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Season 7, Ep 6: Special 9/11 Message from Mr and Mrs Ullyatt

We have two very wonderful - and new to the podcast! - guests with us today: our Dean of Women, Darby Ullyatt, and her husband, Cameron. They retell their recent chapel message about their experience living through the 9/11 tragedy in NYC. It's a wonderful, Christ-centered message that we hope you'll love. And since Mrs. Ullyatt is a first-time guest, we get to hear the story of how she and Zoeller first met. It's a self-deprecating doozy as usual. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find us on most of the socials under the Lutheran High School handles. If you have a question you want answered on the Pod, we do Q&A episodes each season! Submit questions anytime to podcast@lhsparker.org. You can find chapters for each episode and transcripts here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2228322 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!

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Season 7, Ep 5: Performing Arts with Mr Loesel

This week Mr Loesel is on the Pod to share all the upcoming Performing Arts events, and trust us - there is a lot to talk about! It's another full and exciting year in the music and theater world at LuHi. Grab tickets to the first show, 110 Stories, here: https://parkerarts.org/event/lutheran-high-school-presents-110-stories/ Grab tickets to Frozen here: https://parkerarts.org/event/lutheran-high-school-presents-disneys-frozen/ You'll be able to find tickets to all other upcoming events soon, so keep an eye on the LuHi website and social accounts. This week's table question: What is one adventure on your bucket list? Share your answer with us and we'll talk about it on the top of the show! Podcast@lhsparker.org Send us Fan Mail Support the show Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find us on most of the socials under the Lutheran High School handles. If you have a question you want answered on the Pod, we do Q&A episodes each season! Submit questions anytime to podcast@lhsparker.org. You can find chapters for each episode and transcripts here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2228322 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!

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Season 7, Ep 4: Missions with Mr Garner

Did you know one of the goals of the LuHi Missions program is to have every student go on a mission trip before they graduate? Missions is one of our fastest-growing programs on campus, and we are so excited to be a very small part of what God is doing throughout the world. Today on the podcast, Mr Garner shares more about the goals, mission, and vision of LuHi Missions. Come to Missions Night on October 4th starting at 6pm. During the top of the show, we get into some table questions and talk books (again). Let us know how you would answer, "What book do you think every person needs to read?" Email us at podcast@lhsparker.org, and we'll discuss on air (on our way to ATL). Send us Fan Mail Support the show Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find us on most of the socials under the Lutheran High School handles. If you have a question you want answered on the Pod, we do Q&A episodes each season! Submit questions anytime to podcast@lhsparker.org. You can find chapters for each episode and transcripts here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2228322 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!

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Season 7, Ep 3: Dr Rueter on Post HS Planning as a Christian

You're invited to the Post High School Planning Night put on by the LuHi Guidance Department! Everyone is welcome to campus on September 8th at 5:45 pm for this event. Topics include: College admissions timeline Understanding the FAFSA and financial aid Prepping for the ACT/SAT and more! Find more details here: https://www.lhsparker.org/knowledge-base/post-high-school-planning-night- Today on the Pod, Dr Rueter shares a little about his breakout session topic: How to Prepare for College as a Christian. We discuss why it's important to include faith conversations when we think about launching our kids successfully into their next chapter. Zoeller and Hannah are at the top of the show talking about substacks and sandwich boards. Send us your feedback! Podcast@lhsparker.org Send us Fan Mail Support the show Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find us on most of the socials under the Lutheran High School handles. If you have a question you want answered on the Pod, we do Q&A episodes each season! Submit questions anytime to podcast@lhsparker.org. You can find chapters for each episode and transcripts here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2228322 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!

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Season 7, Ep 2: The Purpose of Chapel with Pastor Vanderhyde

We're back! If you missed the Zoeller+Hannah nonsense part of the show, you're in luck! Because we are back in the studio for more pre-episode fillabustering. But we know that's not really why you are here, so on to the meat of the episode. Today, Pastor Vanderhyde joins us to share all about Chapel. What we do, how we do it, why we focus on the things we focus on - it all contributes to living out our mission to Encourage Growth in Christ. He walks us through why we have rhythms of singing, praying the Lord's prayer, and reading a psalm together each week. If you have questions about chapel or anything we do at LuHi, we want to hear from you! Email us at podcast@lhsparker.org. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find us on most of the socials under the Lutheran High School handles. If you have a question you want answered on the Pod, we do Q&A episodes each season! Submit questions anytime to podcast@lhsparker.org. You can find chapters for each episode and transcripts here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2228322 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!

