The RLA Podcast
Donald Swift
Resurrection Lutheran Academy is a small private Lutheran School in South Bend, IN. As the school celebrates its 25th academic year, we want to talk about how God has brought to this point in this ministry. We will be talking with many key stakeholders to get different preceptive on how RLA has served and will serve the community.
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Episode 12: Part 2 The Girls of NJHS - The Season Finale
The RLA Podcast
04/09/24 • 42 min
Thank you to all of our listeners!
This show was received incredibly well! This year, we were able to share the story of RLA through so many different points of view. Please continue to rate the show and give it a 5-star review. Thank you to everyone who has helped RLA celebrate its 25th anniversary. This could not have been done without Wayfare Recording and Wayfare Production Studios. Please rate Wayfare Recording 5 stars on Google for the wonderful job that they did with this show.
Talk to you soon!
00:00 - Introduction
03:35 – Elementary School experiences
08:37- Sports at RLA
13:49 – Music at RLA
18:55- Middle School Experiences
23:45- Getting ready to graduate and go to high school
26:28- 7/8th Grade Class Trip
30:11- What makes RLA special?
34:40- How has RLA changed?
36:50- Where do you want to see RLA in the next 5, 10 or 25 years?
40:01- Why should parents send their student to RLA?
41:44- Thank you... and talk to you soon!
Music is considered “royalty-free” and discovered on Story Blocks.
Technical Podcast Support by Jon Keur at Wayfare Recording Co.
© 2023 Resurrection Lutheran Academy. All Rights Reserved.
Episode 11: NJHS Part 1: The Boys
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03/25/24 • 42 min
00:00 - Introduction to the Student Guests
02:54 - What is your favorite grade in Elementary School?
06:50 - RLA Sports
12:00 - RLA Music
15:26 - Middle School at RLA
18:45 - Spanish at RLA
21:43 - 8th Grades Going to High School
23:19 - 7/8th Grade Class Trips
27:15 - Faith Walks at RLA
34:22 - How Has RLA Grown Since Kindergarten?
36:40 - What would you like to see RLA become in the future?
39:02 - Why should future parents send their students to RLA?
41:09 - Thank you and Outro
Music is considered “royalty-free” and discovered on Story Blocks.
Technical Podcast Support by Jon Keur at Wayfare Recording Co.
© 2023 Resurrection Lutheran Academy. All Rights Reserved.
Episode 10: MLEA President and Vice President
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03/11/24 • 44 min
00:00 - Introduction/ Please meet Brian and Ninette
03:43- Purpose and Function of the School Board
07:58- Why did Brian and Ninette join the Board?
14:52- What does a Board meetings look?
18:54- What goals does the Board have for RLA?
23:00- Brian and Ninette's goals for RLA?
28:30- How do parents interact with the Board?
32:26- Association Churches and RLA relationship
34:51- Favorite Board Memory
37:50- What do you want to see RLA be in the future?
41:30- Why should parents send their students to RLA?
44:00- Outro
Music is considered “royalty-free” and discovered on Story Blocks.
Technical Podcast Support by Jon Keur at Wayfare Recording Co.
© 2023 Resurrection Lutheran Academy. All Rights Reserved.
Episode 9: More Alumni, Cole and Rebekah
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02/27/24 • 55 min
Sorry for the delay in the release of this episode. We are getting back into our biweekly releases until the end of the season.
00:00- Introduction
02:19- Elementary School Experiences
05:05- Middle School Experiences
12:48- 8th Grade Graduation
16:09- High School
22:05- What is next after High School?
27:42- What has changed around RLA over the years?
36:28- Events Alumni come back to RLA for?
39:28- RLA Alumni relations
45:15- What does RLA’s future look like?
52:56- Why should parents send their kids to RLA?
Music is considered “royalty-free” and discovered on Story Blocks.
Technical Podcast Support by Jon Keur at Wayfare Recording Co.
© 2023 Resurrection Lutheran Academy. All Rights Reserved.
Episode 8: Alumni: The Homann Twins
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01/02/24 • 53 min
Alex and Tori Homann are Alumni of Resurrection Lutheran Academy. They have graduated high school and college. They are now starting their professional lives and trying to figure out what their world has in store. We talk about how RLA has formed their world.
00:00- intro to Tori and Alex
04:41- Alex and Tori's early years at RLA
11:33- Alex and Tori talking about the transition from St. Paul to the new building
21:08- What was next for the Homanns... High School.
32:41- After High School comes College
39:41- Being Adults with an RLA Foundation
43:46- Alumni of RLA
46:23- The future of RLA
49:24- Why should you send your student to RLA?
52:47- Outro
Music is considered “royalty-free” and discovered on Story Blocks.
Technical Podcast Support by Jon Keur at Wayfare Recording Co.
