# encore episode (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover encore episode. Page: Feed: --- ## [Lessons from Beekeeping with Dr. Fernando Branch – PMP514](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp514-lessons-from-beekeeping-with-dr-fernando-branch/) _2026-08-19 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: I’ve joined a new team and I want to build trust without coming across as too eager to be accepted, if that makes sense. What’s the balanced way to do this? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Dr. Fernando Branch: Dr. Fernando Branch is the… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP514.mp3) ## [\[ENCORE EPISODE\] Sally Lloyd-Jones: Is It Too Late to Do the Thing You Love?](https://andrewosenga.substack.com/p/encore-episode-sally-lloyd-jones-167) _2026-08-18 · Andrew Osenga · Andrew Osenga_ Description: [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/211664365/fb11b7c8a16d8370c13bfee8b588d34b.mp3) ## The Haunting Melody of Pass Christian's Ghostly Harpist _2026-08-17 · Southern Gothic_ Along the quiet shoreline of Pass Christian, Mississippi, an old legend claims that on certain nights the delicate music of a harp can be heard drifting in from somewhere over the Gulf. There is no musician on the beach, no vessel visible offshore, and seemingly nothing out on the dark water that could explain it. Yet the story behind that strange melody begins thousands of miles away, with a… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/SGMKL7867861255.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Weather vs. Climate](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-weather-vs-climate/) _2026-08-17 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ This week on Monday Matters, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke discuss a recent newsletter from Jen, “ Weather vs. Climate ”. Jen starts out the episode recounting a time that she got caught in an unexpected storm while on a run. She then goes on to talk about how sometimes unexpected storms pop up in leadership. Leaders don’t always know when people are going to push back against a decision, or when… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM84.mp3) ## [How To Make Beautiful Things When You're A Grownup And You Have To Be Responsible.](https://andrewosenga.substack.com/p/how-to-make-beautiful-things-when) _2026-08-16 · Andrew Osenga · Andrew Osenga_ Carve, Get Creative, and Kickstart Ben Shive. ## [Cornerstones of Effective Schools with Dr. Darin Thompson – PMP513](https://williamdparker.com/2026/cornerstones-of-effective-schools-with-dr-darin-thompson-pmp513/) _2026-08-12 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: I’m wanting to intentionally develop leaders on my team. Ideas or suggestions? Listen in to hear their repsonse! Meet Dr. Darin Thompson: Darin A. Thompson, PhD, is a veteran K–12 leader from Fairfax, Virginia, with nearly 20 years of… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP513.mp3) ## Return of the Red Lady | Encore Episode _2026-08-10 · Southern Gothic_ There's been some pretty big changes to a classic story! Join us as we explore a classic Alabama ghost story that claims an old dormitory on the campus of Huntingdon College is haunted by the spirit of a former student. ...but that ain't all! We also had a chance to chat with ⁠Dr. Anthony Leigh⁠, the current president of ⁠Huntingdon College⁠. Dr. Leigh discusses a little bit of the college's… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/SGMKL4191298983.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – What Kind of Day is It?](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-what-kind-of-day-is-it/) _2026-08-10 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ This week on Monday Matters, Jen Schwanke and I take some time to talk about decision making. Inspired by a newsletter Jen recently wrote, we talk about how it’s important to make decisions on an average day, not a really good day or a really bad one. School leaders make a lot of decisions each day, and sometimes it’s easy to let emotion drive your decision making. Even if you don’t realize it,… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM83.mp3) ## Robert Johnson's Deal with the Devil | Encore Episode _2026-08-06 · Southern Gothic_ In 1931, Robert Johnson walked into a juke joint in Banks, Mississippi with a guitar strapped to his back. Only a little less than a year before he mysteriously disappeared from the Delta after being teased for his lack of musicianship. But now Robert Johnson was back and he was ready to take the stage and show everyone in that juke what he could do, displaying a musical mastery that left everyone… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/SGMKL1752314290.mp3) ## [PMP512: Forgiveness Looking Like Nachos with Dr. Will Darter](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp512-forgiveness-looking-like-nachos-with-dr-will-darter/) _2026-08-05 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: How can I set the tone on Day #1? