https://simplecast.com Informing and Connecting the Crusader Community en Thu, 22 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 22 May 2025 13:00:11 +0000 https://beyond-the-armor.simplecast.com https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/5ebaf1dd-2480-4ea0-8544-a9ad0071bf94/bf71223d-412c-4077-9c3f-3b6ed4eda402/3000x3000/beyond-the-armor-podcast-logo-2.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://beyond-the-armor.simplecast.com episodic Informing and Connecting the Crusader Community 9/8 Central false https://feeds.simplecast.com/TuOQZfdz school news 9/8 Central will@pronk.tv 20086fe2-9460-450a-b1d7-aa76f4b7ecfb Thu, 22 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000 will@pronk.tv (9/8 Central) https://beyond-the-armor.simplecast.com/episodes/s1-episode-18-happy-graduation-day-sBwQqwSi S1 Episode 18: Happy Graduation Day! 9/8 Central 00:10:30 🎓 It’s graduation day for the Class of 2025, and Dr. Brown and Tim are suited up in their robes and ready to celebrate! They reflect on an incredible year at FPA, share impressive senior stats, and feature heartfelt interviews with students about their favorite campus memories. With summer just around the corner, they also give a sneak peek into exciting campus renovations—so get ready for some changes and a little construction dust! Plus, a big thank-you to our amazing parents and community for making it all possible. 🎓 It’s graduation day for the Class of 2025, and Dr. Brown and Tim are suited up in their robes and ready to celebrate! They reflect on an incredible year at FPA, share impressive senior stats, and feature heartfelt interviews with students about their favorite campus memories. With summer just around the corner, they also give a sneak peek into exciting campus renovations—so get ready for some changes and a little construction dust! Plus, a big thank-you to our amazing parents and community for making it all possible. false full 18 1 5d18bfc9-81f3-4dbf-a68c-052e628f1e99 Thu, 8 May 2025 13:00:00 +0000 will@pronk.tv (9/8 Central) https://beyond-the-armor.simplecast.com/episodes/s1-episode-17-end-of-the-year-excitement-FjcEvyFJ S1 Episode 17: End of the Year Excitement 9/8 Central 00:16:38 🎭 It’s opening night for The Lightning Thief, and the excitement is electric! Join Dr. Brown and Tim as they celebrate recent student achievements—including a full-ride scholarship win—and reflect on highlights from the State of the School address. We didn't mention it on the podcast, but we raised the funds for a new bus! Plus, they catch up with a few seniors as graduation approaches. You won’t want to miss this episode filled with pride, performance, and powerful moments! Link to the State of the School Address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx9pzmqCg2Q 🎭 It’s opening night for The Lightning Thief, and the excitement is electric! Join Dr. Brown and Tim as they celebrate recent student achievements—including a full-ride scholarship win—and reflect on highlights from the State of the School address. We didn't mention it on the podcast, but we raised the funds for a new bus! Plus, they catch up with a few seniors as graduation approaches. You won’t want to miss this episode filled with pride, performance, and powerful moments! Link to the State of the School Address: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nx9pzmqCg2Q false full 17 1 6ab97c92-17cd-4bc2-af79-9581738f2f8f Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000 will@pronk.tv (9/8 Central) https://beyond-the-armor.simplecast.com/episodes/s1-episode-16-looking-back-forward-XF7W1_rQ S1 Episode 16: Looking Back & Forward 9/8 Central 00:12:50 Are you coming to the State of the School Address? Dr. Brown and Tim share information about what to expect with the upcoming State of the School Address on Monday, April 28. They also go behind the scenes with The Lightning Thief as the spring musical draws closer! Hear about all that is happening as the spring semester begins to draw to an end! Are you coming to the State of the School Address? Dr. Brown and Tim share information about what to expect with the upcoming State of the School Address on Monday, April 28. They also go behind the scenes with The Lightning Thief as the spring musical draws closer! Hear about all that is happening as the spring semester begins to draw to an end! false full 16 1 3aab487d-bfcf-4233-b57e-7300bf33bc5e Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000 will@pronk.tv (9/8 Central) https://beyond-the-armor.simplecast.com/episodes/s1-episode-15-he-is-risen-NTGAuQNn S1 Episode 15: He is Risen! 