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We are excited to introduce The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963, a historical fiction novel about an African American family from Flint, Michigan.

In The Watsons we are transported into the lives of an African American family of the 60's, woven together by themes of faith, love, and resilience. Through the lens of this unique family and their intertwining stories, we explore the universal truths that unite us as children of God while honoring the unique journeys that shape each character.



In Episode one of this season we talk to Karoline Moore, a fourth grade teacher at Trinity. Shaun Satterfield and Karoline discuss the first three chapters of the book exploring the themes of family dynamics, classism, bullying, and friendship.

Join us on a magical journey to the enchanting realm of George MacDonald's timeless tale, The Golden Key. As Trinity's school community embarks on its annual summer reading tradition, this episode sets the stage for a season filled with wonder, exploration, and the power of imagination. Discover why The Golden Key has been chosen as the centerpiece of Trinity Reads, as we delve into the themes and ideas that resonate deeply with Trinity's mission of providing a Christian, classical, rich, and unhurried education for their students. 

In this season, we’ll explore the transformative power of fantasy as a genre, one that awakens imaginations and sparks meaningful connections for readers of all ages. We’ll learn about the profound impact that George MacDonald's stories had on the influential writer C. S. Lewis, as we uncover how reading MacDonald's tales served as a catalyst for Lewis' own spiritual journey. 

If you found this episode enjoyable, feel free to share it with someone who’d appreciate it!

Join us on a magical journey to the enchanting realm of George MacDonald's timeless tale, The Golden Key. As Trinity's school community embarks on its annual summer reading tradition, this episode sets the stage for a season filled with wonder, exploration, and the power of imagination. Discover why The Golden Key has been chosen as the centerpiece of Trinity Reads, as we delve into the themes and ideas that resonate deeply with Trinity's mission of providing a Christian, classical, rich, and unhurried education for their students. 

In this season, we’ll explore the transformative power of fantasy as a genre, one that awakens imaginations and sparks meaningful connections for readers of all ages. We’ll learn about the profound impact that George MacDonald's stories had on the influential writer C. S. Lewis, as we uncover how reading MacDonald's tales served as a catalyst for Lewis' own spiritual journey. 

If you found this episode enjoyable, feel free to share it with someone who’d appreciate it!

Join us on a magical journey to the enchanting realm of George MacDonald's timeless tale, The Golden Key. As Trinity's school community embarks on its annual summer reading tradition, this episode sets the stage for a season filled with wonder, exploration, and the power of imagination. Discover why The Golden Key has been chosen as the centerpiece of Trinity Reads, as we delve into the themes and ideas that resonate deeply with Trinity's mission of providing a Christian, classical, rich, and unhurried education for their students. 

In this season, we’ll explore the transformative power of fantasy as a genre, one that awakens imaginations and sparks meaningful connections for readers of all ages. We’ll learn about the profound impact that George MacDonald's stories had on the influential writer C. S. Lewis, as we uncover how reading MacDonald's tales served as a catalyst for Lewis' own spiritual journey. 

If you found this episode enjoyable, feel free to share it with someone who’d appreciate it!



Show notes:

Interview with Peter Frey, Associate Pastor at Waypoint Church.

Read George MacDonald's poem, The Disciple.

Join us on a magical journey to the enchanting realm of George MacDonald's timeless tale, The Golden Key. As Trinity's school community embarks on its annual summer reading tradition, this episode sets the stage for a season filled with wonder, exploration, and the power of imagination. Discover why The Golden Key has been chosen as the centerpiece of Trinity Reads, as we delve into the themes and ideas that resonate deeply with Trinity's mission of providing a Christian, classical, rich, and unhurried education for their students. 

In this season, we’ll explore the transformative power of fantasy as a genre, one that awakens imaginations and sparks meaningful connections for readers of all ages. We’ll learn about the profound impact that George MacDonald's stories had on the influential writer C. S. Lewis, as we uncover how reading MacDonald's tales served as a catalyst for Lewis' own spiritual journey. 

If you found this episode enjoyable, feel free to share it with someone who’d appreciate it!

Trinity School has a long-standing tradition of reading and growing together as a community each summer. Join us this summer as we take a deeper dive into wisdom found in the Book of Proverbs. We encourage you read through proverbs two times this summer, taking a chapter for each day of the month.

In this weekly podcast, we will hear from members of our community about what proverbs are personally meaningful. We’ll also learn from Old Testament professor Brent Strawn how to read ancient wisdom literature in today’s modern context. Our aim is that Trinity will become wiser and grow closer to God and each other as we meditate on God’s timeless wisdom.