Meliora The Podcast

Should Christian schools offer short term mission trips?  In this new series, Greg discusses the definition, intention, and function of short term mission trips at Christian school. 

What should your discipleship groups look like, practically speaking? Greg shares some challenging questions to help you evaluate your school's approach to discipleship.

What is true discipleship? Is it really all about the small group experience or is there something more? Join Greg as he dives into this idea.

Join Greg as he discusses different approaches to discipleship in the Christian School.  Are small groups the only option?

What part does discipleship play in the Christian school?  Join Greg as he begins this series. 

Does your school do a good job at allocating enough resources for chapel production by way of financial and staffing support?  Join Greg and his co-host Jen as they discuss how much attention should be devoted to producing a chapel at Christian schools. 

Who is in charge of producing your chapel at your Christian School?  Is the Bible teacher or department head? Is the administrator?  Do you have trained event planners putting together worship teams, ministry teams, etc so that your chapel is a top notch production?  Listen in as Greg, with is co-host Jen, discuss this topic.

Join Greg and his co-host Jen as they discuss the topic: Do Chapels compete with the local church.  

In this episode, Greg and his co-host Jen discuss 1 of 5 questions about chapel and its place in Christian school.  Should chapel be optional is the topic of this episode.  

Greg has the rare and wonderful opportunity to sit down with Vice President of Educational Resources & Student Programs at ACSI, Emily Pigott. The two discuss spiritual formation, challenges and solutions to Christian education, AI in education, and the future of Christian education. 

Greg has the unique opportunity to spend time with Jerry Nelson, Chief Ministry Officer for ACSI, discussing all things spiritual life!  Join the two as they talk about spiritual formation, best practice, and what schools are making a difference. 

Join Greg in this new series as he takes you inside the heart of Christian education by exploring the unique role chapel plays in shaping school culture.  Chapel isn't just another assembly - it's a time set apart for worship, teaching, and spiritual growth. Greg will share his perspective in this series and invite others to participate in the discussion about how chapel works at their school.

In this episode, Greg and Jen do a deep dive into Noah Brink's book, Jesus Above School. The pair focuses on Grid Question #7 -  Are we marked by mournfulness and repentance over sin and a broken world? Tune in as they discuss the importance of hope in Christian education.

In this episode, Greg and Jen do a deep dive into Noah Brink's book, Jesus Above School. The pair focuses on Grid Question #6 - Are we marked by mournfulness and repentance over sin and a broken world? Tune in as they discuss how sin affects a Christian education. 

Join Greg and Jen as they wrestle with Grid Question #5 from Noah Brink's, Jesus Above School, "Are we pursuing, celebrating, and resting in God's original intent?" The two will discuss Chapter 8, Echoes of Edenistic Education. 

Join Greg and Jen as they explore more from Noah Brink's book, Jesus Above School.  In this episode, the couple will tackle one of the most challenging questions in the book, Grid Question #4 - Are we cultivating a culture of grace-prompted obedience? 

Join Greg and his guest Jen Tonkinson as they dive deep into Noah Brink's, Jesus Above School, focusing on Chapter 6: The Radical Notion of Educating Whole Persons.  The two will discuss Grid Question #3 - Are we honoring the full image of God in all members of the school community. 

Join Greg as he interviews the spiritual duo at Rejoice Christian Schools in Oklahoma, Pat Golightly and Adam Blehm. The trio will discuss teaching from a biblical worldview, chapels, discipleship, bible curriculum, and the blessings and challenges of spiritual life!

Join Greg and his co-host Jen as they ask and answer a seemingly obvious question for Christian schools. Taking their cue from Noah Brink's, Jesus Above School, Greg and Jen begin their look at Brink's Seven Grid Questions. In this episode they discuss the question: Are we Modeling and Encouraging Truth Wherever it is Seen? 

Join Greg and his co-host Jen as they ask and answer a seemingly obvious question for Christian schools. Taking their cue from Noah Brink's, Jesus Above School, Greg and Jen begin their look at Brink's Seven Grid Questions, beginning with, Are We Recognizing God as Ultimate Over Everything Else?

Join Greg on this special episode of MTP as he interviews author of Jesus Above School, Noah Brink. The pair will discuss a variety of topics related to Christian Schools. A must listen!

In this session, Greg implores all Christian educators to consider going to an off-site professional development seminar. Listen to his rationale and give serious consideration to investing time and resources in an off-site PD seminar. 

In this episode, Greg briefly discusses the book, Jesus Above School, by Noah Brink.  Join Greg as he considers thoughts from the book including: The goal of Christian Education, orthodoxy, orthopraxy, orthopathy, what Christian schools prioritize vs what Christian schools should prioritize.  

In this episode of MTP, Greg continues the discussion of a Christian worldview and its connection to Christian education.  Greg offers insights from Rod Dreher, Jeff Meyers, John Stonestreet, Josh Gibbs, and Del Tackett. Also, Greg introduces the book, Jesus Above School, by Noah Samuel Brink. 

This season of MTP will cover one of the "smaller" wheels on the tricycle of sanctification - Christian education.  Join Greg as he dives into all aspects of Christian education beginning with defining Christian education, addressing what is a biblical worldview, and reasons why to pursue a Christian education.