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Will Darter: Dr. Will Darter is a rural school superintendent, author, presenter, speaker, and national advocate for small school leadership. He is the host of the Rural… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP512.mp3) ## [CLI-first decentralized compute (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8PaAy7TFetlj) _2026-08-05 · **Sponsored**_ Run and pay spare GPUs from the CLI — transcode, coinpay (DID+escrow), infernet (AI). ## [\[ENCORE EPISODE\] Allen Levi: Can You Trade the Spotlight for a Front Porch?](https://andrewosenga.substack.com/p/encore-episode-allen-levi-can-you-384) _2026-08-04 · Andrew Osenga · Andrew Osenga_ What does a life spent practicing law have to do with crafting a blockbuster novel? For Allen Levi, the answer lies in the power of storytelling. Before the acclaim of his novel, Theo of Golden, Allen spent 13 years honing his skills as a lawyer—a profess [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/209738946/4fcda082b505d7d23707583bb34bd39c.mp3) ## Ghosts of the Myrtles Plantation | Encore Episode _2026-08-03 · Southern Gothic_ This special encore episode originally aired on June 9, 2020. The Myrtles Plantation has long been called the most haunted house in America. Tucked beneath towering live oaks in the heart of Louisiana's plantation country, the grand Creole estate has become famous for its ghostly legends—phantom children, mysterious mirrors, unexplained footsteps, and the apparition of a woman in a green turban… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/SGMKL1097627781.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – First Day of School Reminders](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-first-day-of-school-reminders/) _2026-08-03 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ First Days of School Reminders William D. Parker This post is reprinted from an archived one we shared in 2019. Jenny is a returning student at her high school. She has a part-time job, which keeps her up late most nights. When she arrives late to school, she has already missed breakfast, and she’s tardy. She stands in a long line at the counseling office until she is given her class schedule. She… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM82.mp3) ## [August Reading Plan & The Quiet Hours First Drafts DONE!!](https://andrewosenga.substack.com/p/august-reading-plan-and-the-quiet) _2026-08-01 · Andrew Osenga · Andrew Osenga_ Time Travel! Rambo Angels! Sorcerers! Tiny Kings! Party Time! Paul, the Pen Pal! ## The Ghosts of Fuquay-Varina | You Can See Me in the Dark _2026-07-31 · Southern Gothic_ ⁠You Can See Me in the Dark⁠ is a podcast about true ghost stories, told by the people who survived them. Co-hosted by Melissa Sweazy and Nathan Reisman. On this episode, North Carolina based Storyteller Liz Pardue walks us through some of the most famous hauntings in a town overflowing with the spirits of the departed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/SGMKL5137585829.mp3) ## Legend of Sadie Baker | Premium Episode Unlocked! _2026-07-29 · Southern Gothic_ Hidden away in a quiet Middle Tennessee cemetery is a simple headstone bearing just two words: Sadie Baker. For generations, locals have whispered that the woman buried beneath it wasn't simply laid to rest—she was accused of witchcraft, buried alive by an angry mob, and with her dying breath unleashed a curse that would haunt the family responsible for her fate. But how much of that story is… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/SGMKL7371845136.mp3) ## [PMP511: Creating a Greenhouse Culture with Mike Hayes & Ashley Pacholewski](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp511-creating-a-greenhouse-culture-with-mike-hayes-ashley-pacholewski/) _2026-07-29 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker takes some time to ask Jen Schwanke about recording an audio book version of her book, You’re the Principal Now What? Here is a link to purchase the book! https://www.echopointbooks.com/cart/add/?id=45972673560749&quantity=1 Use code PRINCIPAL30 for a 30% discount! Follow this 30-second demo to learn how to use the code. Bulk… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP511.mp3) ## The Mystery of Peter Stuart Ney _2026-07-27 · Southern Gothic_ On December 7, 1815, Marshal Michel Ney—one of Napoleon Bonaparte's most celebrated military commanders—was reportedly executed before a French firing squad in Paris. Yet in the rolling countryside of North Carolina, generations have insisted that history got it wrong. Instead, they claim Ney escaped his execution, crossed the Atlantic, and spent the rest of his life living under the name Peter… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/SGMKL8913086907.