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ACSI Podcasts
On this channel are ACSI’s four podcasts: Sharpening Kingdom Leaders, with President & CEO Dr. Larry Taylor. Grafted Together, with Chief Ministry Officer Jerry Nelson. Student Leadership & Learning, with SLL Director Emily Pigott. The Flourishing Journey, with Director of Leadership Programs Dr. Edward Bunn. ACSI’s podcasts aim to equip Christian school educators and strengthen you in your calling to impact the next generation for Christ. On a weekly basis, you can hear interviews, stories…
Episodes
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Grafted Together Ep 85: Faithfulness Over Success, with Dr. Jon Hill
Dr. Jon Hill emphasizes a mindset of faithfulness over success and explores how schools can help students discover and pursue their unique callings. Dr. Hill…
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Grafted Together Ep 84: Biblical Literacy, with Dr. Sean Englert
Douglas Campbell speaks with Sean Englert, Head of School at Northlake Christian School (LA) about addressing the growing crisis of biblical illiteracy. They…
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Grafted Together Ep 83: Rebuilding Formational Bridges in God's Kingdom, with Dr. Christian Klaue
Veteran Christian school administrator Dr. Christian Klaue discusses the intersection of faith, education, and discipleship with Jerry Nelson. They explore the…
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Grafted Together Ep 82: Kingdom-Connected Discipleship, with Douglas Campbell & Dr. Denver Daniel
Dr. Denver Daniel, President of Open Door Christian Schools, joins Douglas Campbell to discuss living as a citizen and ambassador of God's kingdom. They…
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Grafted Together Ep 81: Bob Jones University: The Next Generation
Dr. Matthew Weathers, Chief Enrollment Officer at Bob Jones University, joins the Grafted Together Podcast and highlights the strategic value of humanities and…
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Student Leadership & Learning Ep 34: Courageous Questions: Forming Students Who Can Engage Hard Questions with Wisdom and Grace
How do we equip students to wrestle with questions with wisdom and grace? Emily Pigott shares practical tips for educators. - Do you read the quarterly Student…
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Grafted Together Ep 80: Kingdom Athletics Series: The Seven Enemies of Greatness
Billy Sparacio rejoins the Grafted Together Podcast for the third part of the Kingdom Athletics Series, discussing how coaches in both Christian and public…
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Stronger Together Ep 21: Dr. Larry Taylor on Christian Education Advocacy at the PPA Summit
Dr. Larry Taylor, ACSI President & CEO, gave a presentation at the recent ACSI Public Policy & Advocacy Summit in Washington, D.C. on how, and why, we advocate…
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Grafted Together Ep 79: From Clean Water to the Living Water: Christian Education by Immersion
Chad McDaniel with WorldVision joins Jerry Nelson to discuss how students learn not just by hearing but by witnessing, practicing, and connecting lessons to…
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Grafted Together Ep 78: King Jesus' Children Deserve a Royal Education, with Chad Dirkse
Chad Dirkse, Head of School at Annapolis Area Christian School (MD), joins the Grafted Together Podcast for a conversation on the relationship between the…
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Student Leadership & Learning Ep 33: The Courage to Think
How do we help students navigate complexity, truth, and discernment? Emily Pigott has helpful insights on how to lead students in not only what to think, but…
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Stronger Together Ep 20: John Stonestreet on Christ-Centered Education & Dr. Steve Whitaker on the FFI
Hear a portion of John Stonestreet's presentation at the Rooted Educator Worldview Summit earlier this year, as he discusses schools who want to lead with a…
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Grafted Together Ep 77: Kingdom Athletics Series: Determine your “Why” then Developing Your Vision
Part Two of the Kingdom Athletics Series focuses on how identifying your goals will lead to forming your vision. Billy Sparacio, longtime athletic director and…
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Grafted Together Ep 76: Kingdom Athletics Series: Victory Formation, with Billy Sparacio
Billy Sparacio, longtime athletic director and educator, rejoins the Grafted Together Podcast to discuss Kingdom athletics and how to forge deeper connections…
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Stronger Together Ep 20: Accreditation Story with Heather Hager & School Spotlight w/ David Kilgore
Heather Hager, Head of School at Harp's Crossing Christian Academy (GA), didn't realize how beneficial the ACSI accreditation process would be until she…
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Grafted Together Ep 75: Church, Home, School, and Screen: Who’s forming Who? With Robb Warfield
Robb Warfield, Superintendent of Cascade Christian Schools (WA), joins the podcast to discuss the partnership of various parties in spiritual formation. Robb…
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Grafted Together Ep 74: Spiritual Formation Matters: A Research Perspective, with Dr. Lynn Swaner
Discussing the latest research on spiritual formation, Dr. Lynn Swaner joins the Grafted Together Podcast. Dr. Lynn Swaner is the President, US at Cardus, a…
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Grafted Together Ep 73: Wise AI: Using Powerful Technology in a Deeply Human Way, with Paul Matthews
What does it mean to be human in the age of AI? Paul Matthews, bestselling author and TEDx speaker, joins Jerry Nelson to take about wise AI use. Paul Matthews…
