Happy end of the 2024–25 school year! We’ve covered a lot of ground this season—important topics, meaningful conversations, and hopefully, a few moments that made you think. Our final episode? It’s just for fun. Join Zoeller, Hannah, and special guest (and former LuHi Pod host!) Taylor as they look back on some of our favorite inside jokes from the…

We have two students on the Pod today! And that always makes it a special episode. LuHi Juniors Tyler and Tanner talk about their faith journeys, the impact their friendship has had on one another, and what they appreciate about LuHi. It's a powerful conversation full of vulnerability and God's faithfulness. We've reached the penultimate episode of…

We're excited to have Mr Thomack and Mrs Oberdieck back on the podcast to finish our conversation about the purpose of education. This time, we are diving more specifically into the topic of education at LuHi. And we have one more "This is Allegedly Healthy" segment for you! Next week, who knows what we'll cover. We are also excited to bring back S…

As promised, our Health teachers, Chris and Emily, return to the podcast to share insights on teenage screen usage and the challenges that come with it. We know this can be a difficult conversation, but we close with a message of hope—reminding students and parents alike that our true identity is found in Christ. Some resources mentioned in the epi…

We cover two timely topics in this episode: The lineup of 2025 new classes 2025 summer courses FAQs Mr Thomack is back on the Pod explaining upcoming classes. Find details for summer classes here: https://www.lhsparker.org/summer-classes Zoeller and I are going to get it together, we promise. But this is not that episode. We have a few more ideas f…

Coach Nate Smock, who leads our Team Strength classes, joins the pod this week to discuss common fallacies he hears around training high school athletes. We cover everything from game-day readiness to over and under-training. It's hard to believe, but the LuHi Pod has hit the 75th episode mark! We actually hit it a couple episodes back, but just re…

Mr. Rogness and Mrs. Kidston are back to tackle another round of thoughtful, hard-hitting questions from their students. As the teachers of LuHi’s Men’s and Women’s Christian Decisions classes, they bring wisdom, real-world insight, and a deep love for the Lord to this conversation. For the "Lukewarm Takes Gone Cold" Segment, we are skipping music …

Emily Saulnier and Chris DeAntoni, our health teachers, are back on the Pod answering more student questions. We cover some great topics including the dangers of zyns, dating etiquette and more. Instead of a Lukewarm Take, we are back to give music trivia one more try. We'll see how it goes. Zoeller isn't convinced. Feedback? Questions? Comments? C…

Happy Spring Break! No new episode this week, but in honor of the first round of mission trips that went out this week, we are re-airing one of our favorites from last season. We are joined by LuHi Senior Malea Yoxsimer and our lead on all things Service and Missions at LuHi, Mr Garner. In this episode, LuHi Senior Malea and Mr Garner share words o…

Welcome to all the new incoming families for the 2025-26 school year! We're so glad to have you as new listeners to the podcast! Our hope is this becomes a resource for you to learn more about LuHi. If you have a question or want to hear a specific topic covered, please let us know ([email protected]). This week, Ben Fueger, Admissions Director…

This week, LuHi English Teacher Lana Maas shares a little of her life story with us as the backdrop of why she has a passion for teaching. We hope you are encouraged by this episode and reminded that your identity is found in Christ. You are defined by Him! And we're still keeping it in the family this week with our Lukewarm Take. Hannah's sister m…

It’s always a great time when both a student and a teacher join us on the podcast! This week, we welcome Business Academy Director Amanda Van Heukelem and LuHi Senior Jackson Barry to dive into the world of LuHi business classes. We talk about LuHi business classes - including a brand new class coming next year - Entrepreneurship - as well as the S…

As always, we are excited for you to hear from our guests this week! Mrs Rogness and Ms Hoffman are on the Pod to talk about their love teaching science from a biblical worldview. This week's Lukewarm Take comes from Mr Vanderhyde about the correct way (or at least an alternative way) to take off and hang up a button down shirt. We are - unsurprisi…

Boys Volleyball Kicks Off at LuHi! Boys Volleyball is the newest addition to LuHi’s lineup of spring sports! With the inaugural season just around the corner, Head Coach Josh Brgoch and LuHi Senior Chance Conroy join us on the pod to talk about the program and what they’re most excited about. 📢 Interested in joining? The Spring Sports Meeting is TO…

In this episode, we’re joined by Mr. Vanderhyde and LuHi senior Chloe Abramson, members of the Lions for Life club. They talk about their experience at this year's recent March for Life in Washington, D.C. They share what made the march impactful and why they are passionate about life issues. 📢 Lions for Life meets every Wednesday from 3:00-3:45 PM…

This week, we're joined by our Performing Arts Director, Chris Loesel, and our Theatre Director, Jillian Lietzau! We talk all about the upcoming production of Newsies, LuHi's Spring Musical. It's a fan favorite that the students have been requesting for a while now! Get your tickets for the show (our fastest-selling show to date!) at the PACE Cente…

We said there wouldn’t be an episode this week… but here we are! A huge thank-you to everyone who encouraged us to keep the podcast rolling on an every week basis—we appreciate your feedback and support. This week, we welcome first-time guests Mrs. Davis and Mrs. Loptien to the podcast! 🎉 They dive into: The history of EF Tours (Education First) at…