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Season 7, Ep 1: Device Usage Policy at LuHi

Executive Director Dan Gehrke joins the LuHi Pod to discuss LuHi's phone policy for the 2026–27 school year. In his trademark candid and authentic style, Dan shares what the plan is, the challenges it may bring, and why LuHi is choosing to prioritize 320 distraction-free minutes each school day rather than implementing a full phone ban. If you have a topic you'd like to hear this year on the podcast, email us! Podcast@lhsparker.org Thanks for listening! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find us on most of the socials under the Lutheran High School handles. If you have a question you want answered on the Pod, we do Q&A episodes each season! Submit questions anytime to podcast@lhsparker.org. You can find chapters for each episode and transcripts here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2228322 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!

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Summer School with the Theology Dept: Christ Alone

This summer, we are talking through the Solas on our Summer School with the Theology Dept series. This is our last episode of the summer, and we've arrived at the Sola: Christ Alone. The student question we are answering is: "Is Jesus really the only way to heaven?" Dr Reuter and Pastor Vanderhyde discuss our assurance of salvation, the "coexist" bumper sticker, and why Christians believe Jesus is the way to Life. We're gearing up for another season of The LuHi Pod, and we want your feedback! What topics do you want to hear covered this year? Send your ideas to podcast@lhsparker.org. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find us on most of the socials under the Lutheran High School handles. If you have a question you want answered on the Pod, we do Q&A episodes each season! Submit questions anytime to podcast@lhsparker.org. You can find chapters for each episode and transcripts here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2228322 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!

Summer School with the Theology Department: Scripture Alone

It's episode 3 of our Summer School series! Today, Theology Teachers, Mr Schlecht and Mr Shull, are on the pod to discuss the question: Can we really trust the Bible? We're framing these student questions through the lens of the Solas, so today, our Sola is Scripture Alone. Our next episode drops in two weeks and will wrap up our Summer School series, when we'll cover Christ Alone. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find us on most of the socials under the Lutheran High School handles. If you have a question you want answered on the Pod, we do Q&A episodes each season! Submit questions anytime to podcast@lhsparker.org. You can find chapters for each episode and transcripts here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2228322 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!

Summer School with the Theology Dept: Faith Alone

In our second episode of Summer School with the Theology Department, junior theology teachers Dave Rueter and Isaac Tewes cover Faith Alone. Through the lens of the student question, “Where do works fit into our faith?” Next up: Scripture Alone and Christ Alone We’ll be back with a new season of the podcast in August - so send us your ideas! We want to talk about what you want to hear. Email us at podcast@lhsparker.org. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find us on most of the socials under the Lutheran High School handles. If you have a question you want answered on the Pod, we do Q&A episodes each season! Submit questions anytime to podcast@lhsparker.org. You can find chapters for each episode and transcripts here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2228322 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!

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Summer School with the Theology Department: Grace Alone

We're kicking off another season of Summer School with the Theology Department! This summer, we're answering student questions framed up through the lens of 4 Christian Solas: Grace Alone, Faith Alone, Word Alone, and Christ Alone. Our first week, Craig Parrott and Caleb Fischer are here to discuss the student question, "Do I accept God's free gift of grace?" The 10 Word series: https://youtu.be/bGlrV5voLwg?si=bA9NLwixcSGOs9Hn These episodes release every other week, so we'll see you back in two weeks! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find us on most of the socials under the Lutheran High School handles. If you have a question you want answered on the Pod, we do Q&A episodes each season! Submit questions anytime to podcast@lhsparker.org. You can find chapters for each episode and transcripts here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2228322 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!

