Best Frameworks A Biblical Worldview Initiative From Northwest Christian School Podcasts (2024)

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Jennie Dalcour, Clinical Supervisor, Christian Family Care: Staying Ahead of the Anxiety and Trauma that Students are Destined to Encounter 30:16

3d ago30:16

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As we continue to espouse the benefits of the Family Care Learning library on online parenting courses and resources, today we sit down for a Kingdom Culture Conversation with Jennie Dalcour, a clinical supervisor for Christian Family Care in Phoenix, Arizona. In the first of a two-part conversation, Jennie speaks to the benefits of EMDR, the growi…

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[Red Letter Challenge] Colleen Pfitzinger, Northwest Christian Third Grade Teacher: Matthew 8 and Helping Students to Understand 'Who' and 'What' They Are 22:41

4d ago22:41

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As you watch Colleen Pfitzinger, a member of Northwest Christian's third grade team, around campus, you might be tempted to think she's a bit reserved. But, that's not the story that's coming out of her classroom. Nope. For years, students have reported quite the opposite: that Colleen is not reserved, rather, she's a riot in the classroom...that C…

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["What about?" Wednesday] Robby Lashua of Stand to Reason: What about Luke 2:52? Is there an Evolving Christology within the Gospels? 29:31

9d ago29:31

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At first glance, Luke 2:52 seems harmless enough. "Jesus increased in wisdom, in stature, and in favor with God and man." But, wait a minute... Jesus increased in wisdom? In other words, the pre-incarnate Word from John 1 "grew in wisdom" over the course of time? How? Or, Colossians 1's pre-existent, uncreated God-in-the-flesh became more wise? Fur…

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Will Savoy, Family Coaching Supervisor, Christian Family Care: Counting the Cost of Leading Your Home through the Biggest Challenges Facing Families 31:04

10d ago31:04

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If you’re a busy parent or caregiver that is looking for high-quality, research-based instruction designed to meet pressing needs within your home, Christian Family Care's Family Care Learning library of online, video-based courses is designed to make an immediate impact in your home. These courses are all facilitated by recognized experts in paren…

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[Red Letter Challenge] Chelsey Lawson, Northwest Christian Elementary Teacher: Mining the Deeper Truths Found in Matthew 1 20:21

11d ago20:21

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"Matthew 1 is boring!" "The genealogies are a waste of time!" Think again, friend. Given the absolute economy of words within Scripture, as we will learn today with Northwest Christian's Chelsey Lawson, there is an unrivaled efficiency to the presentation of unfettered truth in God's word...to the degree that there is no wasted wordage! Even within…

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[Red Letter Challenge] The End of the Red Letter Challenge for Spring 2024! Debbie Yee joins Geoff and G as They Reflect on Students' Time in the Gospels 23:43

20d ago23:43

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Debbie Yee is a force of nature! She serves Northwest Christian School in so many capacities, it's difficult to keep track. She's charging forward in school academic initiatives like the ACSI Regional Speech Meet or the NCS Math Olympiad team. She writes grant proposals to non-profit foundations on behalf of the school. On any given day--most days,…

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Scott Hord, Statewide Training Manager, Christian Family Care: Strengthen Your Home Through the Family Care Learning Library of Online Parenting Courses 19:31

18d ago19:31

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If you’re a busy parent or caregiver that is looking for high-quality, research-based instruction designed to meet pressing needs within your home, Christian Family Care's Family Care Learning library of online, video-based courses is designed to make an immediate impact in your home. These courses are all facilitated by recognized experts in paren…

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Michael Potter, CEO, Tyndale Group of Christian Schools in Australia: Gut Wrenching Truth about Self-Care in the Midst of Life's Messiness 34:36

23d ago34:36

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As you spend time with Mike Potter, the CEO of the Tyndale Group of Christian Schools in Australia, you are first impressed by his warmth and wit. Actually, more than wit--the dude is seriously funny. Spend even more time and you'll discover a man wholly committed to Christ and meeting the needs of students. Spend a bit more time and, well, that is…

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Walker and Tanner Wisely: Experiencing the Sort of Wisdom and Reconciliation that can only be Born from Hardship 40:26

29d ago40:26

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Tanner Wisely is a Northwest Christian alum that is presently serving in the U.S. Army in Fort Bliss, Texas and about to move to a new post in Germany. Walker, his brother and a NC senior, is getting ready to play football at Western New Mexico University. In today's Kingdom Culture Conversation, you will here from two brothers who are the best of …

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Steve Downes, Executive Principal, Calvary Christian College in Australia: Public School Flight, Indigenous Peoples, and the Best Album by Midnight Oil 39:46

