Clearly Christian with Dr. Cy Smith

Social and Emotional Learning. We can argue about it, and we do. It was founded with good intentions. But it left God out of the equation. It is leading to a growing generation of young adults who are taught to care more about themselves than about others. It's a slippery slope, and we're sliding.   In this episode of the Clearly Christian Podcast, Dr. Cy Smith, Superinten...

The word “discipline” is rooted in being a disciple. Like training for a marathon or making a renewed effort at better health, one has to follow a set regimen, on a path that has been shown to work in the past. And it has to be all of the time, not just when it’s easy, or when it feels good. Discipline takes discipline. But, just like those sit-ups, it will make you stronger. In this Extra Credit...

Training isn’t easy, and not everyone likes to put in the work. But we all know that if we want the results, we have to train. If we want our children to grow up to be resilient in the face of society and to be disciples for Jesus the way He wants them to be in every day life, it’s up to us as parents and educators to provide the training. But we have to stick with the plan.  ...

In this Extra Credit episode of the Clearly Christian Podcast, Dr. Cy Smith, Superintendent of Mansfield Christian School dives deeper into topics raised during his recent podcast interview with Dr. Michael Lindsay, President of Taylor University. They explore the importance of integrating a biblical worldview into education, the challenges of nonprofit versus profit in the educational sector, and...

You don’t have to be a big corporate organization to think big. You don’t have to be a for-profit organization to grow, and to generate funds to create even more growth. You don’t have to give up excellence at any level, regardless of your relative size, strength, power, and perceived position. In fact, if you are striving for excellence for your organization, you must lead with a g...

In a recent episode of this podcast, we talked with Aaron Baer, President of Center for Christian Virtue about “Engaging with Culture as Christians”.   In this episode of the Clearly Christian Podcast, Dr. Cy Smith, Superintendent of Mansfield Christian School takes a deeper dive into the topics discussed, adding additional insight and strengthening the arguments made.   Topics explored...

Is God having a cultural moment? It certainly seems so. Society as a whole is changing its tune when it comes to Christianity and how it fits into its understanding of the world. From our government leaders down the line, Christianity seems to be having a rebirth in acceptance. Is this good? If so, how can we capitalize on the opportunity to help equip more and more people to see the world with a...

In a recent episode of this podcast, featuring Dr. Keith McDaniel , we discussed what it means to operate in uncharted territory, in unstable times. In this Extra Credit episode of the Clearly Christian Podcast, Dr. Cy Smith, Superintendent of Mansfield Christian School and producer Bryan Lefelhoc dig deeper into the key themes brought up in that episode. They dive deeper into the concept of insti...

The world we live in today is uncharted territory. And society as it is is certainly bringing about unstable times. If we aren't careful, we'll get lost. We'll need a map, and a compass, especially if we are teaching and leading a team, or paving the way for our next generation. School and leadership can certainly provide a strong map. Our souls will be our compass. In this episode of the. Clearly...

This is a deeper dive into Episode 23 "In Pursuit of Teacher Well Being" with Dr. John Walker. In this episode of Clearly Christian, Host Dr. Cy Smith, Superintendent at Mansfield Christian School, discusses the complexities and challenges faced by teachers today, and how hard it is for them to do their job. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the taxing nature of teaching, the need for...

Teachers do not have it easy. Not by any measure. Most people have no idea what they go through, day in and day out. And it's getting harder. But the work they do is so important that we simply can not take their well being for granted. In this episode of the Clearly Christian podcast, host Dr. Cy Smith, Superintendent at Mansfield Christian School welcomes Dr. John Walker, Superintendent with Cen...

In this Extra Credit episode of Clearly Christian Education, Dr. Cy Smith, Superintendent with Mansfield Christian School takes a deeper dive into key topics discussed in his latest Clearly Christian Education podcast conversation with guest Dan Beckering, Head of School at Southwest Christian High School . In this episode, Cy dives expands on the topics of the challenges of modern education, incl...

In this episode of the Clearly Christian podcast, host Dr. Cy Smith, Superintendent of Mansfield Christian School , discusses the transformative nature of education from a Christian perspective with Mr. Dan Beckering, Head of School at Southwest Christian High School . They explore the importance of leadership in Christian education, the cultural changes affecting students today, and the concept o...

