https://simplecast.com From the Kuyers Institute for Christian Teaching and Learning at Calvin University. 2019-2023, Faith in Teaching podcast en Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:20 +0000 pedagogy.net https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/59dd3794-a3f4-49b0-a6f2-d373adff97a7/d347bdec-9909-4c96-87f1-17f70ddfc5ad/3000x3000/kuyersinst-color.jpg?aid=rss_feed pedagogy.net episodic From the Kuyers Institute for Christian Teaching and Learning at Calvin University. David I. Smith false https://feeds.simplecast.com/fL9Nb4fI calvin university, christian teaching and learning, faith, kuyers institute, teaching David I. Smith kuyers@calvin.edu 9b4fafb1-e0d1-4f64-bb10-8e17fd6d9603 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 04:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (David I. Smith, Patrick Manning) pedagogy.net Interview with Patrick Manning David I. Smith, Patrick Manning 00:26:22 Patrick Manning, Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Director of the Center for Catholic Studies at Seton Hall University, discusses his new book, Be Still and Know: Contemplative Practices for Christian Schools and Educators. This is our second conversation with Patrick, the first was Episode #30. Patrick Manning, Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Director of the Center for Catholic Studies at Seton Hall University, discusses his new book, Be Still and Know: Contemplative Practices for Christian Schools and Educators. This is our second conversation with Patrick, the first was Episode #30. christian education, kuyers institute for christian teaching and learning, christian teaching and learning false full 57 06100c21-c1d2-449c-8855-7230d8dd6ca7 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (David I. Smith, Christine Jeske) pedagogy.net Interview with Christine Jeske David I. Smith, Christine Jeske 00:29:30 Christine Jeske discusses hope and community in the context of the pursuit of racial justice. She is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at Wheaton College and author of the recent book Racial Justice for the Long Haul: How White Christian Advocates Persevere (& Why). Find it at https://www.ivpress.com/racial-justice-for-the-long-haul. Christine Jeske discusses hope and community in the context of the pursuit of racial justice. She is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at Wheaton College and author of the recent book Racial Justice for the Long Haul: How White Christian Advocates Persevere (& Why). Find it at https://www.ivpress.com/racial-justice-for-the-long-haul. christian education, wheaton college, kuyers institute for christian teaching and learning, calvin university, christian teaching and learning, racial injustice false full 56 5f837867-e45b-47be-8157-e199fcf77e6c Wed, 28 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Gail Gunst Heffner, David P. Warners, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Gail Gunst Heffner and David P. Warners Gail Gunst Heffner, David P. Warners, David I. Smith 00:31:04 A discussion of the book Reconciliation in a Michigan Watershed: Restoring Ken-O-Sha and what it tells us about Christian teaching and learning, with the authors, Gail Gunst Heffner and David P. Warners. Find the book at https://msupress.org/9781611864939/reconciliation-in-a-michigan-watershed/. A discussion of the book Reconciliation in a Michigan Watershed: Restoring Ken-O-Sha and what it tells us about Christian teaching and learning, with the authors, Gail Gunst Heffner and David P. Warners. Find the book at https://msupress.org/9781611864939/reconciliation-in-a-michigan-watershed/. ken-o-sha, christian education, kuyers institute for christian teaching and learning, christian teaching and learning, environmental education, watersheds false full 55 596e4aa0-eb51-4842-9b6d-2db33add07d2 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 05:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (John R. Van Wyk, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with John R. Van Wyk John R. Van Wyk, David I. Smith 00:25:19 A conversation with John R. Van Wyk, author of To Understand Things as Well as Words: An Examination of Jonathan Edwards as an Educator and His Pedagogical Methodology (https://wipfandstock.com/9798385217533/to-understand-things-as-well-as-words/). A conversation with John R. Van Wyk, author of To Understand Things as Well as Words: