Teach Biblically: A Guide to Worldview Education

What makes a book truly formative? In this summer reading episode, Roger and Maggie each share three books that have challenged, stretched, encouraged, and reshaped the way they think about leadership, creativity, worldview, faith, and everyday life. From classic literature to leadership development to spiritual formation, these recommendations go far beyond typical "professional development" read...

How do biographies shape worldview, desires, and spiritual formation? In this episode, Roger and Maggie sit down with author and  Crossway publisher Champ Thornton to explore the formative power of biography, storytelling, and Christian imagination. Champ shares how a single worldview book deeply reshaped his thinking, why biographies are uniquely powerful tools for discipleship, and how his new c...

What does authentic biblical worldview immersion actually look like in real classrooms? In this episode of Teach Biblically, Roger Erdvig and Maggie Pope pull back the curtain on nearly 300 classroom visits completed during the 2025–26 school year. Rather than focusing on theory, they share real examples of what they've seen teachers doing well—and where important opportunities for worldview forma...

Can preschoolers really understand the big story of Scripture? In this episode of Teach Biblically, Roger Erdvig and Maggie Pope are joined by preschool ministry leader Renee Blaine to explore how biblical worldview formation begins earlier than most schools realize. Far from "babysitting," preschool classrooms are a critical place to lay the foundation for how students understand truth, identity,...

How do the arts shape a student's worldview? In this episode of Teach Biblically , Roger Erdvig and Maggie Pope explore how music, drama, and storytelling play a critical role in biblical worldview formation . More than extracurricular activities, the performing arts engage students' imagination, shape their desires, and help them step into meaningful stories. Joined by Marlene Dickinson of Faith-...

Dr. Roger Erdvig sits down with Jim McKenzie to explore spiritual formation, the journey of faith, and the vital role of community in education. Drawing from his book  One Generation to the Next , Jim walks us through the idea that spiritual growth is a lifelong process, not just a single moment of conversion. Jim and Roger also discuss the concept of  telos , or the ideal life, and how students c...

In this episode, Dr. Roger Erdvig and Dr. Maggie Pope explore why clear teaching standards are essential for forming a biblical worldview from early childhood through adulthood. They discuss how strong foundations in the early years support long-term spiritual formation, introduce the idea of anchor outcomes, and explain how consistent standards help educators align daily instruction with lasting...

In this episode, Dr. Roger Erdvig and Dr. Maggie Pope explore what it truly means to teach biblically. They address the sacred-secular divide many educators encounter, walk through Colossians 1 and Christ's role in holding all things together, and explain why forming a biblical worldview is so vital in today's cultural moment. They share practical examples from real classrooms, clarify the differe...

Last year, The Woodlands Christian Academy in Texas made a bold move: removing student cell phones from campus life. It wasn't just about minimizing distractions — it was about discipleship, worldview formation, and aligning daily school life with their mission. In this episode of Teach Biblically , Stephen Clark and Aaron Marez share the practical steps, communication strategies, and biblical con...

In this episode of Teach Biblically , Dr. Maggie Pope interviews Dr. Roger Erdvig - speaker, author, former school administrator, and current Director of Worldview Education at Summit Ministries - about the powerful idea of Christian service-learning. Roger shares how he's lived this out firsthand in schools and co-wrote Bring It to Life: Christian Education and the Transformative Power of Service...

How do you help young students see the world through the lens of God's bigger story? In this episode of Teach Biblically, Maggie Pope sits down with third-grade teacher Megan Moses to explore how the biblical themes of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration can shape everyday learning. Megan gives us some practical ideas from her classroom and encourages teachers to make this framework simple...

In this episode of Teach Biblically , Dr. Maggie Pope and Dr. Roger Erdvig explore the transformative journey of worldview formation and its critical role in both education and personal development. They unpack how our worldviews are continually shaped by life experiences, key influences, and intentional reflection. At Summit Ministry's Center for Biblical Worldview Formation , we equip educators...

In this episode of Teach Biblically , Dr. Maggie Pope interviews Jenna LaFlamme, an English and research teacher at Houston Christian School, about how she shows her students that God has something to say about research and speaking. We first met Jenna at a Summit Biblical Worldview Immersion Conference and reconnected with her a month later for this conversation. In this interview, Jenna and Magg...

In this episode of Teach Biblically , Dr. Maggie Pope and Dr. Roger Erdvig sit down with Riley Skiles, a first-year middle school science teacher, to explore what it means to bring a biblical worldview into the classroom. They unpack the challenges of teaching science in a secular environment while staying true to faith, offering real-world strategies for helping students connect scientific concep...

In this debut episode of the Teach Biblically podcast, Dr. Roger Erdvig and Dr. Maggie Pope are joined by Leslie Segraves- abortion apologist, missionary, and Bible teacher at Calvary Christian School in Florida. In this interview, Maggie and Leslie explore the concept of classroom liturgies—routines designed to shape students' desires and worldview. She also shares her experiences teaching pro-li...

Episode one coming soon!