Grace International School

Grace International School

By Grace International School

Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at GIS events, what it is like participating in student activities, or how a day in the life of a GIS staff looks? The Grace International School Podcast explores how GIS is enabling families to serve, equipping students to engage, and cultivating a community that cares. Join GIS parent and staff member Darin Dunn as he dives into what goes on around campus and gets you excited about what GIS staff, students, and parents are doing. You will be amazed and encouraged by the stories of all the exceptional people that make up our GIS community.
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GIS Author Podcast - Episode 5 featuring Chrissy Winslow

Grace International SchoolMay 12, 2024
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Farewells : Mike and Wendy Wood

Farewells : Mike and Wendy Wood

After 18 years of faithful service, Mike and Wendy Wood say goodbye to the Grace International School community. In this heartfelt episode, they reflect on their journey, share stories of God’s faithfulness, and speak blessings over the GIS family. Don’t miss this tribute to two staff who truly helped cultivate community and pursue excellence for nearly two decades.
Apr 28, 202525:31
Journey After GIS with alumnus Mike Jariyaphruttipong (2016)

Journey After GIS with alumnus Mike Jariyaphruttipong (2016)

In this week’s episode, we get to jump into a reoccurring segment we have where we visit with alumni. As we are an international school located in Thailand, our students disperse all over the world after they graduate, so we rarely get a chance to see them again. So it is always a treat to get to see an alumnus in person , to catch up on his journey, career, and all that God is doing in his life!Show Notes: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1g0szuGgjD5Zm7nI1a936HeAFmBYAjddg-dwBHY6JPbg/edit?usp=sharing
Apr 02, 202528:19
School Play: Around the World in 80 Days

School Play: Around the World in 80 Days

In our latest podcast episode, we sit down with the play’s director and producer to get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at this thrilling production. From the casting process to the creative set designs, we dive into what makes this play a must-see event for our community.
Mar 19, 202516:49
Faith in Action: Nurturing Spiritual Growth at GIS

Faith in Action: Nurturing Spiritual Growth at GIS

Join us for a conversation with Ben Van Scyoc, GIS Spiritual Life Director, as he shares how his team equips students to develop a lifelong, everyday relationship with Jesus. From chapels and worship nights to student leadership and discipleship, learn how Spiritual Life at GIS fosters faith in and beyond the classroom.
Feb 25, 202524:24
Building Teams: Opportunities to serve at GIS

Building Teams: Opportunities to serve at GIS

Join us as we explore opportunities to serve at Grace International School! In this episode, we discuss the vital roles that support our mission, from teaching to administration and beyond. Learn how you can be part of a Christ-centered community that enables, equips, and cultivates students for impact. Discover your place at GIS!
Feb 12, 202534:32
Empowering Growth: GIS's Dynamic After School Programs (S05)

Empowering Growth: GIS's Dynamic After School Programs (S05)

One of the ways we create an inspiring learning environment here for our students is by creating after-school clubs. These clubs allow our students to pursue interests outside of the traditional classroom subjects. Today we talk with Audrey Pound, who serves as one of our Elementary Administrative Assistants, about our current clubs and various club ideas for the future!
Jan 21, 202508:07
Journey After GIS: A Conversation with Jack Plummer

Journey After GIS: A Conversation with Jack Plummer

In this special alumni episode, we reconnect with Jack Plummer to hear about his downhill skateboarding career, reminisce about his time at GIS, and hear how God has been working in his life since graduation day in 2018.
Jan 07, 202530:44
Journey After GIS: Conversations with alumnus Minni Khamrit

Journey After GIS: Conversations with alumnus Minni Khamrit

In this special alumni episode, we reconnect with Minnie, a Grace International School graduate whose journey is as inspiring as it is impactful. Now a social media content producer with many irons in the fire, Minnie shares how her time at GIS shaped her faith and equipped her for a global reach. Join us as we celebrate her story and the GIS community!
Nov 26, 202436:03
Jingle & Mingle: The Christmas Market is coming!

Jingle & Mingle: The Christmas Market is coming!