1M ago39:46

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To say that Australian education is unique from American education is an understatement. Yet, even within that paradigm, Steve Downes' Calvary Christian College is vastly different than most Australian Christian schools. How? That's the subject of today's far-reaching Kingdom Culture Conversation. So far-reaching, in fact, that we learn of an Aussi…

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[Red Letter Challenge] Geoff and G: What Does it Mean When Jesus Says "Abide in Me" in John 15? 24:47

1M ago24:47

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What does it mean when Jesus says "abide in Me" within John 15? Is it a trick question? Can we bring ourselves to accept that His love surpasses my tarnished past? Today, Geoff Brown and Chris "G" Gardiner walk through what may be Jesus' most amazing and revelatory truth claim: We have the standing invitation to find perfect rest and peace through …

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Craig Murison, Executive Dean, Christian Heritage College in Brisbane, Australia: Does the Notion of "Biblical Integration" Misserve Christian Education? 38:25

1M ago38:25

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Dr. Craig Murison's research efforts are garnering international attention from Christian educators the world over. And, they are starting to ask questions. Awkward questions. Is it possible that the long-pursued aspiration of "Biblical integration" is actually misserving Christian schools and Christian educators? As we'll hear today in a stirring …

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[Red Letter Challenge] Tyler and Tammy Collins: John 8 Finds Jesus Comforting the Afflicted and Afflicting the Comfortable 26:51

1M ago26:51

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In the span of a singularly beautiful chapter, John 8, we see Jesus coming to terms with the broken--a woman caught in adultery, facing a death sentence--and the self-righteous. As we will hear from Tyler and Tammy Collins today, Jesus does this all with His inimitable grace and truth. Teaching Sophomore Bible, Tyler serves as the chair of Northwes…

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Paul Campey, Partner, Resolve Consultants: A Candid Deep Dive into the Financial Sustainability of Christian Education Generally and Northwest Christian School Specifically 28:29

1M ago28:29

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As we will learn today, education in Australia is different. Very different. Without the stringent separation between church and state that we find in the U.S., the Australian government uses public funding to support both public and private schools. As a result, close to half of Australian students are enrolled in private education with many of th…

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Elijah Mizysak, Founder, Patriot Productions: Finding the Courage to Start a Christ-Centered, God-Honoring Community Theater Program 31:21

1M ago31:21

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Elijah Mizsak has been doing theater for ten years with multiple theater companies. But, as a Christ follower, he soon began to see a growing disconnect between his personal faith and aspects of the productions in which he was involved. So, in 2021, as a young man still in his teens, Elijah took a chance. A big chance. Elijah started Patriot Produc…

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[Red Letter Challenge] Brett and Sara Irwin: Unwrapping the Free Gift Offered in John 1 32:07

2M ago32:07

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Brett Irwin is a member of Northwest Christian High's math team. He's also the point guy for the AIA Crusader Chess Team, the HAM radio club, and he coaches just under 1,000 teams. His wife Sara, is a crucial member of the NCS Online course development team. To be clear, Brett and Sara are critical members of the Crusader community! Today, Brett an…

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[Build Here, Build There Update] Jon Coughlin, President, City of Joy International: How a Northwest Christian Building Project is Building the Kingdom in Rwanda, Africa 30:44

2M ago30:44

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As part of an update on Northwest Christian's unconventional building campaign, today's episode presents an opportunity to see how "Build Here" and "Build There" are both working together to further God's Kingdom purposes simultaneously in Phoenix, Arizona and Rwanda, Africa. "Unconventional" may be an understatement. When BHBT was announced two ye…

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[Red Letter Challenge] Denise Skinner: Luke 18 and Making God's Word a Priority in the Home 25:36

2M ago25:36

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We have kicked off the annual Red Letter Challenge and you are invited to join us! Each year, as he did this year during chapel on January 24th, Geoff challenges the elementary students to read one chapter of the four gospels each day over the span of four months. In so doing, the school community moves corporately through Matthew, Mark, Luke and J…

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Scott MacIntyre, American Idol Contestant and Musical Missionary: What do the blind 'see' when they dream? 33:02

2M ago33:02

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Born blind and with a life-threatening genetic kidney disorder, Scott MacIntyre has had plenty of excuses to be discouraged. Nevertheless, his indomitable disposition, self-effacing sense of humor, and realization of joy in Christ has kept him on a course that has allowed him to use his abundant musical gifts for the glory of God. Along the way, th…

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[Red Letter Challenge] Andrew Coley, NCS Director of Curriculum and Instruction: Luke 11 Cues Our Response to a Hostile Culture 29:24

