Meliora The Podcast

Meliora S2E17: Biblical…But Misplaced? Challenging Christian School Norms

In this episode, Greg explores whether Christian schools are faithfully applying biblical principle or unintentionally borrowing structures meant for a different God-ordained body. What happens when passages directed toward church accountability and restoration are adapted into educational policy? 

Meliora S2E16: Back to Tradition? Church Trends and the Christian School Response

Join Greg as he explores the evolving relationship between the church and the Christian school, unpacking where their roles intersect—and where they should remain distinct. Drawing on recent studies highlighting Gen X’s growing preference for a more traditional approach to church, Greg raises an important question: should Christian schools take note and adapt as well? This episode offers thoughtful insight for educators, church leaders, and parents navigating faith formation in today’s shifting cultural landscape.

Meliora S2E15: Conversation with Bailey Tonkinson (Next Gen Worship Director at Mission Bible, AZ) Church and the Christian School Pt.2

Join Greg for part 2 of this intriguing conversation about how the family, church, and Christian school play a part in spiritual formation.

Meliora S2E14: Conversation with Bailey Tonkinson (Next Gen Worship Director at Mission Bible, AZ- Church and Christian School Pt. 1

Join Greg as he interviews Bailey Tonkinson, Next Gen Worship Director at Mission Bible, AZ (and his son) about growing up in a Christian home, the church and Christian school.  Bailey shares his candid thoughts on the effectiveness of the three-legged stool or tricycle model and how each shaped his spiritual growth.

Meliora S2E13: Christian School and Church Partnerships Explained: Who’s In and Who’s Not

Has your school had a discussion on which churches are included as partners when it comes to the discipleship of your students?  Listen in as Greg discusses essentials and nonessentials in liberty when considering church partnership.

Meliora S2E12: The Local Church in Partnership with the Christian School

Does your school have a plan to partner with the local church?  Listen to this episode as Greg argues for the necessity of partnership with the local church and discusses one school that is getting the conversation started.

Meliora S2E11: The Local Church and the Christian School

What part does the local church play in the Christian school? In this new series, Greg will pick apart the different roles of the three-legged stool or the tricycle model of the local church, family, and Christian school.  

Meliora S2E10: Leading the Biblical Worldview Revolution Pt. 2 (Deep Dive into Rodger Erdvig's book Beyond Biblical Immersion)

In this final episode of the deep dive into Rodger Erdvig's book Beyond Biblical Immersion, Greg discusses what Erdvig calls the "hidden worldview curriculum" of a school.  

Meliora S2E9: Leading a Biblical Worldview Revolution Pt. 1 (Deep Dive into Rodger Erdvig's book Beyond Biblical Immersion)

Does your school have a school-wide pedagogium consistent with what teachers teach in their classroom? Are your ESOs driving your spiritual growth at your school? Join Greg as he dives into these topics.

Meliora S2E8: Teaching from a Biblical Worldview Pt. 2 (Deep Dive into Rodger Erdvig's book Beyond Biblical Immersion)

Greg wraps up the discussion on macro and micro-propositions in part 2 of Teaching from a Biblical Worldview.  He gives some practical strategies from Erdvig's book that will bring your students to a better understanding of their faith.