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June 8 – We are Engaged, Episode 2 with Mr Parrott

Mr Parrott joins us for the last episode of the 2026 Spring Semester to have a further discussion on his new book, We are Engaged Our Love Story with Jesus. He recommends this as a devotional resource for church Sunday Schools, small groups, or anyone desiring to grow closer to God. Grab a copy of the book wherever you get your books! And https://wipfandstock.com/9798385248391/we-are-engaged/ https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/we-are-engaged-craig-parrott/1148631412 https://www.amazon.com/We-Are-Engaged-Craig-Parrott/dp/B0G1HLS1DJ Listen to the first episode where we discuss the book: https://podcast.lhsparker.org/2228322/episodes/18553193-jan-26-we-are-engaged-a-new-book-from-mr-parrott Next up: Summer School with the Theology Department! This summer, we are covering the Solas through the lens of student questions. We'll be back with regular podcast episodes in August. In the meantime, let us know what you want to hear! We want to cover the topics you'd find the most helpful. Email us at podcast@lhsparker.org Send us Fan Mail Support the show Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find us on most of the socials under the Lutheran High School handles. If you have a question you want answered on the Pod, we do Q&A episodes each season! Submit questions anytime to podcast@lhsparker.org. You can find chapters for each episode and transcripts here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2228322 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!

High School Time Machine: What's Different?

For the past nine episodes of the High School Time Machine series, we’ve explored how many high school experiences are timeless across generations. But it would be naïve to pretend nothing has changed. In this final episode, Hannah sits down with author and LuHi junior theology teacher Dr. Dave Rueter to discuss what’s different about high school today. From the constant presence of technology to the challenge of helping students move from information to wisdom, they explore how the environment surrounding students has shifted—and what students need most from the adults guiding them. Together, they reflect on how parents, teachers, and coaches can serve as trusted sounding boards, helping students think well, grow in discernment, and stay grounded in Christ. This wraps up our High School Time Machine series! We'd love to hear your feedback about if you enjoyed or disliked this direction for the podcast. We want to produce content that hits with our audience, so if this was a smash for you, we want to make more episodes like these! If this was a major miss, we'd like to hear that feedback as well. Thanks for listening over the past two months! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find us on most of the socials under the Lutheran High School handles. If you have a question you want answered on the Pod, we do Q&A episodes each season! Submit questions anytime to podcast@lhsparker.org. You can find chapters for each episode and transcripts here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2228322 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!

High School Time Machine: Hard Work and Hidden Potential

This week’s theme explores what happens when accomplishment is about more than just achievement. Mr. Jaramillo shares how he once considered himself a “bad math student” — until a geometry teacher explained proofs in a way that finally made sense. Something clicked. Not only that, but she began sending students to him for help — turning the quiet student in the back row into an unexpected tutor. He didn’t ask for that role. But because someone saw his potential, he began to see it too. Today, he’s a geometry teacher himself. LuHi senior Dane shares a different kind of accomplishment. His robotics team worked tirelessly all season — not even sure they would qualify for State. After a snowstorm and a tournament where everything seemed to fall into place, they scored the highest they ever had — punching their ticket to State. From the outside, it looked like luck. But in reality, it was teamwork, preparation, and countless hours of hard work behind the scenes. Together, these stories remind us: Accomplishment isn’t always flashy. Sometimes it’s someone believing in you. Sometimes it’s showing up again and again. And often, it’s both. This week's reflection questions are: What part of the student accomplishment stories stood out to you? Have you ever had a teacher (or other adult/person/friend) see your potential, even when you couldn’t? Dane shared the value of teamwork and showing up - no matter if you’re the one front and center or in the background. Which role do you gravitate towards more: front and center or background teammate? Why? Send us Fan Mail Support the show Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find us on most of the socials under the Lutheran High School handles. If you have a question you want answered on the Pod, we do Q&A episodes each season! Submit questions anytime to podcast@lhsparker.org. You can find chapters for each episode and transcripts here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2228322 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!

