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Immanuel Lutheran Church and School

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At Immanuel, we believe that each child is a special gift from God. We promote each child’s social, emotional, physical, cognitive and spiritual development, and accept and affirm them no matter where they fall within these categories.

We designed this podcast channel in order to share from the perspective of those who make Immanuel so unique — our teachers, students and families.
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Immanuel's Middle School Teachers — Educating the Child Intellectually, Part 2

Immanuel Lutheran Church and SchoolAug 31, 2020

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Deepening Faith Through Our School Ministry Community — Principal Donna Laughlin

Deepening Faith Through Our School Ministry Community — Principal Donna Laughlin

It takes a faith-filled village to teach and raise our kids. In this last episode in our series on "The Heart of Immanuel's Ministries," Principal Donna Laughlin discusses how all of Immanuel bands together so the school's ministry can thrive.

May 17, 202104:60
How the Holy Spirit Moves Through Children's Ministry — Mary Wert

How the Holy Spirit Moves Through Children's Ministry — Mary Wert

Our Children's Ministry's blessings — a thriving Vacation Bible School and ample supply of volunteers, for two — come from the Holy Spirit's work at Immanuel. Listen in to learn more about how the Spirit is moving through this ministry.

May 10, 202104:48
Teaching Kids to Serve Through Student Ministry — Matt Cassidy

Teaching Kids to Serve Through Student Ministry — Matt Cassidy

Our student ministry, led by Matt Cassidy, is passionate about inspiring kids to commit to Christ and, as an outflow, serve those around them. Tune in to hear Matt talk about his experience in student ministry and approach to building relationships and serving with our students.

May 03, 202104:53
Ministering to the Whole Family — Kari Larsen

Ministering to the Whole Family — Kari Larsen

Children need their parents to pour into them to set a secure faith foundation, and their parents in turn need pouring into from the church. Continue our Heart of Immanuel's Ministries series to hear Kari Larsen discuss how Immanuel's family ministry serves the whole family.

Apr 26, 202104:13
Ministering Through Music — Sharon Dalpini

Ministering Through Music — Sharon Dalpini

The music ministry at Immanuel is so much more than a few songs sung on a Sunday. Our series on the Heart of Immanuel Lutheran's Ministries continues with insight into our music ministry, featuring music ministry Director Sharon Dalpini.

Apr 19, 202104:01
The Ministry of Immanuel Lutheran Church — Pastor Eric Kennaugh and Pastor Chris Davis

The Ministry of Immanuel Lutheran Church — Pastor Eric Kennaugh and Pastor Chris Davis

The ministries of Immanuel Lutheran are inextricably woven together through one heart — our family of faith. Our new podcast sheds light on each of our ministries and how we seek to share God's impact beyond our little piece of property. Listen in as Pastors Eric Kennaugh and Chris Davis offer a look into the ministry of the church.

Apr 12, 202104:53
Elvin and Sara Harms — The Long-Term Benefits of a Christian Education

Elvin and Sara Harms — The Long-Term Benefits of a Christian Education

Our final episode of the season explores what life looks like after Immanuel. Listen in as Elvin and Sara Harms share how their sons' 12-year journey with Immanuel set them up for success later in life.

Jan 18, 202103:57
Stacie Hassler — The Value of Arts in School

Stacie Hassler — The Value of Arts in School

The role of the arts at Immanuel had an unexpected impact on the Hassler family. Listen to our latest podcast to hear how these extra-scholastics have shaped their Immanuel journey.

Jan 11, 202103:57
Danielle Morales — The Value of Sportsmanship

Danielle Morales — The Value of Sportsmanship

Many people are surprised to learn that Immanuel offers a robust athletic program, ranging from cross country to cheerleading. In this episode, Immanuel parent Danielle Morales shares how Immanuel extra-scholastics have shaped her family's school experience.

Jan 04, 202104:50
Amy Siemann — Why Christian Education Matters

Amy Siemann — Why Christian Education Matters

For many families, the decision to send their children to a private school is a sacrificial one. Listen to Immanuel parent Amy Siemann explain why, from her perspective, the benefits of faith-based education made that choice clear to their family.

Dec 28, 202003:21
Nicole Erickson — Why Enroll Your Child in a Christian School?

Nicole Erickson — Why Enroll Your Child in a Christian School?

Every family at Immanuel is new to the school at the start. Listen to Immanuel parent Nicole Erickson share how that transition positively shaped her family's journey from the moment they walked through the doors.

Dec 20, 202003:57
Principal Donna Laughlin — Values That Make Christian Education Unique

Principal Donna Laughlin — Values That Make Christian Education Unique

At Immanuel, our students and families are truly the heart of our school. Join us for our second podcast season as we explore The Journey of an Immanuel Family, beginning with the perspective of Principal Donna Laughlin.

Dec 14, 202004:08
Penny Suydam — Educating the Child Physically

Penny Suydam — Educating the Child Physically

The fifth and final pillar of Immanuel's Christ-Centered Education of the Whole Child is educating the child physically.  Listen in as Fifth Grade Teacher and Assistant Principal Penny Suydam weighs in on this topic — from her perspective as Cheerleading Coach!

Sep 07, 202004:60
Immanuel's Middle School Teachers — Educating the Child Intellectually, Part 2

Immanuel's Middle School Teachers — Educating the Child Intellectually, Part 2

Part 2 of our podcast surrounding what it looks like to educate a child from the intellectual angle continues with our middle school team.  Listen in as they discuss Immanuel's Advocacy Program, and how they are able to structure that program in a way that provides even more than simply intellectual support.

Aug 31, 202005:39
Immanuel's Middle School Teachers — Educating the Child Intellectually, Part 1

Immanuel's Middle School Teachers — Educating the Child Intellectually, Part 1

Intellectual education is just as critical as the four other educational pillars we provide at Immanuel, and it looks a little different here than what you would find at a typical school.  Listen in to Episode 5 Part 1 of our podcast series "Christ-Centered Education of the Whole Child" as our middle school teachers share how they collaborate to provide a well-rounded intellectual curriculum for all of our students.

Aug 24, 202007:20
Mary Wert — Educating the Child Spiritually

Mary Wert — Educating the Child Spiritually

Episode 4 of our podcast surrounding our mission of Christ-Centered Education of the Whole Child looks at how we educate our students spiritually.  Listen in as 4th grade teacher Mary Wert shares specific stories that show why spiritual education is such an important component of our educational model.

Aug 17, 202005:53
Christine Dail — Educating the Child Emotionally

Christine Dail — Educating the Child Emotionally

An emotional education is an extremely important part of Immanuel's educational model, and Episode 3 of our podcast series, Christ-Centered Education of the Whole Child, speaks to why it is so important. Listen in as our first grade teacher Christine Dail describes how she brings emotional education into her classroom.

Aug 10, 202004:39
Wendy Nelson — Educating the Child Socially

Wendy Nelson — Educating the Child Socially

Immanuel Lutheran Church and School's podcast, Christ-Centered Education of the Whole Child, continues with a deeper look at how Immanuel seeks to educate our students socially.  In this episode, preschool 4s teacher Wendy Nelson discusses how a strong social education begins from a very young age.

Aug 03, 202006:04
Principal Donna Laughlin — The "Why" Behind Immanuel's Mission to Educate the Whole Child

Principal Donna Laughlin — The "Why" Behind Immanuel's Mission to Educate the Whole Child

Listen in as Principal Donna Laughlin kicks off the series Christ-Centered Education of the Whole Child with an overview of the Immanuel's educational philosophy.

Jul 27, 202006:09