An Examination of Jonathan Edwards as an Educator and His Pedagogical Methodology (https://wipfandstock.com/9798385217533/to-understand-things-as-well-as-words/). christian education, kuyers institute for christian teaching and learning, christian teaching and learning, jonathan edwards false full 54 9235f785-2d06-4b9b-89af-19f189303716 Wed, 12 Nov 2025 05:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Laurie Koning, Tom Deelstra, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with EduDeo Ministries Laurie Koning, Tom Deelstra, David I. Smith 00:26:43 David I. Smith talks with Laurie Koning and Tom Deelstra of EduDeo Ministries (https://edudeo.com/) about their work with Christian schools around the world. David I. Smith talks with Laurie Koning and Tom Deelstra of EduDeo Ministries (https://edudeo.com/) about their work with Christian schools around the world. christian education, edudeo, edudeo ministries, christian teaching and learning false full 53 6155a770-ed7a-4b82-9e6d-ee0a9ee6779c Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (David I. Smith, Quentin Schultze) pedagogy.net Interview with Quentin Schultze and David I. Smith David I. Smith, Quentin Schultze 00:28:12 Our guest host, Quentin Schultze (Professor Emeritus, Calvin University) interviews Kuyers Institute director David I. Smith about his new book, Everyday Christian Teaching: A Guide to Practicing Faith in the Classroom. Find it at https://www.eerdmans.com/9780802883001/everyday-christian-teaching/, and find the new Everyday Christian Teaching K-12 professional development resources at everydaychristianteaching.com. Our guest host, Quentin Schultze (Professor Emeritus, Calvin University) interviews Kuyers Institute director David I. Smith about his new book, Everyday Christian Teaching: A Guide to Practicing Faith in the Classroom. Find it at https://www.eerdmans.com/9780802883001/everyday-christian-teaching/, and find the new Everyday Christian Teaching K-12 professional development resources at everydaychristianteaching.com. everyday christian teaching, kuyers institute for christian teaching and learning, calvin university, faith and education, christian teaching and learning false full 52 0b2c04dd-fe17-4f64-b429-92437403d269 Wed, 28 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Kiera Phyo, Lorraine Prince, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Kiera Phyo and Lorraine Prince Kiera Phyo, Lorraine Prince, David I. Smith 00:26:42 Kiera Phyo (Reconciling Leaders Network Director to the Archbishop of Canterbury) and Lorraine Prince (Head of Networks, National Society for Education, Church of England) discuss the Difference program (https://difference.rln.global/). Kiera Phyo (Reconciling Leaders Network Director to the Archbishop of Canterbury) and Lorraine Prince (Head of Networks, National Society for Education, Church of England) discuss the Difference program (https://difference.rln.global/). christian education, difference program, kuyers institute for christian teaching and learning false full 51 5694fad4-5ea1-4ddb-aadc-11db5c4438a1 Wed, 26 Mar 2025 04:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Christopher Richmann David I. Smith 00:28:20 In our 50th episode, Christopher Richmann (Baylor University) discusses his new book, Authority, Passion, and Subject-Centered Teaching A Christian Pedagogical Philosophy. In our 50th episode, Christopher Richmann (Baylor University) discusses his new book, Authority, Passion, and Subject-Centered Teaching A Christian Pedagogical Philosophy. false full 50 260c3c9a-f1c6-4e35-b1a9-335743acc283 Wed, 26 Feb 2025 05:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Alan Bandstra, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Alan Bandstra Alan Bandstra, David I. Smith 00:27:12 Alan Bandstra discusses his new book, Solutions That Heal: Responding to Infectious Behavior in Learning Spaces (2025). Find it at https://books2read.com/solutions-that-heal. Alan Bandstra discusses his new book, Solutions That Heal: Responding to Infectious Behavior in Learning Spaces (2025). Find it at https://books2read.com/solutions-that-heal. kuyers institute for christian teaching and learning, christian teaching and learning false full 49 f5ae7987-2cd1-43c6-ae30-0a38351c2048 Wed, 29 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Jonathan Eckert, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Jonathan Eckert Jonathan Eckert, David