Join us for the 8th Annual GIS Christmas Market! On December 7th and come celebrate the season with us on campus! Enjoy delicious food, find unique Christmas gifts, enter our raffle, and experience the festive atmosphere with friends and family. Admission is free! For more details, tune into this episode featuring Danielle Krouch!
Nov 12, 202405:21
GIS Authors Podcast - Episode 8 featuring Josh Summers

GIS Authors Podcast - Episode 8 featuring Josh Summers

Join us as we talk with GIS Coach and Dad Josh Summers about his book "Memorize What Matters." His book gives 12 proven strategies to help you memorize the Bible faster and easier! Go beyond the simple "repeat over and over" method of memorizing Bible verses and learn the techniques backed by science and used by memory athletes all over the world.
Oct 24, 202439:00
Navigating AI in Education: Risks, Rewards, and the Grace AI Policy

Navigating AI in Education: Risks, Rewards, and the Grace AI Policy

In this episode, we talk with IT Director Graham Crawford about AI, GIS's AI policy, and how Grace navigates this new and exciting technological resource.
Oct 23, 202426:45
Building Community: How the Belong Initiative is Transforming Grace International School

Building Community: How the Belong Initiative is Transforming Grace International School

In this episode, we discuss the Belong Initiative at Grace International School with Joe Crain and Amanda Thomas. Learn how this initiative is fostering a Christ-centered community where every student, staff, and family feels valued and loved, while also preparing students to engage with diverse cultures and perspectives.
Oct 01, 202412:20
Sound of Culture : GIS International Week

Sound of Culture : GIS International Week

We’re excited to kick off International Week at Grace International School! This year’s theme, "Sound of Culture", celebrates the rich diversity of our global community through music and traditions. Join us as we embrace and showcase the beauty of different cultures, reflecting our mission to cultivate community at GIS!
Sep 17, 202407:56
Elevating Education: Campus Improvements at GIS 2024

Elevating Education: Campus Improvements at GIS 2024

Hear our previous episode with Den from last season here. In this episode we explore the exciting campus improvements led by Khun Den and our facilities team. Discover how these upgrades align with our mission to enable international Christian workers and our vision of providing an inspiring, Christ-centered education. Learn how we’re pursuing excellence to cultivate a thriving GIS community.
Sep 03, 202414:02
Season 5 Kickoff! - Exciting Horizons: Unmissable Events This School Year

Season 5 Kickoff! - Exciting Horizons: Unmissable Events This School Year

Join host Darin Dunn and Campus Life Director Vandenn Krouch as they tease the upcoming school year and all its exciting events!
Aug 22, 202422:21
GIS Authors Podcast - Episode 7 featuring the 10th Grade English Class (Part 2)

GIS Authors Podcast - Episode 7 featuring the 10th Grade English Class (Part 2)

For this GIS Authors podcast episode #7 we talk with Kristen Frantz and her World Literature students who recently published a book. In this episode Librarian Jeffrey Sootheran interviews this dedicated, talented teacher, as well as some of her amazing and talented students. In this part 2 we will focus on her students’ brand new book.
Jul 02, 202422:30
GIS Authors Podcast - Episode 6 featuring the 10th Grade English Class (Part 1)

GIS Authors Podcast - Episode 6 featuring the 10th Grade English Class (Part 1)

Join us for the GIS Authors podcast episode #6 with Kristen Frantz and her literature students, who published a book in 2023. In this episode, Librarian Jeffrey Sootheran interviews a dedicated, talented teacher, Mrs. Frantz, and some of her amazing and talented students.
Jun 26, 202425:43
Senior Spotlight: A Glimpse into Joy Garcia's Journey

Senior Spotlight: A Glimpse into Joy Garcia's Journey

Toward the end of each school year, we love to highlight a few of our seniors and hear about their academic journey and what is next for them. Join us as we talk to our recently graduated 12th grader, Joy Garcia
Jun 18, 202410:43
Senior Spotlight: A Glimpse into Brooke and Yeojin's Journeys

Senior Spotlight: A Glimpse into Brooke and Yeojin's Journeys

Toward the end of each school year, we love to highlight a few of our seniors and hear about their academic journey and what is next for them. Join us as we talk to a couple of our soon-to-be-graduated 12th graders, Brooke Mowad and Yeojin Jang.
May 16, 202411:15
GIS Author Podcast - Episode 5 featuring Chrissy Winslow

GIS Author Podcast - Episode 5 featuring Chrissy Winslow

Join our host and Head Library Jeffrey Sootheran as he interviews Grace teacher Chrissy Winslow about her writings helping people on their journeys to better physical health.
May 12, 202415:57
GIS Authors Podcast - Episode 4 featuring Marie Payne

