Joyful Seriousness

Julian Elorduy

Joyful Seriousness explores the sacred work at the heart of Lasallian spirituality and ministry—the call to participate in God’s saving work through education. The podcast reflects on the profound responsibility of forming young people while also celebrating the deep joy that comes from working in schools and accompanying students in their growth. This spirit of joyful seriousness emerges when the professional and spiritual dimensions of our vocation come together in service to something greater than ourselves: the building up of the Kingdom of God through our ministry, our relationships, and our shared commitment to the young people entrusted to our care. joyfulseriousness.substack.com

Episodes

  1. 16 HR AGO

    Episode 6 - Dr. Jan Mines, AFSC - Leading with Humility and Grace

    Episode 6 features Dr. Jeanette "Jan" Mines, AFSC, a prominent educator and former administrator at Lewis University known for her contributions to the Lasallian mission. As the Dean Emeritus of the College of Education, she has dedicated over 25 years to the university, fostering Lasallian education and values. We met at Mount La Salle during the final session of Cohort V of the John Johnston Institute for the SFNO District. Thanks for listening! Get full access to Joyful Seriousness at joyfulseriousness.substack.com/subscribe

    39 min
  2. Joyful Seriousness Ep. 5 - The Unspoken Virtue of 'Attention' with Tom English

    9 APR

    Joyful Seriousness Ep. 5 - The Unspoken Virtue of 'Attention' with Tom English

    Today’s episode features a true legend of Christian Brothers High School, Sacramento. Even today, despite being 40 years old and having nearly 20 years of teaching experience under my belt, I remain a bit in awe of this educator. He will always stand out to me as the standard by which all teachers are measured. His robust knowledge of history made his classes engaging even if they went against today’s best practices, featuring hours of lectures and old-fashioned slide reels from his travels around the world. Alongside his vast knowledge of the subject matter, his primary and unique gift was connecting with students — making each person he encountered feel seen, known, and understood. At around minute 15, we discuss the salvific power of Lasallian education as it takes shape in relationships. He describes seeing a student in need after the loss of a parent, and in expressing love as simply attention, Tom shows how that attention — being named, known, and understood, in today’s language — has the power to heal, if not save, lives. As educators, we are called to see the perfection in young people that dwells within them by way of their innate human dignity — their Imago. This is a perfection that sometimes only we can see in a way that is meaningful to that young person. In this, we truly do act as guardian angels, as ministers of grace through the sacramental dimension of care-centered relationships. Get full access to Joyful Seriousness at joyfulseriousness.substack.com/subscribe

    54 min
  3. Joyful Seriousness Ep. 4 - The Lasallian School as Home with Stephanie Roybal and Mary Alice Spinelli

    2 APR

    Joyful Seriousness Ep. 4 - The Lasallian School as Home with Stephanie Roybal and Mary Alice Spinelli

    In this episode we hear from Stephanie Roybal and Mary Alice Spinelli on their career in Lasallian Education. Bother are department chairs and have been friends for a long time in this Lasallian world. Get full access to Joyful Seriousness at joyfulseriousness.substack.com/subscribe

    1hr 14min
  4. Joyful Seriousness Ep. 3 - Anchored in the Lasallian Mission with Megan Alexander-Short

    26 MAR

    Joyful Seriousness Ep. 3 - Anchored in the Lasallian Mission with Megan Alexander-Short

    In this episode we learn from Megan Alexander-Short what it means to exist joyfully anchored to the Lasallian mission. Megan is Director of Lasallian Student Life at Justin-Siena High School. Get full access to Joyful Seriousness at joyfulseriousness.substack.com/subscribe

    29 min
  5. Joyful Seriousness - Ep. 2 - Walking in the Footsteps of De La Salle with Thomas Guro

    19 MAR

    Joyful Seriousness - Ep. 2 - Walking in the Footsteps of De La Salle with Thomas Guro

    This episode features Religious Studies educator, Thomas Guro instructor and department chair at Christian Brothers High School. Get full access to Joyful Seriousness at joyfulseriousness.substack.com/subscribe

    38 min
  6. Joyful Seriousness - Ep. 1 - Joy, the Unspoken Virtue with Georgine Clarke

    12 MAR

    Joyful Seriousness - Ep. 1 - Joy, the Unspoken Virtue with Georgine Clarke

    Joyful Serious is a podcast centering the voice of the Lasallian educator. In this episode, "Joy, The Unspoken Virtue" we hear from Georgine Clarke on her journey from life with Dominican Sisters to teaching as a lay professional at Justin-Siena High School in Napa, Ca. Get full access to Joyful Seriousness at joyfulseriousness.substack.com/subscribe

    46 min
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About

Joyful Seriousness explores the sacred work at the heart of Lasallian spirituality and ministry—the call to participate in God’s saving work through education. The podcast reflects on the profound responsibility of forming young people while also celebrating the deep joy that comes from working in schools and accompanying students in their growth. This spirit of joyful seriousness emerges when the professional and spiritual dimensions of our vocation come together in service to something greater than ourselves: the building up of the Kingdom of God through our ministry, our relationships, and our shared commitment to the young people entrusted to our care. joyfulseriousness.substack.com

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  • Creator
    Julian Elorduy
  • Years Active
    2k
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Julian Elorduy
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