I. Smith 00:31:19 Jonathan Eckert, co-executive director of the Baylor Center for School Leadership, discusses his book Just Teaching: Feedback, Engagement, and Well-Being for Each Student (Corwin, 2023). Jonathan Eckert, co-executive director of the Baylor Center for School Leadership, discusses his book Just Teaching: Feedback, Engagement, and Well-Being for Each Student (Corwin, 2023). christian education, baylor center for school leadership, baylor university, kuyers institute for christian teaching and learning, calvin university false full 48 0a231898-29cb-4257-8db6-e9acc83f9677 Wed, 11 Dec 2024 05:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Rachel B. Griffis, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Rachel B. Griffis Rachel B. Griffis, David I. Smith 00:29:51 Rachel B. Griffis discusses the book she recently co-authored, Deep Reading: Practices to Subvert the Vices of Our Distracted, Hostile, and Consumeristic Age (with Julie Ooms and Rachel M. De Smith Roberts, Baker Academic, 2024). Rachel B. Griffis discusses the book she recently co-authored, Deep Reading: Practices to Subvert the Vices of Our Distracted, Hostile, and Consumeristic Age (with Julie Ooms and Rachel M. De Smith Roberts, Baker Academic, 2024). deep reading, christian teaching and learning, reading false full 47 7dfefbb6-8825-4e54-9cc3-f2cf3b996644 Wed, 27 Nov 2024 05:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Rachel Herweynen David I. Smith 00:28:50 Rachel Herweynen discusses Gäwa Christian School, located on Elcho Island, in Warramiri land, in the Northern Territory of Australia: "As well as training students in God’s law and teaching the Northern Territory school curriculum, we seek to preserve Warramiri knowledge and the gifts of the wider Yolŋu culture." Rachel Herweynen discusses Gäwa Christian School, located on Elcho Island, in Warramiri land, in the Northern Territory of Australia: "As well as training students in God’s law and teaching the Northern Territory school curriculum, we seek to preserve Warramiri knowledge and the gifts of the wider Yolŋu culture." false full 46 0ef10482-687d-4b66-bdb7-9662f4da40f2 Wed, 30 Oct 2024 14:36:08 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (John Seymour, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with John Seymour John Seymour, David I. Smith 00:31:35 John Seymour discusses designing a distinctively Christian school environment that is also hospitable to a student population with diverse religious backgrounds. John Seymour discusses designing a distinctively Christian school environment that is also hospitable to a student population with diverse religious backgrounds. religious education, kuyers institute for christian teaching and learning, christian teaching and learning, kuyers institute false full 45 905bcd59-308f-4e25-9ff7-98d16520c301 Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Lynn E. Swaner, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Lynn E. Swaner Lynn E. Swaner, David I. Smith 00:27:54 Lynn E. Swaner discusses her recent book, co-written with Andy Wolfe, Flourishing Together: A Christian Vision for Students, Educators, and Schools (Eerdmans, 2021). Lynn E. Swaner discusses her recent book, co-written with Andy Wolfe, Flourishing Together: A Christian Vision for Students, Educators, and Schools (Eerdmans, 2021). kuyers institute for christian teaching and learning, christian schools, christian teaching and learning, flourishing together false full 44 335aae0f-e985-43c3-ad03-a0bff82b569a Wed, 28 Feb 2024 05:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Tim Van Soelen, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Tim Van Soelen Tim Van Soelen, David I. Smith 00:28:37 Tim Van Soelen, director of the Center for the Advancement of Christian Education (cace.org) discusses teaching for transformation and the Practicing Faith Survey (practicing.faith). Tim Van Soelen, director of the Center for the Advancement of Christian Education (cace.org) discusses teaching for transformation and the Practicing Faith Survey (practicing.faith). center for the advancement of christian education, kuyers institute for christian teaching and learning, teaching for transformation, christian teaching and learning, practicing faith survey, cace false full 43 b06b8e1a-c7fd-4f62-b993-090bf6f07a18 Wed, 29 Nov 2023 05:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Perry