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Student Leadership & Learning Ep 32: Leading Beyond the Spotlight: Developing Servant Leaders in a Self-Focused Culture
When student leadership becomes primarily about being seen, the heart behind it is corrupted. At the same time, it is good to recognize students when they…
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Grafted Together Ep 72: Lead with Prayer, with David Balik and Mike Epp
Jerry Nelson talks with ACSI's Mike Epp and Dr. David Balik about the foundation of prayer in leadership roles. Watch this episode on YouTube! Mike Epp & David…
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Grafted Together Ep 71: Reading Your Bible for All It's Worth, Part Two
Jerry Nelson shares the second part of a two-part devotional-style teaching on Biblical study and how to allow God's Word and the Holy Spirit to transform you…
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Grafted Together 70: May All Your Families Flourish, with Lainie Montgomery
Lainie Montgomery, ACSI Director of Spiritual Formation, talks with Jerry Nelson about the Flourishing Families initiative and how to get all constituents at…
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Grafted Together Ep 69: Reading Your Bible for All It's Worth, Part One
Jerry Nelson shares a brief devotional-style teaching on Biblical study. This episode is also on YouTube with powerpoint slides accompanying it. Watch here…
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Student Leadership & Learning Ep 31: Reclaiming the Middle | Why Middle School is the Most Strategic Leadership Window
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…
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Aha Leader Series Ep 9: Failing Forward (Flourishing Journey Podcast)
Rachael Jones sits down with Dr. Edward Bunn to discuss lessons he has learned as a leader and ways in which he has grown. -- The Flourishing Journey podcast…
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Stronger Together Ep 19: From California Public School to Indonesian Christian Education, with Helen Schleper
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…
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Grafted Together Ep 68: Education that Disciples, with AJ Crocker & Caleb Williams
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…
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Grafted Together Ep 67: Abiding with Christ in the New School Year, with Josh Leonard
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…
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Grafted Together Ep 66: Death and the Human Experience, with Dr. Chuck Fuller
Jerry Nelson and Dr. Chuck Fuller explore death, grief, and the human experience through a biblical worldview, discussing how Christians can approach…
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Student Leadership & Learning Ep 30: Learning That Lasts, Why Experiential Learning Forms Better Leaders
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…
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Grafted Together Ep 65: From Belonging to Unity, with Tia Gaines
True unity is not forced uniformity, but a Christ-centered commitment to relationship & shared purpose. Tia Gaines, Executive Director of UnifiEd, shares how…
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Grafted Together Ep 64: Engaging Students Effectively Through Events, with Lilly Wooten
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…
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Grafted Together Ep 63: Parent Engagement, with Mark Wickersham
Guest host Mark Wickersham discusses parent engagement and provides practical steps. Students with engaged parents tend to do better academically, socially…
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Grafted Together Ep 62: Service, Suffering, and Awe in the Christ-centered Curriculum, with Dr. Nathan Johnson
Dr. Nathan Johnson, Head of School at Charleston Bilingual Academy, joins the Grafted Together Podcast to discuss how what we teach--and how we teach-- in…
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Aha Leader Series Ep 8: Attention to Detail That Slips Into Micromanagement (Flourishing Journey Podcast)
Rachael Jones and Dr. Edward Bunn discuss ways leaders can maintain high standards without slipping into micromanagement, by empowering teams while fostering…
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Grafted Together Ep 61: Implementing a Bible Reading Plan to Increase Biblical Literacy, with Sean Englert
Guest host Sean Englert shares what Northlake Christian School (LA) has learned through student assessments about biblical literacy and what type of biblical…
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Grafted Together Ep 60: Recovering the Divine Purpose of Work, with Steve Buttry
Steve Buttry is a real estate developer as well as the President of Workplace Ministries, Inc., and he joins Jerry Nelson to discuss God's vision for work…
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Stronger Together Ep 18: The "No-Brainer" of the LDRP (with Philip Scott), and PPA Summit Keynote Speaker Dr. Shirley Magazi
Learn about how the Legal Defense Reimbursement Fund can supplement your school's risk management with ACSI VP for Legal Affairs, Philip Scott. Also hear about…
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Grafted Together Ep 59: AI and the Tower of Babel, with Samantha Farinacci
Guest host Samantha Farinacci of Oaks Christian Online School shares insights on chaplaining at a Christian school during an era of artificial intelligence…
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Grafted Together Ep 58: Assessing Your School with the Flourishing Faith Index, with Dr. Steve Whitaker
Dr. Steve Whitaker, Head of School at The First Academy (FL), talks with Jerry Nelson about the Flourishing Faith Index and how to properly assess your…
