Consider This...Podcast
Welcome to Consider This a podcast from the Wilberforce School.
On consider this we address issues educators and parents face in the formation of children.
- Update frequency
- every 28 days
- Average duration
- 36 minutes
- Episodes
- 53
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
Princeton Graduate Unhinged by a Five-Year Old
Discover the vision behind The Wilberforce School in this Ambrose School interview with Howe Whitman.
Liturgy in the School Day?
In his book You Are What You Love, James K. A. Smith writes, “It is crucial for us to recognize that our ultimate loves, longings, desires, and cravings are learned.” He also says, “Because if you ar…
Beyond ‘Resilience’
Listen in as Dr. Sax—renowned physician, psychologist, and best-selling author—shares with parents how they can help their child fulfill his or her potential and increase their odds of being more res…
Toxic Achievement Culture vs Joyful Discovery
On our most recent "Consider This" episode, we had a great discussion with John Moscatiello, teacher and College Admissions Administrator at Wilberforce, about the goal of maturity for our children, …
Social Graces and a Social Life
Social graces and a social life—we want our children to have both. At Wilberforce, we regularly state that education is formation—the importance of teaching the whole child. Our school’s culture is d…
Inspiring Voices of the Faithful - Stories to Grow Faith That is Steadfast
What does it look like to be prepared for college and beyond?
Listen in as our Head of School, Howe Whitman, parent Alice Kim, and College Admissions Director John Moscatiello discuss what we at Wilberforce envision when we talk about your child reaching their …
A lost tool of learning rediscovered at Wilberforce
It is said that there are no original thoughts, only the reassembling and reordering of pre-existing thoughts. Your ability to reorder thoughts in an original and unique way is dependent upon your ab…
Reshaping our Relationship with Technology TOGETHER
We all know that technology is forming us and our children in ways that we long to change. Now is a key cultural moment to shape our relationship with technology as individuals, families, and Christi…
A response to Jonathan Haidt's new book The Anxious Generation
Jonathan Haidt’s latest book The Anxious Generation has elicited a lot of attention and reaction. His conclusions are clear, and give hard data to what most parents are already experiencing with thei…
Charlotte Mason Principles For Today
Karen Glass, educator, author, and Charlotte Mason expert visited our campus last week. She spent time with our parents and faculty sharing both the philosophy and practical methodology of Charlotte …
Anxiety in Kids & Teens
Listen in as Julie Lowe shares stories and principles for addressing anxious children. She reminds us that healthy relationships are vital for anxiety; especially a relationship with YOU the parent. …
Education at Wilberforce has a higher purpose....
Listen in as Ed MacQueen shares what makes school at Wilberforce unique and what this means for our children’s future. What is this higher purpose?
Howe's Thoughts On How To Be Prepared For The Year Ahead
Justin Earley On Friendship
Can friendships make or break your life? Justin Earley claims that friendship is literally a matter of life or death, both physically and spiritually. He also shares what this means for you and what …
What Does William Wilberforce’s Life Mean For You?
Listen to faculty member Ben Schellack as he shares with us who William Wilberfore was and how his life calls us to reflect on our own. In the words of Wilberforce “When we are summoned to give an ac…
Maturity In Hardship - Keith Grant
It is hard to avoid challenges, disappointments, and struggles in life, but you can determine how you respond to them, and how they shape you. Join Keith Grant and Howe Whitman, as they discuss how p…
Parenting: Being The Loving Authority In Your Child's Life
Join Dr. Tedd Tripp, author of Shepherding a Child’s Heart, and Head of School, Howe Whitman, as they address what it means to have a gospel-centered versus a child-centered home. Find out how you ca…
Talking With Your Kids About Friendship, Love, Marriage, and Sex
Listen in as Head of School, Howe Whitman, and Bible and Theology Department Chair, Danielle Sallade, discuss what happens in Middle School Bible class when the topics of love, marriage and sex come …
Gospel Centered Parenting - Marty Machowski
Author and pastor Marty Machowski shares from Psalm 103, and encourages parents to consider how God cares for His children. Marty reveals how God’s actions towards His children, being slow to anger, …