Glanzer, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Perry Glanzer Perry Glanzer, David I. Smith 00:27:34 Perry Glanzer and David I. Smith discuss what excellence means for Christian schools. Perry Glanzer and David I. Smith discuss what excellence means for Christian schools. baylor university, excellence in education, calvin university, christian teaching and learning false full 42 d7937caf-0e7b-4959-bf42-5ccb18a53a9f Wed, 25 Oct 2023 04:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (John Sullivan, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with John Sullivan John Sullivan, David I. Smith 00:27:08 John Sullivan, emeritus professor of Christian education at Liverpool Hope University, discusses his book Lights for the Path (Veritas, 2022, www.veritas.ie). John Sullivan, emeritus professor of Christian education at Liverpool Hope University, discusses his book Lights for the Path (Veritas, 2022, www.veritas.ie). veritas publications, kuyers institute for christian teaching and learning, calvin university, lights for the path, liverpool hope university false full 41 a755ae27-b2a3-48d3-a836-be78787356ea Wed, 27 Sep 2023 04:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Asle Ystebø, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Asle Ystebø Asle Ystebø, David I. Smith 00:29:03 Asle Ystebø, director of the Egill Danielsen Foundation in Bergen, Norway, discusses his research on practices that communicate caring in the context of Christian schools in Norway. Asle Ystebø, director of the Egill Danielsen Foundation in Bergen, Norway, discusses his research on practices that communicate caring in the context of Christian schools in Norway. egill danielsen foundation, calvin university, christian teaching and learning, kuyers institute for christian education, christian schools in norway false full 40 6c4efbba-0652-4e8f-8838-109857cb22c5 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 04:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Caitlin Munday, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Caitlin Munday Caitlin Munday, David I. Smith 00:29:28 Caitlin Munday, research fellow at the Scots College and founding director of the Teaching Schools Alliance (https://www.teachingschoolsalliancesydney.org/), discusses teacher training in Australia and challenges faced by the teaching profession. Caitlin Munday, research fellow at the Scots College and founding director of the Teaching Schools Alliance (https://www.teachingschoolsalliancesydney.org/), discusses teacher training in Australia and challenges faced by the teaching profession. the scots college, kuyers institute for christian teaching and learning, christian teaching and learning, teaching schools alliance false full 39 65febf64-6132-4850-99d4-be973fa7fc54 Wed, 26 Jul 2023 04:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Jennifer Holberg, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Jennifer Holberg Jennifer Holberg, David I. Smith 00:31:53 Jennifer Holberg, Professor of English at Calvin University, discusses her new book, Nourishing Narratives: The Power of Story to Shape Our Faith (IVP Academic, 2023). Jennifer Holberg, Professor of English at Calvin University, discusses her new book, Nourishing Narratives: The Power of Story to Shape Our Faith (IVP Academic, 2023). faith stories, calvin university, christian teaching and learning, nourishing narratives false full 38 9f082baf-9ae3-421c-aa6a-9e7aaff46bdd Wed, 28 Jun 2023 04:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Kevin den Dulk, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Kevin den Dulk Kevin den Dulk, David I. Smith 00:26:30 Kevin den Dulk, associate provost for the Global Campus at Calvin University, discusses his work on democratic citizenship, political polarization, and the Civic Hospitality Project (civichospitality.com) Kevin den Dulk, associate provost for the Global Campus at Calvin University, discusses his work on democratic citizenship, political polarization, and the Civic Hospitality Project (civichospitality.com) global campus, civics education, henry institute for the study of christianity and politics, civic hospitality, kuyers institute for christian teaching and learning, calvin university, christian teaching and learning false full 37 bb056b8a-2348-4cfd-ba58-c7d0c70ff41e Wed, 24 May 2023 04:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Diane Hockridge, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Diane