Capistrano Valley Christian Schools

S3:E11 – Parent U: "Commitment to Jesus & The Local Church" by Julie Andrews

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 16:54:31 -0000

In this Parent U, Julie Andrews (Family Life Lead at Shoreline Church and CVCS parent) shares encouragement and biblical perspective on cultivating a wholehearted commitment to Christ and engaging meaningfully with the local church as a family. This session will inspire parents to see the church as an essential partner in discipleship. This session was originally recorded on December 12, 2025.

This episode is a production of the Capistrano Valley Christian Schools Podcast Network. CVCS is a Christian JK-12 school in San Juan Capistrano, California. For more information, please visit https://www.cvcs.org/. Finally, if you have any questions or comments about our podcasts, please email podcasts@cvcs.org.

S3:E10 – Parent U: "Turn Down the Noise" by Sarah Boyd

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:00:00 -0000

In this Parent U, CVCS parent Sarah Boyd presents her new book, "Turn Down the Noise: A Practical Guide to Building an Emotionally Healthy Family in a Chronically Overstimulated World." This presentation was originally recorded on November 14, 2025.

S3:E9 – High School Veterans Day Assembly 2025

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:57:47 -0000

In honor of Veterans Day, the high school students honored several veterans from the CVCS community before hearing from John "JD" Morrison, as interviewed by high school principal James Walker.

S3:E8 – Junior High Veterans Day Assembly 2025

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 20:55:20 -0000

In honor of Veterans Day, the junior high students heard from John "JD" Morrison, as interviewed by junior high principal Ryan Kloostra.

S3:E7 – Annual Fund 2025

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Hear from our Head of Schools, Mr. Marcus Choi, as we launch our annual fund for the school year! You can make your donation at https://www.cvcs.org/give/donate.

S3:E6 – High School Student Testimonies (from "Eagle for a Day" 2025)

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:10:53 -0000

Last week, Capistrano Valley Christian Schools hosted "Eagle for a Day" 2025, an admissions event where Junior High students (from CVCS and elsewhere) visit the CVCS High School for a day and experience a range of programs and activities. Several current high school students at CVCS shared their stories and experiences with the visiting junior high students!

S3:E5 – Student-Created Podcast Trailers from "Eagle For a Day" 2025

Thu, 16 Oct 2025 20:09:48 -0000

Last week, Capistrano Valley Christian Schools hosted "Eagle for a Day" 2025, an admissions event where Junior High students (from CVCS and elsewhere) visit the CVCS High School for a day and experience a range of programs and activities. The CVCS Podcast Network was one of the stops on that tour, and visiting students had the oppurtunity to create an original idea for a podcast and record a trailer for their hypothetical show. This episode is a collection of all of the trailers that got to be recorded during Eagle for a Day.

S3:E4 – Parent U: "Why Raising Spiritual Champions Matters" by Catherine Jin

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 14:49:45 -0000

In this Parent U, Catherine Jin, the Kids Pastor at Mariners Church, presents the topic "Why Raising Spiritual Champions Matters." This presentation was originally recorded on September 12, 2025.

S3:E3 – 2025 Back to School Night Parent Assembly (Junior High/High School)

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 16:57:01 -0000

The junior high and high school at CVCS hosted "Back to School Night" on August 20, 2025. This is the recording of the parent information assembly from that night.

S3:E2 – Dr. Ed Stetzer: "Our Mission in this Moment"

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 20:35:10 -0000

Dr. Ed Stetzer, the Dean of the Talbot School of Theology, spoke to our staff and faculty about "Our Mission in this Moment." He addresses the decline of Christian identity, church attendance, and the perceived importance of faith in the U.S., particularly among younger generations, using John 20:19-21 as a framework. The overall message calls for faith-driven action in a disrupted but opportunity-rich cultural moment.

S3:E1 – Exciting Updates and Our Theme for the New School Year at CVCS!

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 12:00:00 -0000

Welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! Listen along as our Head of Schools, Marcus Choi, welcomes us back, shares exciting updates from around campus, and talks about the theme of our school year, "Love & Serve!"

S2:E12 – 5th Grade Wax Museum Speeches

Thu, 08 May 2025 21:30:24 -0000

As part of their Wax Museum projects, 5th grade students delivered speeches as their chosen famous person to the rest of their class!