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Stronger Together Ep 17: Starting a Christian School in India, with David Singh
David Singh is the founder of Harbour International School in India. He talks with ACSI Chief Ministry Officer Dr. Gavin Brettenny about leading a Christian…
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Grafted Together Ep 57: Equipping for the Journey (Spiritual Formation Network Wrap-up)
Douglas Campbell, Senior Coordinator with the ACSI Ministry Team, hosts this edition of the Grafted Together Podcast alongside three members of the ACSI…
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Grafted Together Ep 56: Discipleship How? With Katherine Gallagher
Katherine Gallagher, CEO of GoStrategic, joins the Grafted Together Podcast to discuss God's command to make disciples. Gallagher is an experienced speaker and…
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Grafted Together Ep 55: Faithful in the Long Walk, with Laci Demeter
Laci Demeter, Director of ACSI Europe, shares a devotional about long-term faithful leadership, using the example of Noah. Laci shares how Noah's capacity to…
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Grafted Together Ep 54: Take the Romans Road and Live in a New Way, with Kim Park
This episode features Kim Park, ACSI Accreditation Specialist in the International Division, speaking in a recent ACSI online chapel service on how true…
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Student Leadership & Learning Ep 29: Not Just Information, but Spiritual Formation (Student Testimonies)
Emily Pigott hears from four seniors at Christian schools about how Christ-centered education has shaped their understanding of God and their own identities…
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Grafted Together Ep 53: Take the Romans Road and Be Transformed, with Dr. Mauro Meister
This episode features Dr. Mauro Meister, Director of ACSI Brazil, speaking on the Romans Road in a recent ACSI online chapel service. Mauro has been involved…
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Aha Leader Series Ep 7: Quiet Isn’t Always Healthy (Flourishing Journey Podcast)
Rachael Jones sits down with Dr. Edward Bunn to explore ways leaders can listen beyond the silence to uncover hidden disengagement, misalignment, or burnout…
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Grafted Together Ep 52: Who is the Holy Spirit? The Lord, the Giver of Life, with Mike Epp
This episode features Mike Epp, ACSI Senior Vice President of Global Development, speaking on the Holy Spirit during a recent ACSI Chapel service. Mike has…
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Stronger Together Ep 16: A Testimony in Christian Education in Thailand, with Jenn Lindemuth
Jenn Lindemuth is the Curriculum Director of Chang Rai International Christian School in Thailand. She sits down with ACSI Chief Ministry Officer Dr. Gavin…
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Stronger Together Ep 15: Dr. Tim Padgett and Megan Almon | Part of a Greater Story in Christian Education
Dr. Tim Padgett, Resident Theologian with the Colson Center, and Megan Almon, a speaker with Stand to Reason, are both keynote presenters at the upcoming…
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Grafted Together Ep 51: Care in Hardship, with Courtney Crenshaw & Brayden Brown
Douglas Campbell, Senior Coordinator with the ACSI Ministry Team, hosts this edition of the Grafted Together Podcast alongside two members of the ACSI…
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Grafted Together Ep 50: On Becoming a Calling (not College) Preparatory School, with Noah Brink
"You can't just sprinkle Jesus dust on an otherwise secular education." Noah Brink joins the Grafted Together Podcast and shares how Franklin Christian Academy…
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Student Leadership & Learning Ep 28: Not an Add On; The Real Work of Christian Worldview Formation, with Billy Hutchinson
It's not an add-on: the real work of forming a biblical worldview takes a systematic approach at each Christian school. Billy Hutchinson, Director of Colson…
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Grafted Together Ep 49: Spiritual Formation Begins at Hello, with Angie St. Pierre
As an admissions specialist, Angie St. Pierre sees how spiritual formation begins with the very first interaction, ensuring that Christ is central in every…
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Stronger Together Ep 14: Dr. Adam Wilson on Student Mental Health, and Elizabeth Urbanowicz on identity
This episode features Dr. Adam Wilson, speaker at the Secure & Sound Mental Health Symposium (May 1 in Denver, with a virtual option as well), and Elizabeth…
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Aha Leader Series Ep 6: The Open-Door Illusion (Flourishing Journey Podcast)
Rachael Jones sits down with Dr. Edward Bunn to discuss ways to move beyond the typical “my door is always open” promise and truly create an environment where…
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Grafted Together Ep 48: Addressing Gender Ideology: Four Foundational Strategies
This episode is from a recent meeting of ACSI Early Educators in which Jerry Nelson spoke to the group about a biblical approach to current cultural beliefs on…
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Grafted Together Ep 47: From Goals to Systems to Flourishing, with Nathan Stark
Nathan Stark, founder of FolioBridge, shares his journey from a new teacher with no classroom structure to a leader passionate about systems thinking in…
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Stronger Together Ep 13: Dr. Sean McDowell on Building a Culture of Curious Students
Dr. Sean McDowell, keynote speaker at the upcoming Rooted Educator Worldview Summit, joins the podcast to discuss Rooted, how to encourage questions in your…