Teacher Edition Podcast

The Teacher Edition podcast is a dynamic and engaging show that’s specifically designed for Christian school educators just like you.

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The Real Goal of Christian Education

Cathy Polyak shares the true mission of Christian education: helping students know God deeply, understand His character, and build their lives on the truth of His Word in a world full of competing messages.

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Why Mission Matters More Than Marketing

Jenny and Damian Ahrens discuss what truly makes a Christian school thrive, not enrollment numbers or marketing strategies, but a clear mission, an authentic biblical worldview, and a commitment to staying faithful to God’s design for Christian education.

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The Seeds Teachers Plant Every Day

In this conversation, Jenny and Amanda Cecil remind teachers that faithfulness is often found in the small moments, small wins, intentional relationships, and daily obedience that God can use in ways we may never fully see.

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A Look Back at Three Years of Teacher Edition

As the school year winds down, Jenny Copeland takes a moment during Memorial Day week to reflect on the past month of the Teacher Edition Podcast. She encourages listeners to revisit the special “Look Back” episodes from May, featuring some of the most impactful conversations and themes from the past three years of the show.

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Why Teachers Need to Celebrate Small Wins

Jenny and Amanda Cecil remind teachers not to overlook the “small wins” in the classroom. From moments of kindness to small academic breakthroughs, God often works through everyday faithfulness in ways we don’t immediately see.

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The Three Pillars of a Strong School

Darren Lawson explains why the strongest Christian schools don’t focus on just one area of excellence. Truly healthy programs are built on a balanced foundation of strong academics, meaningful athletics, and thriving fine arts opportunities that help shape the whole student.

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What Sports Should Teach Students

Brian Trull shares how Christian competition should look different. Win or lose, students are called to treat others with humility, respect, and Christlike love—because the people across the court are more like us than they are different.

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Reflection Episode 4 - The Culture You Create (and the Cost If You Don’t) | Ep. 183

School culture isn’t built overnight—and it’s not built by programs alone.

In this final Look Back episode, we revisit powerful moments from past guests to explore how culture and teacher wellness shape everything inside a school.
If you’ve ever felt stretched, discouraged, or unsure if your work is making a difference… this episode is for you.

Listen now and be reminded: what you’re doing matters more than you know. Click here for the full episode: https://t.co/RchuQdpZBs

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Reflection Episode 4 - The Culture You Create (and the Cost If You Don’t) | Ep. 183

What makes a school thrive, and what quietly tears it down?

It’s not just curriculum or programs. It’s culture. And at the center of that culture… is you.

In this fourth and final Look Back episode, Jenny Copeland brings together powerful insights from past guests to explore two critical themes: school culture and teacher wellness.

School culture is often hard to define, but it’s always felt. From leadership and mission alignment to relationships with families and students, culture shapes everything about a school’s environment and effectiveness.

Throughout this episode, you’ll hear highlights from past conversations that emphasize:

- The importance of partnering with parents in the discipleship of students
- Modeling what we teach, not just saying it
- Creating classrooms rooted in growth, community, and purpose
- Staying committed to the mission, even when it’s difficult
As the episode shifts to teacher wellness, the focus becomes deeply personal. Teaching is more than lesson plans; it’s emotional, spiritual, and relational work.

Every day in the classroom is YOUR day to impact and inspire through God’s power and grace working in you.

Go do what God has called you to do!

Featured Episodes & Guests

- Episode 5 – Kevin Cyprian: https://t.co/xcHzrUtcB4
- Episode 27 – Natalie Hardy: https://t.co/9tsXa7dCxf
- Episode 94 – Sarah Barker: https://t.co/uS51bzfbvQ
- Episode 31 –Cathy Dotson: https://t.co/Z9ERok33br
- Episode 163 – Curtis Tomlin: https://t.co/5X4qdsYBka
- Episode 140 – Renton Rathbun: https://t.co/iqFo5Fe0us
- Episode 130 – Paul Rebert: https://t.co/WTxwQsyFjL
- Episode 74 – Brian Trull: https://t.co/UOBeE9z15u
- Episode 116 – Darren Lawson: https://t.co/SVtCOQCCQQ
- Episode 141 – Cody Lehman: https://t.co/Za19mSjohq
- Episode 127 – Nathan Deck: https://t.co/B6bVyimndn
- Episode 131 – Cathy Polyak: https://t.co/ohrjrEUKcu
- Episode 47 – Damian Ahrens: https://t.co/dPvpiPUxXc
- Episode 51 – Andrew Broere: https://t.co/GvwYWTX7qd
- Episode 52 – Andrew Broere: https://t.co/HAQqQIehxz
- Episode 158 – Travis Moots: https://t.co/6ok3L9Xt9z
- Episode 166 – Amanda Cecil: https://t.co/dThxQlACxd

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Have a question for the Teacher Edition podcast? We would love to hear from you. Please submit your questions at https://t.co/ALAvxcgwuP.

