Warrior Talk

LRCA's highly decorated Cross Country program has a higher aim than just earthly accolades. Elite runners themselves, Coaches Christy Nipper and Cameron Beckett, convey in the latest episode of "Warrior Talk" how team culture and life lessons prepare students...mind, body, and soul...for success in running and in life.

In this season's premiere of Warrior Talk, LRCA Head of School, Dr. Justin Smith, shares insights into the heart of LRCA's mission and core values. Dr. Smith also introduces this year's school theme and explains how these guiding principles shape and influence the daily experiences and spiritual formation of students on campus. Tune in to learn how LRCA's commitment to excellence and faith drives everything from academics to student life. Whether you're a parent, student, or faculty member, this episode sets the tone for a great year ahead!

Cultivating a student’s growth mindset is fundamental to a Warrior education. Check out this week’s Warrior Talk episode with LRCA’s Dr. Tony Saegert, Modern and Classical Languages Department Leader and Educational Travel Coordinator, to hear about the life changing impacts of international travel and powerful learning opportunities beyond the traditional scope of the classroom.

This week on the podcast, Dr. Justin Smith explores The Arts at Little Rock Christian Academy through a conversation with faculty members Melanie Buchanan, Travis Kaye, and June Hendren. They dive deep into how students are formed into followers of Jesus through creating and building culture in visual arts and performing arts.

In its 9th year, Warrior Blitz is a BLITZTASTIC total team effort spanning families, faculty, staff, and students of all ages. Here, Dr. Justin Smith talks about the x’s and o’s of the annual celebration supporting non-tuition enhancements with PTF’s Event Chair Megan Garrison.

Dr. Gary Arnold sits down with Caroline Kitchens, LRCA parent and Registered Pharmacist, to discuss the growing spread and dangers of fentanyl.

In the latest episode of Warrior Talk, Dr. Gary Arnold unpacks the six components of LRCA's "Portrait of a Preferred Graduate". He discusses with Dr. Justin Smith why it's important to start with the end in mind as we partner with church and family to disciple our students in the grace and truth of Jesus.

Dr. Gary Arnold continues his series with interviewing LRCA's educational leaders. In this episode, Mr. Tyler Eatherton, Middle School and Junior High Principal, discusses how equipping students to follow Jesus in the years between elementary and high school is his reason for being in Warriorville!