Hockridge Diane Hockridge, David I. Smith 00:23:07 Diane Hockridge, Educational Designer at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia, discusses her research on designing online learning. Diane Hockridge, Educational Designer at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia, discusses her research on designing online learning. online learning, kuyers institute for christian teaching and learning, calvin university, ridley college false full 36 927ddf08-89f4-49f6-a87e-4d894ffa8642 Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Matthew Kaemingk, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Matthew Kaemingk Matthew Kaemingk, David I. Smith 00:27:00 Matthew Kaemingk, chair of Richard John Mouw Chair of Faith and Public Life at Fuller Theological Seminary and author of Christian Hospitality and Muslim Immigration in an Age of Fear (Eerdmans, 2018), discusses his work on the Civic Hospitality Project (civichospitality.com). Matthew Kaemingk, chair of Richard John Mouw Chair of Faith and Public Life at Fuller Theological Seminary and author of Christian Hospitality and Muslim Immigration in an Age of Fear (Eerdmans, 2018), discusses his work on the Civic Hospitality Project (civichospitality.com). civic hospitality, kuyers institute for christian teaching and learning, fuller theological seminary false full 35 82bd766f-d1c3-476a-809b-a87946504250 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 04:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Micah Watson, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Micah Watson Micah Watson, David I. Smith 00:21:18 David I. Smith discusses the Civic Hospitality Project (civichospitality.com) with Micah Watson, executive director for the Henry Institute for the Study of Christianity and Politics at Calvin University. David I. Smith discusses the Civic Hospitality Project (civichospitality.com) with Micah Watson, executive director for the Henry Institute for the Study of Christianity and Politics at Calvin University. civics education, henry institute, civic hospitality, kuyers institute false full 34 5f986bb1-089f-4389-b800-a2b04f8d2ec7 Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Quentin Schultze, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Quentin Schultze Quentin Schultze, David I. Smith 00:28:03 Communications scholar Quentin Schultze discusses servant teaching as effective communication. His new book is Servant Teaching: Practices for Renewing Christian Higher Education (Edenridge Press LLC, 2022). Communications scholar Quentin Schultze discusses servant teaching as effective communication. His new book is Servant Teaching: Practices for Renewing Christian Higher Education (Edenridge Press LLC, 2022). servant teaching, calvin university, communication, christian teaching and learning, christian communication false full 33 169f09ea-ad7d-4bbf-8acf-5a9f67ec725f Wed, 26 Oct 2022 14:45:20 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (John E. Hull, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with John E. Hull John E. Hull, David I. Smith 00:21:13 John E. Hull, professor emeritus from King’s University, discusses his new book Education for Hope: A Course Correction. John E. Hull, professor emeritus from King’s University, discusses his new book Education for Hope: A Course Correction. christian education, king's university, calvin university, christian teaching and learning, education for hope false full 32 cfdb4e0a-7a6e-4fde-9d14-5fbcbf87df4e Wed, 28 Sep 2022 04:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Kevin Gary, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Kevin Gary Kevin Gary, David I. Smith 00:25:44 Kevin Gary, professor of education at Valparaiso University and author of Why Boredom Matters: Education, Leisure, and the Quest for a Meaningful Life (Cambridge University Press, 2022), discusses a mindset of leisure as an alternative to either boredom avoidance or resignation to boredom Kevin Gary, professor of education at Valparaiso University and author of Why Boredom Matters: Education, Leisure, and the Quest for a Meaningful Life (Cambridge University Press, 2022), discusses a mindset of leisure as an alternative to either boredom avoidance or resignation to boredom boredom, valparaiso university, calvin university, christian teaching and learning, leisure, sabbath false full 31 4271e8e9-0cae-4bc8-873c-9af076c53443 Wed, 31 