Holland Christian Medium Talk

Faith & Fake?: 6 Questions for Self-Examination

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 17:53:28 GMT

"How do I know if my faith is real, or if I'm just going through motions?"

Explore this question and more on today's conversation with Andrew Kleyn (HC Director of Education) and Bryant Russ (Director of Faith Formation).

The Six Questions:

Am I growing?
Do I merely believe in Jesus, or am I walking with Jesus?
Do I want God for heaven, or heaven for God?
Do I love what God loves?
What do my prayers sound like?
What is my diet?

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Faith & Suffering: Finding Hope and Joy in Seasons of Pain

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:46:46 GMT

"What does faith look like in the context of pain and suffering?" Explore this question and more with former principal Dirk Hollebeek.

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Faith & "Seek First" with Ray Vanderlaan

Tue, 20 Aug 2024 18:43:11 GMT

"What exactly is the 'Kingdom of God' and what does it mean to seek it first?"

Explore this question and more on today's conversation with Ray Vanderlaan!

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Faith & Anxiety

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 16:38:51 GMT

"How can I better understand and respond to my child's anxiety?" Explore this question and more with Dr. Emilie Deyoung.

Peanut Butter Pie by Dr. Emilie Deyoung

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Faith & Imagination: The Formational Power of Stories

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:06:08 GMT

"How do stories shape our affections?" Explore this question and more with S.D. Smith (author of The Green Ember series) and Sarah Arthur (author of Once a Queen).

Related Reading and Resources:

New and Noteworthy Fiction

Reading for the Love of the World

Christianity Today's 2024 Book Awards

Literature Changed my Life

On My Shelf: Life and Books with S.D. Smith

On My Shelf: Life and Books with Philip Ryken

5 Lesser-Known Children's Fantasy Series That Point to the Gospel

Beyond Narnia, Ramona, and Green Gables

Everything by Gary D. Schmidt

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Faith & Doubt: What to do with Big Questions

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:05:41 GMT

"What are we supposed to do with our big questions about faith?" Explore this question and more with Tim Barnett and Alisa Childers.

Content:

Apologetics—what it is (and isn’t) - 01:18

Defining “Deconstruction” - 09:38

John the Baptist as a model of what to do with our Big Questions - 17:46

Self-diagnosis: Understanding whats underneath my questions - 25:15

How can I be a supportive parent? - 29:34

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Faith & Fast: Parenting on Purpose in a World of Hurry

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 10:53:41 GMT

"How can we parent with intention while running at 90 mph all the time?"

Explore this question and more on today's conversation with Steve Norman.

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Faith & Music

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 10:55:43 GMT

"How can music play a part in the formation of my child's faith?"

Explore this question and more on today's conversation with Steven Curtis Chapman.

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Faith & Technology

Fri, 17 May 2024 17:14:20 GMT

"How is my phone impacting who I'm becoming? What does a healthy relationship with technology even look like?"

Explore these question and more on today's conversation with Andy Crouch, author of The Life We're Looking For: Reclaiming Relationships in a Technological World.

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Faith & Parenting

Fri, 17 May 2024 17:09:27 GMT

"How do I invest in the faith formation of my children?"

Explore this question and more on today's conversation with Sarah Cowan Johnson, author of Teach Your Children Well: A Step-by-Step Guide for Family Discipleship.

Note for parents: Mature topics are briefly mentioned between 24:00 - 26:00.

Resources:

First Phone "Driver's Ed." PDF

First Phone Parent/Child Contract

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Kaylee Dykema - HC Alumna

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 17:02:29 GMT

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United by Christ in a Culture Divided

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:06:40 GMT

How can we pursue unity as followers of Jesus in such a polarized climate? Board members Chad Steenwyk and Chad Pierce model what it looks like to be united in a shared love and commitment to Christ, even when we don't always agree.

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Mr. Baker - HS Econ & Business

Wed, 26 May 2021 11:00:07 GMT

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Mr. Dieleman - Math

Wed, 05 May 2021 15:56:02 GMT

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Sam and Stella Start a Podcast

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:33:05 GMT

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Ray VanderLaan and Lecrae

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 10:15:05 GMT

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Sara Christner - HS Counselor

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 11:30:38 GMT

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Brad Jansen - HS Basketball Coach and PE

Wed, 03 Mar 2021 19:04:42 GMT

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Keith Blystra - HS Bible and Hebrew Language

Wed, 24 Feb 2021 14:16:06 GMT

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Merideth Beukelman - MS Science, Bible, and Theater

Wed, 17 Feb 2021 11:30:44 GMT

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Super Special Valentines Day Episode

Sat, 13 Feb 2021 20:59:40 GMT

A short conversation with my Valentines.

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Courtney Lampen - Director of Admissions and Marketing

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 11:45:20 GMT

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Exciting News for the Spring Season!

Wed, 03 Feb 2021 19:06:52 GMT

STUDENTS are taking over the show!

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Lauren Siegers - Writing the Bible

Thu, 17 Dec 2020 14:27:35 GMT

Some people commit to reading through the entire Bible...Lauren Siegers decided to write it.

