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We explore Valor's comprehensive mission statement and its foundational principles. As well as how the school's mission has evolved over our 17-year history. 我们与学校校长布莱恩·里兹交谈，听听是什么让英勇与其他私立学校区别开来，以及今天基督教学校面临的挑战。

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In this episode, he explains why Valor sees parents as the primary educators of their children and how open communication and meaningful parent involvement are central to the school’s mission. 从家长协会和圣经学习小组到独特的倡议，布莱恩分享了家长如何积极参与学校社区。

We’ll also dive into Valor’s innovative “Green Pastures” system—a thoughtful approach that helps students learn and grow from their mistakes in a supportive and nurturing environment.

In today’s episode, we’re tackling a topic that’s especially timely during the holiday season but offers valuable insights for families year-round: how to cultivate meaningful connections with teenagers. We’ll explore:

• 在繁忙的日程安排中有意识地与青少年相处
• 使用平行对话来加深你们的关系
• 怀旧在促进精神成长中的作用
• 邀请祷告和圣灵进入你的家庭生活，我们将讨论
• 无论在什么季节，都要找到休息和联系的时刻。

和我一起的是我们圣经部的丽贝卡·萨顿。 Rebecca holds a master’s degree in divinity and leadership from Denver Seminary and has been teaching at Valor for 14 years. 她对青少年工作的热情和她创造性的教学方法为这些重要主题带来了新的视角。

Join us for an insightful conversation with Marty, the visionary behind 英勇基督教高中's groundbreaking songwriting and recording program. With 14 years of building this unique program from the ground up, Marty shares his journey from touring musician to educator, and how he created one of America's most distinctive high school music programs. 了解Loftside工作室，最先进的录音设施，学生在这里创作他们的音乐，并听到年轻艺术家开始他们的职业生涯的成功故事。 从词曲作者展示到年度英勇音乐奖（vma），发现这个节目如何塑造下一代音乐人才，同时保持基督教价值观的坚实基础。

In this episode of 《十字架与教室, host Natalie Tysdal sits down with Jessika Caldwell, 英勇基督教高中's assistant athletic director of spiritual formation and head girls basketball coach. Jessica shares her innovative "Sport as Worship" program, which bridges the gap between faith and athletics.

作为一个有成就的教练与多个州冠军和教练的年度荣誉，杰西卡讨论了她的个人旅程作为一个基督徒运动员如何引导她发展这个开创性的倡议。 该项目将感恩、冥想和庆祝等日常练习与周到的课程设计结合起来，帮助学生运动员将他们的运动视为一种崇拜行为。

与杰斯教练进行了一场启发性的对话，她与娜塔莉·提斯达尔一起讨论了英勇运动的第二部分。 This episode highlights the distinctive focus of Valor's athletics program on faith and character over mere victories. 杰西卡·考德威尔分享了她对平衡竞争精神和精神成长的见解，指导学生运动员通过失望和受伤，并在教练中培养信仰第一的方法。 学习巩固信念的日常练习，拥抱困难的重要性，以及在记分牌之外的运动中寻找快乐的美好。 Whether you're a parent, coach, or athlete, this episode offers enriching perspectives on experiencing sports through a lens of faith and personal growth.

In today's conversation, we welcome 英勇基督教高中's new head football coach, Mike Sanford, a seasoned coach with profound family ties to the sport and a passion for mentorship. 迈克带来了他在著名大学项目的领导团队的丰富经验，包括博伊西州立大学和圣母大学。 Now, transitioning to high school, he's eager to invest in young athletes, nurturing not just their football skills but also their faith and character. 在这一集里，迈克深入探讨了是什么吸引了他，他对足球项目的渴望，以及他的信仰之旅，同时分享了从深刻影响他的导师那里学到的宝贵经验。 Whether you're an avid football fan, a student, a parent, or someone who values strong leadership and eternal values, this episode is sure to inspire. Join us as we embark on this journey with Mike Sanford at the helm of Valor's football team.

在这期播客中，娜塔莉和泰利·亚当斯坐在一起，他是英勇基督教高中的发现和拓展主任。 They dive into Terry's 18-year journey with the 发现 program at Valor, exploring how it has transformed from its inception to a movement that impacts students and communities worldwide. 特里不仅在参与的学生中，而且在他们所服务的社区中，分享了发自内心的转变故事。 Listeners will gain insight into the meticulous preparation and training that underpins each mission trip and learn how the program now includes follow-ups through their “Next Steps” initiative. 这段对话证明，当一个人在信仰和服务中走出来时，会发生强大的变化。

In this episode, Media Department Chair and host, Natalie Tysdal, sits down with Valor’s Director of Humanities and 大学咨询, Toby Coffman, to explore what it truly means to live with a Biblical Christian Worldview, especially within the context of high school education at Valor Christian. Toby shares practical insights on how this perspective shapes every aspect of life—from academics and athletics to relationships and future goals. 他们讨论了《勇气》如何使学生不仅了解真理，而且热爱真理，生活真理，并将真理带入世界。 Along the way, Toby reflects on the unique openness of today’s students, the importance of modeling faith, and how parents can partner with the school to ground teens in Christ during these formative years. Whether you’re a parent, educator, or student, this conversation will inspire you to see the world through the lens of Scripture and live with purpose.

In this episode of 《十字架与教室, host Toby Coffman welcomes Tige Watson, Valor Christian’s Chief of Parent and Student Affairs. Tige分享了他在Valor的丰富经验，并解释了他在培养家长和学校之间更牢固的伙伴关系方面的新角色。

他们从实践和神学的角度探讨了在基督教高中有意义的父母关系是什么样子的。 Tige详细介绍了Valor Christian如何强调与使命保持一致，相互信任，并与家长进行公开对话。 The conversation also covers how most conflicts are resolved directly between those involved and highlights Valor’s unique approach to student discipline—prioritizing restoration, mentorship, and personal growth over simple punishment.

对于任何对学校和家庭如何共同支持学生发展和信仰感兴趣的人来说，这一集是必听的。

Host Natalie Tysdal sits down with Shandra Pankoski, Director of STEM at Valor Christian, to dive into the state of academics at the school and what makes Valor’s approach unique. Shandra讨论了学校如何将严谨的学术与以基督为中心的使命结合起来，强调从基础课程到高级课程（如AP和双学分课程）的一切。 听众将了解Valor如何支持各种背景的学生，包括强大的内部辅导和小班授课。

有趣的事实: Last year, Valor students achieved an impressive 95% pass rate on AP exams—even with over 760 tests administered, far surpassing national averages!

Whether you’re a parent, educator, or student, this episode provides a behind-the-scenes look at academic excellence rooted in faith and innovation.

In this episode, host Natalie Tysdal sits down with Keith Wahl to talk about what truly sets Valor's athletic program apart from the rest. They discuss how being an athlete at Valor isn't just about chasing championships, but about holistic development—spiritually, athletically, and socially. Keith shares how worship and faith are intentionally woven into every sport, mentioning impactful events like the "Fifth Quarter" worship and baptism nights.

One interesting fact: Valor recently added gymnastics as its 26th sport, becoming the first private school in the area to offer a faith-integrated gymnastics program—making space for athletes to grow both in their sport and in their faith.

Whether you're a parent, student, or sports fan, this episode gives an inspiring look into a high school program that's redefining what it means to be excellent, on and off the field.