S2:E11 – Parent U: "Substance Use and Awareness" by Dr. Esther Park

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:03:34 -0000

In this Parent U, Dr. Esther Park walks us through "Substance Use and Awareness."

Originally recorded on March 11, 2025.

S2:E10 – Parent U: "Adolescent Substance Abuse" by Laura Goodman (MFT)

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 20:09:53 -0000

In this CVCS ParentU, hear Laura Goodman (MFT) discuss adolescent substance abusse.

S2:E9 – Parent U: "The Power of Positive Reinforcement and Affirmation" by June Chay

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:36:45 -0000

In this Parent U, June Chay presents "The Power of Positive Reinforcement and Affirmation." Originally presented on February 11, 2025.

S2:E8 – Elementary "Portrait of a Graduate" Ceremony

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:29:50 -0000

Head of Schools Marcus Choi presents elementary students with a commemorative Portrait of a Graduate coin to celebrate their hard work!

S2:E7 – Junior High Academic Awards – Fall 2024

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 22:42:39 -0000

On January 23, 2025, the Junior High faculty and leadership celebrated their Academic Awards, honoring students from the Fall 2024 semester!

S2:E6 – Lindsey Almquist: "Practicing the Way" Bible Study

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:39:32 -0000

On this special episode, our school's Spiritual Life Prefect, Bianca Moore, sits down with Lindsey Almquist. Mrs. Almquist is a mother of four children at CVCS, and is helping to develop a Bible study that will run on our campus in the future!

S2:E5 – Parent U: "Exercise and Mental Health" by Dr. Racga Chamlati

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 17:22:45 -0000

In today's Parent U., Dr. Racga Chamlati shared "Exercise and Mental Health." Originally delivered on January 14, 2025.

S2:E4 – Junior High/High School Veterans Day Assembly

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:35:00 -0000

Junior High/High School Veterans Day Assembly – November 8, 2024

S2:E3 – Elementary Veterans Day Assembly

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:30:35 -0000

Elementary Veterans Day Assembly – November 8, 2024

S2:E2 – Parent U: "Mindset of a Champion" by Kaysee Cooper

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 21:38:58 -0000

In today's ParentU, Kaysee Cooper, M.S., LMFT, shared "Mindset of a Champion." Originally delivered on October 14, 2024.

S2:E1 – The Eagle Eye – September 16, 2024

Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:00:00 -0000

The Eagle Eye Newsletter for the week of Monday, September 16, 2024.

S1:E29 – The Eagle Eye – May 20, 2024

Mon, 20 May 2024 12:00:00 -0000

The Eagle Eye Newsletter for the week of Monday, May 20th, 2024.

S1:E28 – The Eagle Eye – May 13, 2024

Mon, 13 May 2024 12:00:00 -0000

The Eagle Eye Newsletter for the week of Monday, May 13th, 2024.

S1:E27 – The Eagle Eye – May 6, 2024

Mon, 06 May 2024 12:00:00 -0000

The Eagle Eye Newsletter for the week of Monday, May 6, 2024.

S1:E26 – The Eagle Eye – April 29, 2024

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0000

The Eagle Eye Newsletter for the week of Monday, April 29, 2024.

S1:E25 – The Eagle Eye – April 22, 2024

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0000

The Eagle Eye Newsletter for the week of Monday, April 22, 2024.

S1:E24 – The Eagle Eye – April 15, 2024

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:00:00 -0000

The Eagle Eye Newsletter for the week of Monday, April 15, 2024.

S1:E23 – The Eagle Eye – March 25, 2024

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0000

The Eagle Eye Newsletter for the week of Monday, March 25, 2024.

S1:E22 – The Eagle Eye – March 18, 2024

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0000

The Eagle Eye Newsletter for the week of Monday, March 18, 2024.

S1:E21 – The Eagle Eye – March 11, 2024

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0000

The Eagle Eye Newsletter for the week of Monday, March 11, 2024.

S1:E20 – The Eagle Eye – February 12, 2024

Mon, 12 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0000

The Eagle Eye Newsletter for the week of Monday, February 12, 2024.

S1:E19 – The Eagle Eye – February 5, 2024

Mon, 05 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0000

The Eagle Eye Newsletter for the week of Monday, February 5, 2024.

S1:E18 – The Eagle Eye – January 29, 2024

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0000

The Eagle Eye Newsletter for the week of Monday, January 29, 2024.