2M ago29:24

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We have kicked off the annual Red Letter Challenge and you are invited to join us! Each year, as he did this year during chapel on January 24th, Geoff challenges the elementary students to read one chapter of the four gospels each day over the span of four months. In so doing, the school community moves corporately through Matthew, Mark, Luke and J…

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[Red Letter Challenge] Mark and Kim Reiswig Consider Luke 4 and the Temptation of Jesus in the Wilderness 27:41

2M ago27:41

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We have kicked off the annual Red Letter Challenge and you are invited to join us! Each year, as he did this year during chapel on January 24th, Geoff challenges the elementary students to read one chapter of the four gospels each day over the span of four months. In so doing, the school community moves corporately through Matthew, Mark, Luke and J…

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[Red Letter Challenge] Geoff and G Introduce the Red Letter Challenge for Spring 2024 and Look at the Gospel of Mark 32:45

2M ago32:45

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We have kicked off the annual Red Letter Challenge and you are invited to join us! Each year, as he did this year during chapel on January 24th, Geoff challenges the elementary students to read one chapter of the four gospels each day over the span of four months. In so doing, the school community moves corporately through Matthew, Mark, Luke and J…

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[Red Letter Challenge] Gordon Wickert, Hope in Numbers: Hiding God's Word (Big Time!) in Your Heart 37:00

3M ago37:00

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Welcome to the Red Letter Challenge - Superintendent Geoff Brown's annual challenge to the community to begin reading through the four gospels, one chapter per day, over three months. Interested? You can get all the details right here! As we kick off three months of Kingdom Culture Conversations rooted in the Red Letters and the gospels, we welcome…

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Eunice Lenk, Bible X Games: Preparing to Launch the First Legit Bible-Based Video Game 29:07

3M ago29:07

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Video games are huge. Approximately 3.26 billion people worldwide play video games. 89.5% of video game sales happen in the digital world. In 2022, gamers in the US spent $55.5 billion on games. But, prior to the advent of Bible X, it's been a domain largely avoided by Christendom. Why? But now, through one of the most successful video game develop…

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["What About?" Wednesday] Robby Lashua of Stand to Reason: What about Allah? Is the Allah of Islam the same god as Jehavoh of Judaism and Christianity? 25:08

3M ago25:08

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In 2015, Larycia Hawkins, a professor at Wheaton College in Illinois, decided to wear a headscarf during the Advent season as a gesture of solidarity with Muslims. In doing so, Hawkins quoted Pope Francis, saying that Christians and Muslims "worship the same God." But, are they? Is Allah of Islam the same god as Jehovah or Judaism and Christianity?…

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Tim Reed, Former Arizona Christian University Faculty Member and Campus Pastor: Establishing a Healthy Trajectory for Pastoral Ministry 31:41

3M ago31:41

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According to the Barna Group, six in ten senior pastors describe youth ministry as one of the top five priorities of their church. Yet, too often these vital ministries are underfunded and understaffed. The result is that youth ministers are burning out and leaving the ministry altogether. In today's Kingdom Culture Conversation, we talk transparen…

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[Countdown to NXNW] Chris Zimmerman, Red Five Media: Discussing the Biggest Box Office Bombs of All Time 20:29

3M ago20:29

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What was the biggest box office bomb of all time? Aren't you just a wee bit curious? Today, we start the countdown to the NXNW High School Film Festival taking place at the Harkins Norterra theaters in Phoenix, Arizona on Friday, January 19th. That evening will also see the premiere of the latest Northwest Christian School film production, "Test Ta…

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[Countdown to NXNW] Chris Zimmerman, Red Five Media: What Makes for a Great Movie Soundtrack? 22:53

3M ago22:53

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Today, we start the countdown to the NXNW High School Film Festival taking place at the Harkins Norterra theaters in Phoenix, Arizona on Friday, January 19th. That evening will also see the premiere of the latest Northwest Christian School film production, "Test Takers", made in partnership with Chris Zimmerman from Red Five Media. In the KCC studi…

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[Countdown to NXNW] Chris Zimmerman, Red Five Media: The Ten Most Controversial TV Shows of All Time 42:56

3M ago42:56

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John Stuart Mill once wrote that "...even when mainstream views are true or justified, if they are never challenged, they risk becoming dead dogmas rather than living truths." In other words, according to Mill, there is value in controversy when it causes us to question social norms, lasting conventions, and established truths. Mill is suggesting t…

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Susan Konves, Coach, Crusader Archery: Archery in Pop Culture, the Bible, and Building the Kingdom 30:23

