Meliora The Podcast

Meliora S1E29: Jesus Above School Grid Question #3

Join Greg and his guest Jen Tonkinson as they dive deep into Noah Brink's, Jesus Above School, focusing on Chapter 6: The Radical Notion of Educating Whole Persons.  The two will discuss Grid Question #3 - Are we honoring the full image of God in all members of the school community. 

Meliora S1E28: Interview with SLD Pat Golightly and Bible Teacher Adam Blehm, Rejoice Christian Academy, OK

Join Greg as he interviews the spiritual duo at Rejoice Christian Schools in Oklahoma, Pat Golightly and Adam Blehm. The trio will discuss teaching from a biblical worldview, chapels, discipleship, bible curriculum, and the blessings and challenges of spiritual life!

Meliora S1E27: Are we Modeling and Encouraging Dependance on God's Truth?

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. In this episode they discuss the question: Are we Modeling and Encouraging Truth Wherever it is Seen? 

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.