S1:E17 – The Eagle Eye – January 22, 2024

Mon, 22 Jan 2024 13:00:00 -0000

The Eagle Eye Newsletter for the week of Monday, January 22, 2024.

S1:E16 – The Eagle Eye – December 18, 2023

Mon, 18 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000

The Eagle Eye Newsletter for the week of Monday, December 18, 2023.

S1:E15 – The Eagle Eye – December 11, 2023

Mon, 11 Dec 2023 13:00:00 -0000

The Eagle Eye Newsletter for the week of Monday, December 11, 2023.

S1:E14 – The Eagle Eye – November 20, 2023

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000

The Eagle Eye Newsletter for the week of Monday, November 20, 2023.

S1:E13 – The Eagle Eye – November 13, 2023

Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000

The Eagle Eye Newsletter for the week of Monday, November 13, 2023.

S1:E12 – Veteran's Day Special: An Interview with Mark Mitchell

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 23:00:00 -0000

In honor of Veteran's Day, we are sharing a special podcast episode where 7th-grade student Aryton Mitchell asks student-submitted questions to his grandfather, Mark Mitchell. Mr. Mitchell served in the US military for seven years, and we are grateful that he was willing to share some of his experience with our school community!

On behalf of everyone at CVCS, we want to thank our veterans today. Your unwavering dedication and sacrifice have preserved our freedom, and we are forever thankful for your service.

S1:E11 – High School Principal James Walker: Our Vision for Podcasts in Grades 9-12

Thu, 09 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000

On this episode, Network Director Joseph Jasper sits down with CVCS High School Principal James Walker to discuss the many ways we envision and hope the Podcast Network can transform the high school at CVCS.

S1:E10 – Junior High Principal Ryan Kloostra: Our Vision for Podcasts in Grades 7-8

Wed, 08 Nov 2023 20:20:54 -0000

On this episode, Network Director Joseph Jasper sits down with CVCS Junior High Principal Ryan Kloostra to discuss the many ways we envision and hope the Podcast Network can transform the junior high school at CVCS.

S1:E9 – The Eagle Eye – November 6, 2023

Mon, 06 Nov 2023 13:00:00 -0000

The Eagle Eye Newsletter for the week of Monday, November 6, 2023.

S1:E8 – The Eagle Eye – October 30, 2023

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000

The Eagle Eye Newsletter for the week of Monday, October 30, 2023.

S1:E7 – The Eagle Eye – October 23, 2023

Mon, 23 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000

The Eagle Eye Newsletter for the week of Monday, October 23, 2023.

S1:E6 – Elementary Principal Marnie Day: Our Vision for Podcasts in Grades JK-6

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000

On this episode, Network Director Joseph Jasper sits down with CVCS Elementary Principal Marnie Day to discuss the many ways we envision and hope the Podcast Network can transform the elementary school at CVCS.

S1:E5 – Head of Schools Marcus Choi: Our Vision for Podcasts at CVCS

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000

On this episode, Network Director Joseph Jasper sits down with CVCS Head of Schools Marcus Choi to discuss why we have started a Podcast Network, and how we hope the Podcast Network will impact CVCS as an entire institution.

S1:E4 – Student-Created Podcast Trailers from "Eagle For a Day"

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 19:00:00 -0000

Last week, Capistrano Valley Christian Schools hosted "Eagle for a Day" 2023, an admissions event where Junior High students (from CVCS and elsewhere) visit the CVCS High School for a day and experience a range of programs and activities. The CVCS Podcast Network was one of the stops on that tour, and visiting students had the oppurtunity to create an original idea for a podcast and record a trailer for their hypothetical show. This episode is a collection of all of the trailers that got to be recorded during Eagle for a Day.

S1:E3 – The Eagle Eye – October 16, 2023

Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000

The Eagle Eye Newsletter for the week of Monday, October 16, 2023.

S1:E2 – The Eagle Eye – October 9, 2023

Mon, 09 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0000

The Eagle Eye Newletter for the week of Monday, October 9, 2023.

S1:E1 – The Eagle Eye – September 25, 2023

Mon, 25 Sep 2023 12:00:00 -0000

The Eagle Eye Newletter for the week of Monday, September 25, 2023.

Network Director Joseph Jasper: Welcome to the CVCS Podcast Network!

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 17:54:41 -0000

Episode Notes

Welcome to the CVCS Podcast Network!