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Trinity Reads

By Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill

Trinity School has a long-standing tradition of reading and growing together as a community. Over the past two decades, we've explored a range of works from the Bible to Tolstoy to Hans Christian Anderson and Andy Crouch. Join us as we take a deeper dive into the distinctive mission of Trinity School. Trinity School is located in Durham, North Carolina and serves children from TK to Grade 12.
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The Golden Key - Steve Larson

Trinity ReadsJul 14, 2023

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The Golden Key - Steve Larson

The Golden Key - Steve Larson

Join us on a magical journey to the enchanting realm of George MacDonald's timeless tale, The Golden Key. As Trinity's school community embarks on its annual summer reading tradition, this episode sets the stage for a season filled with wonder, exploration, and the power of imagination. Discover why The Golden Key has been chosen as the centerpiece of Trinity Reads, as we delve into the themes and ideas that resonate deeply with Trinity's mission of providing a Christian, classical, rich, and unhurried education for their students. 

In this season, we’ll explore the transformative power of fantasy as a genre, one that awakens imaginations and sparks meaningful connections for readers of all ages. We’ll learn about the profound impact that George MacDonald's stories had on the influential writer C. S. Lewis, as we uncover how reading MacDonald's tales served as a catalyst for Lewis' own spiritual journey. 

If you found this episode enjoyable, feel free to share it with someone who’d appreciate it!

Jul 14, 202328:56
The Golden Key - Trish Toher, Emily Merryweather, and Caroline Daniels

The Golden Key - Trish Toher, Emily Merryweather, and Caroline Daniels

Join us on a magical journey to the enchanting realm of George MacDonald's timeless tale, The Golden Key. As Trinity's school community embarks on its annual summer reading tradition, this episode sets the stage for a season filled with wonder, exploration, and the power of imagination. Discover why The Golden Key has been chosen as the centerpiece of Trinity Reads, as we delve into the themes and ideas that resonate deeply with Trinity's mission of providing a Christian, classical, rich, and unhurried education for their students. 

In this season, we’ll explore the transformative power of fantasy as a genre, one that awakens imaginations and sparks meaningful connections for readers of all ages. We’ll learn about the profound impact that George MacDonald's stories had on the influential writer C. S. Lewis, as we uncover how reading MacDonald's tales served as a catalyst for Lewis' own spiritual journey. 

If you found this episode enjoyable, feel free to share it with someone who’d appreciate it!

Jun 30, 202339:11
The Golden Key - Peter Frey
Jun 23, 202334:44
The Golden Key - Chip Denton and Nathan Clendenin

The Golden Key - Chip Denton and Nathan Clendenin

Join us on a magical journey to the enchanting realm of George MacDonald's timeless tale, The Golden Key. As Trinity's school community embarks on its annual summer reading tradition, this episode sets the stage for a season filled with wonder, exploration, and the power of imagination. Discover why The Golden Key has been chosen as the centerpiece of Trinity Reads, as we delve into the themes and ideas that resonate deeply with Trinity's mission of providing a Christian, classical, rich, and unhurried education for their students. 

In this season, we’ll explore the transformative power of fantasy as a genre, one that awakens imaginations and sparks meaningful connections for readers of all ages. We’ll learn about the profound impact that George MacDonald's stories had on the influential writer C. S. Lewis, as we uncover how reading MacDonald's tales served as a catalyst for Lewis' own spiritual journey. 

If you found this episode enjoyable, feel free to share it with someone who’d appreciate it!


Jun 16, 202329:49
Proverbs - The Voldness Family and Brent Strawn

Proverbs - The Voldness Family and Brent Strawn

Trinity School has a long-standing tradition of reading and growing together as a community each summer. Join us this summer as we take a deeper dive into wisdom found in the Book of Proverbs. We encourage you read through proverbs two times this summer, taking a chapter for each day of the month.

In this weekly podcast, we will hear from members of our community about what proverbs are personally meaningful. We’ll also learn from Old Testament professor Brent Strawn how to read ancient wisdom literature in today’s modern context. Our aim is that Trinity will become wiser and grow closer to God and each other as we meditate on God’s timeless wisdom.

Jul 20, 202223:50
Proverbs - Theodore Lucas and Brent Strawn

Proverbs - Theodore Lucas and Brent Strawn

Trinity School has a long-standing tradition of reading and growing together as a community each summer. Join us this summer as we take a deeper dive into wisdom found in the Book of Proverbs. We encourage you read through proverbs two times this summer, taking a chapter for each day of the month.

In this weekly podcast, we will hear from members of our community about what proverbs are personally meaningful. We’ll also learn from Old Testament professor Brent Strawn how to read ancient wisdom literature in today’s modern context. Our aim is that Trinity will become wiser and grow closer to God and each other as we meditate on God’s timeless wisdom.

Jul 13, 202217:56
Proverbs - The Underwood Family and Brent Strawn

Proverbs - The Underwood Family and Brent Strawn

Trinity School has a long-standing tradition of reading and growing together as a community each summer. Join us this summer as we take a deeper dive into wisdom found in the Book of Proverbs. We encourage you read through proverbs two times this summer, taking a chapter for each day of the month.

In this weekly podcast, we will hear from members of our community about what proverbs are personally meaningful. We’ll also learn from Old Testament professor Brent Strawn how to read ancient wisdom literature in today’s modern context. Our aim is that Trinity will become wiser and grow closer to God and each other as we meditate on God’s timeless wisdom.

Jul 06, 202219:32
Proverbs - Elijah Wong and Brent Strawn

Proverbs - Elijah Wong and Brent Strawn

Trinity School has a long-standing tradition of reading and growing together as a community each summer. Join us this summer as we take a deeper dive into wisdom found in the Book of Proverbs. We encourage you read through proverbs two times this summer, taking a chapter for each day of the month.

