The Griffin Rundown

Welcome back to The Griffin Rundown. We hope everyone enjoyed a restful and refreshing spring break. In this episode, we return with important announcements to keep you informed and up to date, followed by our much‑anticipated Joke of the Week.

In this episode Mr. Nees sits down with Rick Eimers and Katie Anne Mann to share the heart behind HCA’s Rhetoric School Mentoring Program. Together they discuss how mentoring strengthens the partnership between teachers and parents, helping reach the heart of each student with the truth of God’s Word.

Grounded in John 20:31, the conversation highlights the program’s aim to point students to Christ in all things and to cultivate rightly ordered affections. As David Nees notes, “There can never be too many Christian men and women pouring into our kids.”

This episode offers a glimpse into how intentional mentoring guides students toward wisdom, maturity, and a love for what is good, true, and beautiful.

In this week’s episode, we are pleased to feature a local ministry highlight: Emmaus Theological Seminary. Mr. Nees sits down with Rev. Cory Wilson PhD, President and Co‑Founder, for a thoughtful conversation about the origins of Emmaus, the vision behind its founding, and why this ministry plays a vital role in Northeast Ohio today. They also discuss who can benefit most from attending the seminary and explore the heart behind its mission—and much more.

As always, don’t miss everyone’s favorite segment, the Joke of the Week, along with a full roundup of upcoming dates and important announcements.

Tune in for an insightful and encouraging episode you won’t want to miss.

In this special edition of The Griffin Rundown, we honor the remarkable educators who faithfully serve our school community every day. In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, we are pleased to share heartfelt words of gratitude from our families and students. Through their messages, we reflect on the profound impact our teachers make—both in and beyond the classroom. Join us as we celebrate their dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment cultivating lifelong learners who think and live for Christ.

In this week’s episode, Mr. Nees and Mr. Bond discuss The Wolf in Their Pockets by Chris Martin, a timely exploration of how social media shapes the way we think, feel, and understand ourselves. Their conversation highlights how entertainment and identity have become increasingly intertwined in the digital age—and how the distortion of human purpose often follows when we give our attention to the wrong things.

Drawing from the book’s core insights, they reflect on the reality that we are deeply formed by whatever we devote our time to. With the average person spending nearly two and a half hours on social media each day, they consider the profound influence these platforms have on our values, habits, and sense of self. As they observe, our values are inevitably shaped by the people and things we spend the most time with.

Join them for a thoughtful and challenging discussion on digital formation, human purpose, and how to pursue wisdom in a world filled with voices competing for our attention.

This week on The Griffin Rundown, Associate Head of School Daniel Bond and Pastor Jason Piland join Mr. Nees for a thoughtful and encouraging conversation on family devotions. Together, they explore Deuteronomy 6 and the father’s role in pointing children to who God is. The discussion highlights practical ways families can cultivate rhythms of discipleship—including prayer, Scripture, and singing—as part of everyday life.