Paul Matthews

The Christian Education Podcast

Education EN ↓ 39 episodes

King Solomon writes that ”it is the glory of God to conceal things, but the glory of kings is to search things out.”Education is a glorious and royal journey of deepening our understanding of God and his world. Whether a parent, teacher, or church member, we are called to guide the next generation of students through this journey.

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Author

Paul Matthews

Category

Education

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2024

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Episodes

AI, Technology, and Discernment - Chris Parker 09.07.2024
Authenticity, formation, and the multiverse - Sam Burrows 05.12.2023

Sam Burrows joins me to discuss his recent Christian Teachers Journal article titled 'Authenticity, formation, and the multiverse'

Human Flourishing in a Tech World - Anna Grummit 23.10.2023

Anna joins me to discuss human flourishing in a tech world. Sign up for the MyTeacherAide pilot at MyTeacherAide.com   Below is the link to CPX youth resources: https://www.publicchristianity.org/youth/

God’s faithfulness in Christian Education - Ken Dickens 12.09.2023

The Christian Education Podcast is proudly brought to you by MyTeacherAide . Visit the website to find out more and apply for the pilot. The Christian Education Podcast is proudly brought to you by Teaching in Tassie. To sign up or find out more, visit https://www.teachingintassie.com.au/ You can connect with me on Twitter here , or on LinkedIn here . Alternatively, you can follow me on Facebook h...

Technology: neither saviour nor villian - Derek Schuurman 16.08.2023

The Christian Education Podcast is proudly brought to you by Teaching in Tassie. To sign up or find out more, visit https://www.teachingintassie.com.au/ You can connect with me on Twitter here , or on LinkedIn here . Alternatively, you can follow me on Facebook here , or email me at christianeducationpodcast@gmail.com . More information about Derek, including his books, can be found here: https://...

Religious freedom; political distraction or core business? - Mark Spencer 20.07.2023

Mark Spencer joins me to discuss the hot topic of religious freedom in Australia.   Mark brings draws from his wealth of knowledge to explain what religious freedom is, what it isn't, and why Christian educators should be aware of this area.   Visit mychristianschool.au to learn more about religious freedom and Christian schooling in Australia.   You can also find more information about our new sp...

Christian Schools Post Christendom - David Rietveld 29.06.2023

David joins me to discuss the vast cultural changes we have seen in the past decades, and how Christians and Christian schools can navigate our modern age. David's book is available here - this is also where you can use the 40% discount code he gives you during our discussion. If you are interested in learning more about AI and Education, you can sign up to my newsletter here .  

Effective and engaging communication - Chris Cipollone 15.06.2023

Chris joins me to discuss the importance of communication in education and practical strategies teachers can use to improve communication.   Chris' Website: https://www.chriscipollone.com/ Chris' Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2lkI6ONA42Kx8IxgsaiBnR   My Newsletter, the AI for Teachers Weekly Digest: https://paulmatthews.substack.com/p/five-ways-to-leverage-ai-in-your    

Artificial intelligence in schools: Friend or foe? - Dave Youl 05.06.2023

In this thought-provoking discussion, we delve into the captivating realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on Christian education. My guest, Dave Youl, brings a wealth of expertise, having dedicated years to Christian education before transitioning into IT consultancy. Links Dave's Website: https://navigateeducationservices.com.au/ Dave's blog on ChatGPT: https://navigateeducationser...

Empowering students through love - Catherine Green 18.05.2023

I am joined by Catherine Green to discuss how we can build cultures of joy, responsibility and connection by loving our students well. This discussion is based on an article in the May 2023 Christian Teachers Journal. In her article, Catherine reviews the book Loving our Students on Purpose by Bernii Godwi n, a great resource that we discuss at length during this episode. All opinions expressed in...

A framework for student wellbeing - Christine Hibma 13.05.2023

Today I am joined by Christine Hibma, principal of the Leongatha campus of Chairo Christian School. Using educational experience and biblical wisdom, Christine discusses Chairo's new student wellbeing framework. This discussion is based on an article in the May 2023 Christian Teachers Journal. All opinions expressed in this discussion are our own. The Christian Education Podcast is proudly brought...

Why are our youth so anxious? - Stephen McAlpine 07.05.2023

Stephen McAlpine joins me to discuss youth mental health and anxiety. This discussion is based on his article in the May 2023 Christian Teachers Journal. All opinions expressed in this discussion are our own. The Christian Education Podcast is proudly brought to you by Teaching in Tassie. To sign up or find out more, visit https://www.teachingintassie.com.au/ If you have any comments, questions, o...

Worshipful practices within the classroom - Ruth Watson 30.04.2023

Ruth Watson joins me to discuss how she has instilled worshipful practices within her maths teaching. This discussion is based on her article in the May 2023 Christian Teachers Journal. You can visit the connect website here: https://community.cen.edu.au/connect/ All opinions expressed in this discussion are our own. The Christian Education Podcast is proudly brought to you by Teaching in Tassie....

