LATEST EPISODES

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.

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.

What if classroom management isn’t all about control, but about connection? This episode of the Teacher Edition Podcast brings together a collection of meaningful conversations with past guests, all focused on the vital and everyday challenge of classroom management and student relationships.

What if the most important thing we teach isn’t a subject, but a worldview? As we wrap up year three of the Teacher Edition Podcast, we’re stepping back to revisit one of the most foundational themes woven through nearly every conversation: Biblical Worldview. In this special compilation episode, you’ll hear insights from past guests who have challenged, equipped, and encouraged us to think deeply about what it truly means to teach and live through the lens of Scripture.

What happens when a school looks Christian on the surface but is still building on the wrong foundation? In this episode, Jenny Copeland sits down with Dr. Jeremy Thomas, Head of School at Circle Christian School, to talk about his journey from public education into Christian education, and the deep conviction that followed. After years of leading with a performance-driven mindset, Jeremy began to wrestle with a hard but necessary question: Can a school truly be Christ-center

AI is here. The question is not whether students will encounter it, but how we will help them think about it biblically. In this episode, Jenny Copeland sits down with Chuck Bumgardner, Biblical Worldview Specialist at BJU Press, to talk about the brand-new Be CyberSmart AI lessons and why Christian educators cannot afford to stay silent on artificial intelligence. Schools are still all over the board when it comes to AI. Some are banning it, some are embracing it, and many a

Failure is not a topic most of us naturally want to talk about. We would much rather focus on success, progress, achievement, and everything going according to plan. But the truth is, failure is part of life, and if we are going to lead well, teach well, and walk faithfully with the Lord, we need to learn how to handle it biblically. In this episode, Jenny talks with Dr. Jay Knolls about what it means to fail well. This rich and practical conversation explores why failure

There are some partnerships in Christian education that we talk about all the time, like the relationship between school and home. But what about the church? More specifically, what about the youth pastor or youth ministry leader who is also speaking into the lives of our students week after week? In this episode, Jenny Copeland sits down with Chris Lynch, assistant pastor with a focus on youth ministry at Cornerstone Baptist Church in Greenville, South Carolina, to talk a

Great Teachers Don't Leave Healthy Schools Show Notes: “The mission may attract teachers, but the culture determines whether they stay.” - Dan Brokke “Unhealthy schools are often filled with overwhelmed people who aren’t being supported.” - Dan Brokke Spring always brings a certain buzz with it. For some, it is vacation plans and blooming trees. For schools, it is also the season of decisions. Families are thinking about next year, and so are teachers. Some are praying about

Depression and the Christian School Classroom Show Notes: “Sadness is not sinful. But when we move into despair and hopelessness, now we’re in dangerous territory.” - Bruce Meyer “The command in Scripture is not that we should always be happy. It’s that we should always be rejoicing in the Lord.” - Bruce Meyer Dr. Bruce Meyer returns to the Teacher Edition podcast for a thoughtful and deeply practical conversation about depression. In a culture where the word depression is of

Keeping the Main Thing the Main Thing in Christian Education Show Notes: “We should be schools of excellence, but for a different reason — not to bring success, but significance.” - Randy Scallions What is the true purpose of Christian education? In this episode of the Teacher Edition Podcast, Jenny Copeland sits down with Randy Scallions for a timely and encouraging conversation about what it means to keep the main thing the main thing in Christian education. With nearly 40

Teaching Science with Clarity, Fun, and Faith Show Notes: “You have to meet students where they are… and then slowly bring them to where they need to go.” - Bill Harmon Bill Harmon has spent 45 years helping students see that science and math aren’t “for the gifted”… they’re for learners! In this episode, Jenny Copeland sits down with BJU Press digital instructor Bill Harmon, beloved by students for making tough concepts clear, memorable, and even fun. Bill shares practical w

On Mission with Foreign Language Show Notes: “We are living in a very interconnected world. Learning another language helps students communicate with people who think, live, and act differently.” - Roxana Keiser “Learning another language requires humility. You have to be willing to try, fail, and keep trying.” - Roxana Keiser Think back to your own foreign language class. What do you remember most—the vocabulary lists, or the experience of being stretched, humbled, and pushe

Dyslexia Demystified: Practical Help for Christian Educators Show Notes: “One person in five has dyslexia. That means if you have a classroom of 20 students, you probably have three to four students on that continuum.” - Cindy Hall Every classroom includes students who learn differently, and many teachers feel unsure how to support them well. In this episode of Teacher Edition, Jenny Copeland sits down with Cindy Hall, founding director of the Dyslexia Center at Lindsay Lane

Your Best Marketing Strategy Is Already in the Classroom Show Notes: “We spend money on brochures and ads, but the teacher can make it or break it.” - Cathy Dotson “We’re not just pulling people to our school—we’re pulling people to the Lord.” - Cathy Dotson As schools enter open house season, launch enrollment campaigns, and invest in marketing strategies for the year ahead, one truth often gets overlooked: your most powerful marketing tool is already inside your building. I

Redeeming the Time: Technology with Purpose in the Classroom Show Notes: “AI can help with efficiency, but it cannot replace the teacher.” - Doug Lay Technology isn’t slowing down… and neither is the pressure educators feel to “keep up.” In this episode, Jenny Copeland sits down with Doug Lay, administrator at Victory Christian School (Sylva, NC) and a former software architect/systems engineer with decades in IT. Doug brings a steady, Scripture-shaped perspective to a fast-m

Reading with Discernment: Teaching Biblical Thinking in the ELA Classroom Show Notes: “We cannot teach our children how to think without helping them know what the standard of truth is.” - Lauren Wiggs Have you ever heard someone say, “What were you thinking?” Or maybe a student has looked at you and said, “I just wasn’t thinking.” In a world where AI and endless tools are eager to do our thinking for us, the skill of thinking, real, biblical, critical thinking, can feel like

Planting Seeds You May Never See Show Notes: “God often works in those small, unnoticed times.” - Amanda Cecil “It’s not our job to produce the results. It’s our job to be faithful with the opportunities He gives us.” - Amanda Cecil Some of the most powerful moments in education don’t happen during the perfectly planned lesson—they happen in the “ordinary” spaces: snack time, recess, transitions, a hallway conversation, a quiet prayer whispered at a student’s desk. Jenny Cope

The Real Challenges Facing Christian Education Today Show Notes: “I want schools and school associations to be vigilant… We need to do whatever it takes to maintain our ability to teach biblical truth at all costs.” - Jeff Keaton Christian education is growing, but growth brings new pressures. In this episode of Teacher Edition, Jenny welcomes back Jeff Keaton, founder and CEO of RenewaNation, for an honest, wide-angle conversation about where Christian schools are today and

“I’m Not a Math Person”—Now What? Show Notes: “Math only works because it describes consistencies that God holds in place.” - Katie Vance “What type of class would you want to sit in? And then create it.” - Katie Vance Math doesn’t have to be the “necessary evil.” In this episode, Jenny Copeland sits down with Katie Vance, an experienced Christian educator who once struggled with math but learned to see God’s fingerprints all over it. Together, they explore why so many studen