Aug 2022 04:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Patrick Manning David I. Smith 00:28:52 A discussion of contemplative practices in education with Patrick Manning, chair of the department of pastoral theology at Immaculate Conception Seminary. A discussion of contemplative practices in education with Patrick Manning, chair of the department of pastoral theology at Immaculate Conception Seminary. christian education, patrick manning, contemplative practices, david i. smith, teaching and learning false full 30 645077b9-7629-40eb-8bac-7dcede9aa50c Fri, 27 May 2022 14:46:07 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Timothy L. Price, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Timothy L. Price Timothy L. Price, David I. Smith 00:27:17 Timothy L. Price discusses his new edition of the 17th-century text, The Labyrinth of the World and The Paradise of the Heart, by John Amos Comenius. Timothy L. Price discusses his new edition of the 17th-century text, The Labyrinth of the World and The Paradise of the Heart, by John Amos Comenius. christian education, comenius, the labyrinth of the world, christian teaching and learning, john amos comenius false full 29 87f39e1f-ea9f-46ee-aaf3-54b4e8187987 Wed, 27 Apr 2022 04:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Kyle R. Hughes, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Kyle R. Hughes Kyle R. Hughes, David I. Smith 00:20:53 Kyle R. Hughes discusses his book, Teaching for Spiritual Formation: A Patristic Approach to Christian Education in a Convulsed Age. Kyle R. Hughes discusses his book, Teaching for Spiritual Formation: A Patristic Approach to Christian Education in a Convulsed Age. christian school educators, christian education, christian teaching and learning, david i. smith, kyle hughes false full 28 ad824544-d4ef-4756-b49e-303700387a0e Wed, 30 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (David I. Smith, Amy Wilstermann, Rachael Baker, Julie Yonker) pedagogy.net Team Science and Christian Practices project David I. Smith, Amy Wilstermann, Rachael Baker, Julie Yonker 00:24:12 Amy Wilstermann, Rachael Baker, and Julie Yonker discuss their Team Science and Christian Practices project, a study of how Christian practices such as humility and delight can contribute to work as part of a team of science researchers. Amy Wilstermann, Rachael Baker, and Julie Yonker discuss their Team Science and Christian Practices project, a study of how Christian practices such as humility and delight can contribute to work as part of a team of science researchers. team science, team science and christian practices, christian teaching and learning true full 27 f0fce06f-0ef3-41f2-8cd0-a6d8c412a739 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 05:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (David I. Smith, Marjorie Terpstra, Kara Sevensma, Steven McMullen) pedagogy.net Digital Life Together author forum, part 2 of 2 David I. Smith, Marjorie Terpstra, Kara Sevensma, Steven McMullen 00:31:57 At the height of the pandemic, the authors of Digital Life Together: The Challenge of Technology for Christian Schools held a virtual forum to discuss common questions posed by students, educators, and parents about the pitfalls and strengths of technology use in school. This is Part 1 of two parts. At the height of the pandemic, the authors of Digital Life Together: The Challenge of Technology for Christian Schools held a virtual forum to discuss common questions posed by students, educators, and parents about the pitfalls and strengths of technology use in school. This is Part 1 of two parts. christian education, technology in schools, digital life together false full 26 05640df6-5554-43a9-a127-24512cc5115b Wed, 26 Jan 2022 05:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (David I. Smith, Steven McMullen, Kara Sevensma, Marjorie Terpstra) pedagogy.net Digital Life Together author forum, part 1 of 2 David I. Smith, Steven McMullen, Kara Sevensma, Marjorie Terpstra 00:25:05 At the height of the pandemic, the authors of Digital Life Together: The Challenge of Technology for Christian Schools held a virtual forum to discuss common questions posed by students, educators, and parents about the pitfalls and strengths of technology use in school. This is Part 1 of two parts. At the height of the pandemic, the authors of Digital Life Together: The Challenge of Technology for Christian Schools held a