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On this channel are ACSI’s four podcasts: Sharpening Kingdom Leaders, with President & CEO Dr. Larry Taylor. Grafted Together, with Chief Ministry Officer Jerry Nelson. Student Leadership &... more
FAQs about ACSI Podcasts:How many episodes does ACSI Podcasts have?The podcast currently has 104 episodes available.
April 04, 2025Sharpening Kingdom Leaders Ep 16: Leading in Crisis, Contingency Planning, and Staying GroundedA school leader from a country impacted by war shares a powerful testimony, including advice on preparing for and leading through crisis.To inquire about teaching classes online, email [email protected].Watch episode: https://youtu.be/f5DNwvmRUjcIn the Sharpening Kingdom Leaders Podcast, Dr. Larry Taylor highlights school leaders as they share their calling, best practices, models, and qualities to create a dynamic school culture.There are three more ACSI podcasts on this channel. Each will help sharpen your leadership and explore ways to cultivate a flourishing school community, all through a biblical worldview framework. Find more info here: https://www.acsi.org/podcasts...more22minPlay
March 21, 2025Grafted Together Ep 15: Preparing Students as Ambassadors, with Dr. Paul KaakDr. Paul Kaak, Senior Consultant and Lead Trainer at TheoMetrics, and Jerry Nelson discuss biblical integration into Christian schools, focusing on the concepts of general and special revelation. They highlight the importance of wisdom in education, the role of academic disciplines in understanding God's truth, and the need for Christian educators to prepare students as ambassadors in various fields. Watch this episode on YouTube!The Grafted Together Podcast examines how biblical worldview and spiritual formation should integrate into everyday Christian education.All four shows of the ACSI Podcasts have a new episode each month, available here on YouTube and in audio-only form on most major podcast platforms. These podcasts will help sharpen your leadership and explore ways to cultivate a flourishing school community, all through a biblical worldview framework. Find more info here: https://www.acsi.org/podcasts...more45minPlay
March 14, 2025Student Leadership & Learning Ep 15: Integrating Faith and Leadership SkillsIntegrating faith and leadership skills requires character and humility in leadership. Emily Pigott reminds us on this episode of the Student Leadership & Learning podcast that faith is the core of leadership, stressing the need for leaders to trust in God. Practical skills such as decision-making with integrity, communication with grace, and leading with empathy are highlighted.The Student Leadership & Learning Podcast aims to help create enriching experiences beyond the classroom, explore ways to maximize educators' impact, and develop student leaders. Your host is Emily Pigott, ACSI's Student Leadership & Learning Director.The ACSI Podcasts help sharpen your leadership and explore ways to cultivate a flourishing school community, all through a biblical worldview framework. Find more info on all four shows here: https://www.acsi.org/podcasts....more25minPlay
March 11, 2025The Flourishing Journey Ep 15: Embracing Every Student's Strengths and ChallengesDr. Edward Bunn sits down with Becky Tubergen and Betsy Winkle from All Belong to discuss how to help every student thrive.Watch this episode on YouTube!The Flourishing Journey podcast explores strategies for building a thriving school culture through research and practical application. The show is hosted by Dr. Edward Bunn, ACSI's Director of Professional Development.The ACSI podcasts will help sharpen your leadership and explore ways to cultivate a flourishing school community, all through a biblical worldview framework. Find more info here: https://www.acsi.org/podcasts...more25minPlay
February 28, 2025Sharpening Kingdom Leaders Ep 15: Mark Thiessen and a Calling to Christian School LeadershipDr. Larry Taylor interviews Mark Thiessen, a Christian school leader in Indonesia. Mark shares his journey and commitment to Christian education, describing how his family was called to serve in Indonesia. He emphasizes the importance of a Christ-centered culture and relational leadership in schools. Mark recounts a story about a prayer ministry initiated by a teacher and third graders, showcasing the power of prayer and community in education.Watch this episode on YouTube!In the Sharpening Kingdom Leaders Podcast, Dr. Larry Taylor highlights school leaders as they share their calling, best practices, models, and qualities to create a dynamic school culture.There are three more ACSI podcasts on this channel. Each will help sharpen your leadership and explore ways to cultivate a flourishing school community, all through a biblical worldview framework. Find more info here: https://www.acsi.org/podcasts...more20minPlay
