Walk the Walk: Learning and Leading For a Better World

About Walk the Walk: Learning and Leading For a Better World

Walk the Walk isn’t your typical education podcast. It rethinks the assumptions and expectations of traditional schooling. Hosted by Scott McLarty, Head of Providence High School, each episode flips the script with bold conversations that challenge the status quo. From trailblazers in diverse fields to leaders across all industries, Scott and his guests explore how learning isn’t just about knowing, it’s about doing; it’s about shaping character, leadership, and community in ways that matter. Let’s walk the walk, together.

Publisher

Walk the Walk

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

30 Jan 2026

Latest episode

26 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

21 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Sept 2026

   Rob Birdsell

   In this episode of Walk the Walk, Scott McLarty, Head of School at Providence High School, sits down with Rob Birdsell, former President and CEO of the Cristo Rey Network, current Executive Vice President at Amerigo Education, and Founder and Executive Director of the Institute for Leadership and Entrepreneurship in Education (ILEE), for a meaningful conversation on leadership, spiritual formation, and the future of Catholic education. Together, they explore what it means to lead with humility, purpose, and service in a rapidly changing world. Rob shares lessons from a lifetime in education and leadership development, reflecting on the power of relationships, mentorship, and storytelling to shape strong schools and communities. The episode explores several key themes: Servant Leadership: Examining leadership as an act of service rooted in humility, authenticity, and care for others. Spiritual Formation: Discussing how schools can nurture the human spirit and help young people discover meaning, purpose, and belonging. Human Flourishing: Exploring what it means to be fully human in an age shaped by rapid technological change and artificial intelligence. Scott and Rob also reflect on the unique role mission-driven schools play in fostering community, expanding our circles of kinship, and preparing future generations not only for success, but for lives of purpose and service. Please visit www.providencehigh.org/walkthewalk (https://www.providencehigh.org/walkthewalk) to join our mailing list and become part of the ongoing conversation. Walk the Walk can be found on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, LinkedIn—or wherever you listen. Please support us by liking and subscribing. Thanks for walking the walk.

2. 

   29 Aug 2026

   Start the Year Off Right

   In this episode of Walk the Walk, Scott McLarty, Head of Providence High School, reflects on the unique promise of a new school year and why fresh starts matter. While a new year is not a blank slate, it is an opportunity to establish habits, relationships, and patterns that can shape the months ahead. Scott explores how growth begins not with perfection, but with direction, and how every member of the Providence community can take meaningful steps toward a successful year. Drawing from Providence's newly reimagined Student-Family Handbook, Scott unpacks a simple but powerful vision of leadership that sits at the heart of the school's culture: Show Up, Speak Up, and Lift Others Up. He offers practical guidance for students and families looking to navigate the year with purpose, including: Show Up: Be fully present and engaged. Growth and belonging begin with participation. Speak Up: Ask questions, seek support, and take ownership of your learning and challenges. Lift Others Up: Use your influence to encourage others and help create a culture of belonging. Scott also reflects on the purpose of rules, the role of parents in fostering independence, and why teenagers are not simply adults-in-waiting but people whose lives, gifts, and leadership matter right now. He reminds listeners that while technology and artificial intelligence can be useful tools, they cannot replace the human work of being present, building relationships, taking responsibility, and growing through challenges. Throughout the episode, Scott emphasizes that excellence is not about perfection but about sustained effort, reflection, and growth. Listeners are invited to begin the year with intention, embrace opportunities for connection and learning, and help create a community where everyone can thrive. Please visit www.providencehigh.org/walkthewalk (https://www.providencehigh.org/walkthewalk) to join our mailing list and become part of the ongoing conversation. Walk the Walk can be found on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, LinkedIn—or wherever you listen. Please support us by liking and subscribing. Thanks for walking the walk.

3. 

   22 Jul 2026

   From the Vault: Robert Evans & Michael Thompson

   In this “From the Vault” episode of Walk the Walk, Scott revisits a thoughtful conversation from his previous podcast, Beyond the Bell. Created in partnership with Providence parents and acclaimed actors Matt Walsh and Jim Connor, that earlier series explored many of the same themes we continue to examine today: leadership, trust, resilience, and how we support young people as they grow. This episode features Rob Evans and Michael Thompson, two widely respected psychologists, school consultants, and authors whose work has shaped conversations around parenting, schools, leadership, and the emotional lives of young people for decades. Together, they coauthored Hopes and Fears, an exploration of the evolving relationship between schools and today’s parents. Scott, Rob, and Michael reflect on the realities of modern parenting, rising anxiety, and the lasting effects of what they describe as the “great disruption.” They discuss the difference between trauma and disappointment, why resilience grows through challenge, and how schools and families can work together to help young people develop confidence, perspective, and independence. The conversation also explores the pressure parents often place on themselves and their children, the importance of embracing the “good enough” parent, and why growth and development cannot be rushed. Throughout, Rob and Michael offer practical wisdom and a hopeful reminder that most young people are far more resilient than we often believe. In a culture often focused on preventing failure, what if resilience isn't built by avoiding adversity, but by learning how to move through it? This conversation challenges some of our most common assumptions about parenting, success, and what young people truly need to thrive. Please visit www.providencehigh.org/walkthewalk (https://www.providencehigh.org/walkthewalk) to join our mailing list and become a part of the ongoing conversation. Walk the Walk can be found on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, LinkedIn – or wherever you listen. Please support us by liking and subscribing. Thanks for walking the walk.

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