3M ago30:23

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Susan Konves fell into archery through happenstance--a casual afternoon of archery with her family at a Bible camp has led to a lifetime of fun and ministry using archery as the primary focus. Considered by many to be one of the top archery coaches in Phoenix, Susan is actively involved in the National Archery in Schools Program, the Home Educated …

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["What About?" Wednesday] Robby Lashua of Stand to Reason: What about Genealogies? Why does Paul warn Timothy against them if they are part of the Christmas story? 23:02

4M ago23:02

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As part of their accounts of the birth of Christ--the centerpiece to celebrating Christmas--both Matthew and Luke convey the genealogy/the lineage of Jesus. But, "hold the phone" says a careful New Testament student reader in his question for our "What about? Wednesday" Kingdom Culture Conversations podcast episode today. "If Matthew and Luke consi…

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Dr. Amy Yoder, English Department Chair, Northwest Christian High School: Candid Conversations about Biblical Worldview Formation that Works...and that Doesn't Work (Part Two) 24:17

4M ago24:17

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Dr. Amy Yoder is the first post-doctoral fellow in the history of Grand Canyon University, a deserved designation that she achieved due to the cutting edge nature of her research into spiritual formation strategies and high school students. But, the qualification of "cutting edge" isn't just due to the fact that she making the first research forays…

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["What About?" Wednesday] Robby Lashua of Stand to Reason: What about Santa? Should Christ-Followers be Anti-Santites? 30:08

4M ago30:08

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You know it is going to be a memorable episode of Kingdom Culture Conversations when we need to kick it off with a disclaimer! As you'll hear on today's "What about? Wednesday" episode with Stand to Reason apologist Robby Lashua: "It truly is up to every believer to approach God’s word humbly and seek out truth independently. Today’s conversation i…

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Dr. Amy Yoder, English Department Chair, Northwest Christian High School: Candid Conversations about Biblical Worldview Formation that Works...and that Doesn't Work (Part One) 13:36

4M ago13:36

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Dr. Amy Yoder is the first post-doctoral fellow in the history of Grand Canyon University, a deserved designation that she achieved due to the cutting edge nature of her research into spiritual formation strategies and high school students. But, the qualification of "cutting edge" isn't just due to the fact that she making the first research forays…

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Dr. Amy Yoder, English Department Chair, Northwest Christian High School: Working to Objectively Determine if Christian School Spiritual Formation Strategies are Working (Part Two) 23:05

4M ago23:05

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Dr. Amy Yoder is the first post-doctoral fellow in the history of Grand Canyon University, a deserved designation that she achieved due to the cutting edge nature of her research into spiritual formation strategies and high school students. But, the qualification of "cutting edge" isn't just due to the fact that she making the first research forays…

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Dr. Amy Yoder, English Department Chair, Northwest Christian High School: Working to Objectively Determine if Christian School Spiritual Formation Strategies are Working (Part One) 34:21

5M ago34:21

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Dr. Amy Yoder is the first post-doctoral fellow in the history of Grand Canyon University, a deserved designation that she achieved due to the cutting edge nature of her research into spiritual formation strategies and high school students. But, the qualification of "cutting edge" isn't just due to the fact that she making the first research forays…

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Dr. Amy Yoder, English Department Chair, Northwest Christian High School: NCHS Students Serve are the Subjects in a Spiritual Formation Research Project (Part Two) 17:49

5M ago17:49

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Amy has always had a profound impact on the campus of Northwest Christian School. It's an impact that extends much further than the countless hours she invests in teaching--she has gone to extraordinary lengths to be certain that her influence is not just growing her students academically but that they are also growing in their individual relations…

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Dr. Amy Yoder, English Department Chair, Northwest Christian High School: NCHS Students Serve are the Subjects in a Spiritual Formation Research Project (Part One) 18:33

5M ago18:33

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Amy has always had a profound impact on the campus of Northwest Christian School. It's an impact that extends much further than the countless hours she invests in teaching--she has gone to extraordinary lengths to be certain that her influence is not just growing her students academically but that they are also growing in their individual relations…

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Dr. Amy Yoder, English Department Chair, Northwest Christian High School: Dr. Yoder becomes Grand Canyon University's First Doctoral Fellow 40:11

5M ago40:11

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Amy has always had a profound impact on the campus of Northwest Christian School. It's an impact that extends much further than the countless hours she invests in teaching--she has gone to extraordinary lengths to be certain that her influence is not just growing her students academically but that they are also growing in their individual relations…

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[Veterans Day] Debbie Lee, Gold Star Mother: Talking with the Mother of the First Navy Seal to Fall in Iraq 44:36