9/8 Central 00:18:30 Jesus is risen indeed! Join Dr. Brown and Tim as they discuss the significance of Easter and the joy of celebrating the resurrection of Jesus at FPA. Jesus is risen indeed! Join Dr. Brown and Tim as they discuss the significance of Easter and the joy of celebrating the resurrection of Jesus at FPA. false full 15 1 5f7186b6-05ea-4d0a-aa34-17c55a8f0ed1 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000 will@pronk.tv (9/8 Central) https://beyond-the-armor.simplecast.com/episodes/s1-episode-14-campus-life-in-bloom-8Zqn8HbW S1 Episode 14: Campus Life in Bloom 9/8 Central 00:13:56 Do you know what sports Dr. Brown and Tim can play? Can you guess Dr. Brown's role in the spring musical? Join us as we discuss spring sports and upcoming fine arts events. Also, journey with us into the Lenten season as we prepare for Easter! Do you know what sports Dr. Brown and Tim can play? Can you guess Dr. Brown's role in the spring musical? Join us as we discuss spring sports and upcoming fine arts events. Also, journey with us into the Lenten season as we prepare for Easter! false full 14 1 3f88e51c-e9b0-4d2c-b2e7-612903902f9f Thu, 13 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000 will@pronk.tv (9/8 Central) https://beyond-the-armor.simplecast.com/episodes/s1-episode-13-ready-for-spring-break-nUqhPIW1 S1 Episode 13: Ready for Spring Break? 9/8 Central 00:12:53 Dr Brown and Tim discuss the many fun events that FPA enjoyed during the beginning of March. Reading to a class, Grandparents Day, and Call-A-Thon - do you recognize any of the students on today's episode? Dr Brown and Tim discuss the many fun events that FPA enjoyed during the beginning of March. Reading to a class, Grandparents Day, and Call-A-Thon - do you recognize any of the students on today's episode? false full 13 1 3d0962d5-de71-472b-bf59-c3fd940c8ee3 Thu, 27 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000 will@pronk.tv (9/8 Central) https://beyond-the-armor.simplecast.com/episodes/s1-episode-12-will-you-answer-the-call-jDJiVpVt S1 Episode 12: Will you answer the call? 9/8 Central 00:20:03 Dr. Brown and Tim get excited about Read Across America week, they get an important call during the podcast, and they wish someone a very happy 50th birthday! Dr. Brown and Tim get excited about Read Across America week, they get an important call during the podcast, and they wish someone a very happy 50th birthday! false full 12 1 125712ec-5907-45c5-92e7-ad6cd292ae47 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000 will@pronk.tv (9/8 Central) https://beyond-the-armor.simplecast.com/episodes/s1-episode-11-happy-valentines-day-crusader-family-OJaytpVZ S1 Episode 11: Happy Valentines Day, Crusader Family 9/8 Central 00:18:03 The Podcast Cru hears from our students on what they love about our teachers! We also get a look into the excitement of Windy Gap! The Podcast Cru hears from our students on what they love about our teachers! We also get a look into the excitement of Windy Gap! false full 11 1 52f0de28-6fa6-4c05-8b73-86cc6db05dcf Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000 will@pronk.tv (9/8 Central) https://beyond-the-armor.simplecast.com/episodes/s1-episode-10-looking-forward-to-a-fun-semester-cIngdQEB S1 Episode 10: Looking Forward to a Fun Semester! 9/8 Central 00:11:54 Dr. Brown and Tim Bosier look ahead to the fun events that February has in store! Candy Grams, finishing basketball, and the daddy daughter dance, and much more! Dr. Brown and Tim Bosier look ahead to the fun events that February has in store! Candy Grams, finishing basketball, and the daddy daughter dance, and much more! false full 10 1 18c6e278-635d-46f3-bf4c-03aeae6e53f1 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000 will@pronk.tv (9/8 Central) https://beyond-the-armor.simplecast.com/episodes/fpa-strategic-plan-XWQJ5Q1F S1 Episode 9: FPA Strategic Plan 9/8 Central 00:28:53 Dr. Rob Brown and Tim Bosier are joined by Chief Operations Officer, Mr. Russ Bryan to share information about the FPA Strategic Plan: Vision 2028: Shaping the Future of FPA. They also re-cap Spirit Week and give some information on upcoming events! FPA is a busy and exciting place! Dr. Rob Brown and Tim Bosier are joined by Chief Operations Officer, Mr. Russ Bryan to share information about the FPA Strategic Plan: Vision 2028: Shaping the Future of FPA. They also re-cap Spirit Week and give some information on upcoming events! FPA is a busy and exciting place! false full 9 1 18ba8e78-9493-4922-9bef-70598784ad59 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000 will@pronk.tv (9/8 Central) https://beyond-the-armor.simplecast.com/episodes/s1-episode-christmas-advent-episode8-Xce4_9lG S1 Episode 8: Christmas Advent Episode 9/8 Central 00:21:37 Dr. Rob Brown and Tim Bosier talk about Christmas advent and every part of Christmas should point back to the true reason for