Meliora The Podcast

Meliora S1E26: Is God the Center of Your School?

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?

SPECIAL EPISODE - Noah Brink Interview

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!

Meliora S1E24: Why You Should Attend Off-Site PD Seminars

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. 

Meliora S1E23: What is the Goal of Christian Education?

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.  

Meliora S1E22: What is a Christian Worldview?, Pt 2

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. 

Meliora S1E21: What is a Christian Worldview Pt. 1

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. 

Meliora S1E20: Interview with Matt O'Brien, Director of Spiritual Life

Join Greg in another interview with Director of Spiritual Life, Matt O'Brien, at San Antonio Christian School. Matt and Greg go way back when he taught at Valley Christian.  Listen as Matt shares what the key components are for running a successful spiritual life program in San Antonio, Texas.

Meliora S1E19: Interview with Lilly Wooten, SLD Liberty Christian Academy, NC

Join Greg as he continues the SLD series with an interview with the Spiritual Life Directory of Liberty Christian Academy in North Carolina, Lilly Wooten.  Lilly shares her experiences with how she implements discipleship groups for all grades and runs a mission trip each year.  

Meliora S1E18: Mental Health and Teens

Join Greg and guests, Dom and Claire Pachuilo, as he brings expert analysis to the conversation of teen sanctification.  Claire, a licensed marriage and family counselor, shares great insight into the developmental process of the teen brain.  She discusses the connection of technology use to addiction and how that affects teen interactions.  Dom, who attended a Christian school as a child and teen, shares his story of sanctification and touches on what factors helped him stay the course even through difficult trials with hsi health and family. 

Meliora S1E17: Covenantal vs. Missional School

What is the best approach to Christian school, covenantal or missional? In this episode, Greg with his co-host Jen discuss how to approach this topic all the while considering the sanctification of the student.