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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.

Princeton Graduate Unhinged by a Five-Year Old 08/01/2025

Princeton Graduate Unhinged by a Five-Year Old Discover the vision behind The Wilberforce School in this Ambrose School interview with Howe Whitman. /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/37640005

Liturgy in the School Day? 05/08/2025

Liturgy in the School Day? 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 how, what, when, and why. /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/36485165

Beyond ‘Resilience’ 04/10/2025

Beyond ‘Resilience’ 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. /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/36071695

Toxic Achievement Culture vs Joyful Discovery 03/22/2025

Toxic Achievement Culture vs Joyful Discovery 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...   /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/35755030

Social Graces and a Social Life 03/06/2025

Social Graces and a Social Life 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 manners matter, why we have dances, and how manners impact our social lives. /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/35561830

Inspiring Voices of the Faithful - Stories to Grow Faith That is Steadfast 02/06/2025

Inspiring Voices of the Faithful - Stories to Grow Faith That is Steadfast 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: /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/35175975

What does it look like to be prepared for college and beyond? 01/25/2025

What does it look like to be prepared for college and beyond? 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: , Jennifer Wallace ,William Stixrud PhD, Ned Johnson /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/35003780

A lost tool of learning rediscovered at Wilberforce 11/08/2024

A lost tool of learning rediscovered at Wilberforce 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 are always those kinds of people who hold a great many things in their mind, but when it comes to speaking and writing they are wonderfully destitute and bare." Wilberforce students are taking advantage of an old practice to avoid having their minds being wonderfully destitute and bare when called upon, and you can too...listen in and find out more. /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/33848467

Reshaping our Relationship with Technology TOGETHER 10/03/2024

Reshaping our Relationship with Technology TOGETHER 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 Hang 10 Movement /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/33304637

A response to Jonathan Haidt's new book The Anxious Generation 04/27/2024

A response to Jonathan Haidt's new book The Anxious Generation 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: /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/31001243

Charlotte Mason Principles For Today 02/22/2024

Charlotte Mason Principles For Today 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. /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/30068068

Anxiety in Kids & Teens 11/09/2023

Anxiety in Kids & Teens 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. /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/28572313

Education at Wilberforce has a higher purpose.... 10/03/2023

Education at Wilberforce has a higher purpose.... 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? /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/28207679

Howe's Thoughts On How To Be Prepared For The Year Ahead 09/07/2023

Howe's Thoughts On How To Be Prepared For The Year Ahead 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. /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/27968184

Justin Earley On Friendship 03/30/2023

Justin Earley On Friendship 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." /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/26354424

What Does William Wilberforce’s Life Mean For You? 03/09/2023

What Does William Wilberforce’s Life Mean For You? 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." /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/26176344

Maturity In Hardship - Keith Grant 02/11/2023

Maturity In Hardship - Keith Grant 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. /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/25891134

Parenting: Being The Loving Authority In Your Child's Life 01/21/2023

Parenting: Being The Loving Authority In Your Child's Life 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. /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/25662048

Talking With Your Kids About Friendship, Love, Marriage, and Sex 12/03/2022

Talking With Your Kids About Friendship, Love, Marriage, and Sex 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. /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/25201062

Gospel Centered Parenting - Marty Machowski 10/26/2022

Gospel Centered Parenting - Marty Machowski Author and pastor Marty Machowski shares from Psalm 103, and encourages parents to consider how God cares for His children. Marty reveals how God’s actions towards His children, being slow to anger, forgiving, and willing to teach-can be our first response to our children as well. Listen in and be reminded how, through God’s grace, you too can respond to your children as God responds to His. /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/24809955

Katy Faust - How To Talk to Your Kids About Sex 03/31/2022

Katy Faust - How To Talk to Your Kids About Sex Listen in to hear Katy share with our parents tips for how to talk with your children about sex. Katy reminds parents about the “No Flinch Rule”. Don’t freak when your child brings up a difficult topic. When it comes to difficult questions, be the safest person in your child’s life. What is the best conversation you have had with your child lately, Katy can help you get started on one! /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/22638263