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How to Create an Engaging Classroom

What if grammar class felt more like solving a mystery? Brandon Reisinger shares a creative classroom activity that transformed learning prepositions into an engaging, unforgettable experience.

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Why Making Learning Fun Is Worth the Effort

What’s the real payoff of putting in the effort to make learning fun? Jenny and LeAnn Thorpe share how intentional, joy-filled classrooms can change how students experience school—and why helping kids love learning matters more than anything else.

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Teaching Students How to Think (Not Just What)

What does it really mean to teach students how to think—not just what to think? Jenny and Lauren Morrison unpack why true critical thinking must be grounded in the truth of God’s Word.

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Why Relationships Matter in the Classroom

Students never forget when a teacher genuinely shows up for them. In this clip, Matt Ticzkus shares a simple story that powerfully illustrates how relationships built outside the classroom can deeply impact students inside the classroom.

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Making Grammar Fun for Students

Learning sticks when students are engaged and having fun. In this clip, LeAnn Thorpe shares a creative classroom activity that turns grammar into an unforgettable hands-on experience students absolutely love.

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When Should a Child Start Speech Therapy?

When should a child be referred for speech therapy? Sharon Younger shares practical signs teachers and parents can watch for, and why early support can make such a big difference.

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Reflection Episode 3 - Building Better Classrooms: Strategies That Make a Difference | Ep. 182

We’re continuing our wrap-up episode series with a powerful theme every educator needs: Teaching Strategies.

In this episode, we’re revisiting some of the most practical, creative, and impactful ideas shared on the podcast over the past three years. From active learning and student engagement to motivation, differentiation, and critical thinking, you’ll walk away with strategies you can use right away in your classroom.

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Reflection Episode 3 - Building Better Classrooms: Strategies That Make a Difference | Ep. 182

As we continue our wrap-up series reflecting on three years of the Teacher Edition Podcast, this episode brings together one of the most practical and impactful themes we’ve explored: teaching strategies.

From active learning and classroom engagement to motivating students, supporting diverse learners, and thinking critically through a biblical lens, this episode is packed with wisdom from a wide range of guests who have shared their expertise over the years.

You’ll hear how small shifts, like incorporating movement, creating engaging environments, or simply asking better questions, can transform your classroom. You’ll also be reminded that effective teaching isn’t just about delivering content, it’s about discipling students, building relationships, and equipping them to think, grow, and succeed.

Every day in the classroom is YOUR day to impact and inspire through God’s power and grace working in you.

Go do what God has called you to do!

Featured Episodes & Guests
Episode 58 – Brandon Risinger: https://t.co/n6utrEZIVL
Episode 59 – Brandon Risinger: https://t.co/i1AWijOLky
Episode 43 – LeAnn Thorpe: https://t.co/4Iq43fc09r
Episode 9 – Matt Ticzkus: https://t.co/XRmsVVYilB
Episode 15 – Sharon Younger: https://t.co/IC6OHWsLdx
Episode 23 – Terrianne Hawks: https://t.co/J0eiNUoc5g
Episode 170 – Cindy Hall: https://t.co/8N8rUM3agS
Episode 134 – Lauren Morrison: https://t.co/HBVh9yJWM5
Episode 90 – Dr. Christina Franco: https://t.co/LksFo7Sobi
Episode 167 – Lauren Wiggs: https://t.co/WZIkic910t
Episode 168 – Doug Lay: https://t.co/ilMxbKeoFk

Sponsored By
Now, more than ever, children need a learning experience that enables them to think critically, advances them academically, and encourages them to live biblically. BJU Press serves Christian educators with academically rigorous resources written from a biblical worldview to prepare the next generation to be salt and light in society. We are committed to doing everything we can so Christian education can do everything it must. Visit our website today or contact your Territory Manager to learn more. https://t.co/jSroex4FOj

Have a question for the Teacher Edition podcast? We would love to hear from you. Please submit your questions at https://t.co/ALAvxch4kn.

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Before You End the School Year, Listen to This

As the school year winds down, it’s the perfect time to reflect, reset, and prepare for what’s next. Jenny Copeland shares how the Teacher Edition Podcast is doing the same through a special month of “Look Back” episodes focused on key themes in Christian education.

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Why Teaching Responsibility Matters So Much

What’s the real goal of teaching?

Ledi Walusayi shares a powerful reminder: teaching responsibility isn’t just about the classroom—it’s about shaping lives for the future and for God’s glory.

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Your Words Are Your Most Powerful Classroom Tool

One of the most powerful tools in your classroom isn’t your curriculum—it’s your words.

Katie Klipp challenges teachers to rethink how they use language, reminding us that what we say can either build up or break down our students. When our words are intentional and focused on action, they become a tool for clarity, growth, and transformation.

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