GIS Authors Podcast - Episode 4 featuring Marie Payne

Join our host and Head Library, Jeffrey Sootheran, as he interviews Grace staff member Marie Payne about her personal health journey and how she came to write the book "My Testimony: How God Healed Me From Cancer."
May 09, 202416:12
GIS Authors Podcast - Episode 3 featuring Timothy Stewart

GIS Authors Podcast - Episode 3 featuring Timothy Stewart

Did you know that several staff members at Grace are also authors? In this special podcast series, we will feature five authors as we talk about their books, their processes, and what inspired them to write! In episode 3, we feature "Stew" and his books, including "BunBun: Run, Run, Run" and "Finn's Mustache."
May 07, 202417:57
New Paths: Reflections on the Inaugural Year of Our Middle School Program

New Paths: Reflections on the Inaugural Year of Our Middle School Program

One of the major ways we worked to create an inspiring learning environment this year was to launch our new Middle School program. With their own building, bell schedule, and curriculum, the Middle Schoolers now have a space on campus to call their own and to be themselves! In this episode, we talk with Cindy Morphis, who serves as our middle school principal, about how the year went!
May 02, 202416:03
GIS Authors Podcast - Episode 2 featuring Cheryl Kim

GIS Authors Podcast - Episode 2 featuring Cheryl Kim

Did you know that several staff members at Grace are also authors? In this special podcast series, we will feature five authors as we talk about their books, their processes, and what inspired them to write! In episode 2, we feature Cheryl and her books, including "Wat Takes His Shot" and "Video Games: Eureka! The Biography of an Idea."
Apr 26, 202423:54
Grace Author Podcast - Episode 1 featuring Darin Dunn

Grace Author Podcast - Episode 1 featuring Darin Dunn

Did you know that here at Grace we have several staff members who are also authors? In this special podcast series we will feature five authors as we talk about their books, their processes, and what inspired them to write! In episode 1 we feature Darin and his book, "Adventures in Asia."
Apr 09, 202422:59
Beyond the Wardrobe: Inside the School Play

Beyond the Wardrobe: Inside the School Play

Coming up this week at Grace international School, we have a big event! Our fine arts dept has been hard at work for months now getting ready for a special stage production of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. In this week’s episode we are joined by Mike Wood, the director of this year’s play, to tell more about this production, and how to get tickets before they are sold out!
Apr 03, 202411:19
Journey After GIS: Conversation with Alumnus Kristen (Ross) Muñoz

Journey After GIS: Conversation with Alumnus Kristen (Ross) Muñoz

Today’s guest shares host Darin Dunn's love of media and has been working in that field for several years now.  When we came across her LinkedIn and saw what she has been up to, we jumped at the chance to have her on the podcast to ask how she got where she is now, and what God has been doing in her life.
Mar 19, 202425:13
Empowering Growth: GIS's Dynamic After School Programs

Empowering Growth: GIS's Dynamic After School Programs

One of the ways we create an inspiring learning environment here for our students is by creating after-school clubs. These clubs allow our students to pursue interests outside of the traditional classroom subjects. Today we talk with Audrey Pound, who serves as one of our Elementary Administrative Assistants, about our current clubs and various club ideas for the future!
Mar 05, 202409:08
Building Teams: Opportunities to serve at GIS

Building Teams: Opportunities to serve at GIS

This week’s episode features several guests discussing the opportunities to live in Thailand and serve at Grace starting next school year! Alexa, a 4th-grade teacher here at Grace, Haley, a 3rd-grade teacher, and Alan, our Middle School Art teacher and Chaplain, share about what it has been like to serve at Grace in their first year on staff. Tune in to hear about the exciting opportunities of how you or someone you know might connect with us to learn more about serving at an international school in Thailand!
Feb 20, 202424:38
Unity in Diversity: GIS International Week

Unity in Diversity: GIS International Week

For many years now, Grace has honored the diversity at our school by setting aside one day a year called International Day, and this is a day where we can celebrate all the cultures represented within our school. Now celebrated as International Week, Deputy Superintendant Joe Crain joins us to share a little about this year's event!
Feb 06, 202408:55
Nourishing Minds: Inside GIS's Food Services Program