We Become Our Habits, and Our Children Become Us 03/04/2022

We Become Our Habits, and Our Children Become Us Listen in as Justin Whitmel Earley, author, speaker, and lawyer, shares about how we become our habits and our children become us. Justin’s new book challenges us to think about how we are far more shaped by our habits than by our dreams. Discover what new habits you might begin to form. Books still available for $20 - contact /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/22342100

Did you know most kids really want to talk with their parents about sex? 02/17/2022

Did you know most kids really want to talk with their parents about sex? For many parents when it comes to talking with your children about the “birds and the bees,” you long for better resources to equip you for these meaningful conversations. Listen in as we talk with April Readlinger, executive director of Canavox; find out about resources available right now and tips for how to engage with your children at all ages on these essential topics. - find out more here and access JV Groups, Curriculum and more /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/22171022

Lessons Learned from the Life of Betsey Stockton 02/02/2022

Lessons Learned from the Life of Betsey Stockton Listen in and discover lessons learned from the life of Betsey Stockton - America’s first, single woman foreign missionary. Born a slave in Princeton, Betsey Stockton became an educator and community activist whose impact we still experience today. /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/21997154

Shepherding a Child's Heart - Tedd Tripp 10/21/2021

Shepherding a Child's Heart - Tedd Tripp Tedd has developed and teaches materials that encourage the people of God to understand gospel hope for the ways that human beings are pushed and pulled by the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Tedd is known around the world for the best-selling child rearing book, Shepherding a Child’s Heart, and as the presenter of Shepherding a Child’s Heart Ministries. /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/20893661

Why Study the Classics? 10/14/2021

Why Study the Classics? In response to a thought provoking-article, and the webinar hosted by The James Madison Institute with Dr. Anika Prather (co-author of the article) - we asked a few Wilberforce parents “Why a Classical Education?” Listen to the parents' responses and consider your own - why a classical education? If you missed the article or webinar, check them out - you might be surprised to discover what the “boom” is all about! /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/20816000

Marty Machowski-Passing Down Gospel Truths 04/23/2021

Marty Machowski-Passing Down Gospel Truths What do locust have to do with sharing gospel truths with your children and grandchildren? Surprisingly, Marty Machowski explores the story in Exodus 10 of the plague of locusts in Egypt, to reveal God’s redemptive plan throughout history. His story is for your children and grandchildren ...for the generations. Listen in as Marty encourages parents, helps us laugh, and gives us fresh vigour to tell the story. Browse Marty’s books ,. /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/18838325

Junior Projects - What They Teach Us 04/13/2021

Junior Projects - What They Teach Us The “Junior Project" is a marquee experience in the Wilberforce Upper School. Each junior chooses a project they are passionate about or a specific area of interest. Students are paired with a faculty advisor who work alongside the student as he or she labors on the project for several months. Projects range from engineering to the arts to service and entrepreneurship. The project gives students an opportunity to dive deep into an area of interest and discover if it is a possibility to pursue for college and a future career. It is a maturing experience requiring students to develop a product they are proud of. Please listen and hear some of the unique and impressive Junior Projects from this year, which range from sketch comedy to documentaries on beauty standards, to original architectural design for a new Wilberforce athletic facility. Don’t miss seeing the videos on our website. /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/18712202

Get a Job 02/17/2021

Get a Job "What did you do this summer?" is a universal question asked of most students by friends, teachers, and even college admissions officers. How should high school students be answering this question? Even with snow on the ground, the beginnings of summer plans are starting to form. Listen to several of our Wilberforce seniors share their summer job experiences and the impact it had on them. Read an article from "Aiming Higher Consultants," on how summer jobs can not only impact college admissions, but also "forge self-respect, confidence, time management, frugality, and an old-fashioned work ethic." /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/17985548

Wilberforce Entrepreneurs 12/04/2020

Wilberforce Entrepreneurs A long-time goal for our school is to develop a program where student initiatives and entrepreneurial enterprises are developed, and shared. Listen to our latest podcast, as junior Annie Whitman describes the “ she is implementing here at Wilberforce. A platform to showcase and grow Wilberforce’s increasing number of young entrepreneurs. Annie is joined by a couple other enterprising young students who have successfully launched their own businesses. Along with reading great books and solving big problems in physics in class, outside of class these innovative young women are learning the creative problem solving skills of starting a new business. /episode/index/show/twsconsiderthispodcast/id/17064302

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