What does it look like to live a life that is full of faith?

In our first Faith Full Chapel of the year, we look at the story of Hannah in 1 Samuel and the incredible story of how Samuel came to be. Hannah faced disappointment, heartache, and uncertainty, yet she continued to trust God and remain faithful to Him.

Through Hannah’s story, we explore three lessons we can apply to our own lives so that we can live Faith Full—trusting God even when we don't understand His plan, bringing our struggles honestly to God, and following through with faithfulness when God answers our prayers.

As ParagonED students, we want to be people whose “faith tank” stays full—not because life is always easy, but because we know who we can trust. Hannah shows us what it means to have a faith that is active, faithful, and willing to trust God with the outcome.

Bible Passage: 1 Samuel 1–2 Theme: Faith Full — Faithful + Full of Faith

Welcome to episode 1 of our 3rd season of the ParagonED Revolution podcast!

We are kicking off the academic year directly from our first student chapel service. Every journey needs a destination, but even the best route falls apart the moment you run dry on the shoulder of the highway.

In this kickoff message, Mr. Eskelsen dives into a couple of real-life motorcycle mishaps involving empty tanks, sputtering engines, and the hard lessons learned when you realize you can't run on good intentions alone. More importantly, we draw out what it takes to actually keep moving forward when the road gets demanding.

What are you carrying in reserve? What is actually powering your engine this year? And when life tests your limits, will your tank be empty, or will you find yourself truly filled for the road ahead?

Join us as we roll out our guiding focus for the upcoming year and set the course for our students, families, and community.

In this episode:

• The launch of our annual chapel theme
• Two motorcycle roadside stories and the warning signs of running out of gas
• Setting the vision for excellence, perseverance, and purpose this school year

Subscribe to follow along with the ParagonED Revolution as we rethink education, ground our students in truth, and equip the next generation to lead with conviction.

What do Texas families really need to know about Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFAs)? In this episode of the ParagonED Revolution Podcast, we’re sharing a powerful clip from a recent webinar where Chase walked Texas microschool leaders through how TEFAs work — and the insights are just as valuable for parents.

From application timelines to common questions and misconceptions, this episode helps parents better understand how TEFAs can expand educational options and support personalized learning environments like microschools. If you’re a parent trying to make sense of education funding, wondering how TEFAs may apply to your family, or considering alternatives to traditional schooling, this conversation brings clarity without the jargon.

If school choice, flexibility, and access to better-fit education matter to your family, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.