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Book Talk](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-book-talk/) _2026-07-27 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ In this week’s Monday Matters episode, Jen and I grabbed four of the last books we’ve read, and shared a few takeaways from each for listeners looking for good reads this summer: Will’s List : The Lion Women of Tehran by Marjan Kamali A compelling novel tracing the history of Iran from the 1970s through the Revolution and into modern times through the lives of two lifelong friends. A Very Small… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM81.mp3) ## [Switchfoot + Nickelback = The Climb](https://andrewosenga.substack.com/p/switchfoot-nickelback-the-climb) _2026-07-25 · Andrew Osenga · Andrew Osenga_ Back and Forth is the new Up ## [Stream Torrents & IPTV Instantly (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1u8Pj5A6jGlL) _2026-07-25 · **Sponsored**_ Search magnet links and stream movies, music, books, and live TV in-browser ## Listener Tales, Volume Eight _2026-07-25 · Southern Gothic_ Join us for another episode featuring listener-submitted stories! This episode is made possible through the support of our sponsors: Elevate your summer bedding with Quince. Go to ⁠quince.com/sogo⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content &… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/SGMKL9122953308.mp3) ## Pensacola's Haunted Lighthouse | Encore Episode _2026-07-24 · Southern Gothic_ For almost two centuries, the Pensacola lighthouse has stood overlooking the entrance to Pensacola Bay guiding generations of mariners safely through the treacherous waters of the Gulf of Mexico; but over the last few decades, this historic maritime landmark has become notorious for the purported spirits believed to call it home. This episode is made possible through the support of our sponsor:… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/SGMKL1639281436.mp3) ## Mystery of the Gurdon Light | Encore Episode _2026-07-22 · Southern Gothic_ This encore episode originally aired on May 6, 2022! Travel about 85 miles south of Little Rock, Arkansas along Interstate 30 and you come to the town of Gurdon. In a remote area, several miles outside Gurdon sit railroad tracks for the Missouri Pacific Railroad. It is along a four-mile stretch of track that sightings of a floating, glowing orb have been reported for the last ninety years, now… [Listen](https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/SGMKL8965886091.mp3) ## [PMP510: Redefining Leadership Through Relational Intelligence with Brad Johnson and Rachel Edoho-Eket](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp510-redefining-leadership-through-relational-intelligence-with-brad-johnson-and-rachel-edoho-eket/) _2026-07-22 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: I’m thinking about retiring in a year, but I want to do something part time. What are some options you’ve learned about consulting that I might be able to develop for me? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Brad Johnson and Rachel… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP510__.mp3) ## [David French: Can We Handle Criticism Without Breaking?](https://andrewosenga.substack.com/p/david-french-can-we-handle-criticism-ec7) _2026-07-21 · Andrew Osenga · Andrew Osenga_ It started with a dare. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207873465/2699b31ee45b2ca2834776b4f46b0e55.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Lessons in Sailing Upwind](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-lessons-in-sailing-upwind/) _2026-07-20 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ Lessons in Sailing Upwind William D. Parker, July 9, 2026 When my friend Dave Sandowich, a retired principal with 20+ years of admin experience, invited me to go sailing with me off the Chesapeake Bay, I was thrilled. This would be the third time he had taken me on the water, and my son Jack, now 20 years old, was coming along. We sailed 60 miles over three days, from Dave’s place on Kent Island… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM80.mp3) ## [Shhh.... 🤫 Tickets For Secret Rabbit Room Project](https://andrewosenga.substack.com/p/shhh-tickets-for-secret-rabbit-room) _2026-07-17 · Andrew Osenga · Andrew Osenga_ First Come, First Serve. You Won't Want To Miss This. ## [PMP509: A Complaint Free World with Will Bowen](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp509-a-complaint-free-world-with-will-bowen/) _2026-07-15 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ Meet Will Bowen Will Bowen is an internationally recognized speaker, author, and founder of the Complaint Free® Movement . This movement has inspired millions of people across more than 100 countries to live with greater positivity and personal accountability. He is best known for his bestselling book A Complaint-Free World , which introduced a simple yet powerful idea: by becoming more aware of… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP509.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – The Problem with Certainty](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-the-problem-with-certainty/) _2026-07-13 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ Welcome back to another episode of Monday Matters! This week, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke talk about the problem with certainty . Certainty is not a bad thing. It is very soothing and comforting for us, but it doesn’t equal growth. In fact, being certain is a terrible substitute for growth. The idea of leadership as a single individual who believes they do not need help or input is a dangerous… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM79.mp3) ## [Does The Church Need Your Worship Song?](https://andrewosenga.substack.com/p/does-the-church-need-your-worship) _2026-07-10 · Andrew Osenga · Andrew Osenga_ Probably Not At All. And Also Maybe Absolutely. ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ocVmaHsqGtwy) _2026-07-10 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [PMP508: Rigor, Routines, and Relationships with Dina Langston & Stacey James](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp508-rigor-routines-and-relationships-with-dina-langston-stacey-james/) _2026-07-08 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: How can I discover my teacher’s unique “professional work languages?” Listen in to hear their response! You can use these questions to help discover those “work languages”: How do would you describe your leadership style in three words? What… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP508_-_7726_11.27AM.mp3) ## [Jason Gray: Do You Need All the Answers?](https://andrewosenga.substack.com/p/jason-gray-do-you-need-all-the-answers-fa8) _2026-07-07 · Andrew Osenga · Andrew Osenga_ Jason Gray has spent decades writing the songs that shaped Christian radio, but don't expect this conversation with Andrew Osenga to stay on the hits for long. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/205724077/223099f26d415735b177b6fdf90ba329.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Why Vacation Matters](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-why-vacation-matters/) _2026-07-06 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ Today’s Monday Matters discusses the importance of summertime for mental break and the importance of disengagement from the worries. Will Parker and Jen Schwanke discuss the benefits of giving yourself a mental break from the stress of a leadership job. They talk about how taking a break will make the next school year better, and will allow you to re-connect to yourself and the things that you… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MondayMatters78_.mp3) ## [PMP507: Steady Leadership with Paden Morris](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp507-steady-leadership-with-paden-morris/) _2026-07-01 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: What would you say is the solution for the current state of decline in U.S. schools? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Paden Morris: Paden Morris serves as principal of Tyler Consolidated High School in Tyler County, West Virginia, where… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP507.mp3) ## [July Reading Plan and Prayer Requests for The Quiet Hours](https://andrewosenga.substack.com/p/july-reading-plan-and-prayer-requests) _2026-06-30 · Andrew Osenga · Andrew Osenga_ Cannibals! Lepers! Locusts! Adultery! Whales! Bullet Lists! ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – 10 Lessons from Masterminds](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-10-lessons-from-masterminds/) _2026-06-29 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ In this week’s Monday Matters, I share with Jen a list of 10 takeaways from learning I’ve experienced with leadership groups this past school year. We discuss several of them together and how these lessons have stood out in our thinking and growth. Here are 10 takeaways we explored together: Leadership growth happens best in community, not isolation. Curiosity is often more powerful than… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM77.mp3) ## [PMP506: Hope Is A Strategy with Jamie Meade](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp506-hope-is-not-a-strategy-with-jamie-meade/) _2026-06-24 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: What is the difference between procedures and systems? Listen in to hear their response, and thank you for doing what matters! Meet Jamie Meade: With a career spanning over 35 years in education, Jamie Meade is dedicated to positive change and… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP506.mp3) ## [Joey Lankford: Can Digging in the Dirt Change Your Life?](https://andrewosenga.substack.com/p/joey-lankford-can-digging-in-the-910) _2026-06-23 · Andrew Osenga · Andrew Osenga_ Joey Lankford’s journey is anything but predictable. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/203242570/a027d52ab0e3c699781485ad5e717e4d.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Let Them Theory](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-let-them-theory/) _2026-06-22 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ Will Parker and Jen Schwanke spend this Monday Matters episode discussing one of Jen’s recent newsletters about the “let them” theory. The central thesis of their discussion is that school leaders can’t control other people’s emotions. They talk about how leading sometimes means making decisions that people disagree with, and being okay with that. Whether you’re dealing with teachers, parents, or… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM76.mp3) ## [PMP505: A School Leader’s Playbook for Tough Conversations with Erika Bare & Tiffany Burns](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp505-a-school-leaders-playbook-for-tough-conversations-with-erika-bare-tiffany-burns/) _2026-06-17 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: I want to say yes to new opportunities outside my building without neglecting my first commitments to my school. Is it possible to do both? