ACSI Podcasts

Jerry Nelson shares a brief devotional-style teaching on Biblical study. 
This episode is also on YouTube with powerpoint slides accompanying it. Watch here: https://youtu.be/FrC9c6Ud69o
When the assumptions we have held about scripture are challenged, it is the responsibility of every believer to return to the inerrant, infallible word of God to hear his voice afresh. Hear more insights in this episode of Grafted Together from ACSI.
 

Middle school is not something to get through. It's something to steward. Emily Pigott provides ways to reclaim the middle and capitalize on the special opportunities that middle school educators possess.
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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 VP of Educational Resources & Student Programs.
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.

Rachael Jones sits down with Dr. Edward Bunn to discuss lessons he has learned as a leader and ways in which he has grown.
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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
 

Helen Schleper is the Head of School at Sekolah Pelita Harapan (Lippo Village campus) in Jakarta, Indonesia. Helen talks with ACSI Chief Ministry Officer Dr. Gavin Brettenny about her journey from San Jose, CA to Indonesia, the importance of teaching classes before—or during—her tenure as a head of school, and lessons from the International Christian Educator Conference.
Sekolah Pelita Harapan: https://sph.edu/
Previous episode with Mark Thiessen of Sekolah Pelita Harapan: https://www.acsi.org/podcasts/ACSI-podcasts/sharpening-kingdom-leaders-ep-15--mark-thiessen-and-a-calling-to-christian-school-leadership
 

Jerry Nelson talks with AJ Crocker and Caleb Williams about the importance of spiritual formation and discipleship, and the lessons they've learned in their journey in Christian education.
Caleb Williams is the Director of Student Development & Discipleship at Briercrest Christian Academy, College, and Seminary in Saskatchewan. 
Caleb resides in Caronport, Saskatchewan, with his wife, Jori, and their three daughters. With a decade of experience in Christian education, he served for nine years as the Director of Discipleship at Briercrest Christian Academy, where he developed a deep-seated passion for allowing spiritual formation to permeate the entire school experience. Currently pursuing a Master of Divinity at Briercrest Seminary, Caleb also serves on the Board of Directors for ACSI Western Canada. 
Digital Resources:   https://www.briercrestchristianacademy.ca/  
https://www.briercrestchristianacademy.ca/bca-life/discipleship
AJ Crocker is the Executive Director of ACSI Western Canada, where he serves and resources Christian schools across the region. He brings 17 years of experience in Christian education, primarily at Briercrest Christian Academy, College and Seminary, where he spent nine years as a high school chaplain, investing deeply in student spiritual formation and discipleship, alongside leadership roles in communications and organizational leadership.

Guest host Josh Leonard shares insights from Jesus' teaching about a fruit-bearing tree to encourage Christian educators to abide in Christ. How can we recognize both the presence and the work of our creator the entire day?
This episode is part of a series of episodes hosted by core members of ACSI's Spiritual Formation Network. Learn more about the SFN at www.acsi.org/spiritual-formation
Josh Leonard is the Executive Director of Spiritual Formation at Foundation Academy (FL). Josh and his wife Abby live in Central Florida with their three children: Julia, Liam, and Jacob. After studying Psychology at the University of Florida, Josh earned his Master of Divinity degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC.

Jerry Nelson and Dr. Chuck Fuller explore death, grief, and the human experience through a biblical worldview, discussing how Christians can approach suffering, mortality, and hope in Christ. The conversation offers practical and theological insight for Christian educators, school leaders, and believers seeking to understand how faith shapes the way we process loss, purpose, and eternal life.
 
Dr. Chuck Fuller, who also appeared on Episode 39 of the Grafted Together Podcast, serves as Director of the Honors College and Associate Professor of Christian Studies at Anderson University. A native of Kentucky, Dr. Fuller came to AU in 2010 following thirteen years in full-time pastoral ministry. He holds a Doctor of Philosophy from The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY, where his primary emphasis was homiletical theology with additional studies in philosophy and systematic theology.
 
Anderson University Honors College website: https://andersonuniversity.edu/honors-college/
 

When you were a student, what moments shaped you? Emily Pigott explores how experience forms in ways that information alone cannot, and how we can use this to develop leadership skills in our students.

True unity is not forced uniformity, but a Christ-centered commitment to relationship & shared purpose. Tia Gaines, Executive Director of UnifiEd, shares how Christian education can move beyond surface-level diversity efforts toward genuine biblical unity.
Tia Gaines is the Executive Director of UnifiEd: A Center for Hope and Unity, and she also serves as Associate Director in the Office of Social Equity and Community, part of the President’s Center, at the University of Pennsylvania. A seasoned consultant, writer, and conference speaker, Tia is passionate about advancing kingdom diversity, unity, and belonging within Christian education. Tia sits on the Board of Trustees for the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
 
Links: 
Center for Unity website https://centerforunity.com/
LLU Global 2026 Highlight Reel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p5PK2prZ_aE
Dr. Pamela Larde (referenced during episode): https://andersonuniversity.edu/dr-pamela-larde-the-relentless-pursuit
 

Guest host Lilly Wooten shares her heart for seeing students grow in their understanding of God, and how to ensure the events and missions programs at your school actually provide opportunities for students to grow.
Lilly Wooten currently serves as the Christian Life Director at North Raleigh Christian Academy in Raleigh, NC. In this role, she is actively involved in student life and discipleship across grades K–12. 
Before joining NRCA, Lilly served at Liberty Christian Academy in Richlands, NC—first as a high school Bible teacher and later as the Christian Life Director. She has also been involved in missions work through Charity Mission Center with Baptists on Mission and has served the Eastern Baptist Association as the Women on Mission Director. 
Lilly is a graduate of the University of North Carolina Wilmington, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology with a concentration in Applied Behavior Analysis and Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities. She is currently pursuing a Master of Divinity in Ministry to Women at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She is passionate about discipleship, God’s Word, and missions. Outside of ministry, she enjoys traveling, spending time with her family, and coaching middle school girls’ soccer. 
Digital Resources:  
https://www.nrcaknights.com/spiritual-formation-discipleship 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rooted-rhythms-podcast/id1711628292