High School Time Machine: Vulnerability

This week’s theme is Vulnerability — and our two storytellers take it in two very different, but equally powerful, directions. Mrs. Homami shares a story from her own high school experience. When her English teacher opened up to the class about a difficult season she was walking through, something shifted. That moment of honesty broke down a barrier. For the first time, she was able to see adults not as distant authority figures — but as real, trustworthy humans who struggle too. LuHi senior Chace explores vulnerability from another angle. She shares how asking questions, putting herself out there, and being willing to have real conversations opened the door to evangelism opportunities — including a moment where she was able to share encouragement and remind a tattooed former gang member that Jesus loved him. Together, their stories remind us that vulnerability isn’t weakness. It builds trust. It deepens connection. And sometimes, it creates space for faith conversations that wouldn’t happen otherwise. This week's reflection questions are: What part of the vulnerability stories stood out to you? For students: Do you think adults are as confident as they seem? What changes when someone admits they don’t have it all figured out? Chace ties the idea of being vulnerable with evangelism. Why do you think vulnerability makes conversations about faith more real? Has someone ever shared something personal about their faith that impacted you? Send us Fan Mail Support the show Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find us on most of the socials under the Lutheran High School handles. If you have a question you want answered on the Pod, we do Q&A episodes each season! Submit questions anytime to podcast@lhsparker.org. You can find chapters for each episode and transcripts here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2228322 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!

High School Time Machine: Friendships

This week’s theme is one that can shape your entire high school experience: Friendships. High school friendships can be joyful, complicated, and sometimes deeply painful. They can anchor your sense of belonging — or shake it. LuHi junior Josephine shares what it felt like when her solid group of friends slowly drifted apart. What once felt secure became distant. She describes becoming what she calls a “floater friend” — known by many, but not quite belonging anywhere. Mrs. Buchholz reflects on a different experience. She shares how she never really found “her people” in high school. But when she left for college and looked back, she didn’t feel regret. Instead, she felt peace — trusting that while she only saw a small piece of her story, God saw the whole path. And not having deep friendships in high school has made her more grateful for the friendships she has now. Together, their stories remind us that belonging doesn’t always look the way we expect it to — and that God is present in seasons of loneliness just as much as in seasons of connection. This week's reflection questions are: What part of the friendships stories stood out to you? Can you relate to what Josephine called being a “floater friend?” What does that feel like? Christian community deeply matters at any age. Where have you experienced real Christian community and what made it different? OR When have you felt genuinely known or included — and what made that possible? Send us Fan Mail Support the show Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find us on most of the socials under the Lutheran High School handles. If you have a question you want answered on the Pod, we do Q&A episodes each season! Submit questions anytime to podcast@lhsparker.org. You can find chapters for each episode and transcripts here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2228322 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!

High School Time Machine: Parent Sacrifices

This week’s theme is one every student and parent can relate to: The sacrifices parents make for their kids. Our two storytellers share strikingly similar memories — separated by decades. Mr. Black reflects on how his dad drove him 20 miles to school every day… then to a separate location for basketball practice… then to games… and countless other high school activities. The hours in the car added up. But so did the conversations. Sometimes they’d even stop for ice cream. LuHi junior Evan shares a similar story. His dad drove him to practices, showed up to every game, and traveled all over so Evan could play on competitive baseball teams. And just like Mr. Black’s dad — sometimes those long drives ended with French fries. In both stories, it’s not just about the miles driven. It’s about showing up. It’s about presence. It’s about the small, steady acts of care that students don’t always recognize in the moment. The time in the car mattered. But even more than that — the consistency did. This episode invites students to look again at the everyday ways their parents support them… and invites parents to reflect on how those sacrifices shape more than we realize. This week's reflection questions are: What part of the parent sacrificing for their students' stories stood out to you? Think back to your high school years. What are some things your parents did for you that you didn’t recognize as a sacrifice at the time, but now see that it is? Ask your student when they feel most supported by you or what’s something that you do - as the parent - that they know you do because they care, even if it is annoying to them in the moment? Send us Fan Mail Support the show Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find us on most of the socials under the Lutheran High School handles. If you have a question you want answered on the Pod, we do Q&A episodes each season! Submit questions anytime to podcast@lhsparker.org. You can find chapters for each episode and transcripts here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2228322 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!

