factors contributing to America's current "culture of disrespect." They answer questions such as: What's different about today's teen culture and why does it matter? How much social media is too much? Does limiting your child's social media use make any si…

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From Coven to Convent with Sr. Maria Catherine 27:46

2+ y ago27:46

27:46

Sr. Maria Catherine wasn't always a Jesus fan. Far from it. Before meeting Christ, she was an actress who was involved in a host of non-Christian practices and thought Christianity and its "superstitious belief system" would be the last thing she would ever give in to. Then something changed — dramatically. Tune in to hear how this now deeply commi…

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Mentoring Struggling Students with Drew Clute 15:55

2+ y ago15:55

15:55

Students struggle in school for a variety of reasons. How do parents recognize when their son or daughter's academic struggle deserves expert attention? How do they help their teenage child to overcome the stigma associated with learning challenges? In this mini-podcast, JSerra's Director of Learning and Academic Support, Drew Clute, tackles a topi…

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Finding Joy in Waiting with Cara Morales 12:06

3y ago12:06

12:06

Cara Morales believes that waiting is a necessary part of life and that if we embrace it with the right attitude it not only makes us stronger — it leads us to Christ. Usually, Cara says, we are not very good at waiting. Advent, however, the season of preparation for Christmas, gives us the chance year after year to embrace the reality of waiting a…

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Why We Teach Virtue with Sr. John Michael 12:09

3y ago12:09

12:09

JSerra's new Virtue Program has been a smash hit with students and staff, but three months into the project, some parents are asking, "Weren't you doing enough?" JSerra History Teacher, Sr. John Michael of the Dominican Sisters of Ann Arbor, gives a dynamic overview of the big picture around virtues and shares some concrete stories of the fruit it …

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How to Discipline with Dignity with Dean Bridget Desmond 12:22

3y ago12:22

12:22

Bridget Desmond raised ten children, but that is only a small part of her role as a shaper of young people's lives. In her 16 years as Dean of Discipline at JSerra, she has had thousands of conversations with teenagers about the virtues they are made for and the behaviors that do — or do not — help them reach that destiny. In this 12-minute mini-po…

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American Teens At Risk with Dr. Leonard Sax 37:36

3y ago37:36

37:36

Studies show that affluency, strong skill sets, and the school our children attend are not the most important factors for achieving health, wealth, and happiness. Dr. Leonard Sax shares new findings on the causes of adolescent stress, anxiety, and long-term unhappiness and offers evidence-based criteria for what most impacts a person’s long-term pe…

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Should We Have Black History Month? with Fr. Claude Williams 46:11

3+ y ago46:11

46:11

Opinions from Americans vary widely on the subject of Black History Month. Some Black Americans themselves think it does an injustice to their place in our nation's history; others see it as a necessary means for giving adequate honor to their invaluable and often unrecognized contributions. What should Catholic schools do? In this podcast, Fr. Cla…

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The Catholic School Difference with Sr. Maria Catherine 39:23

3+ y ago39:23

39:23

What makes Catholic schools what they are? What's the secret to their success? Dominican Sister, Sr. Maria Catherine, shares her insights about the exceptional qualities students and their families are finding as they make their way in large numbers to Catholic schools, many for the first time. A product of the public school system herself, Sister …

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Connecting Parents to Teens and One Another with Cara Morales 41:48

4y ago41:48

41:48

Tune in as licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founding JSerra faculty member, Cara Morales, goes toe to toe with the number one challenge facing parents today: their relationship with their teenagers. She offers inspiring insights on the centrality of strong relationships for our children's success in school and beyond, and explains why our…

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Broken Mary with Kevin Matthews 34:27

4y ago34:27

34:27

Kevin Matthews is a Chicago radio legend known for hilarious characters, outlandish pranks, huge comedy festivals, and wild parties with celebrities. After being diagnosed with MS in 2008, he began to take his faith more seriously. In 2011, standing outside a flower shop, he spotted a statue lying beside a dumpster. It was a statue of Mary, the Mot…

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Racism in America with Damon Owens 1:01:18

4y ago1:01:18

1:01:18

George Floyd's death sparked an avalanche of protests around the nation aimed at ending police brutality and anti-black racism. What has ensued has been an inflammatory and divisive public discussion about systemic racism, the origins of Black Lives Matter, statistics on police shootings, and the validity or invalidity of White Fragility. During th…

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Pandemic Parenting with Dr. Leonard Sax 45:06

4y ago45:06

45:06

Physician, psychologist, and best-selling author Dr. Leonard Sax returns to Plugged In with insights into the latest science around the pandemic, teen anxiety, and ways parents can navigate our current reality. This episode is packed with Dr. Sax's customary brilliance, wit, and sound advice as he offers analysis on everything from knives in German…

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Pivoting Your Parenting: How to Stay Sane in a Quarantine 42:29

4+ y ago42:29

42:29

Who doesn’t like school in their pajamas? As teens enter week nine of the COVID shutdown, parents are seeing the novelty of stay-at-home school wearing off — and trying to deal with the consequences. In this episode, counselors Olivia Huie and Cara Morales share insights as educators and moms on how to help quarantined teens cope and parents stay s…

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Sports Reveal Your Teen's Character 40:04

4+ y ago40:04

40:04

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This Is the Pro-Life Moment 32:25

