ECS Equip

In the middle of his first season as ECS Head Varsity Volleyball Coach, Mike Sansone joins host Brandon Artiles to discuss the importance of athletics in the lives of students, and how experiences on the court provide opportunities for personal growth.

Super Bowl champion, NFL Pro Bowl long snapper, and ECS class of 2005's Morgan Cox joins the podcast to share how special it is to be back on campus to have his cardinal & gold #53 jersey number retired. Cox was honored at halftime of ECS' Sept. 1, football game joined by family and dozens of his closest friends.

New ECS Alumni Relations Director Jordan Thompson (Class of 2006) shares his vision for maintaining and pursuing relationships with ECS alumni. He also discusses how his roles of leading our Discipleship Groups and Soccer program play into that pursuit and engagement.

Upper Elementary principal Luke Matzke shares about ushering in an exciting new era of education at ECS with 4th, 5th, and 6th grades being housed together on the Shelby Farms campus.

ECS Head of School Braxton Brady sets the foundation for the 2023-2024 school year, which includes his challenge to students to be BOLD for Christ. He also discusses the new era of ECS Upper Elementary at the Shelby Farms campus, plus an intentional focus on prayer throughout the ECS community.

Annual Fund Director Brandon Artiles sits down with new ECS Middle School Principal Andy Gross. Mr. Gross shares his passion for watching students grow and realize their God-given gifts and potential.

Annual Fund Director Brandon Artiles sits down with ECS' Director of Curriculum Alignment and Worldview John Grant. Dr. Grant wrestles with the question, does Satan have a Christian Worldview", and does having a Christian worldview result in obedience?

Annual Fund Director Brandon Artiles interviews three of the top scholars in ECS' class of 2023. Evie Wages, Luke Ricketts, and Jane Kresnadi share about the great experiences they had, the memories they made, and the teachers that made the greatest impact on their journeys.

Disciple-maker, former ECS parent, and current ECS grandparent Nancy Holcomb reminds us of the importance of seeking God's love and protection for our children through prayer.

Renowned speaker, author, pastor, and ECS grandparent Crawford Loritts joins Equip to walk us through Biblical approaches to handling discouragement.

Equip Host and Annual Fund Director Brandon Artiles sits down with ECS' new varsity head football coach Blake Butler. Coach Butler shares about his passion to use football to build up strong Christian men. He also discusses the impact Coach Heinz had on his journey and how special it is to be back at ECS.

As a part of EXPO week 2023 we handed the keys of Equip to some ECS middle schoolers. Equip host and Annual Fund Director Brandon Artiles guided them through the creative process, and our students put together some awesome material. Listen and enjoy the shows! "Apple Report" with Drew Birdsall @ 1:39 "Get Organized" with Mary Carol Westbrook & Virginia Kate Taras @ 10:48 "Top 5" with Riley Bingham...

ECS Summer Camps Director Tommy Evans and ECS Upper School Athletic Director David Nugent join Equip to share about the awesome opportunities for children offered by ECS throughout the summer break! Find out how our camps will serve children spiritually, as well as, physically and mentally.

As a part of our Mentoring Moms Partnering with Parents Speaker Series therapist and author Sissy Goff joins ECS Annual Fund director Brandon Artiles on Equip to help parents navigate an issue becoming more prevalent among youth. She guides us in how we can help our children cope with stress and anxiety, while reminding us as parents not to project our own worry on our children.

We have a full studio as some of the cast of "Kiss Me, Kate" join Equip to talk about the excitement leading up to their spring 2023 production. ECS stage veterans Sydney Jackson (senior) and Drew Shelton (sophomore) discuss what they love about this show and ECS performing arts. While John Vargo (senior) shares about the special experience of making his performing arts debut, and ECS Director of...

Head Varsity Baseball Coach Duke Williams, Head JV Baseball Coach Jason Redd, and head middle school baseball coach Jeff Payne join the show to talk about their excitement leading up to the 2023 season. They share how they are working together to give players the unique opportunity to be a part of program from 6th grade through their senior year. 

ECS' first state championship basketball team was back on campus to celebrate their 2011 title. Legendary Head Coach Terry Tippett and 2011 seniors Micah Teed, George Jamison, Hunter Harrington, Brosnon Armfield, Steven Kaspar, and Walter Weaver join the podcast to share their memories.

ECS Early Childhood Principal Cathy Boyd and Pre-Kindergarten teacher Molly Carter discuss how Early Childhood (Little Eagles - Junior Kindergarten) education at ECS helps students set a foundation for flourishing spiritually, academically, socially, and emotionally. Dad's Discipleship Link

We take a closer look at how giving Lower School students access to STEM curriculum and Fine Arts enhances their education experience. Hear from LS music teacher Maria Thomas and LS STEM teacher Nick Guerra.

Upper Elementary (3rd-5th) Principal Ben Burgess, and 5th grade teachers Betsy Bryant and Christina Alberson join the podcast to share how intentional Christian discipleship is impacting students and the culture at Lower School. Dad's Discipleship Mentoring Moms Chomp & Romp Chili Cook-Off

Lower Elementary Principal Ashley Colley and Lower School Athletic Director Jason Redd join Equip to talk about how they see God moving at our Forest Hill campus with our Little Eagles through fifth graders. Hear how discipleship is being cultivated through the "New City Catechism", which students are walking through, and how athletics enhances the Lower School student experience. 

Director of the Annual Fund and Equip host Brandon Artiles is joined by Head of School Braxton Brady to discuss the importance of the Annual Fund, and its vital role ensuring ECS can fulfill its mission.

ECS Director of Curriculum Alignment & Worldview John Grant joins Equip to define "faith formation" and talk about how formation is being pursued with our Lower School students. Find out how practices such as First Five discipleship and studying the New City Catechism are encouraging students to know Jesus and grow closer to God.

Donna Gaines, author, Bible teacher, and wife of Bellevue Baptist Church's Executive Pastor Dr. Steve Gaines was on campus for our ECS Partnering with Parents Speaker Series "Mentoring Moms" luncheon. She continued the conversation with us on Equip as she discussed the importance of setting God's Word as the foundation of our families and live out what we read in Deuteronomy 6 with our children.

PTF President of Shelby Farms campus, Jennifer Merriman, and PTF President of Lower School, Avery Gardner, join Equip to share how the PTF's efforts enrich the ECS experience for students, families, teachers, and coaches. If you're interested in getting plugged it to PTF, contact Jennifer & Avery here: merrjen@gmail.com or aegardner5@yahoo.com