Be the Difference - Redlands College Podcast for Term Four 2025

Wrapping Up the Year: Community, Celebration and Christmas Traditions

This episode looks back on the school year, touching on major moments from the swimming carnival and award nights to Year 12 graduation and emerging traditions. We also explore insights from the recent exchange program and share some light-hearted curiosities around Christmas customs and community life.

Timestamps

00:00 Podcast Introduction

01:30 Reflecting on the Term

05:13 Celebrating Achievements

06:09 Year 12 Celebrations

10:41 Exchange Program Insights

13:14 Alumni Engagement

16:12 Curious Minds Segment

23:47 Closing Remarks

Brief Summary

In this end-of-year episode, we reflect on key moments that shaped our school community, including the swimming carnival and award nights that highlight student growth, contribution and spirit. We discuss Year 12 celebrations and evolving family engagement traditions that invite parents and carers more fully into the milestone moments of school life. The conversation also touches on the exchange program with Friendship Christian School in Tennessee and how cross-cultural experiences shape our students' perspectives and connections. We finish with a light segment on Christmas traditions, celebrating community, curiosity and togetherness as we look forward to new opportunities and partnerships in the year ahead.

Footnotes:

1. Editing via auphonic.com
2. Music courtesy of Pixabay.com
3. https://www.dallaschristian.com/
4. https://www.friendshipchristian.org/
5. https://glchs.ca/
6. https://www.lipscombacademy.org/
7. Please be aware that the opinions and viewpoints expressed in this content are solely those of the individual contributors and do not represent the official policies or positions of Redlands College. Furthermore, any external links provided within this content are for informational purposes only and should not be considered as endorsements by Redlands College.

• 🎙️ Be The Difference – Season 2, Episode 3

  Term 3 Highlights, Global Journeys & A Legacy of Faith

• ✨ Episode Summary In this Term 3 edition of Be The Difference, we cover the stories, voices, and moments that shaped the Redlands College community this past season. From the joy of Seussical to the heartfelt reflections on our reunion day, from international ministry and service trips to the much-anticipated Matt Stanley Rugby Match, this episode captures both the laughter and the laments of our shared journey.

• We hear from Christine Palacios, the Pepperdine student and Next Generation Preacher Search winner who spent ten days on our campus, from students in the cast of Seussical, and from those who travelled to the USA and Vanuatu. We pause to honour the life of James Newton, a much-loved colleague, alumnus, and friend whose smile and faith left a lasting impact.

• Along the way, Curious Minds takes us sailing through the Greek Islands, alumni share stories from reunions, and students reflect on discovering their God-given potential.

• 🗂️ Chapters ⁠

  (0:00) Be the Difference

  (0:24) Welcome to Term 3 wrap-up

  (0:42) Christine Palacios interview (NGPS & Pepperdine)

  (3:59) Seussical student reflections

  (5:58) Alumni reunions (1995, 2005, 2015)

  (8:16) Global journeys: USA & Vanuatu trips

  (11:55) York University & PLI reflections

  (12:55) Matt Stanley Rugby Game recap

  (13:20) Curious Minds: Greek islands trivia

  (17:12) Remembering James Newton

  (20:09) Closing reflections and thanks

  (20:39) Christine Palacios Interview (full)

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  🎧 Tags Redlands College Term 3 Seussical Alumni Reunion Christine Palacios Next Generation Preacher Search Pepperdine University USA Ministry Trip Vanuatu Service Trip York University Presidential Leadership Institute Matt Stanley Rugby Curious Minds James Newton

• • 💬 Call to Action Thank you for listening to this episode of Be The Difference. Please share it with a friend, leave a review, or message us with your reflections. If you’d like to support James Newton’s legacy, consider a donation to Scripture Union. Stay connected, stay curious, and remember—you too can be the difference.

  • 🔗 Footnotes & Resources Mentioned

    Editing via auphonic.com

    Music courtesy of Pixabay.com

    Context for the Matt Stanley Rugby Game

    Courier Mail article on James Newton’s faith

    Scripture Union donation link

    Pepperdine University – NGPS, Christine Palacios

    York University – Presidential Leadership Institute

    Redlands College Alumni

    
    

  Please be aware that the opinions and viewpoints expressed in this content are solely those of the individual contributors and do not represent the official policies or positions of Redlands College. Furthermore, any external links provided within this content are for informational purposes only and should not be seen as endorsements by Redlands College.

  
  

From tornado warnings in Tennessee to triumphs on the Rugby field, this episode takes you from global adventures to local highlights. Mike and Wendy share reflections from our student exchange, the Vanuatu Year 9 Project Vila, and Battle of the Bands; alongside updates on international visitors, alumni contributions, and upcoming reunions. It’s a celebration of learning, connection and school spirit, both far from home and right here on the oval.

⁠0:00 ⁠The Redlands College Podcast

⁠2:32 ⁠Student Reflections on Exchange

11:09 ⁠Celebrating Events and Achievements

15:02 ⁠Upcoming Trips and Opportunities

⁠17:04 ⁠Curious Minds Segment Begins

⁠21:33 ⁠Alumni Contributions and Reunions

⁠22:59 ⁠Wrapping Up the Episode

🎧 Tags

• Redlands College

• Student Exchange

• Partner Schools USA

• Lipscomb Academy

• Friendship Christian School

• Central Arkansas Christian

• Pepperdine University

• Jeff Walling

• Rugby Sevens

• Battle of the Bands

• Vanuatu Mission

• Project Villa

• School Culture

• Alumni Stories

• Global Education

• Be The Difference

🔗 Footnotes & Resources Mentioned

Student Exchange Program

Partner Schools in the USA

📍 Friendship Christian School – https://www.friendshipchristian.org/

📍 Lipscomb Academy – https://www.lipscombacademy.org/

📍 Central Arkansas Christian Schools - https://cacmustangs.org/

Jeff Walling,Pepperdine University – Guest Speaker & TEDx Presenter

Learn more about Jeff’s work through Pepperdine University

🎤 https://www.pepperdine.edu/spiritual-life/church-relations/staff/jwalling.htm

Redlands College Alumni

Alumni.Redlands.Qld.Edu.au

Please be aware that the opinions and viewpoints expressed in this content are solely those of the individual contributors and do not represent the official policies or positions of Redlands College. Furthermore, any external links provided within this content are for informational purposes only and should not be seen as endorsements by Redlands College.

Editing via auphonic.com

Music courtesy of Pixabay.com