FROM THE MOUNT
A PODCAST FROM MOUNT PARAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
MPCS is proud to introduce From The Mount, a podcast featuring thought-leadership content from our expert faculty and staff. Topics include taking a deeper look at what it means to be a Christian, as well as parenting and academic, artistic, and athletic excellence as we partner with home and church through the lens of a biblical worldview. Content will feature ParentEd. topics, student insights, and guest speakers that are relevant to facing today's culture and challenges while raising children with a biblical worldview.
LATEST EPISODE: Being A Coachable Athlete
On this episode of From the Mount, MPCS varsity volleyball coach Selena Chancy reflects on her twelve years of coaching at MPCS. Selena offers sound advice on what it means to be coachable as an athlete while emphasizing that every player on a team has an important role regardless of how much playing time they receive. She also talks about the life lessons that can be learned through playing sports at MPCS.
MORE EPISODES
The first few episodes of From The Mount, led by Assistant Head of School for Christian Life Steve Kyle, take a closer look at what it means to live with a "biblical worldview" and what parents should expect from a Christian education at MPCS. ParentEd. topics such as Executive Functioning, the Importance of Play, etc. get us started with great parenting insight.
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Mount Paran Minute: What is "From The Mount?"
Watch the "Mount Paran Minute" to get a quick glimpse of what the school podcast is about. The content offered is a valuable way to continue our mission to "partner with home" in our journey together to develop servant-leaders who love others, honor God, and walk in Truth. |
EPISODE 1: A MPCS Inaugural Podcast
Mr. Steve Kyle, Dr. Tim Wiens, and Mrs. Viola Lussier kick-off our inaugural podcast episode discussing its purpose and mission to partner with home and church.
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EPISODE 2: Executive Functioning
In this episode of From The Mount, MPCS Middle School Counselor and certified Executive Functioning coach Jocelyn Sotomayor introduces listeners to 3 of the 11 different Executive Functions. By understanding Executive Functioning and offering the right supports, parents can help their children thrive in both the classroom and in life. |
EPISODE 3: ParentEd. - The Importance of Play
In this episode, MPCS Head of Preschool Penny Harrison discusses the importance of play and its role in child development, including valuable social skills and gross motor development. By understanding the benefits of play, parents can help prepare their young children to thrive during their schooling years.
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EPISODE 4: Black History Month
In this episode of From The Mount, MPCS Bible teachers, Dereko Robertson and Scott Minear, discuss Black History Month. Through scripture references and historical context, they collaborate to answer the question, "Should Christians acknowledge and celebrate Black History Month? |
EPISODE 5: What is A "Covenant" School?
MPCS is a true "covenantal" school, but what does that entail? Covenant Christian schools impact the lives of families, affording children an education within a school community that shares common values and foundational Biblical beliefs. |
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EPISODE 6: What is a Theological Triage?
What is "theological triage"? The latest episode of From the Mount takes a closer look at this biblical framework for navigating beliefs to aid in discussions with both other believers and with non-believers. |
Episode 7 - Choosing a College - A Student Perspective
On this episode of From the Mount, MPCS class of 2023 graduate Caitlin Ealey reflects on her time at the school, sharing how her MPCS experience influenced her path, including college major and college choice. Caitlin offers sound advice for underclassmen and middle school students about choosing a college, approaching high school, and getting involved with the MPCS family.
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EPISODE 8: Being a Coachable Athlete
On this episode of From the Mount, MPCS varsity volleyball coach Selena Chancy reflects on her twelve years of coaching at MPCS. Selena offers sound advice on what it means to be coachable as an athlete while emphasizing that every player on a team has an important role regardless of how much playing time they receive. She also talks about the life lessons that can be learned through playing sports at MPCS.
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HOW MPCS GROWS Faith and Intellect AS ONE
Students are given every opportunity to excel in the classroom with small student-teacher ratios (average 12:1) and challenging course loads. More than 56 AP and honors classes are offered in addition to STEAM (PreK3-Grade 12), Project Lead the Way® ("AP" of engineering), a gifted program, instructional support programs for mild dyslexia and learning differences, robotics, exploratories including Spanish in all grades, and a 1:1 device program in middle and high school. Not only that, the class of 2022 earned more than $10.4 million in scholarship offers — that's an average of $75,000 per student, and our graduates attend colleges such as NYU, Vanderbilt, and Princeton! Our unwavering commitment to exemplary academics goes hand-in-hand with immersing faith as we develop servant-leaders to honor God, love others, and walk in Truth. To learn more about the core values and mission of MPCS, click here.
EPISODES
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Episode 1: A Missional MPCS Podcast
Episode 2: Executive Functioning
Episode 3: ParentEd. - The Importance of Play
Episode 4: Black History Month
Episode 5: What is a "Covenantal" School?
Episode 6: What is a Theological Triage?
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ABOUT MPCS
Mount Paran Christian School is a grade PK3-12 private Christian, non-denominational, college-preparatory school. Founded in 1976, MPCS is fully-accredited (SAIS/Cognia/CESA) and located near Kennesaw Mountain on a 68-acre collegiate-like campus. MPCS is committed to excellence in academics, award-winning arts, and championship athletics, all within a Christian environment.
We invite you to experience MPCS at an upcoming OPEN HOUSE or TUESDAY TOUR. Click to learn more.
Click here to learn why MPCS was voted 4-time "Best Private School" in Cobb County! MPCS also won back-to-back-to-back "Best Preschool" and "Best Teacher" honors!