Reframing parent-teacher interviews - Tom Mahoney 18.04.2023

Tom Mahoney joins me to discuss how we can reframe parent-teacher interviews. This conversation is based on Tom's article in the upcoming edition of the Christian Teachers Journal. All opinions expressed in this discussion are our own. The Christian Education Podcast is proudly brought to you by Teaching in Tassie. To sign up or find out more, visit https://www.teachingintassie.com.au/ If you have...

Hospitality, love, and learning Auslan - Tim Allchin 12.04.2023

Tim Allchin joins me to discuss how learning Auslan can be a means of loving the marginalised and practicing love. Tim is the RTO manager at Ranges TEC, a campus of Mount Evelyn Christian School especially designed for hands-on learners to study at Year 10, 11 & 12. All opinions expressed in this discussion are our own. The Christian Education Podcast is proudly brought to you by Teaching in Tassi...

Making space and avoiding burnout - Daniel Sih 07.04.2023

Daniel Sih joins me to discuss how we can clear away the clutter and make space in our lives. You can find out more about Daniels writing here: https://spacemakers.com.au/danielsih-books/ The Christian Education Podcast is proudly brought to you by Teaching in Tassie. To sign up or find out more, visit https://www.teachingintassie.com.au/ If you have any comments, questions, or interview recommend...

The sort of Christian bubble that God loves - Paul Matthews - From the pen 17.03.2023

The article that I am reading can be found here: https://ap.org.au/2023/03/01/the-kind-of-christian-bubble-that-god-loves/ All views expressed in this article are my own. If you have any comments, questions, or interview recommendations, message me on Twitter here . Alternatively, you can follow me on Facebook here , or email me at christianeducationpodcast@gmail.com . The Christian Education Podc...

ChatGPT: A lifeline for busy teachers - Jacob Skierka 12.03.2023

Today Jacob Skierka joins me to discuss ChatGPT. All views expressed in this discussion are our own. If you have any comments, questions, or interview recommendations, message me on Twitter here . Alternatively, you can follow me on Facebook here , or email me at christianeducationpodcast@gmail.com . The Christian Education Podcast is proudly brought to you by Teaching in Tassie. To sign up or fin...

Walking wisely through conflict - Simon Matthews 02.03.2023

Simon Matthews joins me to discuss how schools and individuals can navigate conflict with wisdom and grace. All views expressed in this discussion are our own. If you have any comments, questions, or interview recommendations, message me on Twitter here . Alternatively, you can follow me on Facebook here , or email me at christianeducationpodcast@gmail.com .

Christian schools in the firing line - Stephen McAlpine 16.02.2023

Today I am joined by Stephen McAlpine for a discussion about the recent inquiry into faith-based schools by the Australian Law Reform Commission. You can see Steve's post here: https://stephenmcalpine.com/the-australian-law-reform-commission-has-christian-schools-in-its-sights/ Every school is a religious school: https://au.thegospelcoalition.org/article/every-school-is-a-religious-school/ All vie...

Reimagining science teaching - Danielle Terceiro 09.02.2023

Today Danielle Terceiro joins me to discuss how we teach science in Christian schools. All views expressed in this discussion are our own. If you have any comments, questions, or interview recommendations, message me on Twitter here . Alternatively, you can follow me on Facebook here , or email me at christianeducationpodcast@gmail.com .

Why history matters more than you think - Michael Street 30.01.2023

Today I am joined by Michael Street, a historian, history teacher, and father of five. Our discussion ranges from the development in history teaching over the decades to why history is a vital discipline for any well rounded civilization. All views expressed in this episode are our own.

Using STEM redemptively - Dr. Roger Fernando 23.01.2023

Today I am joined by Dr. Roger Fernando. Roger brings a wealth of experience to this discussion, having taught science at Mount Evelyn Christian School for over 40 years. Roger argues that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are all gifts given to us by God. When use well, we can use these gifts to restore peace and reduce suffering for those around us. All views expressed in this ep...

Season one finale - Thanks for listening! 23.12.2022

Once again, thankyou for supporting the Christian Education Podcast through your listening and sharing. I pray that you have a restful summer. If you have any comments, questions, or interview recommendations, message me on Twitter here . Alternatively, you can follow me on Facebook here , or email me at christianeducationpodcast@gmail.com .

Parent Perspective: Why I changed my mind on Christian schools - Jordan Scott 08.12.2022

Jordan Scott joins the Christian Education Podcast to discuss his path towards partnering with a Christian school in the education of his sons. If you have any comments, questions, or interview recommendations, message me on Twitter here . Alternatively, you can follow me on Facebook here , or email me at christianeducationpodcast@gmail.com .

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