In this episode, we’re joined by Darcy Hendricks and Rebecca Ullmann, leaders of the Lutheran Parent Association (LPA). They share what the LPA is all about, the amazing work they do to support our teachers and school community, and how YOU can get involved. Whether you’re looking to volunteer, connect with other parents, or learn more about the LP…

Welcome to Season 4 of the podcast! It’s hard to believe we’ve been at this for over three semesters now. To kick off this season, we’re diving into an important and thought-provoking topic: What is the purpose of education? Joining me for this conversation are our Dean of Academics, Tim Thomack, and English teacher Josie Oberdieck. Together, we ex…

This episode offers zero educational value whatsoever. To celebrate the Christmas season, we are wrapping up season 3 with a full episode of Lukewarm Takes. Your hosts bring some serious Scrooge energy this week (Hannah more than Zoeller), but we hope this lighthearted banter gives you a few laughs and brightens your day as the semester winds down.…

This week on the podcast, our Men’s and Women’s Christian Decision teachers, Jason and Alicia, tackle questions submitted by their students! We dive into a wide range of topics, from seeking Godly relationships to staying connected to God even when we don't feel His presence. We barely scratched the surface of the students' submissions, so stay tun…

On today’s episode, LuHi Executive Director Dan Gehrke joins the podcast to discuss exciting updates about the future of LuHi. He talks about the big-picture vision and gives an update on our current capital campaign and upcoming expansion project, Greater Impact Phase 3. This week’s Lukewarm Take features a heated debate inspired by Hannah’s frien…

Our Dream Team - oh, I mean Deans Team - is on the Pod this week! Brit Gusmus and Paul Blomenberg are here to dive into student accountability, conflict resolution, and why learning life skills in high school is a game-changer. You won’t want to miss their insights, stories, and tips for navigating this critical stage of life. This week's Lukewarm …

AI is everywhere—even in your student’s classrooms. That’s why we’re excited to bring you this episode all about AI in education. Joining me are Mr. Black, our go-to expert in AI and EdTech, and Mr. Thomack, our Dean of Academics, who share their insights on AI's pros, cons, and future usage in high schools. They remind us that at LuHi, the heart o…

Okay, maybe we are exaggerating a little in the title. We think all our guests are interesting! But Mr Hynum does have one of the most interesting backgrounds! Today, he shares a little about what it was like to grow up in Papua New Guinea, his love of language and culture, and his teaching philosophy. Plus, we gush over how great the new ASL class…

This episode is a special one! I'm joined by Mr. Doebele, Head of the Social Studies Department, and Mr. DeAntoni, our very own resident Veteran, to dive into the upcoming Veterans Day Service. Along the way, Mr. DeAntoni shares some stories from his time in the military, and we discuss meaningful ways to honor those who have served. Our Veterans D…

Our biggest event of the year is almost here, and you don’t want to miss it! The 25th Annual LuHi Auction is coming up on November 22nd at 6:30 PM at Lutheran High School. This week's guest, Assistant Donor Advisor Carolyn Ristow shares all about what to look forward to at this event. This is our largest fundraiser, and all proceeds go directly to …

StuCo members Grace and Ryleigh join us to talk about all the Homecoming activities happening this week on campus! We cover everything from dress up days to the dance, but be sure to check the TVs around the school for more details. School Calendar with Homecoming Athletic Events: https://www.lhsparker.org/current-families Homecoming Theme: The Oly…

In this episode, we feature our first-ever parent guests! Carin and Megan are the leaders of Loving Lions, a parent-led organization at LuHi dedicated to supporting families facing life-changing events by sharing the selfless, agape love we see in Scripture. You'll hear about the many ways this amazing group serves the LuHi community. If you're int…

Today, two student worship leaders join the Pod to discuss Refuge! Refuge is our student-led worship and small group gathering, held one Sunday each month. Participants also share a meal before worship, and everyone is welcome—including parents! Tune in to learn more about this fantastic community-building event in this episode. This week's Lukewar…

This is a can't-miss episode! You'll hear wise words from Chris DeAntoni (LuHi Pod Veteran) and Emily Saulnier (LuHi newbie, but welcome back anytime!) as they answer questions sent in by their Men's and Women's Health students. This week's Lukewarm Take was sent in by Mr Fischer and is about goal setting. Send us a text Our intro, outro, and segme…

Come to Missions Night! It's September 29th from 6-8pm in the gym! If you are interested in going on a mission trip this year, be sure to attend this event. It's your chance to pick the top three trips you're interested in attending. In this episode, LuHi Senior Malea and Mr Garner share words of wisdom, their passion for serving others, and a few …

We're excited to welcome our very first alumni guest, Christopher Wong from the class of 2023! Christopher is currently studying aerospace engineering at CU Boulder. He is passionate about evangelism and has a heart for people. In this episode, he shares how he's navigating the transition from a Christian high school to a secular university and how…

