ECS Equip

Brandon Artiles is joined again by David Thomas, the Director of Family Counseling at Daystar Counseling and the author of several best-selling parenting books. David recently was a speaker at the Partnering with Parents series at Evangelical Christian School. Listen as they dive into David's book Wild Things, an informative, practical, and encouraging guide that will help parents guide boys down...

Brandon Artiles is joined this week by David Thomas, the Director of Family Counseling at Daystar Counseling and the author of several best-selling parenting books. David recently was a speaker at the Partnering with Parents series at Evangelical Christian School. Listen as Brandon and David discuss three things kids need from their parents as well as why it's important for a school like ECS to pa...

Brandon Artiles is joined this week by Paula Cowart, former Principal at the ECS Lower School. Listen as they discuss her time at ECS, what her next season looks like, and why she's excited about ECS.

Brandon Artiles is joined this week by Dr. Kennon Vaughan, Lead Pastor at Harvest Church. Listen as they discuss how parents can disciple their children and the importance of putting God's Word on their hearts.

Brandon Artiles is joined this week by John Roelofs! Listen as they talk about bullying and why this topic is such an important one for Coach Roelofs.

Brandon Artiles is back this week with John Bryson, Lead Pastor at Fellowship Memphis, lead writer and co-presenter of 33 The Series, and father to six ECS students. Listen as Brandon and John dive deep into the topic of Biblical manhood.

Brandon Artiles is joined this week by Kathryn Naifeh, Bible teacher at ECS to 9th, 10th, and 11th grade students. Listen as she discusses how she got to ECS and how her class is helping students see the importance of anchoring your life in God's Word.

It's a new school year at ECS! Equip host Brandon Artiles sits down with Head of School Braxton Brady to discuss the exciting things going on this year. Listen as they discuss the different transitions that have happened this year, what it means to be an EAGLE, how parents can partner with ECS, and more!

Brandon is joined this week by Shad Berry, ECS dad and CEO & Executive Director for Downline Ministries. Listen as they discuss what Downline Ministries is as well as the special role they played at ECS this summer.

Brandon Artiles is back for another episode of Equip. This week, Brandon is joined by Linda Price, Marriage and Family Counselor at Central Church and parent to two recent ECS grads. Listen as they discuss anxiety and depression in teens and how to recognize and navigate these issues.

Brandon Artiles is joined by Lynden Jones, Head of Performing Arts and High School Theatre Teacher and Director at ECS. Listen as they discuss performing arts at ECS, her background in theatre and voice, and much more.

Brandon is joined this week by recently named ECS Athletic Director Scott Vogel. Listen as Scott talks about his vision for athletics at ECS, the many different hats he wears at the school, and much more.

This week Brandon is joined by new ECS Head Football Coach Trey Adams. Trey is currently the Director of Advancement and Alumni relations and was recently named to the Head Coaching position. Listen as he talks about why it's an exciting time for the football team and for all of ECS.

Brandon Artiles is joined this week by the new Academic Director of Lower School Ashley Colley. Listen as they discuss why she's so excited about her new role, what this means for alignment between all ECS campuses, what brought her to ECS, and much more!

Brandon Artiles is joined this week by recent graduate of the ECS Class of 2019 Joseph Welch. Joseph recently won the Commercial Appeal Courage Award for his perseverance in both football and lacrosse through several injuries. Listen as he talks about what stands out about his time at ECS, why he stuck with athletics and his football and lacrosse teams despite his setbacks, and the new implemented...

Brandon is joined this week by Stephen Morris and Jenny Shorten. Stephen is a graduate of the ECS Class of 2019, President of the ECS Best Buddies and Key Club, and Cross Country Co-Captain. Jenny is the ECS Academic Dean. Listen as they discuss living out what Christ taught through the gospels about serving and loving one another as well as how ECS integrates student service through the Wilson So...

This week Brandon is joined by David Montague, Executive Director at Memphis Teacher Residency. David and Brandon discuss parenting philosophy, discipleship both in and out of the home, and Memphis Teacher Residency and the work they're doing in Memphis.

Brandon Artiles is back for another episode of Equip! This week he's joined by the new ECS Head of Lower School, Tyson Lee! Listen as they discuss Tyson's background and what got him into education, what got him excited about his new role at ECS, and his vision for his new job and the Lower School.

Equip host Brandon Artiles is joined this week by very special guest Ryan Cummins, the new Head of Middle School at ECS. Ryan graduated from ECS is 2001 and has spent the last 14 years teaching at Auburn High School in Auburn, Alabama. Listen as he and Brandon discuss how God paved the way to bring him to this point, why he found ECS to be so special, and much more!

Equip Host Brandon Artiles is joined by ECS Bible Teacher, Alumni, and Parent Robert Jones. Listen as they discuss what brought Robert back to ECS and what goes into ministering to students each day both in and out of the classroom.

Equip Host Brandon Artiles is joined by ECS Bible Teacher, Alumni, and Parent Robert Jones. Listen as they discuss what brought Robert back to ECS and what goes into ministering to students each day both in and out of the classroom.

Brandon Artiles speaks this week with Tim Shelton, a minister at Bellevue Baptist Church and parent to five boys at ECS. Listen as Brandon and Tim take a deep dive into parenting adolescents in a Christ-centered family.

Equip is back with a conversation between Brandon Artiles and ECS  teacher and Soccer Coach Jordan Thompson! Jordan co-teaches the new Perspectives class at ECS with Kyle Story, teaches history, and coaches soccer. Listen as he discusses the impact ECS had on his life and the impact he gets to have on the lives of his students and athletes.

Host Brandon Artiles is back for another episode of Equip! Listen as he speaks with Randy Odom, President and CEO of Memphis Athletic Ministries. MAM exists to coach, grow, and lead the youth of Memphis by helping them discover their identity in Christ and their purpose in the community. MAM's vision is to see identity found, hope restored, and lives changed.

We're back with a very exciting guest this week: Morgan Cox! Morgan graduated from ECS in 2005 and went on to play football at the University of Tennessee and is going to be starting his tenth season for the Baltimore Ravens this year! He's a two time Pro Bowler and Super Bowl XLVII champion. Listen as he talks about his career, his time at ECS, the important role faith plays in his life, and much...