Clearly Christian with Dr. Cy Smith

Summary: In this "Extra Credit" episode, Dr. Cy Smith recaps and dives deeper into his recent discussion with Dr. Sean McDowell. Here, he discusses the importance of understanding and connecting with the next generation, specifically Generation Z. He emphasizes the need to recognize the unique challenges and realities that Gen Z faces, such as social media engagement and constant pressure. Dr. Smi...

Young people have access to more information and more ways to gain the information than at any time in history. It seems they don't need parents or churches or teachers anymore. But we all know that isn't true. Are we leading well to ensure they know what to believe, and how what they choose to believe will alter their lives? Our guest on this episode of the Clearly Christian with Dr. Cy Smith pod...

"Where are the next generation of Christian leaders? Why don't we see a meaningful number of young people actively influencing our culture for Christ? Where are the young, confident, vibrant Christians?" - Dr. Cy Smith Recently on the Clearly Christian Podcast, we talked with Dr. Thomas White, President of Cedarville University, about Leadership, showing up and standing up for what's right as a ro...

How are we training our next generation of leaders? Are we going to continue to allow them to figure it out on their own, trusting their feelings, and trusting society? Or are we going to give them training and the opportunity to choose a different path? Our guest on this episode of the Clearly Christian with Dr. Cy Smith podcast is Dr. Thomas White, President of Cedarville University. With Dr. Wh...

"We have a major crisis in this country, and that's filling teacher vacancies" - Dr. Cy Smith Recently on the Clearly Christian Podcast, we talked with Scott Barron, the Chief Reinvention Officer at School Growth. LLC. The question? How can school leaders ensure teachers want to be a part of what you're doing? This Extra Credit Edition takes a deeper dive into that conversation, as Dr. Cy Smith po...

It's never been easy to be a teacher. But it has always been a rewarding position, inspiring young lives and making a difference for a positive future. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case. Teachers are leaving the profession, and far fewer are enrolling to prepare for a future in education than we need. Why is that? It's no secret that society is changing, culture is changing, and it's harde...

"The only definition of parenting success that matters in the end is God's definition" - Dr. Cy Smith Recently. on the Clearly Christian Podcast , we talked with Dr. Josh Mulvihill, Executive Director for Church and Family Ministry at RenewaNation and author of “50 Things Every Child Should Know Before Leaving Home”. This Extra Credit Edition takes a deeper dive into that conversation, as Dr. Cy S...

What does it mean to Parent with the End in Mind? In this episode of the Clearly Christian podcast, we talk with Dr. Josh Mulvihill, Executive Director for Church and Family Ministry at RenewaNation and author of “50 Things Every Child Should Know Before Leaving Home”. We discuss the parent's role in steering and guiding their children into a biblical worldview. Key points include kids being left...

“Be very clear with eyes wide open as to what the public college experience looks like today for the average student” …Dr. Cy Smith Recently we talked with Dr. Kevin Brown, President of Asbury University about education and the principles being taught in public institutions, and how students and families need to be paying attention to what schools believe, teach, and justify. This Extra Credit Epi...

This is the Extra Credit version of the Clearly Christian Podcast with Dr. Cy Smith, a shorter version of the most recent interview with Troy McIntosh. In this episode, Dr. Smith digs deeper into the main points of the latest episode featuring Troy McIntosh of OCEN (Ohio Christian Education Network. He dives in with more detail to the chalkboard points made that local education is not immune to go...

In this episode of The Clearly Christian Podcast with Dr. Cy Smith, we are joined by Troy McIntosh, Executive Director of Ohio Christian Education Network. Troy lobbies in Columbus on behalf of Christian education, ensuring the government ideology and society's viewpoints don't completely take over in the education of our children. Learn about the fight to include a more neutral education for our...

In this episode of the "Clearly Christian with Dr. Cy Smith" podcast, Dr. Cy Smith welcomes Dr. Larry Taylor, the president of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Here we discuss Christian Schools as a Worldview Training Center. In the ever so important formative years of our children, it matters who is teaching them, and what they are teaching. Parents, teachers, and coache...

Who decides what we teach our children? Parents, of course. But then we send our kids to school. Who writes the textbooks? What is the teacher's worldview? Where does God fit in, or is He being shut out? Jeff Keaton, CEO of Renewanation discusses curriculum, why it matters, and what you can do about it as a parent on this episode of the Clearly Christian Podcast with Dr. Cy Smith

When something happens to your child at school, what do you do? And does it work? Schools sometimes think they know best. That's not the case...you know best. As a parent, you have a responsibility to fight for what's right for your kids. In this episode, we discuss a parents responsibility to advocate for his or her child and the education they receive. It's not enough to just take what the gover...

In this unique episode, Dr. Cy Smith is not only the host but also the guest in an episode of the Purpose Under Pressure podcast. It's an amazing opportunity to peek under the "Clearly Christian" hood at what drives Dr. Smith to do what he does, on the mission to which he has devoted his life. Dr. Cy Smith is convicted, as you'll hear in his responses to Purpose Under Pressure podcast host Bryan L...

Leadership is one thing. Leading in the right direction is something different entirely. The fact is that our kids have the confidence and the desire to lead and impact our culture. Now, it’s up to us as parents, educators, and church leaders to educate this generation in a biblical worldview. That’s how we must best lead future leaders. Lyle Wells, President of Integrus Leadership is Dr. Cy Smith...

What does discipleship mean to you? In this episode of the Clearly Christian podcast, Dr. Smith speaks with Dr. Alan Pue of the Barnabas Group Inc about the true nature of education. Discipleship is education, and education has consequences. It is important that you understand who is teaching your children, what they are being taught, and what role you must play in all of it.

In this episode we discuss worldview. The "Chalkboard Points" are these: 1). Worldview matters. 2). To be in school is to be acquiring a worldview. 3). Secularism is a worldview. Phil Leineweber, an Associate Pastor with Berean Baptist Church contends that our young people are fighting to keep their biblical worldview at public schools where secularism is taught. But the sides are more clear than...

In the second episode of Clearly Christian, Author, Keynote Speaker, Podcast host, and business leader Dr. Glen Shultz joins Dr. Cy Smith to discuss and address the subject of how God wants us to educate children. If we are trying to obey God's word, and Christians want to believe they are, then we need to do that when we send our kids to school. Chalkboard points address God's word on education,...

In the Pilot Episode of Clearly Christian with Dr. Cy Smith, Dr. Smith shares the foundation behind the podcast. The goal of this show is to help you want to learn and “Know More”, so that you can say “No More” when you should, and help to lead our young people towards and not away from a biblical worldview. We review the foundational "Chalkboard Points" that parents need to know as they raise and...