In this Extra Credit episode of the Clearly Christian podcast, Dr. Cy Smith, Superintendent of Mansfield Christian School recaps his recent podcast discussion with "Breakpoint This Week" podcast co-host Maria Baer. Dr. Smith takes a deeper dive into the topics discussed in that recent show, and adds his own insight into some of the topics raised. He discusses the implications of technology on chil...

Summary In this episode of the Clearly Christian podcast, host Dr. Cy Smith, Superintendent of Mansfield Christian School in Ohio, engages with Maria Baer, co-host of Breakpoint This Week with John Stonestreet , to discuss the challenges facing today's youth, particularly regarding mental health and the impact of technology. Cy explores the findings of Jonathan Haidt's book, 'The Anxious Generatio...

In this "Extra Credit" episode of the Clearly Christian podcast, Dr. Cy Smith takes a deeper dive into the implications of the current political climate on societal values and the importance of leadership consistency. These are topics he discussed with Dr. Collette House, Superintendent with Aurora Christian School in a recent episode of the Clearly Christian Podcast. He emphasizes the fragility o...

In this episode of the Clearly Christian Podcast, Dr. Cy Smith, Superintendent of Mansfield Christian Schools, about the importance of credibility and character in Christian leadership, particularly in the field of education. They explore the evolving role of schools, the necessity of building trust with followers, and the significance of convictions that guide leaders. They also address the chall...

In this Extra Credit episode of the Clearly Christian podcast, Dr. Cy Smith digs deeper in to the topics raised in the recent conversation with Dr. Denver Daniel, President of Open Door Christian Schools. Cy elaborates on the concept of stewardship and its importance in leadership, in the context of Christian education, and for leaders of all walks of life. He explore how leaders are responsible f...

Summary In this episode of the Clearly Christian podcast, Dr. Denver Daniel, president of Open Door Christian Schools, joins Dr. Cy Smith to discuss the importance of passion in leadership and how stewardship can fuel that passion. They emphasize the need for Christian leaders to have a genuine and authentic passion for the gospel and the truths of the Christian faith. They also discuss the challe...

Summary In this Extra Credit episode of the Clearly Christian Podcast, Dr. Cy Smith dives deeper into his conversation with Dr. Todd Marrah, Superintendent of Tree of Life Christian Schools.  Cy shares his thoughts on the need for leaders to acquire the wisdom and mindset of big picture thinking, which allows them to see the vision before others, size up situations, and sketch a picture of wh...

In this episode, Dr. Cy Smith, Superintendent of Mansfield Christian Schools interviews Dr. Todd Marrah, the superintendent of Tree of Life Christian School s in Columbus, Ohio, and President of the board at ACSI . They discuss the importance of leading well over time, big-picture thinking, and passionate convictions in Christian education. They highlight the significant changes in education, such...

This is the Extra Credit Edition of the Clearly Christian Podcast with Dr. Cy Smith, a deeper, yet quicker dive into the topics discussed in detail with our Clearly Christian guests. This episode dives deeper into our conversation with Dr. Phil Leineweber about engaging a community of believers in order to help create a biblical worldview. Specifically here, Dr. Cy Smith discusses the impact of Ch...

Dr. Cy Smith and Dr. Phil Lieneweber, Associate Pastor at Berean Baptist Church, discuss the challenges of spiritual formation in Christian schools and the importance of community in shaping the worldview of the next generation. They emphasize the need for intentional discipleship and the impact of cultural changes on the spiritual development of children. The conversation delves into the role of...

This is a deeper dive into the topics discussed in the recent interview with Dr. Carrie Beal, a Biology Professor at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. In this episode, Dr. Cy Smith discusses the importance of answering children's questions with confidence in the word of God and the life of Christ. He emphasizes the need for Christian schools to help young people come to know the truth and have con...

If Christian beliefs are true, then how can we believe in Science? And if Science is true, then what are we to do with Christian beliefs. My guest is Dr. Carrie Beal, a Biology Professor at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, and she believes there is room, and evidence for both. In fact, they need each other to fully tell the truth. A bibilical worldview informed by God's word and Science is a heal...