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Consider This...Podcast

The Wilberforce School

Welcome to Consider This a podcast from the Wilberforce School. On consider this we address issues educators and parents face in the formation of children.

education k-12

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37:56

Ingredients for a Successful School Day

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2025/09/25

As students and families are acclimating to the new school year and the demands of a full school day, we want to share with parents the key components that help students feel successful. We invited our resident expert, Sarah Tink, to share with parents what children need to flourish as the school year gets started.

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26:33

Princeton Graduate Unhinged by a Five-Year Old

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2025/08/01

Discover the vision behind The Wilberforce School in this Ambrose School interview with Howe Whitman.

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40:28

Liturgy in the School Day?

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2025/05/08

In his book You Are What You Love, James K. A. Smith writes, “It is crucial for us to recognize that our ultimate loves, longings, desires, and cravings are learned.” He also says, “Because if you are what you love, and if love is a virtue, then love is a habit.” The things that make us who we are—the things we love, long for, and desire—don’t happen by chance or accident. They happen by practice. Listen in as Dr. Preston Atwood and Sarah McLean discuss the merits of liturgy in the school day—the

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01:16:33

Beyond ‘Resilience’

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2025/04/10

Listen in as Dr. Sax—renowned physician, psychologist, and best-selling author—shares with parents how they can help their child fulfill his or her potential and increase their odds of being more resilient. Dr. Sax uses evidence-based insights to equip parents today. Supplemental Handout for Podcast

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27:09

Toxic Achievement Culture vs Joyful Discovery

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2025/03/22

On our most recent "Consider This" episode, we had a great discussion with John Moscatiello, teacher and College Admissions Administrator at Wilberforce, about the goal of maturity for our children, and how "toxic achievement culture" diverts families from that goal...

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37:35

Social Graces and a Social Life

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2025/03/06

Social graces and a social life—we want our children to have both. At Wilberforce, we regularly state that education is formation—the importance of teaching the whole child. Our school’s culture is deliberately faculty-led, meaning faculty come alongside students in life—not only inviting them into the great conversation but also modeling how to live, think, and relate to others as mature Christians. This requires social graces to be successful. Listen in as Dr. Ahern and Dr. James discuss why

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39:19

Inspiring Voices of the Faithful - Stories to Grow...

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2025/02/06

Todd Nettleton has been traveling to restricted countries and interviewing Christians who have defended their faith in the face of persecution for decades. He has inspiring and captivating stories to share. Listen in as he shares stories that can prepare all of us to defend our faith in a time of need. Include links to: Todd's Book: When Faith is Forbidden VOM Radio

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36:33

What does it look like to be prepared for college and...

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2025/01/25

Listen in as our Head of School, Howe Whitman, parent Alice Kim, and College Admissions Director John Moscatiello discuss what we at Wilberforce envision when we talk about your child reaching their full potential. What does it mean, from a Wilberforce perspective, to be prepared for college and beyond? As a school, we have expressed the answers to these questions in our Portrait of a Graduate. Find out more—listen now. Links:Wilberforce Portrait of a Graduate Never Enough: When Achievement Culture

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35:53

A lost tool of learning rediscovered at Wilberforce

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2024/11/08

It is said that there are no original thoughts, only the reassembling and reordering of pre-existing thoughts. Your ability to reorder thoughts in an original and unique way is dependent upon your ability to recall what you know on any given topic. With the barrage of data, information, and stimuli we experience every day there is value in the practice of meditating deeply on ideas-but to do so you must be able to recall what you know. Erasmus, the great 16th century philosopher reminds us “There

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40:44

Reshaping our Relationship with Technology TOGETHER

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2024/10/03

We all know that technology is forming us and our children in ways that we long to change. Now is a key cultural moment to shape our relationship with technology as individuals, families, and Christian communities. We want to embrace the good while turning from the evils of technology. Listen in as Justin Earley shares thoughtful practical practices for individuals, homes, and communities to reorient our hearts towards God in relation to how we use technology. Consider this… Learn more about The

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47:59

A response to Jonathan Haidt's new book The Anxious...

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2024/04/27

Jonathan Haidt’s latest book The Anxious Generation has elicited a lot of attention and reaction. His conclusions are clear, and give hard data to what most parents are already experiencing with their children. Head of School, Howe Whitman, processes through Haidt’s claims and talks with parents about where to go from here. Listen in to Consider This… Helpful Links: World News https://dumbwireless.com/ Peggy Noonan article Digital Media Affects: A Review - an Open Source database

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01:07:32

Charlotte Mason Principles For Today

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2024/02/22

Karen Glass, educator, author, and Charlotte Mason expert visited our campus last week. She spent time with our parents and faculty sharing both the philosophy and practical methodology of Charlotte Mason. Karen dives into the essential questions of “What is education doing?” and “Who is being educated?” and applies Charlotte Mason’s philosophy to these questions. Join her as she shares with us how to make education joyful and a lifelong habit for ourselves and our children.

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01:11:43

Anxiety in Kids & Teens

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2023/11/09

Listen in as Julie Lowe shares stories and principles for addressing anxious children. She reminds us that healthy relationships are vital for anxiety; especially a relationship with YOU the parent. Ultimately God offers Himself to meet our children in their anxiety - His presence is the answer to our children’s anxiety.

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18:46

Education at Wilberforce has a higher purpose....

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2023/10/03

Listen in as Ed MacQueen shares what makes school at Wilberforce unique and what this means for our children’s future. What is this higher purpose?

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12:21

Howe's Thoughts On How To Be Prepared For The Year Ahead

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2023/09/07

Listen to Head of School, Howe Whitman, as he shares with parents in just 8 minutes how to prepare for the year ahead with your children.

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01:02:54

Justin Earley On Friendship

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2023/03/30

Can friendships make or break your life? Justin Earley claims that friendship is literally a matter of life or death, both physically and spiritually. He also shares what this means for you and what the keys to practicing the art of friendship are. Listen in and hear how you can truly “save your life."

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19:02

What Does William Wilberforce’s Life Mean For You?

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2023/03/09

Listen to faculty member Ben Schellack as he shares with us who William Wilberfore was and how his life calls us to reflect on our own. In the words of Wilberforce “When we are summoned to give an account of our stewardship we shall be called upon to answer for the use which we have of our nature, invention, our judgment, our memory, for our employment of every instrument and opportunity."

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36:52

Maturity In Hardship - Keith Grant

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2023/02/11

It is hard to avoid challenges, disappointments, and struggles in life, but you can determine how you respond to them, and how they shape you. Join Keith Grant and Howe Whitman, as they discuss how parents can see challenges, difficulties, and struggles in their children’s lives as opportunities to grow in maturity and become more like Christ.

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46:12

Parenting: Being The Loving Authority In Your Child's...

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2023/01/21

Join Dr. Tedd Tripp, author of Shepherding a Child’s Heart, and Head of School, Howe Whitman, as they address what it means to have a gospel-centered versus a child-centered home. Find out how you can be the loving and grace-filled authority in your child’s life.

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34:55

Talking With Your Kids About Friendship, Love,...

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2022/12/03

Listen in as Head of School, Howe Whitman, and Bible and Theology Department Chair, Danielle Sallade, discuss what happens in Middle School Bible class when the topics of love, marriage and sex come up in Scripture. Hear how our Bible and Theology Departments is helping equip parents to talk with their children about these topics from a biblical perspective. Middle School Bible & Theology Course Tips for Talking To Your Kids About Sex Stan and Brenna Jones books

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