#48 Developing the Necessary Skill of Anticipation In Young People
St. Thomas More Academy Podcast
Release Date: 09/10/2025
#70 Maintaining Standards (part 2)
St. Thomas More Academy Podcast
In this episode we continue discussing the idea of maintaining standards and how important this is in the formation of young people growing up in a world where there seems to be an erosion of standards, decorum, civility, and norms.
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#69 Maintaining Standards (part 1)
St. Thomas More Academy Podcast
In this episode we discuss the idea of maintaining standards and how important this is in the formation of young people growing up in a world, where there seems to be an erosion of standards, decorum, civility, and norms.
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#68 Listener Questions
St. Thomas More Academy Podcast
In this episode we answer listener questions, for which we are grateful. If listeners have questions or topic suggestions, please send them to us!
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#67 All Things College Part 4
St. Thomas More Academy Podcast
Final episode in our series of discussions related to college/university.
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#66 All Things College Part 3
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Continuing our series of conversations on things related to college admissions. In this episode we focus on essays and reference letters, as well as the common app platform.
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#65 All Things College Part 2
St. Thomas More Academy Podcast
Follow up on last weeks podcast. Apologies for the delay in upload. A short and busy week after mid-winter break.
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#64 All Things College Part 1
St. Thomas More Academy Podcast
Deacon Brad Watkins, Dr. Jake Noland, Mrs. Kelly Jackson, and Mr. Charles McCants begin a multi-part episode on all things college.
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#63 The False Hope of Technology in Schools
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In this episode we discuss the deployment of technology in schools around the country and the significant downturn in student performance. https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/books-screens-out-some-finnish-pupils-go-back-paper-after-tech-push-2024-09-10/
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#62 Thoughts on Reading
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On this episode, we discuss the importance and value of developing the habit of reading as a necessary life skill.
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#61 Division & Integration: Ven. Aloysius Schwartz & St. Edith Stein by Mr. Robert Kirkendall
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Last week at STMA, while the priests were at their annual priests assembly, the Upper School heard a talk from Mr. Kirkendall on how the lives of holy men and women can help us discern our own vocations. In this episode, you'll hear Mr. Kirkendall's thoughts about St. Edith Stein (Teresa Benedicta of the Cross), a philosopher, teacher, Jewish-born convert, Discalced Carmelite nun, and martyr under the Nazis. You'll also hear about Venerable Aloysious Schwartz, an American-born servant of the poor in South Korea and other countries. His global network of schools for children...
info_outlineOne of the unique and vital skills for successful people in all walks of life is the ability to anticipate. Unfortunately, it is a trait that is less and less common in young people today. Much of this stems from how the majority of schools educate children, but also how parents are raising their children. From math and science, to literature and philosophy, and even into sports, leadership, and business, the ability to anticipate the needs of others, what someone else is likely to do, or how things will change in the future, is vital. This becomes even more important as we prepare for the revolution that is to come with AI and SAI technology that is, to some large extent, computer based anticipatory programming. In terms of student formation, if they are not taught how to do this, if they are not allowed to try it and fail, they will likely find future employment and success more challenging. We believe strongly that STMA's classic liberal arts education model uniquely targets this sort of learning and formation.