February 21, 2025Grafted Together Ep 14: Community Development with Mia Lazaga, Part TwoMia Lazaga rejoins the podcast for a longform conversation about community development and empowering students beyond the classroom.Visit Archangel at https://arch-te.com/The Grafted Together Podcast examines how biblical worldview and spiritual formation should integrate into everyday Christian education.All four shows of the ACSI Podcasts have a new episode each month, available here on YouTube and in audio-only form on most major podcast platforms. These podcasts will help sharpen your leadership and explore ways to cultivate a flourishing school community, all through a biblical worldview framework. Find more info here: https://www.acsi.org/podcasts...more50minPlay
February 14, 2025Student Leadership & Learning Ep 14: Building Confidence in Young LeadersEmily Pigott discusses building confidence in young leaders through a Christ-centered approach, emphasizing the importance of overcoming self-doubt and learned fears. Educators play a key role in unlocking student potential by addressing fears and providing positive reinforcement. Practical strategies include helping students understand their identity in Christ, recognizing and addressing fears, and teaching essential leadership skills. The Student Leadership & Learning Podcast aims to help create enriching experiences beyond the classroom, explore ways to maximize educators' impact, and develop student leaders. Your host is Emily Pigott, ACSI's Student Leadership & Learning Director.The ACSI Podcasts help sharpen your leadership and explore ways to cultivate a flourishing school community, all through a biblical worldview framework. Find more info on all four shows here: https://www.acsi.org/podcasts....more20minPlay
February 07, 2025The Flourishing Journey Ep 14: The Faithful Journey of Teaching ChristianlyDr. Edward Bunn and Dr. Dave Mulder, Professor of Education at Dordt University, discuss how to teach Christianly as a faithful disciple of Christ.Dr. Mulder recently published a book, "Always Becoming, Never Arriving." https://www.dordt.edu/news/dordt-education-professor-publishes-book-on-teaching-christianly --The Flourishing Journey podcast explores strategies for building a thriving school culture through research and practical application. The show is hosted by Dr. Edward Bunn, ACSI's Director of Professional Development.The ACSI podcasts will help sharpen your leadership and explore ways to cultivate a flourishing school community, all through a biblical worldview framework. Find more info here: https://www.acsi.org/podcasts...more13minPlay
January 31, 2025Sharpening Kingdom Leaders Ep 14: A lifestyle of giving in Nigeria, with Naomi FamonureNaomi Famonure, a Christian educator from Nigeria, shares her journey from Catholic upbringing to founding a school for missionary children. She discusses the challenges faced due to regional violence, her personal experiences as a victim, and her efforts to provide education and support for orphans and widows.Watch this episode here!In the Sharpening Kingdom Leaders Podcast, Dr. Larry Taylor highlights school leaders as they share their calling, best practices, models, and qualities to create a dynamic school culture.There are three more ACSI podcasts on this channel. Each will help sharpen your leadership and explore ways to cultivate a flourishing school community, all through a biblical worldview framework. Find more info here: https://www.acsi.org/podcasts...more30minPlay
January 24, 2025Grafted Together Ep 13: Church-School Partnership and Christian School ExpansionJerry Nelson welcomes Joe Wilson, Head of Lower Schools at Calvary Christian Academy in Florida, for a conversation about integrating churches and Christian schools. Emphasizing a 'second renaissance' in Christian education, they explore the importance of church-school partnerships, the challenges faced, and the impact on church growth. Church partnership form - This is the interest form for churches & schools interested in partnering with CCA.Schools United Conference - Here is how to register for the Schools United Conference on 2/14/25. There is also an SU leadership conference the day prior on 2/13.Watch this episode on YouTube!The Grafted Together Podcast examines how biblical worldview and spiritual formation should integrate into everyday Christian education.All four shows of the ACSI Podcasts have a new episode each month, available here on YouTube and in audio-only form on most major podcast platforms. These podcasts will help sharpen your leadership and explore ways to cultivate a flourishing school community, all through a biblical worldview framework. Find more info here: https://www.acsi.org/podcasts...more32minPlay
FAQs about ACSI Podcasts:How many episodes does ACSI Podcasts have?The podcast currently has 104 episodes available.