ACSI Podcasts

Sharpening Kingdom Leaders Ep 10 Part 2: Wise Expectations as a Christian School Leader

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Part two of a conversation with Amber de Armas, a Christian school leader in the Dominican Republic, delves into leadership principles and striving for excellence without requiring perfection.
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

Sharpening Kingdom Leaders Ep 10: Leading in the Dominican Republic

Amber de Armas, a Christian school leader in the Dominican Republic, shares her leadership journey and how her school strives for socioeconomic balance.
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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

Grafted Together Ep 9: Biblical Unity in Christian Education

Deon Parker has spent over two decades in vocational Christian ministry as a Pastor, Chaplain, Coach, and Teacher. He joins the Grafted Together Podcast to share his vision for Biblical Unity in Christian Education. Parker also serves as the Director of Biblical Unity of the Christian Academy School System in Louisville, KY, and New Albany, IN.
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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
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 9: Empowering Students to Navigate Challenges

Neil Malherbe, ACSI Director of South Africa, speaks about challenges that students are facing today and viewing them through a biblical lens.
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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 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.

The Flourishing Journey Ep 9: Strategies for a Culture of Well-Being

Dr. Edward Bunn sits down with Dr. Jason Rachels, President of Calvary Christian Academy in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, to explore strategies and exemplars for cultivating a culture of well-being.
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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

Sharpening Kingdom Leaders Ep 9: A School on Water, with Mercy Ships

Jeremy & Ruth Pollard work with Mercy Ships, a Christian nonprofit that operates hospital ships to benefit those in need. The Pollards describe the Christian school community on board their ship and their vision for God's kingdom.
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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

Grafted Together Ep 8: A Pathway towards Biblical Unity

Dr. Matt Daniels is the Distinguished University Professor of Law, Political Science and Human Rights at Anderson University. He is a human rights and counter-terrorism expert who has developed a network of online human rights education portals focused on reaching audiences at risk of being recruited by violent extremist groups. He joins the ACSI Grafted Together Podcast to discuss biblical unity, the spiritual history of the civil rights movement, lessons from Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and more.
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

Student Leadership & Learning Ep 8: The Most Critical Component of a Christian School's Mission

How can a student leadership culture help guard your school's culture in a period of rapid growth? Lisa Kleinmann, Head of School at Southwest Florida Christian Academy, has plenty of experience in this area with 30 years at SFCA. She and Emily Pigott discuss how to build this culture and what role school staff can play.
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.

The Flourishing Journey Ep 8: Resources for Well-Being and Stress

Dr. Edward Bunn sits down with Nancy Gillespie, a licensed school counselor, to discuss tools and resources for the well-being of a school community.
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

Sharpening Kingdom Leaders Ep 8: Leading with Excellence

Chris DeSanctis, Head of School at Gateway Academy (NY) shares about the growth of his school and ministry in Staten Island.
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/4Uyl5OC14qg
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