5M ago44:36

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Known to millions as "Momma Lee", Debbie Lee is an author, public speaker and political activist who has traveled the nation telling her son's amazing story and advocating for our troops, their families, and the families of the fallen. Debbie understands the sacrifice our troops make and that “Freedom isn’t free.” On Aug 2, 2006 she received a knoc…

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Jay Rudolph, Nationally Syndicated Christian Radio Host, The Plumb Line: Answering the Call and Critics of Christian Talk Radio 39:11

6M ago39:11

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Merriam-Webster defines a "plumb line" as "a line (as of cord) that has at one end a weight (such as a plumb bob) and is used especially to determine perfect verticality". For Jay Rudolph, who has spent decades in the radio industry, a plumb line is the perfect picture of what God has called him to do: to challenge listeners all across the United S…

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Danny Trueblood, Youth Pastor, CCV North Phoenix: Recognizing and Remedying Declining Participation in Youth Group Ministry 25:35

6M ago25:35

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In the post-pandemic world, the numbers tell us clearly that youth are at risk. Teen suicide and the frequency of mental health diagnoses are at a historic high. Yet, just when youth need it most, their participation within local church youth ministry is in decline. National polls of Evangelical Christian teens find young people reporting that 69% …

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Matt Davidson, Superintendent, Timothy Christian School in Illinois: Gauging the Cultural Dangers Facing Christian Education 33:36

6M ago33:36

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It's homecoming week on the campus of Northwest Christian School and the team is excited to welcome home former superintendent, Matt Davidson. Davidson served as Northwest Christian superintendent from 2007 to 2010 before taking the role at Timothy Christian School in Elmhurst, Illinois. As a Christian Ed "lifer", and as a school administrator who …

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["What About?" Wednesday] Robby Lashua of Stand to Reason: What about "Destroying Calvinism in 3 Minutes"? 33:01

7M ago33:01

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So, maybe it's not exactly what you'd call "viral" but, nevertheless, it's a Youtube-based video that has been making the rounds within communities of evangelical Christian students that have a bent towards theology: "Destroying Calvinism in 3 Minutes". Try as we might, finding the specific Greenwood Baptist Church whose pastor is featured in this …

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The Sutton Project - Is it worth it? Is it working? 35:27

7M ago35:27

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The Sutton Project began in 2010 when a teacher was torn between her love for the students of NCS and her desire to impact an impoverished community of students in south Phoenix. She pulled a few students and teachers together and managed to scratch together 150 Thanksgiving meal boxes for these inner city families. But, the Lord was just getting s…

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The Sutton Project - Cheryl Mitchell Reflects on its History and Purpose 26:55

7M ago26:55

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The Sutton Project began in 2010 when a teacher was torn between her love for the students of NCS and her desire to impact an impoverished community of students in south Phoenix. She pulled a few students and teachers together and managed to scratch together 150 Thanksgiving meal boxes for these inner city families. But, the Lord was just getting s…

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["What About?" Wednesday] Robby Lashua of Stand to Reason: What about Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit? 20:32

7M ago20:32

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The unforgivable sin. According to Jesus in Mark 3:29, all sins will be forgiven men except for one--the unforgivable sin. It would seem, reasoned the student that submitted this question to "What About?" Wednesday, that we'd want to figure out what the unforgivable sin is... And, quick! Yet, questions about the nature of this sin and the nature of…

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Joy Watson, CEO, International Christian School in Russia: The Courage to Make Christ-Centered, Bible-Based Education Happen in Russia 29:12

7M ago29:12

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Christian education in Russia. Yes, you read that correctly. And, not only is it happening, it's been happening for thirty years. Three decades of Christian education within a nation with a track record of hostility towards the Gospel is not for the faint of heart. For the brave men and women involved, it has required courage and a constant commitm…

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[Worldview Contrasts] Stuart Delony of Snarky Faith: Ex-Pastor Addresses Perceived Inconsistencies within Evangelical Christianity 34:01

7M ago34:01

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Stuart Delony is unabashedly snarky. In fact, you could call it his trademark. He's unapologetic. He's direct. He uses profanity. And, he is calling out the inconsistencies within Evangelical Christianity and the American church, distinctions between what Jesus called His church to do and what we actually do. He's also a former pastor from within E…

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["What About?" Wednesday] Robby Lashua of Stand to Reason: What about my LDS friend not pushing to convert me to Mormonism? 33:12

8M ago33:12

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The return of a tradition! It's the debut of "What About?" Wednesday for the 2023/2024 school year! Today, on Kingdom Culture Conversations, we're thrilled to welcome apologist Robby Lashua, of Stand to Reason, back to the International Podcast Headquarters of Kingdom Culture Conversations. As has been our long-standing tradition, we invite Robby b…

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