virtual forum to discuss common questions posed by students, educators, and parents about the pitfalls and strengths of technology use in school. This is Part 1 of two parts. christian education, technology in schools, digital life together false full 25 95045131-6b4d-4d02-9c23-3c673c0e1f5b Wed, 22 Dec 2021 05:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Sidsel Høland Olausson, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Sidsel Høland Olausson, Association of Independent Christian Schools in Norway Sidsel Høland Olausson, David I. Smith 00:15:07 Sidsel Høland Olausson discusses the state of Christian schooling in Norway. Sidsel Høland Olausson discusses the state of Christian schooling in Norway. christian education, norway, association of independent christian schools in norway false full 23 06d6ba9d-c7fe-4bc3-91c5-427a02288cc9 Wed, 24 Nov 2021 05:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Sara Leo) pedagogy.net Interview with Sara Leo, Department of Education, Calvin University Sara Leo 00:28:00 Sara Leo discusses discovering the hidden curriculum found in the way we curate public spaces in schools. Sara Leo discusses discovering the hidden curriculum found in the way we curate public spaces in schools. christian teaching and learning, david i. smith, sara leo false full 24 f841a682-880b-45fb-8fe3-6544e9e22636 Wed, 27 Oct 2021 04:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (David I. Smith, Derek Schuurman) pedagogy.net Interview with Derek Schuurman, co-author of A Christian Field Guide to Technology for Engineers and Designers David I. Smith, Derek Schuurman 00:25:46 Derek Schuurman (Calvin University) discusses the role of faith in engineering, the ways technology impacts society, and his new book, A Christian Field Guide to Technology for Engineers and Designers (IVP Academic, https://www.ivpress.com/a-christian-field-guide-to-technology-for-engineers-and-designers). Derek Schuurman (Calvin University) discusses the role of faith in engineering, the ways technology impacts society, and his new book, A Christian Field Guide to Technology for Engineers and Designers (IVP Academic, https://www.ivpress.com/a-christian-field-guide-to-technology-for-engineers-and-designers). engineering education, technology, calvin university, faith in engineering, faith and technology false full 22 48f33332-4a87-43ef-9dab-55c377234b45 Thu, 23 Sep 2021 04:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (David I. Smith, Dorothy Vaandering, Jean Noh) pedagogy.net Cultivating Inquiry part 2 David I. Smith, Dorothy Vaandering, Jean Noh 00:39:21 This episode is part two of two segments of a podcast co-published with Cultivating [ spaces ] (Lexington Christian Academy, https://lca.edu/cultivating/). Jean Noh (Lexington Christian Academy), Dorothy Vaandering (Memorial University of Newfoundland), and David I. Smith (Calvin University) discuss their own paths to Christian education, the changing circumstances and practices of education, and what it means to "do well in school." This episode is part two of two segments of a podcast co-published with Cultivating [ spaces ] (Lexington Christian Academy, https://lca.edu/cultivating/). Jean Noh (Lexington Christian Academy), Dorothy Vaandering (Memorial University of Newfoundland), and David I. Smith (Calvin University) discuss their own paths to Christian education, the changing circumstances and practices of education, and what it means to "do well in school." christian school educators, memorial university of newfoundland, calvin university, christian teaching and learning, lexington christian academy false full 21 f9163750-0b0c-40f0-8b9e-e8ec2812c404 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 04:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Jean Noh, Dorothy Vaandering, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Cultivating Inquiry part 1 Jean Noh, Dorothy Vaandering, David I. Smith 00:34:30 This episode is part one of two segments of a podcast co-published with Cultivating [ spaces ] (Lexington Christian Academy, https://lca.edu/cultivating/). Jean Noh (Lexington Christian Academy), Dorothy Vaandering (Memorial University of Newfoundland), and David I. Smith (Calvin University) discuss their own paths to Christian education, the changing circumstances and practices of education, and what it means to "do well in school." Part two will be available in late September. This episode is part one