Mr Loesel is back for the 3rd time on the podcast! In this episode, he shares what Performing Arts has planned for the whole 2024-2025 school year. You'll hear about some Newsies history, where Jubilate is headed on Tour, and about the new band and choirs added this year. We also ask him the 3 questions! This week's Lukewarm Take is from Mrs. Maas,…

This week, Alicia is back on the podcast! Alicia is our Dean of Women, but today, she joins us to talk about her other role as Head Girls' Volleyball Coach. She talks a little about the program and shares why you should come to watch any and all of the LuHi Fall Sports teams! This is our first episode that starts with a student reading the Verse of…

Mr Vanderhyde joins us today to talk about the verse for this school year, his new role as Pastoral Intern on campus, and ways students and parents can get involved at LuHi. Here's a quick breakdown of ways to join in Christian community at LuHi: - Refuge Worship Nights - Refuge Small Groups - Lions for Life - Thriving Parents - Parents in Prayer -…

The Freshmen Retreat is upon us! In honor of this special class bonding trip, we are re-airing our episode about the Retreat from last year. In this episode, Jonathan Schlecht discusses the goals and vision behind the Retreat. If you have a current freshman who is nervous about the day or if you would like some insight into why we start the year of…

It's the first episode of season 3! We are so excited to have Bill Brandsma back on the podcast to share some words of wisdom with the incoming senior class. Coach Brandsma teaches our Leadership classes and works closely with the seniors to help them think about leaving a legacy at LuHi as well as building skills that will benefit them in their ad…

Welcome to a brand new season of the LuHi Pod! As we gear up for the upcoming school year, we're thrilled to bring you an exciting lineup of conversations, including chats with our alumni. This season, we're introducing new ideas to feature more current students and we're bringing back Lukewarm Takes! We also have lots of teachers excited to be on …

It's the last episode of our summer series, Summer School with the Theology Dept! Today Marty and Craig are on the pod to talk about a Christian's battle between flesh and spirit. It's a really great conversation where we talk a little about grace, repentance, forgiveness, and sanctification, and we quote a lot from Paul's epistles. Season 3 of the…

Isaac Tewes and Tim Oberdieck are on the Pod today to talk about predestination. Although this topic can feel dense and even a little dicey, we hope you walk away from listening feeling assured about the hope we have in Christ. For some context to this episode, they recommend reading through Romans. *If this feels like homework, don't worry. Just b…

On this episode, theology teachers Jonathan Schlecht and Josh Shull, as well as science teacher Matt Buchholz, are on the podcast to talk about means of grace. At LuHi, we teach that means of grace are baptism, communion, and God's Word. They're ways God promises to give us life in the Spirit, grace, forgiveness of sins, and salvation. We have 2 mo…

We start our Summer School with the Theology Department series off with a discussion of Law and Gospel with teachers Caleb Fischer and Craig Parrott. Here are some of my favorite quotes from the discussion: "We talk a lot about Law and Gospel in Freshmen Theology. There are really three purposes of the Law: it functions as a curb, a mirror, and a g…

It's the last episode of the season and that means another Q&A episode! We cover attendance questions, upcoming summer activities on campus, and what's next for the Pod. We're taking a small break between this episode and our summer series: Summer School with the Theology Department. So, that will start June 10th. If you have any topics or teachers…

In our penultimate episode, Mr Ness joins us as our last guest of season 2! He shares about Senior Blessings and our Baccalaureate/Graduation ceremonies - two of our favorite events! This week's Lukewarm Take is from College and Career Advisor Jenna Ritter. Next week, we wrap up season 2 with a Q&A Episode. Then, we go into summer with a special po…

This year, our honors choir went on tour to Southeast Colorado, Kansas, and Missouri. On the Pod, we talk with LuHi seniors Luke and Ella about the tour and their time in Jubilate. You'll also notice that the music in this week's episode is different. Throughout the episode, the regular music has been replaced with clips from Jubilate's performance…

This week on the Pod, Head of the Art Department, Mr Hollenbeck, joins us to talk about the upcoming Annual Portrait Contest. The Portrait Contest coincides with the Art Academy Capstone Art Show on May 18th in the LuHi Cafeteria from 10-2pm. All are welcome to come and go to see the artists at work on their portraits and enjoy the Capstone Art Sho…

This week, Lauren Larson joins us on the podcast to talk about the student-run newspaper the LuHi Roar. This was Lauren's brainchild so we learn about how it started, how it's going, and what the future plans are for the newspaper after she passes the baton. Check out the LuHi Roar here: https://luhiroar.org/ Our second Q&A Episode is coming up in …

For the first time ever, we have a repeat guest in the same season! Mr DeAntoni graciously joins us back on the Pod, this time to answer questions sent in from the Women's Christian Decisions classes. We cover a lot of ground, ranging from when a boy becomes a man to differences in the ways genders communicate to who should ask whom out. Plus, this…

Ok, maybe we don't cover all the things new families need to know, but we hit a lot of important topics and things new families need to know. Best resources to find answers to frequently asked questions: https://www.lhsparker.org/knowledge-base Canvas vs FACTs: Which is which? https://www.lhsparker.org/knowledge-base/difference-between-facts-canvas…