ACSI Podcasts

Stronger Together Ep 8: Student Leadership in Europe, Tim Shuman, and Leader Advice

The recent Student Leadership Conference in Hungary was a major success. Hear updates on that event, from outgoing Senior Director of the International Division, Tim Shuman, and leadership advice from a head of school.
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The Stronger Together Podcast highlights member schools, educators, and important happenings in a 15-minute news magazine style format.

Grafted Together Ep 24: Stewarding your Circumstances as a Christian Educator, with Mark Senseman

Jerry Nelson and Mark Senseman, Director of Business Development with Servant Solutions, discuss stewardship over finances, a biblical view of retirement, and other important topics that affect educators' lives in and out of the classroom.
Mark serves as Director of Business Development at Servant Solutions. He develops, communicates, executes, and sustains corporate strategic initiatives. He is a 1988 graduate of Anderson University with a B.S. in Business Management.
Servant Solution website https://servantsolutions.squarespace.com/employees-toolbox 
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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

Grafted Together Ep 23: Measuring Spiritual Formation, with Paris Shewey

How do we know if we're producing faithful followers of Jesus? Paris Shewey, campus pastor at King's Way Christian Schools (WA), joins the podcast to share his own story of salvation and a simple survey he uses to evaluate spiritual formation in his students.
To see the faith survey, visit here.
Paris Shewey has also served with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He met Jesus in 2009 while playing baseball at Washington State University. Since then, he has carried that same work ethic, drive, and discipline into his walk with Christ and his mission to serve the next generation.--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

Grafted Together Ep 22: How to Tell the Story of Spiritual Formation at Your School, with Steve Dang

Steve Dang joins the podcast to discuss spiritual formation, how to share the gospel based on varying school contexts.
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An example of how to tell the story of Spiritual Formation at your school here.
Spiritual Formation overview at VCS - see more here.
Leveraging Social Media as a Storytelling tool: @vcs_faith
 
Spiritual Formation links: https://qrco.de/beE6mM
Steve serves as the Chief Ministry Officer and Senior Vice President at Valley Christian Schools in San Jose, California, where he oversees spiritual formation, community engagement, advancement, and alumni relations for one of the largest K–12 Christian schools in the nation. A graduate of Valley Christian himself, Steve is passionate about helping the next generation navigate faith in a complex, post-Christian world.

Student Leadership & Learning Ep 22: Equipping a Generation for Courageous Influence, Pt. 2

Educators can help students understand their identity in Christ and foster genuine relationships in a digitally connected but lonely world. Learn more about equipping students to make a courageous influence, which continues a three-part series that began last episode.--Do you read the quarterly Student Leadership & Learning newsletters? Subscribe at www.acsi.org/subscribe 
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.

Flourishing Journey Ep 19: Leadership Development & Growth

Rachael Jones, Assistant Director of Professional Development sits down with Dr. Edward Bunn, Director of Professional Development, to discuss Leadership Development and the newly redesigned Leadership University.
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

Stronger Together Ep 7: PPA Summit, ACSI's New Board Chair, Accreditation, & a Student Revival

Hear about the 2025 Public Policy & Advocacy Summit that just wrapped up in D.C., get to know ACSI's new Board Chair, Elisa Carlson, and enjoy a spotlight on an ACSI school seeing a revival in its student body.
For more on ACSI accreditation, visit acsi.org/accreditation.
 

Grafted Together Ep 21: Pursuing Excellence and Righteousness in Sports, with Billy Sparacio

Billy Sparacio brings nearly 30 years of experience in high school athletics, and he uses sports as a platform to mold young men and women for life beyond the game.
Learn more about Spiritual Formation Network meetings: https://www.acsi.org/professional-development/connect-with-networking-groups
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

Student Leadership & Learning Ep 21: Equipping a Generation for Courageous Influence

Even if students know they're meant to stand for truth, are they equipped to do so? Emily Pigott shares ways to equip students to actually follow through on their mission to impact their community with courageous influence.
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Do you read the quarterly Student Leadership & Learning newsletters? Subscribe at www.acsi.org/subscribe
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.

Stronger Together Ep 6: Latin Am. Update, International Education, & Early Ed

Stuart Salazar, ACSI Divisional Director for Latin America, provides an update.
Beth Afanador, a longtime international school educator, gives her reasons why teaching overseas is impactful to both students and the teacher themself.
And finally, we highlight the ACSI Early Education workshops with Dr. Tyler Groves.
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The Stronger Together Podcast highlights member schools, educators, and important happenings in a 15-minute news magazine-style format.