High School Time Machine: Being All In

Our two storytellers share two very different sides of what it means to fully jump into high school. Julia Henkart tells the story of taking a risk as a freshman — stepping out, auditioning for Worship Band, and going for it. That decision opened the door to friendships, leadership, and now, as a junior, being part of Worship Class. Mrs. Maas reflects on the opposite experience. She shares how her high school years looked different — how she hesitated to get involved and later felt the regret of missed opportunities, lost time, and friendships that could have been. Together, their stories ask an important question: Is it riskier to try and fail… or never try at all? Whether you’re naturally a “go for it” person or someone who tends to hold back, there’s a lot to reflect on in this episode. Here are this week's reflection questions: What part of the “all in” stories stood out to you? Can you relate more with Julia’s story of going for it and trying something new? Or Mrs. Maas’ story of not being all in and regretting it? Ask your student if there’s something they are hesitant to commit to joining. Do they think it’s riskier to try and fail or never try at all? As always, we hope that you take the conversation home to your student and your family! Send us your thoughts at podcast@lhsparker.org We'll be back next week with a new topic: The Sacrifices Parents Make for Their Kids Send us Fan Mail Support the show Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find us on most of the socials under the Lutheran High School handles. If you have a question you want answered on the Pod, we do Q&A episodes each season! Submit questions anytime to podcast@lhsparker.org. You can find chapters for each episode and transcripts here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2228322 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!

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High School Time Machine: Siblings in High School

Both of our storytellers share what it’s like to have an older brother in the halls at the same time. Mrs. Hollenbeck’s brother was a senior when she was a freshman. And right now, LuHi freshman Maddy Hutchinson is navigating high school with her junior brother just a few lockers away. If you have a sibling, you already know — they can be both a blessing and a frustration. Built-in protection… and built-in embarrassment. But at the end of the day, no one understands you quite like family. This week's reflection questions are: What part of the Sibling stories stuck out to you? If you had a sibling in high school, what was something that was easier because they were around? What was something that was harder? If you didn’t have a sibling in school with you and your student does, ask them how that impacts their experience. We'll see you next week for a new HSTM theme: Being all in! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find us on most of the socials under the Lutheran High School handles. If you have a question you want answered on the Pod, we do Q&A episodes each season! Submit questions anytime to podcast@lhsparker.org. You can find chapters for each episode and transcripts here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2228322 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!

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High School Time Machine: Purpose

This week — and this week only — we’re featuring three storytellers instead of two! LuHi teachers Ms. Lowe and Mr. DeAntoni, along with LuHi senior Xavier Viarrial, share their stories of navigating uncertainty and wrestling with purpose. This might be one of our most relatable themes yet. At some point, everyone asks: What should I do with my life? Where am I headed? What if the path I imagined doesn’t work out? Each of our storytellers faced moments where their plans shifted — where roadblocks, disappointments, or unexpected turns forced them to reconsider what purpose really means. As Xavier asks so honestly, “What happens when God’s plan isn’t my plan?” It’s a poignant and timely question — not just for high school students, but for all of us. We hope these stories spark conversation with your family! To help get the conversation started, here are this week's reflection questions: What part of the Purpose stories stuck with you? Thinking back to high school, did you feel pressure to have your future figured out? Do you think your student can relate to that pressure? How would you define your purpose today? How is purpose bigger than just a career path? No new episode next week! We'll be back with episode 4 of High School Time Machine on March 30th, when we'll cover the theme of having siblings in high school. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find us on most of the socials under the Lutheran High School handles. If you have a question you want answered on the Pod, we do Q&A episodes each season! Submit questions anytime to podcast@lhsparker.org. You can find chapters for each episode and transcripts here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2228322 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!

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High School Time Machine: Academics: Coasting or Committed?

Our storytellers are LuHi Math Teacher Mr. Dwinell and LuHi junior Brody Burt. Both share about the moment something shifted - when they realized it was time to take their academics (and their responsibility) more seriously. But here’s what we don’t want your takeaway to be: Grades are the most important thing. Not even close! Instead, we hope you hear that it’s about motivation, ownership, and doing the work. Because effort is what really matters. The reflection questions for this week are: What part of the taking-high-school-seriously stories stuck with you? Has there been a moment in life when you realized you needed to step up? What were the motivating factors? What motivates you today? We hope you continue the conversation by reflecting on these questions with your student and maybe even sharing what your high school experience was like. You can also share your reflections and feedback with us! Email us at podcast@lhsparker.org Next week, our theme is: Finding Your Purpose See you then! Send us Fan Mail Support the show Our intro, outro, and segment music were written and recorded by Mr. Matt Zoeller. You can find us on most of the socials under the Lutheran High School handles. If you have a question you want answered on the Pod, we do Q&A episodes each season! Submit questions anytime to podcast@lhsparker.org. You can find chapters for each episode and transcripts here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2228322 Thanks for listening, subscribing, and sharing with your friends!

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