Christian Education + Leadership

🎙 Christian Education + Leadership Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — Christian educator and school leader, founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com . In this episode, we unpack what really makes a Christian school Christian . Beyond chapels, handbooks, or Bible classes—it’s the people who model the life of Christ that shape the culture. Learn how to cast vision, hire with mission in mind, and celebrate Spiri...

🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — Christian educator and school leader, founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com In this episode, Jared reflects on the rising use of AI in education and why it will never be enough to truly form students. Drawing from Kent Ingle’s op-ed “AI Can Simulate a Teacher — But It Can’t Shepherd a Soul” , this conversation explores the deeper purpose of education, the philosophical...

🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — Christian educator and school leader, and founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com In this episode, Jared explores one practical step every Christian school can take to retain, bless, and build a legacy for their teachers: the Teacher Excellence Fund. He unpacks why teachers are the living curriculum of a school, how culture is shaped by who’s teaching, and what school lea...

🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader. In this episode, we explore why teacher compensation in Christian schools isn’t just a budget issue—it’s a ministry priority. Jared unpacks how salary reflects value, why underpayment shouldn't be worn as a badge of virtue, and five practical ways school leaders can start closing the gap....

🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — Christian educator and school leader at ChristianEdLeadership.com — this episode explores why teacher compensation, retention, and support aren’t just HR concerns… they’re Gospel-centered, mission-critical priorities for every Christian school. Jared reflects on his own early teaching experience, breaks down national salary data, and shares practical insights into buil...

🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader. In this episode, Jared reflects on the real, raw, and rewarding journey of the first-year teacher. From grading papers at midnight to navigating parent emails and hallway chaos, he shares 3 key lessons every new teacher needs to hear — rooted in Scripture and the hope of faithful service. Whet...

🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — Christian educator and school leader, and founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com In this episode, Jared explores the idea that Christian school faculty are the “living curriculum.” Drawing from Scripture, the wisdom of Dallas Willard, and real-life examples from school life, he unpacks how students absorb far more than just lesson plans — they absorb us. What kind of lif...

Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader. In Episode 15, Jared closes out the Must Be Spring: Burnout and Renewal series with a powerful look at Biblical Renewal for the Weary Leader . Drawing from Matthew 11:28–30 and Dallas Willard's Renovation of the Heart , this episode explores how true renewal is found—not in more effort—but i...

Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader. In Episode 14, Jared continues the Must Be Spring: Burnout and Renewal series with a practical guide to preventing burnout in Christian school leadership. Drawing from Dallas Willard's VIM Model —Vision, Intention, Means—he unpacks three steps to restore purpose, protect your passion, and le...

Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader. In Episode 13, Jared kicks off a three-part series, Must Be Spring: Burnout and Renewal in Christian School Leadership . Spring brings unique pressures for school leaders—budgeting, enrollment, staff transitions, and more. In this episode, Jared unpacks the top ten realities that lead to burnout...

🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader. In Episode 12, Jared explores the next chapter in the private school enrollment surge: what happens after the growth? As more families choose Christian education, how can schools hold fast to their mission and avoid drift? From boardrooms to classrooms, Jared unpacks practical ways Christian s...

🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com , Christian educator, and school leader. In Episode 11, Jared explores why families are increasingly choosing private and Christian schools in the post-COVID era. From early school reopenings to expanding school choice programs and shifting parent values, this episode unpacks the key forces behind the surge—and what it means for Chr...

🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader. In Episode 10, Jared kicks off a new series on post-COVID enrollment trends with a look at why private and Christian school enrollment is surging across the country. From public school declines to parental priorities and school choice expansions—what’s really driving the Great Shift in K–12 ed...

🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader. In Episode 9, Jared wraps up the Cardus Education Survey series with five big takeaways every parent, pastor, and educator should know about Christian school graduates. From faith formation to family values, academic preparation to belonging—what does the data really say? And where can schools...

🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader. In Episode 8, Jared explores how Christian education shapes long-term faith, spiritual practices, and family values in graduates. What kind of spiritual formation do Christian schools nurture — and what impact does it have on the next generation?

🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader. In Episode 7, Jared unpacks the data on mental health outcomes for Christian school graduates. What does the 2023 Cardus Education Survey reveal about anxiety, life satisfaction, and overall well-being — and how do Christian schools influence it?

🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader. In Episode 6, Jared explores how Christian schools cultivate civic virtue, public responsibility, and gospel-shaped influence. Learn how schools rooted in truth prepare students not only for personal success, but for meaningful engagement in society.

🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader. In Episode 5, Jared highlights research showing how Christian school graduates excel in college, career, and service. See how faith-based formation leads to success beyond test scores — equipping students for Kingdom impact in every calling.

🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader. In Episode 4, Jared shares key findings from Christian school graduates about what they remember most — and why high school culture matters. Explore how discipleship, mentorship, and mission shape the Christian high school experience into something far deeper than academics.

🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader. In Episode 3, Jared explores what makes Christian education truly distinctive — and why it matters more than ever in today’s culture. From character development to lasting impact, hear how a biblical foundation transforms both students and communities.

🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader. In Episode 2, Jared unpacks how Christian schools move beyond curriculum to shape hearts and minds through a biblical worldview. Discover how faith is integrated across academics, forming students who think Christianly and live with purpose in every sphere of life.

🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com , Christian educator, and school leader. In Episode 1, Jared explores why Christian education matters in 2025 — in a world full of school choices, philosophies, and pressures. Learn how Christian schools shape worldview, equip students for life and leadership, and answer the core question: What truly sets Christian education apart?