Mind and Heart

Trinity Christian School
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Mind and Heart is a podcast by Trinity Christian School in Fairfax, Virginia. In this space, we explore our calling to raise up the next generation to be salt and light in the world. For more information, visit www.tcsfairfax.org

  1. 12/03/2025

    Life After Trinity and Lifelong Friendships with Alumni Grace and Jenna

    In today’s episode, we sit down with two Trinity alumni, Grace (Whitaker) Fox ‘21 and Jenna Phillips ‘21. Listen in as the girls discuss life after Trinity, their experiences as Trinity students, and the value of lifelong Christian friendships.

    33 min

  2. 12/06/2024

    Reimagining Prayer with Mrs. Kirsten (Rodgers) Mount

    Kirsten (Rodgers) Mount is a Trinity alumna and former Trinity math teacher. Kirsten graduated from Trinity in 2006, though back then she was Kirsten Rodgers, and went on to earn a mathematics degree from Grove City College. After graduating, she spent time teaching in Asia and then earned her master's in education from Indiana Wesleyan University. After she got her master’s degree, she returned to Trinity as a math teacher from 2015 to 2018. She is now married, has three beautiful children, and lives locally. Most recently, she started her own company called Creative Prayer Collaborative. In this episode, she talks about her experience at Trinity as both a student and a teacher, how her experiences helped to mold her into the woman she is today, her particular passion for prayer, and her new business!

    33 min

  3. 11/19/2024

    Reflecting and Envisioning with Head of School Dr. Thomas

    In this special episode of "Mind and Heart," we sit down with Head of School Dr. Thomas as he both reflects on his time so far at Trinity and looks forward with great hope and excitement to what's to come!

    21 min

  4. 06/27/2024

    Seasons of Suffering with Pastor Garrett Kell

    We sit down with Pastor Garrett Kell from Del Ray Baptist Church. Over the past few months, Pastor Kell and his family have walked through significant hardship. He has shared about that openly with the Trinity community, even sharing with our students in Upper School Chapel. In this episode, he talks with us about what he and his family have experienced in this season, how he has seen the hand of God through it all, and how we as Christians can have hope and faith even as we walk through great trials.

    52 min

  5. 05/08/2024

    Asking a Mental Health Panel (with Guest Host, Rev. David Stephenson)

    In today's episode, Trinity Chaplain David Stephenson sits down with a mental health panel to discuss issues specific to high school-age students. He is joined by Leecie Brown, a licensed clinical social worker and TCS parent;  our own Peter Schnuda, TCS Dean of Campus Life, sixth-grade teacher; and TCS parent, and Kelly Stephenson, a licensed professional counselor.

    54 min

  6. 04/03/2024

    Equipping Students through Christian Ethics with Hawraa Salama

    We sit down with Upper School Christian studies teacher Miss Hawraa Salama. Hawraa is new to Trinity this year and is teaching Christian Ethics to eleventh-grade students. In this episode she discusses imparting biblical truth and wisdom to students, the unique challenges these students face, and the true value of Christian education. As someone who grew up in Palestine, she also educates us about what makes Christianity unique from other religions like Islam and discusses how to best approach faith conversations with people of other faith backgrounds.

    29 min

  7. 12/20/2023

    Girl Talk: Getting to know Beth Thomas

    We sit down with the lovely Mrs. Beth Thomas, wife of our new Head of School, Dr. Matt Thomas, and mother to their three beautiful daughters. Having served as an English teacher in a private school for 15 years, and as a mother to three girls, Beth is passionate about providing spiritual mentorship for girls, young women, and young married couples. Listen in as we get to know Beth better, discussing books, marriage, and our true identity as women of God.

    30 min

  8. 12/14/2023

    SPECIAL: The Impact of a Trinity Education with Kristen Short

    This is a special, short episode featuring a clip from a speech that was given at this year's annual Trinity Classic by Trinity parent and board member, Kristen Short. She shares her own experience as a parent and points to the impact a Trinity education can have on the lives of students, an education that many would not be able to afford without gifts to our annual fund from generous people like you. Enjoy!

    9 min
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About

Mind and Heart is a podcast by Trinity Christian School in Fairfax, Virginia. In this space, we explore our calling to raise up the next generation to be salt and light in the world. For more information, visit www.tcsfairfax.org

Information

  • Creator
    Trinity Christian School
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Mind and Heart
  • Show Website
    Mind and Heart

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