Christian Schools Australia

EPISODE 19 - HORIZON 2020 SERIES |  1 DECEMBER, 2020

Join Professor Brian Harris and Dr Rob Loe as they unpack “community” as an integrating motif in theology and a fundamental lever of flourishing schooling. Why is God at work in the world? What is God wanting to do? Harris takes his cue from the work of Stanley Grenz and argues, as Grenz did, that at the heart of the Christian message is the good news that the triune God invites us into fellowship with himself, with each other, and with all creation.

Theology meets social science in twenty packed minutes. The discussion is rich. The podcast is one not to be missed.

In our Summer Series, we're sharing some highlights from our 2020 podcasts, including this one on Behaviour Management.

This podcast is for every practitioner, and the principals who lead our schools. This week we discuss behaviour management with one on the UK’s leading experts. CSA’s Dave Stevens of WA, interviews Paul Dix the once difficult child, relentless teacher and now award-winning behaviour trainer. Paul has been working with the most difficult behaviours in the most challenging urban schools and colleges for the last 25 years. He founded Pivotal Education and The TBAP Trust transforming behaviour, teaching and learning in schools and colleges in the UK and internationally. His voice has echoed through many classrooms.

But, if you think this podcast is for a school other than yours, you’ve missed the point. A leading thinker in behaviour management and behaviour change, his inspirational perspectives and fascinating narratives reveal a ferocious passion for education.

Join them both as they explore tips and strategies to encourage teacher-student relationships in the classroom. From the “at risk” to the “attention rousing” – Paul explores how minor adjustments in our craft produce monumental shifts in our cultures.

This week, in our Summer Series, is a throwback to a conversation in May of 2020 between CEO of Christian Schools Australia, Dr Daniel Pampuch, and Executive Officer for Victoria and Tasmania, Dr Rob Loe, who also has a national portfolio in CSA for Organisational Culture and Community Development.

This was recorded while Rob was still in lock-down in the UK, and soon after the first wave of Covid-19 hit Australia. In this episode, Daniel reflects on the need to create stability, predictability and continuity in our school communities, particularly throughout the uncertain times of being in and out of schools and classrooms. Something to definitely reflect on as the year draws to a close.

Enjoy this though-provoking conversation, and have a Happy and Safe New Year!

This week in our Summer Series, we’re pointing you to an episode from the podcast channel called “Faith in Kids” hosted by Ed Drew, Director of Faith in Kids.

This week’s episode is for Parents on the topic of Talking through Unbelief with Teens; when their independence is expressed, their preferred lifestyle is being explored and their personal values are now being owned. Hopefully this is timely for you as you and your household assess and re-assess the year that’s been and the year ahead. Check it out and have a listen here.

Enjoy this deeply helpful discussion!

This week in our Summer Series, we’re pointing you to an episode from the podcast channel called “The Inquisition” hosted by the witty and very funny, James Cary (known for his clever TV and radio writing for quite a number of British shows, including Think the Unthinkable, Concrete Cow and of course, Miranda).

In this episode, James has a timely chat with “spy-turned-vicar”, Bishop Nick Baines, who explains Advent, Epiphany, Isaiah and the earthing of Christmas. Have a listen and check out the link here.

Enjoy, and have a happy and safe Christmas from all of us at Christian Schools Australia.

This week in our Summer Series for 2020-2021, is this throwback to a brilliant conversation between Dr Daniel Pampuch, CEO of Christian Schools Australia, and Dr Maria Varlet, Head of Research and Innovation at CREST Education in Melbourne, Victoria.

In this episode, Maria and Daniel have helpful and absorbing discussion exploring the maturing of the Christian school movement in Australia over the past 40 years. Dr Pampuch puts a compelling case forward that to retain their Christian distinctive, schools must be explicit and intentional about the essential elements of Christian schooling.

With schools kicking-off all across Australia in the coming week, this is a timely conversational reminder of why we do what we do at Christian Schools Australia. And also a reminder to check out our wealth of resources available to CSA Member Schools on the our website (csa.edu.au), all of which are there to help you do exactly what this episode discussed; to maintain that Christian distinctive in your schools.

Stay safe and enjoy listening to this helpful episode!

We’re continuing with our Summer Series. A couple of weeks ago, we pointed you to the podcast channel called “Faith in Kids” hosted by Ed Drew. And I mentioned that there is, in fact, a channel for parents and one for kids. Well this week, we’re sharing an episode for the kids.

With the start of school looming, this podcast is a helpful one as Ed, Jam and Amy share some encouraging words from Joshua 1. 

Have a listen and check it out with the kids here.

Stay safe and enjoy!

This week, in our Summer Series, is a throwback to a conversation between Dr Darren Iselin, CSA’s Director for Research and Innovation, and Dr Beth Green, who is currently Provost and Chief Academic Officer of Tyndale University, Fellow of the Royal Society and a Senior Fellow and former Director of Education at Cardus, a faith-based think tank in Canada.

In this episode, Darren and Beth have a robust and insightful discussion about the importance of evidence in a quality improvement school agenda, and why it underscores the deep need to measure what we value in the current educational climate. I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this episode the first time around and just know that I’ll get even more out of it this time. I hope you do too. Enjoy!

This week in our Summer Series, we’re pointing you to an episode from the podcast channel called “The Inquisition” hosted by the witty and very funny, James Cary (known for his clever TV and radio writing for quite a number of British shows, including Think the Unthinkable, Concrete Cow and Miranda).

In this episode, James has a timely chat with “spy-turned-vicar”, Bishop Nick Baines, who explains Advent, Epiphany, Isaiah and the earthing of Christmas. You can check it out and have a listen here.

Enjoy, and have a happy and safe Christmas from all of us at Christian Schools Australia.

In this episode Mark Ryan speaks with Dr Graham Stanton, Lecturer in Practical Theology at Ridley College in Melbourne, and Dean of Ridley’s Centre for Children’s and Youth Ministry. Graham is a leading voice in youth ministry and has recently released a new book: Wide-Awake in God's World - Bible Engagement for Teenage Spiritual Formation in a Culture of Expressive Individualism.

This podcast explores the cultural moment we are living in, and how we as schools can help young people engage with the Biblical story with faithfulness and imagination. Find out more about Graham’s book. Or purchase a copy for yourself now.