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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best RenewCast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to RenewCast for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite RenewCast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
08/26/24 • 14 min
Frank Gaebelein's *The Pattern of God's Truth* and Donovan Graham's *Teaching Redemptively" are the two books at the top of our recommendation list for Christian educators. They both provide profound introductions to and foundations for Christian schooling. *Pattern of God's Truth* : https://a.co/d/aP5PRZZ *Teaching Redemptively* : https://a.co/d/145fxC5 *Jesus Above School* : https://a.co/d/7WBkbkZ #bookrecommendations #bookrecs #christianteacher #christianeducation #noahbrink #christianeducation #christianeducator #bookrecommendation
09/19/24 • 27 min
Kids need to belong. From the earliest age, all the way through their teenage years, they need to know that they're a part of something. It grounds them; it rescues them from the anxiousness that results from trying to find meaning on their own terms. Quite possibly, "Belonging" could be what kids need more than anything else if they're going to grow to become healthy people. Host Noah Brink offers three words (Boundaries, Bravery, and Belovedness) to help frame how we can aim our kids toward belonging, regardless of our roles with kids – whether it's as parents, teachers, or coaches. #christianeducator #christianteacher #christianeducation #christianschool #christianparenting #faithformation #spiritualformation
10/21/24 • 30 min
Every healthy school has a culture of faculty growth, where the school provides and encourages opportunities for teachers to grow in their philosophy and practice. And, these programs are often most effective when they're dependent upon internal leadership, rather than upon external programs. Even more healthy is a culture that nurtures growth in such a way that it's organically ongoing, because it's part of the habits, rhythms, and rituals of the school. Host Noah Brink offers two practical models to nurture a culture of regular reflection improvement among teachers and discusses a theological foundation for why schools should always be committed to professional development.
09/24/24 • 34 min
Christian Schools' World Language departments are often the most overlooked when it comes to developing a framework for teaching Christianly. But, our philosophy of Christian education must be as well developed and implemented there as with any other part of the School. In fact, the World Languages Department has advantages that other departments don't. Host Noah Brink discusses how the questions and categories of the RenewEd Worldview Grid can shape our approach to thinking about teaching within the World Languages - in a way that's not merely looking for verses or biblical analogies, but focusing on biblical themes throughout the department.
#biblicalworldview #christianeducation #christianworldview #christianschool #christianteacher #noahbrink
09/23/24 • 11 min
While it's always important to have a strong foundation for a Christian education philosophy (and constantly lean on resources to strengthen that foundation), we also need resources to go to that next level and help to shape our teachers' approach to teaching in a way that's consistent with that philosophy. Jon Eckert's *The Novice Advantage* and Sarah Mackenzie's *Teaching from Rest* and incredibly helpful resources to shape the posture teachers need as they approach the task of teaching. While the two authors are writing toward different audiences, both books are highly practical and applicable. And, our teachers, regardless of their experience level, can use resources like these to continue to learn, risk, and reflect (Eckert) and bring with them a grounding of rest and security (Mackenzie). #christianeducator #christianteacher #christianschool #bookrecommendation #bookrecs The Novice Advantage: https://a.co/d/foJiIhH Teaching from Rest: https://a.co/d/50AJGKO
10/25/24 • 43 min
Paul Matthews joins our show to talk about his new book, A Time to Lead, his software to help teachers us A.I. to improve their practice (MyTeacherAide), and how teachers can develop a posture that enables them to embrace changes which helps them become better teachers. Even though the bulk of our conversation connect revolves around the topic of A.I., the main goal is helping teachers fulfill the great commission by more faithfully fulfilling their roles (without fear) so that our students can thrive. Paul is a wonderful resource for today's Christian school teachers, and it is our great joy to celebrate and recommend the great work he's doing. Find out more about his books and resources below. A Time to Lead (Amazon): https://a.co/d/dsIoqcw A Time to Lead (Christian Schools International): https://store.csionline.org/product/a-time-to-lead/ http://www.myteacheraide.com http://www.paulmatthews.ai
09/13/24 • 11 min
The Two books that most grabbed my attention and shaped my approach to Christian education have very different arguments, but were equally formative for me as I began to grow greater understanding of the life of faith in relation to the task of Christian Schooling. Mark Noll's book *The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind* (1994) was formative for me in the area of deep thought, intellectual pursuits, and the life of the mind. James K.A. Smith's book *Desiring the Kingdom* was equally formative, but in the area of desires, affections, and how our habits shape our loves. The Scandal of the Evangelical Mind: https://a.co/d/2v0XbcC Desiring the Kingdom: https://a.co/d/9Ignqxv Jesus Above School: https://a.co/d/3ON1wqt #bookrecommendation #bookrecs #bookrecommendations #christianworldview #biblicalworldview #christianeducation #christianschool #noahbrink http://www.renew-education.org
09/16/24 • 25 min
As with every academic discipline, teachers need a framework for teaching history that requires more than merely finding a verse or biblical analogy. Rather, teaching History from a Christian perspective requires an understanding of the key categories of a biblical worldview and applying them to the discipline. Host Noah Brink reintroduces the categories and questions of the RenewEd Worldview Grid to provide both a perspective toward teaching History Christianly and to nurture the sort of posture and longings we want to see in our students - because of their History studies. #christianteacher #christianeducation #biblicalworldview #christianworldview #christianschool http://www.renew-education.org
08/30/24 • 10 min
It's nearly impossible to talk about the Christian worldview without a healthy dose of the biblical framework of Creation, Fall, and Redemption. Not only do these categories help us to the story of Scripture more fully, but they also give us a stronger foundation for knowing how to understand our own stories, our place in the world, and to see God's work in it. Host Noah Brink introduces two book: "Creation Regained" by Albert Wolters and "Engaging God's World" ... our favorite Creation, Fall, and Redemption books. In unique ways, they both prove to be invaluable resources for anyone who's trying to think more intentionality of the foundation for a biblical worldview, but also how we should live it out.
Creation Regained: https://a.co/d/9ikpedV Engaging God's World: https://a.co/d/6bK9xf9 Jesus Above School: https://a.co/d/bePteF3 #christianeducator #christianeducation #biblicalworldview #christianworldview #creationfallredemption #christianschool #christianteacher #bookrecommendations #bookrecs
Episode 47: "Jesus Dust"
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08/26/24 • 24 min
Christian education must be far more than providing essentially secular models and practices of schooling with Christian components (Jesus Dust) sprinkled on top. Far too often, this ends up looking like finding a verse or Christian lingo to attach to a lesson, or praying at the start of it. But, not only is this bad both theologically and pedagogically, it trains students to think that Christianity is also a fragmented way of looking at life ... essentially a secular life with just some Christian components added in for good measure. Host Noah Brink offers helpful reminders about what Christian education must be and encourages the use of frameworks like the RenewEd worldview grid to enable us to have a freer and theologically sounder approach to our practice. http://www.renew-education.org #noahbrink #christianeducation #christianeducator #christianschool #christianteacher #christianworldview #biblicalworldview
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How many episodes does RenewCast have?
RenewCast currently has 65 episodes available.
What topics does RenewCast cover?
The podcast is about Christianity, Religion & Spirituality and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on RenewCast?
The episode title 'Episode 44: Prioritizing Rest and Student Flourishing' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on RenewCast?
The average episode length on RenewCast is 26 minutes.
How often are episodes of RenewCast released?
Episodes of RenewCast are typically released every 3 days, 18 hours.
When was the first episode of RenewCast?
The first episode of RenewCast was released on Oct 17, 2023.
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