The hochokaaudio’s Podcast

Season 3, Episode 9 - Counseling Services, Part I - The Counseling Services Department

One counselor to every twenty students? That isn’t the only exceptional feature of St. Joseph’s Indian School;s Counseling Services Department. Today we talk with Robyn Knecht, director of Counseling Services. Robyn is here to discuss Counseling Services’ role in the “Circle of Care,” our approach to student care at St. Joseph’s Indian School.

Season 3, Episode 8 - Innovative Care Delivery: The Circle of Care

What is a wraparound environment? Why does it matter? St. Joseph’s Indian School’s Executive Director of Child Services Jennifer Renner-Meyer discusses the “Circle of Care,” our approach to student care. Learn about this practical and comprehensive concept.

Season 3, Episode 7 - Eagle Star to Mark Freado, “Tell Us About It”

What happens when a high school senior meets a professional trainer and coach in youth development, forensic psychology, social services, mental health, juvenile justice and education? We’re here to find out. Mark Freado has more than four decades of experience in services for young people and their families. He provides consultation and training services to public and private organizations worldwide. Listen as St. Joseph’s high school senior Basil Eagle Star gets to know Freado.

Season 3, Episode 6 - Kid Whispering Part III - Superpowers

You don’t need to be a superhero to be a top-flight Kid Whisperer, but there are four superpowers you’ll want to make your own. Today Mark Freado joins us again to unpack the wisdom in his book, “The Art of Kid Whispering, Reaching the Inside Kid.” Hone your superpowers with kids here.

Season 3, Episode 5 - Kid Whispering Part II - The Kid in the Costume

Look out, Gucci, you have competition. Kids with pain and trauma are costume designers. Today Mark Freado joins us again to unpack the wisdom in his book, “The Art of Kid Whispering, Reaching the Inside Kid.” Listen and learn about kids, costumes and being present to the Inside Kid.

Season 3, Episode 4 - Kid Whispering, Part I - May I Have This Dance

Today’s guest says, “If you want to understand kids, you must learn to dance.” We talk with Mark Freado, who, with JC Chambers and Matt Merrit, wrote the book “The Art of Kid Whispering, Reaching the Inside Kid.” Mark is currently revising the text for a new edition. He has more than four decades of experience in services for young people and their families. He provides consultation and training services to public and private organizations worldwide. Mark has been an essential partner to St. Joseph’s Indian School for many years

Season 3, Episode 3 - Detour Home, Part III - Perspectives From a Residential Upbringing

Ever wonder what “that kid” thinks? We’ve got someone with us today who was “that kid?” We talk with Sean Milner, an alumnus of The Baptist Children’s Village. He came to the ministry at a young age with his three brothers and one sister and remained there for 18 years. He is the only former childcare resident to serve as executive director of The Baptist Children’s Village and the only one nationwide among all Southern Baptist childcare agencies. Today he gives us perspective on a residential upbringing as someone who lived that life.

Season 3, Episode 2 - Detour Home, Part II - Eagle Star to Milner, “Tell Us About It”

What happens when a high school senior interviews a residential school administrator? We’re here to find out. Today senior Basil Eagle Star talks with Sean Milner. Sean is an alumnus of The Baptist Children’s Village. He came to the ministry at a young age with his three brothers and one sister and remained there for 18 years. He is the only former childcare resident to serve as executive director of The Baptist Children’s Village and the only one nationwide among all Southern Baptist childcare agencies.

Season 3, Episode I - Detour Home, Part I - The Call to Residential Care

Houseparenting – who wants that job? Lets’ find out by talking to someone who wasn’t so sure at first, the President of St. Joseph’s Indian School. Today we talk with Mike Tyrell. Tyrell is the author of the recently published “Detour Home,” whose name we steal for this series. The novel is a series of fictional stories sewn together to tell a more significant tale. It is loosely based on his experience as a young man who moved with his wife to St. Joseph’s Indian School to become a houseparent. Like the other two parts in this series, it explores the true meaning of the residential setting as a crucible for growth and relationship. Anyone with a connection to the school will listen and enjoy.

Season 3 Teaser

President Mike Tyrell discusses his newly published book, “Detour Home” about houseparenting and more.
High School Senior Basil Eagle Star takes two turns as podcast host.
Two experts on residential life share their perspectives on working with students in a residential setting.
We showcase our “Circle of Care” and share how that model is served by the Counseling Services Department.
We “Talk Thiyóšpaye” with a former staff person and a former student and spend time with two donors to learn why they give to St. Joe’s thiyóšpaye.
Dr. Paul Monson gives a fresh perspective on Catholicism through an indigenous lens as he tells us about Bishop Martin Marty and Sitting Bull.