In this weekly podcast, we will hear from members of our community about what proverbs are personally meaningful. We’ll also learn from Old Testament professor Brent Strawn how to read ancient wisdom literature in today’s modern context. Our aim is that Trinity will become wiser and grow closer to God and each other as we meditate on God’s timeless wisdom.

Jun 29, 202216:23
Proverbs - Lynn Hand and Brent Strawn

Proverbs - Lynn Hand and Brent Strawn

Trinity School has a long-standing tradition of reading and growing together as a community each summer. Join us this summer as we take a deeper dive into wisdom found in the Book of Proverbs. We encourage you read through proverbs two times this summer, taking a chapter for each day of the month.

In this weekly podcast, we will hear from members of our community about what proverbs are personally meaningful. We’ll also learn from Old Testament professor Brent Strawn how to read ancient wisdom literature in today’s modern context. Our aim is that Trinity will become wiser and grow closer to God and each other as we meditate on God’s timeless wisdom.


Jun 22, 202219:36
Proverbs - The Harrison Family and Brent Strawn

Proverbs - The Harrison Family and Brent Strawn

Trinity School has a long-standing tradition of reading and growing together as a community each summer. Join us this summer as we take a deeper dive into wisdom found in the Book of Proverbs. We encourage you read through proverbs two times this summer, taking a chapter for each day of the month.

In this weekly podcast, we will hear from members of our community about what proverbs are personally meaningful. We’ll also learn from Old Testament professor Brent Strawn how to read ancient wisdom literature in today’s modern context. Our aim is that Trinity will become wiser and grow closer to God and each other as we meditate on God’s timeless wisdom.

Jun 15, 202218:26
For The Children's Sake - Guest Megan Wright

For The Children's Sake - Guest Megan Wright

Join our conversation with Megan Wright, a First Grade Teacher at Trinity. She talks with Dr. Denton about forming habits in education that help students thrive. 

Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill has a long-standing tradition of reading and growing together as a community. Over the past two decades, we've explored a range of works from the Bible to Tolstoy to Hans Christian Anderson and Andy Crouch. Join us as we take a deeper dive into the distinctive mission of Trinity School through reading For the Children’s Sake, by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay.⁠

Aug 04, 202131:11
For The Children's Sake - Guest Lindsay Rogers

For The Children's Sake - Guest Lindsay Rogers

If you've been around the Trinity community for any amount of time, you've heard about "rich and unhurried." This week, Lindsay Rogers, a Kindergarten teacher at Trinity, talks about why good education is about creating an atmosphere. 

Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill has a long-standing tradition of reading and growing together as a community. Over the past two decades, we've explored a range of works from the Bible to Tolstoy to Hans Christian Anderson and Andy Crouch. Join us as we take a deeper dive into the distinctive mission of Trinity School through reading For the Children’s Sake, by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay.⁠

Jul 28, 202130:04
For The Children's Sake - Guest Lori Stepp

For The Children's Sake - Guest Lori Stepp

Join our conversation with Lori Stepp, a Middle School science teacher at Trinity. She talks with Dr. Denton about moral formation in education. 

Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill has a long-standing tradition of reading and growing together as a community. Over the past two decades, we've explored a range of works from the Bible to Tolstoy to Hans Christian Anderson and Andy Crouch. Join us as we take a deeper dive into the distinctive mission of Trinity School through reading For the Children’s Sake, by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay.⁠

Jul 21, 202129:30
For The Children's Sake - Guests Meg Lybrand and Emily Merryweather

For The Children's Sake - Guests Meg Lybrand and Emily Merryweather

Join our conversation with two Trinity moms, Meg Lybrand and Emily Merryweather. They discuss how the educational philosophy of Charlotte Mason fosters a rich and unhurried learning environment. 

Trinity School has a long-standing tradition of reading and growing together as a community. Over the past two decades, we've explored a range of works from the Bible to Tolstoy to Hans Christian Anderson and Andy Crouch. Join us as we take a deeper dive into the distinctive mission of Trinity School through reading For the Children’s Sake, by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay.

Jul 14, 202135:26
For The Children's Sake - Guest Sophie Smith

For The Children's Sake - Guest Sophie Smith

Join our conversation with Sophie Smith, Trinity's Athletic Director. She's a Trinity Parent Alum who attributes much of her success to her Charlotte Mason education in England.

Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill has a long-standing tradition of reading and growing together as a community. Over the past two decades, we've explored a range of works from the Bible to Tolstoy to Hans Christian Anderson and Andy Crouch. Join us as we take a deeper dive into the distinctive mission of Trinity School through reading For the Children’s Sake, by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay.

Jul 07, 202131:16
For the Children's Sake - Guest Jack E. Beckman, PhD, MPhil, MEd

For the Children's Sake - Guest Jack E. Beckman, PhD, MPhil, MEd

Join our conversation with professor Jack Beckman of Covenant College. His career studies have been focused on the educational philosophy of Charlotte Mason. In his own words, "If Charlotte Mason (1842-1923) was right, then education is indeed a life as I have spent over 40 years under the regulus and patterns of teaching and learning - initially as an Early Childhood educator in the classroom, then as an educational leader, and finally as Professor of Elementary Education at Covenant College. Each of these contexts has allowed me the privilege of working with students, teachers, and parents on a variety of levels involving instructional pedagogy, curriculum development, and teacher professional learning."

Trinity School of Durham and Chapel Hill has a long-standing tradition of reading and growing together as a community. Over the past two decades, we've explored a range of works from the Bible to Tolstoy to Hans Christian Anderson and Andy Crouch. Join us as we take a deeper dive into the distinctive mission of Trinity School through reading For the Children’s Sake, by Susan Schaeffer Macaulay.

Jun 29, 202127:15