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HC Alumna Rebecca Deng

Wed, 25 Nov 2020 11:00:22 GMT

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Lito Wagenveld - HS/MS Spanish

Wed, 11 Nov 2020 11:00:30 GMT

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Tom Strikwerda - MS Principal

Wed, 28 Oct 2020 19:45:42 GMT

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Anna Boorsma - HS Science

Wed, 30 Sep 2020 10:30:47 GMT

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Jeff Keen - HS Assistant Principal

Wed, 23 Sep 2020 13:30:25 GMT

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Sheila Dokter

Wed, 16 Sep 2020 10:00:56 GMT

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Dr. Eric Forseth - HCS Head of Schools

Wed, 02 Sep 2020 10:31:24 GMT

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Back to School Encouragement

Wed, 26 Aug 2020 18:54:57 GMT

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Jeff Goorhouse

Wed, 27 May 2020 10:11:40 GMT

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Dan Walcott

Thu, 14 May 2020 03:04:03 GMT

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Kristin Travers - 5 Strategies for Managing Anxiety

Wed, 29 Apr 2020 04:01:37 GMT

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Earth Day with Kyle Meyaard-Schaap

Wed, 22 Apr 2020 04:25:59 GMT

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Deb Van Duinen - Quarantine Book Recommendations and More!

Wed, 15 Apr 2020 05:05:13 GMT

What does fiction have to do with real life? Covid Quarantine book recommendations and much more!

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Rev. Mary Hulst - 3 Challenges for Young Disciples Today

Wed, 08 Apr 2020 03:59:45 GMT

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April Fool's Day Episode

Thu, 02 Apr 2020 04:47:40 GMT

Instead of playing a trick, some HC teachers miss their classes so much that they're willing to make fools of themselves just to make their students smile. Enjoy this collection of embarrassing moments told by your high school teachers.

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Jillian Dokter - HC Alumna

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 03:03:04 GMT

Leap of faith; Loving kids and serving Jesus at Beautiful Gate orphanage; Joy, grief and surrender; Experiencing God's good heart; and more!

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Bri Wimmer - HS English

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 11:38:40 GMT

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Ray VanderLaan

Wed, 04 Mar 2020 03:12:10 GMT

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Maddie Reid - High School Spanish

Wed, 26 Feb 2020 20:56:14 GMT

Having Mr. Sportel as an 8th grade weather teacher!; Growing up with brothers; Community, Sacrifice and Christian Education; Leaving the Corners of Your Field; and More!

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Chuck Commeret - Zeeland Christian Principal

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 02:10:59 GMT

Listen to Mr. Chuck Commeret answer questions from Zeeland Christian students!

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Sara Sanchez-Timmer - Creative Writing and Ethnic Lit.

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 20:54:52 GMT

From Honduras to Holland; Sara's pursuit of a career with cool pens; Mystery and Friendship with God; and "What's the point of poetry?!"

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David Mosterd - Director of Faith Formation

Wed, 29 Jan 2020 14:44:54 GMT

Faith Formation; Reading the Text; Becoming Like Jesus

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Intro to Season Two

Wed, 15 Jan 2020 14:23:51 GMT

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Ann Pawloski and Unified Basketball

Wed, 18 Dec 2019 11:43:42 GMT

Unified Basketball; Life Skills; God's Image; Diversity of God's Creation; Bees; Gardening and MORE!

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Inside Forest School

Wed, 27 Nov 2019 18:10:31 GMT

Take a peak inside--or should it be outside?--the HC Forest School program. Listen to students, parents, teachers and administrators describe the vision behind Forest School and the transformation we're seeing in these kids! Bonus: Ron Harig on the guitar :)

This episode is dedicated in memory of Troy Dokter, one of the first to catch the Forest School vision.

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Ron Harig - Forest School

Wed, 13 Nov 2019 03:19:02 GMT

HC Forest School; God, our brains, and nature; student transformation; Ron's incredible story; and more!

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Hillary Klipp Lopez - Spanish Immersion

Wed, 06 Nov 2019 10:46:16 GMT

Learn about Holland Christian's Spanish Immersion program from Hillary Klipp Lopez, one of our amazing Rose Park Kindergarten teachers.

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Heidi Nykamp

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 14:53:31 GMT

Learning to trust in times of change.

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Introducing HC FAM

Wed, 23 Oct 2019 01:56:12 GMT

We need YOUR help!

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Brian Lemmen

Wed, 16 Oct 2019 10:23:38 GMT

Math and mystery; Navigating faith in tragedy.

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Elle Nieuwsma

Wed, 09 Oct 2019 10:16:14 GMT

The power of words; silence, solitude, and spiritual dance; discernment with technology; FOMO; and more!

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Devon Scott

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 10:14:29 GMT

Basketball; Gospel passion; called to teach.

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Julie O'Brien

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 10:06:58 GMT

Awe and stewardship; friendship and resilience.

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Dr. Jim Bultman

Wed, 18 Sep 2019 10:19:20 GMT

Calling and integrity; leadership and legacy.

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Kevin Koeman

Thu, 05 Sep 2019 14:07:28 GMT

Courage, vulnerability, and friendship.

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Principal Deb Feenstra

Tue, 27 Aug 2019 17:05:49 GMT

First episode! "Retired" life as our amazing principal; life and calling in Mexico; readjusting to life in Holland; leading HC.

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Introduction

Mon, 19 Aug 2019 14:19:54 GMT

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