Nourishing Minds: Inside GIS's Food Services Program

In today’s episode we are joined by Khun Soong and Khun Judy… these two ladies have been with Grace for a long time… and they are responsible for a huge amount of the behind-the-scenes work. Today, we talk about one aspect of that work… feeding our entire campus! 
Jan 23, 202414:47
Alumni Spotlight - Jude Lewis

Alumni Spotlight - Jude Lewis

In this week’s episode, we get to jump into a reoccurring segment we have where we visit with alumni. As we are an international school located in Thailand, our students disperse all over the world after they graduate, so we rarely get a chance to see them again. But now, with technology like social media and video conferencing, we can check in with Jude Lewis to hear about his family, his career, and all that God is doing in his life!
Jan 10, 202434:35
God with Us - featuring Yedam and Ms Matiko - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

God with Us - featuring Yedam and Ms Matiko - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

In this final episode of our Advent series, guest host Yedam talks to Ms Matiko about scriptures that remind them that God is with Us. They also share stories about times when God reassured them that He sees and is present with them. This Advent Season, we hope you can use this podcast series to ready your hearts to celebrate Jesus’s birth on Christmas Day. That is what the season of Advent is all about!
Dec 24, 202304:41
God with Us - featuring Skye and Ms Keiling - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

God with Us - featuring Skye and Ms Keiling - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

In today’s episode, guest host Skye talks to Ms Keiling about scriptures that remind them that God is with Us. They also share stories about times when God reassured them that He sees and is present with them. This Advent Season, we hope you can use this podcast series to ready your hearts to celebrate Jesus’s birth on Christmas Day. That is what the season of Advent is all about! 
Dec 23, 202303:29
God with Us - featuring Yedam and Ms Davis - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

God with Us - featuring Yedam and Ms Davis - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

In today’s episode, guest host Yedam talks to Ms Davis about scriptures that remind them that God is with Us. They also share stories about times when God reassured them that He sees and is present with them. This Advent Season, we hope you can use this podcast series to ready your hearts to celebrate Jesus’s birth on Christmas Day. That is what the season of Advent is all about! 
Dec 22, 202302:41
God with Us - featuring Stephen and Anthony - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

God with Us - featuring Stephen and Anthony - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

In today’s episode, guest host Anthony talks to Stephen about scriptures that remind them that God is with Us. They also share stories about times when God reassured them that He sees and is present with them. This Advent Season, we hope you can use this podcast series to ready your hearts to celebrate Jesus’s birth on Christmas Day. That is what the season of Advent is all about! 
Dec 21, 202304:38
God with Us - featuring Joseph with Mr Wood - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

God with Us - featuring Joseph with Mr Wood - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

In today’s episode, guest host Joseph talks to Mr Wood about scriptures that remind them that God is with Us. They also share stories about times when God reassured them that He sees and is present with them. This Advent Season, we hope you can use this podcast series to ready your hearts to celebrate Jesus’s birth on Christmas Day. That is what the season of Advent is all about! 
Dec 20, 202304:38
God with Us - featuring Maya and Anya - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

God with Us - featuring Maya and Anya - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

In today’s episode, guest host Maya talks to Anya about scriptures that remind them that God is with Us. They also share stories about times when God reassured them that He sees and is present with them. This Advent Season, we hope you can use this podcast series to ready your hearts to celebrate Jesus’s birth on Christmas Day. That is what the season of Advent is all about! 
Dec 19, 202305:28
God with Us - featuring Hain, Lukas, and Ben - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

God with Us - featuring Hain, Lukas, and Ben - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

In today’s episode, guest host Hain talks to Lukas and Ben about scriptures that remind them that God is with Us. They also share stories about times when God reassured them that He sees and is present with them. This Advent Season, we hope you can use this podcast series to ready your hearts to celebrate Jesus’s birth on Christmas Day. That is what the season of Advent is all about! 
Dec 18, 202302:27
God with Us - featuring Justice and Joseph - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

God with Us - featuring Justice and Joseph - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

In today’s episode, guest host Joseph talks to Justice about scriptures that remind them that God is with Us. They also share stories about times when God reassured them that He sees and is present with them. This Advent Season, we hope you can use this podcast series to ready your hearts to celebrate Jesus’s birth on Christmas Day. That is what the season of Advent is all about! 
Dec 17, 202310:21
God with Us - featuring Jeshurun and Malachi - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

God with Us - featuring Jeshurun and Malachi - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