Christmas - Christ's birth! Dr. Rob Brown and Tim Bosier talk about Christmas advent and every part of Christmas should point back to the true reason for Christmas - Christ's birth! false full 8 1 88e6f491-fd6c-4b34-ba13-3eb69b1a56b5 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000 will@pronk.tv (9/8 Central) https://beyond-the-armor.simplecast.com/episodes/s1-episode-7-a-very-grinch-y-christmas-vFS7cHKJ S1 Episode 7: A very Grinch-y Christmas 9/8 Central 00:12:59 FPA had a grinch on the loose in our Christmas episode of Beyond the Armor! FPA had a grinch on the loose in our Christmas episode of Beyond the Armor! false full 7 1 7659d5f9-4f60-4364-b654-1d3c70fb6eae Thu, 14 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000 will@pronk.tv (9/8 Central) https://beyond-the-armor.simplecast.com/episodes/s1-episode-6-getting-ready-for-thanksgiving-7Cic6o9x S1 Episode 6: Getting Ready For Thanksgiving! 9/8 Central 00:24:05 Hear what our students are thankful for and enjoy our First ImPRESsion with Mrs. Brooke Thompson! Hear what our students are thankful for and enjoy our First ImPRESsion with Mrs. Brooke Thompson! false full 6 1 a034d92f-75b9-45ae-ae60-d7bf3f69beb6 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 will@pronk.tv (9/8 Central) https://beyond-the-armor.simplecast.com/episodes/get-ready-for-the-blitz-z6UuxlDi S1 Episode 5: Get Ready For The Blitz! 9/8 Central 00:14:48 The re-enrollment blitz is coming! Hear about what that means & listen to our first imPRESsions for episode 5! The re-enrollment blitz is coming! Hear about what that means & listen to our first imPRESsions for episode 5! false full 5 1 47628c01-1545-41db-89cb-791e722c8cbb Thu, 17 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 will@pronk.tv (9/8 Central) https://beyond-the-armor.simplecast.com/episodes/fall-fest-preview-XPD36J07 S1 Episode 4: Fall Fest Preview 9/8 Central 00:17:17 Get ready for Fall Fest with Rob & Tim! Hear about the fun things happening during the fall at FPA. Get ready for Fall Fest with Rob & Tim! Hear about the fun things happening during the fall at FPA. false full 4 1 fd13039e-e5b7-4dc3-b8ee-69427d6e6136 Thu, 26 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000 will@pronk.tv (9/8 Central) https://beyond-the-armor.simplecast.com/episodes/fall-traditions-and-windy-gap-excitement-hklYdx9_ S1 Episode 3: Fall Traditions and Windy Gap Excitement 9/8 Central 00:20:45 One of our favorite fall traditions is our Upper School Windy Gap trip. See what the students and staff look forward to during Windy Gap and see who our First ImPRESsion is on episode 3! One of our favorite fall traditions is our Upper School Windy Gap trip. See what the students and staff look forward to during Windy Gap and see who our First ImPRESsion is on episode 3! false full 3 1 c03bd342-6e1f-4a30-b0ca-c3067ebfcdfc Thu, 12 Sep 2024 13:00:00 +0000 will@pronk.tv (9/8 Central) https://beyond-the-armor.simplecast.com/episodes/are-you-smarter-than-a-5th-grader-wo3PETnX S1 Episode 2: Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? 9/8 Central 00:22:17 Get ready for Preschool & Lower School Night at the Volleyball Games and see if our teachers are smarter than a 5th grader! Get ready for Preschool & Lower School Night at the Volleyball Games and see if our teachers are smarter than a 5th grader! false full 2 1 e74486ee-a6de-49f1-8b65-f167ebc36e2b Thu, 29 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000 will@pronk.tv (9/8 Central) https://beyond-the-armor.simplecast.com/episodes/welcome-to-beyond-the-armor-9PBnM6TR S1 Episode 1: Welcome to Beyond the Armor 9/8 Central 00:18:31 Our first episode of Beyond the Armor - a podcast for our Crusader Community! Our first episode of Beyond the Armor - a podcast for our Crusader Community! false full 1 1 1dfa5dc0-ea18-49fc-a052-5ef59004b273 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:27:00 +0000 will@pronk.tv (9/8 Central) https://beyond-the-armor.simplecast.com/episodes/beyond-the-armor-trailer-dwakkiqj-_K7Ocx9o Beyond the Armor Trailer 9/8 Central 00:01:15 An introduction to "Beyond the Armor" - our weekly recording available on podcast platforms. First Pres Academy is a Christian community dedicated to providing a premier college preparatory education, grounded in a Biblical world view, which develops character in students from varied backgrounds for a lifetime of learning and service. An introduction to "Beyond the Armor" - our weekly recording available on podcast platforms. First Pres Academy is a Christian community dedicated to providing a premier college preparatory education, grounded in a Biblical world view, which develops character in students from varied backgrounds for a lifetime of learning and service. false trailer 1