The Christian Education Podcast
King Solomon writes that ”it is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out.” Education is a glorious and royal journey of deepening our understanding of God and his world. Whether a parent, teacher, or church member, we are called to guide the next generation of students through this journey.
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Episodes
Sunday Aug 28, 2022
Sunday Aug 28, 2022
In this episode of the Christian Education Podcast, I launch a new series entitled From the Pen. This series contains excerpts of my writing on the topic of Christian Education.
My goal for this series is the same as my long-form discussions: to grow the kingdom of God and to spread awareness of and passion for Christian education.
If you have any comments, questions, or interview recommendations, please email christianeducationpodcast@gmail.com.
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Sunday Aug 14, 2022
Sunday Aug 14, 2022
Kyle Fifield, the head of Humanities at Calvin Christian School, joins me to discuss how educators can utilise time to form students who love God, his world, and those around them.
As Christians, we know that Jesus is sitting on his throne in heaven as king over everyone and everything. It is our duty to ensure we shape our time in a way that honours the King.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
You are what you love - James K. A. Smith
On Christian teaching - David Smith
Saturday Jul 30, 2022
Saturday Jul 30, 2022
Tim Caughey, director of Endeavour Community Relations and Development, joins me to discuss how to foster healthy school communities.
For more information about Tim and his work, visit https://www.endeavourcrd.com.au
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Sunday Jul 17, 2022
Sunday Jul 17, 2022
In this episode of the Christian Education Podcast, Simon Matthews joins me in discussing how we can lead students to love education.
Simon has been a classroom teacher, a principal, a CEO, and currently serves as the Executive Principal of Chairo Christian School.
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Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
This episode of the Christian Education Podcast features a discussion with Stephen Matthews.
Education can truly be a herculean task.
The teacher must manage marking, staff meetings, pastoral care meetings, duties, and professional development all while trying to craft transformational learning experiences and create meaningful relationships.
The Christian teacher is gifted with so many opportunities to do good, although if our schedule gets out of hand then it can be hard to maintain our perspective and see these opportunities.
If you have found yourself wondering how you could possibly manage your teaching load and stay sane, then you will be encouraged and informed by this episode.
Sunday Jun 26, 2022
Sunday Jun 26, 2022
This episode of the Christian Education Podcast features a discussion with Scott Ambrose.
Scott is the principal of Calvin Christian School and draws upon his 25 years of educational experience during our conversation.
Below are some of the critical ideas, biblical texts, and resources mentioned in our discussion:
Deuteronomy 6:4-9 ESV
“Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. [5] You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. [6] And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. [7] You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise. [8] You shall bind them as a sign on your hand, and they shall be as frontlets between your eyes. [9] You shall write them on the doorposts of your house and on your gates.
Luke 2:52 ESV
And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favour with God and man.
Luke 6:40 ESV
A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher.
G. K. Chesterton – “Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another.”
James K. A. Smith, You Are What You Love
Abraham Kuyper - “There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry, Mine!”
An article I wrote recently outlining the idea that every school is in the grip of deep religio-philosophical convictions: https://caldronpool.com/every-school-is-a-religious-school/
A brief description of Hattie’s Visible Learning including learning intentions an success criteria.
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Tuesday Jun 07, 2022