© 2023 Resurrection Lutheran Academy. All Rights Reserved.
Episode 7: Music Program at RLA
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12/12/23 • 31 min
00:00 - Introduction
02:35 - Music offered at RLA
08:31 - History of Music at RLA
09:17 - Band Program at RLA
16:06 - Hand Chimes at RLA
19:14 - How has the RLA Music Program grown?
22:58 - Quotes from Parents about the Music Program
25:05 - The future of the music program at RLA
26:58 - RLA’s Future
28:15 - Why should a parent send their child to RLA
30:10 - Outro
Music is considered “royalty-free” and discovered on Story Blocks.
Technical Podcast Support by Jon Keur at Wayfare Recording Co.
© 2023 Resurrection Lutheran Academy. All Rights Reserved.
Episode 6: New Teachers to RLA
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11/27/23 • 50 min
00:00- Introduction
1:03- Introduction to the teachers
3:24- What brought these teachers to RLA
11:58- What is different about RLA compared to your other experiences
16:17- What an average day at RLA looks like?
23:37- Favorite memory so far at RLA
32:36- What groups support you and how?
37:51- RLA’s history
39:41- What the teachers want to see for RLA’s future.
43:05- Why should parents send their kids to RLA.
49:30- Thank you and Outro
Music is considered “royalty-free” and discovered on Story Blocks.
Technical Podcast Support by Jon Keur at Wayfare Recording Co.
© 2023 Resurrection Lutheran Academy. All Rights Reserved.
Episode 5: The Parent-Teacher League at RLA
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11/13/23 • 42 min
00:00- Introduction to Joy Steffen and Jen Rowsell and their families
4:03- Introduction to the Parent-Teacher League at RLA
7:24- Jen and Joy’s roles in the PTL
12:25- PTL History
16:20-What caused Jen and Joy to Join the PTL
18:45- Events hosted by PTL
24:15- Avg. PTL meetings
25:28- PTL supporting the teachers
29:27-PTL Fundraisers and Results
34:54-Why Should Parents Join the PTL
35:38- PTL’s Future
37:40- RLA’s Future
40:00- Parent Recommendation for RLA
41:20-Outro
Music is considered “royalty-free” and discovered on Story Blocks.
Technical Podcast Support by Jon Keur at Wayfare Recording Co.
© 2023 Resurrection Lutheran Academy. All Rights Reserved.
Episode 4: Pastors of the MLEA
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10/30/23 • 58 min
Time Stamps:
00:00 - Introductions and background of the Pastors: Pastor Clark, Pastor Liss, Pastor Jording, and Our Redeemer
04:11 - Ministry the MLEA churches are doing in the community.
09:49 - Pastor's Relationships with RLA
14:34 - Pastors talk about the church's relationship with RLA.
20:51 - MLEA Governance
24:25 - Each Churches history with the MLEA and RLA
33:16 - The Importance of the churches supporting RLA
41:05 - Future of RLA
47:00 - Common Space Youth Group
48:26 - To Future Parents
57:33 - Thanks and Outro
Music is considered “royalty-free” and discovered on Story Blocks.
Technical Podcast Support by Jon Keur at Wayfare Recording Co.
© 2023 Resurrection Lutheran Academy. All Rights Reserved.
Episode 3: ... The Next 15 Years
The RLA Podcast
10/16/23 • 50 min
Time Stamps:
00:00- Introduction
2:05- First 8th grade graduating class
4:50- Sports programs at RLA
7:49- NLSA accreditation process
9:45- Class trips
14:50- Michelle becoming principle
18:45- Becoming a School of Choice
21:35- The MLEA Church Sings
27:02- New staff
32:00- Questioning the Host
35:46-Lighting Strike
39:10- RLA’s experience during the Pandemic
44:40- What’s next for RLA?
47:55- Why should you come to RLA?
49:34- Outro
Music is considered “royalty-free” and discovered on Story Blocks.
Technical Podcast Support by Jon Keur at Wayfare Recording Co.
© 2023 Resurrection Lutheran Academy. All Rights Reserved.
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FAQ
How many episodes does The RLA Podcast have?
The RLA Podcast currently has 12 episodes available.
What topics does The RLA Podcast cover?
The podcast is about Education For Kids, Non-Profit, Christianity, Kids & Family, Child Development, Podcasts, Education, Business, Lutheran and Early Education.
What is the most popular episode on The RLA Podcast?
The episode title 'Episode 12: Part 2 The Girls of NJHS - The Season Finale' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The RLA Podcast?
The average episode length on The RLA Podcast is 47 minutes.
How often are episodes of The RLA Podcast released?
Episodes of The RLA Podcast are typically released every 14 days, 8 hours.
When was the first episode of The RLA Podcast?
The first episode of The RLA Podcast was released on Sep 8, 2023.
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