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Erika Bare & Tiffany Burns: Tiffany Burns and Erika Bare are… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP505.mp3) ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – Learning From Asparagus](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-learning-from-asparagus/) _2026-06-15 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ This week on Monday Matters, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke reflect on a story that Jen recently shared in her newsletter . She shares the story of watching the asparagus her father planted to see if it would grow, only for it to grow when she wasn’t watching it. Will and Jen take some time to apply this story to schools and talk about how change and growth happen over time, even when we’re not… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM75.mp3) ## [PMP504: Ready to Lead with AI with Dr. Kip Glazer](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp504-ready-to-lead-with-ai-with-dr-kip-glazer/) _2026-06-10 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: I’m working hard, doing good work, of course not perfectly, but I’m beginning to feel stuck. How do I keep myself from becoming complacent as a leader? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Dr. Kip Glazer: Dr. Kip Glazer is a former classroom… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP504.mp3) ## [Sara Groves: Are You a 'Mom and Pop' or a Walmart?](https://andrewosenga.substack.com/p/sara-groves-are-you-a-mom-and-pop-edd) _2026-06-09 · Andrew Osenga · Andrew Osenga_ Sara Groves is on the Mount Rushmore of Christian singer-songwriters, but this conversation is less about the catalog and more about the life she's been quietly building offstage. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/201250920/9f72e718522bb9f8da4509c111ba4255.mp3) ## [Dying Trees at the Edge of the World](https://andrewosenga.substack.com/p/dying-trees-at-the-edge-of-the-world) _2026-06-05 · Andrew Osenga · Andrew Osenga_ What Do We Do When Life Stops Working Like It Used To? ## [PMP503: Time, Tools, and Tactics of Instructional Leadership with TJ Vari & Joseph Jones](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp503-time-tools-and-tactics-of-instructional-leadership-with-tj-vari-joseph-jones/) _2026-06-03 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s episode Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: How do you know when you should stay or leave? I’m in a place in my career where I’m wanting to do something different and not finding as much joy in my role as in the past. What should I do? Listen in to hear their response! Meet TJ Vari and… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP503.mp3) ## [June Reading Plan](https://andrewosenga.substack.com/p/june-reading-plan) _2026-06-01 · Andrew Osenga · Andrew Osenga_ Ravens! Golden Calves! Halves of Babies! Circumcision! Long-Distance Relationships! ## [MONDAY MATTERS with Jen Schwanke and Will Parker – The Perspective Question](https://williamdparker.com/2026/monday-matters-with-jen-schwanke-and-will-parker-the-perspective-question/) _2026-06-01 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ This week’s episode of Monday Matters is about shifting one’s perspective. Will Parker and Jen Schwanke consider a question about perspective that Jen recently wrote about in her newsletter. The question is: “If every person in the world wrote down their problems and put them in a hat, would you risk taking on someone else’s problems or would you keep yours?”. Will and Jen reflect on the question… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/MM73.mp3) ## [Live with Andrew Osenga & Andrew Greer](https://andrewosenga.substack.com/p/live-with-andrew-osenga-and-andrew) _2026-05-29 · Andrew Osenga · Andrew Osenga_ Patriotic songs in church, Jimmy Carter, and what its like to be one of a million Andrews in indie Christian music. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/199755303/fcadabbec0672b92fe8d2c3c20f5a7d8.mp3) ## [PMP502: Strategies for Effective Leadership with Dr. Erica Buchanan-Rivera](https://williamdparker.com/2026/pmp502-strategies-for-effective-leadership-with-dr-erica-buchanan-rivera/) _2026-05-27 · Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. Parker_ A Quick Note to Listeners: Before this week’s interview, Will Parker and Jen Schwanke take some time to answer a listener question. This week’s question is: I’ve said yes to a new position within the district. How do I leave my current school in the best way possible while also doing my best to get ready for my upcoming role? Listen in to hear their response! Meet Dr. Erica Buchanan-Rivera: Dr.… [Listen](https://claritaspod.com/measure/traffic.libsyn.com/principalmatters/PMP502.mp3) ## [Who Is Amy Grant Now?](https://andrewosenga.substack.com/p/who-is-amy-grant-now) _2026-05-26 · Andrew Osenga · Andrew Osenga_ Only The Pivot Knows! (And Vince, I suppose...)