5y ago32:25

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Why Is My Kid So Stressed? 21:56

5y ago21:56

21:56

Is teen life really that stressful? Are adults over-diagnosing teen "anxiety"? Join this insightful conversation with veteran teen therapist and speaker, Mary Naimie. Mary gives us the real scoop on today's teen pressures, discusses their legitimacy, and suggests ways parents can navigate a whole new adolescent world. Mary Naimie, LCSW, is an Orang…

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Identify Formation Wrap Up 24:04

5+ y ago24:04

24:04

Pat and Cara are back with this month’s Identity Formation wrap up! Tune in as they debrief about recent classroom conversations they and the IF Team had with students about the Newport Beach scandal, racism, human dignity, the college party scene, and more. JSerra's Identity Formation program creates co-institutional small groups that conduct conv…

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Five Movies You Have to Watch with Your Teen 1:00:16

5+ y ago1:00:16

1:00:16

Speaker, author, and podcaster Patrick Coffin joins Plugged In host Pat Reidy for a quip-filled, entertaining conversation that gets at the secret behind the movies we love. Mr. Coffin explains what is at the heart of a every great story, and explains the genius behind five classics that every family should watch together . . . more than once! Patr…

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Identity Formation Recap: February 2019 24:22

5+ y ago24:22

24:22

This month Cara Morales and Pat Reidy join forces again with a quick summary of the quarter’s Identity Formation summation, where they talked with teens about mental health and college challenges. JSerra Catholic High School's Identity Formation creates co-institutional small groups that conduct conversations with teens about the cultural toxins th…

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True vs. Toxic Masculinity 52:30

6y ago52:30

52:30

In this episode, host Patrick Reidy responds to the Gillette Razor commercial and the mega-debate that has been ignited around it. What does it mean to be a man? Is masculinity "toxic"? Is aggression always bad? Do fundamental masculine tendencies exists and, if so, what are they for? What do science, philosophy, theology, and the natural law say i…

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Dr. Cliff Patterson: Relational Parenting 44:25

6y ago44:25

44:25

Teens can be a handful! Dr. Cliff Patterson gives laser-sharp advice to parents and offers them practical tips for disciplining their adolescent sons and daughters with confidence, humor, and grace. Using examples from his personal counseling practice and life as a husband and dad, Dr. Patterson tackles chore time, back talk, slacking in school, th…

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Identity Formation Recap: November 2018 18:35

6y ago18:35

18:35

Cara Morales joins host, Pat Reidy, in a summary of the talks given to 9th-12th graders in their November Identity Formation seminars. Topics include masculinity and femininity, friendship, dating, and the hook-up culture. Identity Formation creates co-institutional small groups that conduct conversations with teens about the cultural toxins that c…

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How To Talk to Teens About Life: Identity Formation 36:31

6y ago36:31

36:31

A licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, theologian, teacher, youth minister, wife and mother, Cara Morales brings a host of creative gifts to the table and young people respond. Join her as she explores the origins and evolution of JSerra's unique outreach to students called Identity Formation, the school's response to the culture's current toxic…

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Dating Dysfunction Among High School and College Students 47:21

6y ago47:21

47:21

One of the most powerful statements you can make, says Sarah Swafford, is, "I promise not to use you." In this dynamic interview, the author, speaker, and former college RA helps parents make sense of the growing dating dysfunction among high school and college-aged kids, and makes practical suggestions for saving your sons and daughters from the d…

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Julie Lythcott-Haims: How To Raise An Adult 20:53

6y ago20:53

20:53

In this illuminating conversation, Julie Lythcott-Haims shares the dangers and inevitable pitfalls of overparenting and the consequences on burgeoning young adults. Offering personal anecdotes about her own parenting faux pas, Lythcott-Haims warns parents about the unintended long-term consequences of hyper-managing their children and offers except…

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The Collapse of Parenting with Dr. Leonard Sax 51:13

6y ago51:13

51:13

Physician, psychologist, and author Dr. Leonard Sax unpacks key points from his best-selling book, The Collapse of Parenting, in this double-length interview. Dr. Sax helps parents to: Identify the unique deficiencies that American young people are experiencing Understand the changes in education that affect the way today’s teens are being formed R…

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iPray: How To Ignite a Teen’s Faith 46:00

6+ y ago46:00

46:00

In this episode: Zach Eckert challenges the common myths surrounding teenagers and their faith: first, that young people are not interested in talking about God; second, that teens are uninterested in talking to adults, especially their parents He also addresses the keys to connecting with adolescents and offers tips for entering into meaningful di…

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Dad and President: Lesson About Youth From Two Different Worlds 35:19

6+ y ago35:19

35:19

Rich Meyer talks about: Insights about teenagers from his unique vantage point as a 20-year educator and the President of his children’s high school How parenting styles have had to adjust from the 1950’s to today The joys and challenges of raising a large family in modern culture Differentiating parenting techniques with young kids versus teens Di…

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What 10 Years of Counseling Teens Has Taught Me 33:49

6+ y ago33:49

33:49

In this first episode of Plugged In, Dr. Courtney Harkins, LMFT, shares wisdom about youth, modern culture, and the challenges that face adolescents today. She offers parents practical tips on how to navigate the often-tumultuous teen years and how to leverage their sons' and daughters' gifts for a hopeful future. As a pioneer marriage and family t…

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