In today’s episode, guest host Jeshurun talks to Malachi about scriptures that remind them that God is with Us. They also share stories about times when God reassured them that He sees and is present with them. This Advent Season, we hope you can use this podcast series to ready your hearts to celebrate Jesus’s birth on Christmas Day. That is what the season of Advent is all about! 
Dec 16, 202304:13
God with Us - featuring Skye with Dokyeong - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

God with Us - featuring Skye with Dokyeong - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

In today’s episode, guest host Skye talks to Dokyeong about scriptures that remind them that God is with Us. They also share stories about times when God reassured them that He sees and is present with them. This Advent Season, we hope you can use this podcast series to ready your hearts to celebrate Jesus’s birth on Christmas Day. That is what the season of Advent is all about! 
Dec 15, 202303:02
God with Us - featuring Jon and Janaya - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

God with Us - featuring Jon and Janaya - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

In today’s episode, guest host Jon talks to Janaya about scriptures that remind them that God is with Us. They also share stories about times when God reassured them that He sees and is present with them. This Advent Season, we hope you can use this podcast series to ready your hearts to celebrate Jesus’s birth on Christmas Day. That is what the season of Advent is all about! 
Dec 15, 202302:27
God with Us - featuring Jon and Daniel - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

God with Us - featuring Jon and Daniel - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

In today’s episode, guest host Jon talks to Daniel about scriptures that remind them that God is with Us. They also share stories about times when God reassured them that He sees and is present with them. This Advent Season, we hope you can use this podcast series to ready your hearts to celebrate Jesus’s birth on Christmas Day. That is what the season of Advent is all about!
Dec 13, 202302:40
God with Us - featuring Calista and Anthony - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

God with Us - featuring Calista and Anthony - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

In today’s episode, guest host Calista talks to Anthony about scriptures that remind them that God is with Us. They also share stories about times when God reassured them that He sees and is present with them. This Advent Season, we hope you can use this podcast series to ready your hearts to celebrate Jesus’s birth on Christmas Day. That is what the season of Advent is all about!
Dec 12, 202304:38
God with Us - featuring Hain, Ben, and Joseph - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

God with Us - featuring Hain, Ben, and Joseph - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

In today’s episode, guest host Hain talks to Ben and Joseph about scriptures that remind them that God is with Us. They also share stories about times when God reassured them that He sees and is present with them. This Advent Season, we hope you can use this podcast series to ready your hearts to celebrate Jesus’s birth on Christmas Day. That is what the season of Advent is all about! 
Dec 11, 202302:27
God with Us - featuring Anna and Ms Hewitt - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

God with Us - featuring Anna and Ms Hewitt - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

In today’s episode, guest host Anna talks to Miss Hewitt about scriptures that remind them that God is with Us. They also share stories about times when God reassured them that He sees and is present with them. This Advent Season, we hope you can use this podcast series to ready your hearts to celebrate Jesus’s birth on Christmas Day. That is what the season of Advent is all about! 
Dec 11, 202306:49
God with Us - featuring Caleb and Jeshurun - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

God with Us - featuring Caleb and Jeshurun - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

In today’s episode, guest host Jeshurun talks to Caleb about scriptures that remind them that God is with Us. They also share stories about times when God reassured them that He sees and is present with them. This Advent Season, we hope you can use this podcast series to ready your hearts to celebrate Jesus’s birth on Christmas Day. That is what the season of Advent is all about! 
Dec 09, 202303:40
God with Us - featuring Apple and Sarah - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

God with Us - featuring Apple and Sarah - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

In today’s episode, guest host Apple talks to Sarah about scriptures that remind them that God is with Us. They also share stories about times when God reassured them that He sees and is present with them. This Advent Season, we hope you can use this podcast series to ready your hearts to celebrate Jesus’s birth on Christmas Day. That is what the season of Advent is all about! 
Dec 07, 202303:56
God with Us - featuring Apple and Bob - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

God with Us - featuring Apple and Bob - GIS Advent Podcast Series 2023

In today’s episode, guest host Apple talks to Bob about scriptures that remind them that God is with Us. They also share stories about times when God reassured them that He sees and is present with them. This Advent Season, we hope you can use this podcast series to ready your hearts to celebrate Jesus’s birth on Christmas Day. That is what the season of Advent is all about!
Dec 07, 202309:22