RenewCast

While much of RenewEd's work to help teachers be better equipped to teach from an unapologetically gospel-centered, Christian perspective, we know that it's important to provide examples of what it looks like to apply parts of RenewEd's worldview framework to specific lessons. Host Noah Brink describes how a Christian teacher could use the categories of the RenewEd worldview Grid (http...

Not only does a well-developed theology of personhood enable us to respect the dignity of all people and provide a solid foundation for a key aspect of a biblical worldview, but Host Noah Brink helps us understand how it gives us the tools to combat childhood anxiety - both as Christian educators and Christian parents.

"Christian Worldview" or "Biblical Worldview" might be one of the most overused and (as a result) misunderstood phrases spoken within Christian education circles. But because the notion behind the phrase is central to the life of the Christian school, we should continue to use it, but with greater precision and clarity. That's the goal - to bring about greater clarity and m...

Students matter. Of course, they do. But, we ought to have an unwavering answer why that must be so - not only for today, but in all contexts. The Third of RenewEd's Worldview Categories asks how our communities celebrate the fullness of the nature of God in people. A well-developed philosophy of Christian education requires a clear, biblical understanding of what it means to be human. And, th...

Our children need the Boundaries, Motivation, and Celebration that setting meaningful milestones before them can create. It helps them to see where they've come (and learn from it and recognize what they've achieved), be grounded where they are presently, and nurture a healthy dose of what to work and look toward. These milestones are one of the most tangible ways to create a structure tha...

If your school were to narrow Christianity down to its simplest form using a handful of words, how clearly would you see those words tangibly lived out throughout your school? Host Noah Brink discusses a practical way to bring our school community together to foster greater clarity in alignment with our Christian commitments.

What if our schools did a better job of working together! Of course, it assumes that we do a better job of holding true to our distinctives, form partnerships that expand the interest of our communities in Christian schooling, and work with our local churches in strategic ways. If we could move in this direction, we can do a better job of engaging our entire communities and reflecting a fuller vie...

The fifth question of our worldview grid asks the question: How do we view our school and all things in light of God's original intent? Having a well thought-out worldview requires that we consider how God intended all things to be and then to live in pursuit of that. So, it's vital that we get in the habit of aiming toward a school program which honors what God would have always desired f...

The resurrection of Jesus is the platform for everything Christians have to offer the world and is certainly the foundation for a truly Christian education. Host Noah Brink discusses the implications of the resurrection - not only for Christian education, but as a foundational principle of a Christian worldview.

To those who work with or parent children/students: Aiming at who the child will become is of far greater importance than our efforts to put in place structures and programs, teach content and skills, or plan out trajectories and the pragmatic steps we deem necessary to get there. Host Noah Brink focuses on how keeping the main thing the main thing means that we have to think about spiritual forma...

Long before we ask how we can become more diverse or judge ourselves against other schools by our diversity numbers, Christian schools must have a strong theology of diversity, rooted in a theology of the ultimacy of God and of humanity. #christianity #christianeducation #christianworldview #christianschool #diversity #dei You can find out more about Renew Education's at https://www.renew-educ...

Far too often, school size is a function of facility capacity or enrollment trends which can be driven by a myriad of factors. However, schools should think strategically about the size of the a school that its most likely to help a school fulfill its mission. While host Noah Brink does offer a personal preference, the overarching goal of the conversation is to challenge school leaders to think st...

If true education is fundamentally about connections, then it's vital that we consider ways to make sure that every student and faculty member are connected. And, it may be that House Systems offer one of the more practical ways to create a structure for that connection. Host Noah Brink discusses some of the "what" and "how to" of House System as well as some of the philoso...

While some may prioritize sports above everything else in the life of the school and others view it as a necessary evil, it's important to have a balanced view of sports which is saturated in a gospel-driven view of all things. Host Noah Brink shares about how sports can help us develop rhythms and habits where we both learn to see God as higher than us and develop tools to live in a broken wo...

The Harry Potter series can teach us a great deal about savoring Jesus, valuing all people, the relational nature of education, and the importance of educational community. #harrypotter #christianeducation #christianity #christianity You can find out more about Renew Education's worldview Grid at https://www.renew-education.org, or read Noah's Book "Jesus Above School" found ever...

Student Life is no less important than the more formally "curricular" parts of the school are in the shaping of students. Those things which fall under the Student Life umbrella of the school are just as important to connect to the philosophy, theology, and mission of the school as the more traditional aspects of the school are. #christianeducation #christianity #christianworldview #chri...

All schools function with a stated or unstated view of personhood ... of what gives a person value. Christian school uniquely talk about the image of God, providing dignity to all people, and this commitment ought to be core to the life of the school. But, many schools struggle to have precise definitions for what they mean by the image of God, or more broadly a mission and practice driven by phil...

What do we do with our greatest hopes, longings, and joys – especially when they are realized, yet they still don't provide proper fulfillment?

If our schools are going to work to align their mission and practice with the gospel and equip their students to better make sense of the world in the light of the gospel, we can't shy away from conversations about Sin, the Fall, Brokenness, and all of their implications.

As schools consider student leadership programs and initiatives, it's vital that we start from a strong theological foundation with clear definitions and goals in mind.

Even though they're young, preschool-aged students still can learn critical aspects of a Christian worldview. By focusing on Boundaries, Bravery, and Delight, we'll target two of the categories of RenewEd's Worldview Framework in hopes to help children grow to see the gospel as truly good news.

Reflecting on the lyrics of many of our favorite Christmas Carols and on Luke's account of Jesus's birth, we see the life-shaping effects of viewing all things through the lens of Jesus's birth.

If we're going to see more fruit in our efforts to pursue Spiritual Formation, we're going to have a clearer target: we need to have a clear perspective of the sort of adults we want to see our students become ... the sorts of students who care for the world and others around them, are parts of the cure, are willing to confront what's wrong, and running toward cultivation and stewardsh...

If we believe that both following God's calling and honoring the profound dignity of all people are primary in the Christian life , we have to take a more honest look at the trades as we consider what's best for our children and students.

Given that relationships are critical to transformation and lasting change, we'll focus on the importance of habits and rhythms in shaping our students' hearts and desires.