of two segments of a podcast co-published with Cultivating [ spaces ] (Lexington Christian Academy, https://lca.edu/cultivating/). Jean Noh (Lexington Christian Academy), Dorothy Vaandering (Memorial University of Newfoundland), and David I. Smith (Calvin University) discuss their own paths to Christian education, the changing circumstances and practices of education, and what it means to "do well in school." Part two will be available in late September. christian school educators, memorial university of newfoundland, calvin university, christian teaching and learning, lexington christian academy false full 20 3f7f4a1f-6fb1-464a-a268-0f161150aa08 Wed, 28 Jul 2021 04:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Signe Sandsmark, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Signe Sandsmark, author and researcher on Christian education in Norway Signe Sandsmark, David I. Smith 00:21:23 Signe Sandsmark (Worldview-Neutral Education: Is it Possible or Desirable?) and David I. Smith discuss the concept of worldview neutral education and her recent research on why parents choose Christian schools for their children in the Norwegian context. Signe Sandsmark (Worldview-Neutral Education: Is it Possible or Desirable?) and David I. Smith discuss the concept of worldview neutral education and her recent research on why parents choose Christian schools for their children in the Norwegian context. christian school educators, christian education, norway, signe sandsmark, david i. smith, worldview education false full 19 f58190ca-c6c6-4d75-8a69-22db459f368f Wed, 30 Jun 2021 04:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (David I. Smith, Sarinah Lo) pedagogy.net Interview with Sarinah Lo, director of graduate program in Christian education at Bandung Theological Seminary, Indonesia David I. Smith, Sarinah Lo 00:23:48 Dr. Sarinah Lo discusses the state of Christian education in Indonesia, and the research behind her book Faith-Integrated Being, Knowing, and Doing: A Study among Christian Faculty in Indonesia (Langham, 2020). Dr. Sarinah Lo discusses the state of Christian education in Indonesia, and the research behind her book Faith-Integrated Being, Knowing, and Doing: A Study among Christian Faculty in Indonesia (Langham, 2020). indonesia, bandung theological seminary, christian faculty, christian teaching and learning, kuyers institute, faith integration, indonesian christian education false full 18 e04c01fb-6a9a-4505-b079-6c738cbbf891 Wed, 26 May 2021 04:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Luke Bretherton, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Luke Bretherton, Duke Divinity School Luke Bretherton, David I. Smith 00:32:25 Luke Bretherton (Professor of Theological Ethics and Senior Fellow at the Kenan Institute for Ethics, Duke Divinity School) discusses the meaning of conversion, the centrality of listening, and the relationship between faith and secularism. Luke Bretherton (Professor of Theological Ethics and Senior Fellow at the Kenan Institute for Ethics, Duke Divinity School) discusses the meaning of conversion, the centrality of listening, and the relationship between faith and secularism. ethics, luke bretherton, christian teaching and learning, david i. smith false full 16 e3edaca8-ccac-4cfd-8d7f-ff7e893d4e23 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:01:51 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (David I. Smith, Robert J. Keeley) pedagogy.net Interview with Robert J. Keeley, co-editor of Bridging Theory and Practice in Children's Spirituality David I. Smith, Robert J. Keeley 00:25:39 Robert J. Keeley discusses the Children's Spirituality Summit (May 24-26, 2021, find more information and register at https://www.childrensspiritualitysummit.org/), and the new book Bridging Theory and Practice in Children's Spirituality: New Directions for Education, Ministry, and Discipleship (Zondervan, April 2021). Robert J. Keeley discusses the Children's Spirituality Summit (May 24-26, 2021, find more information and register at https://www.childrensspiritualitysummit.org/), and the new book Bridging Theory and Practice in Children's Spirituality: New Directions for Education, Ministry, and Discipleship (Zondervan, April 2021). robert j. keeley, bridging theory and practice in children's spirituality, children's spirituality summit, christian teaching and learning, children's spirituality, david i. smith false full 17 5119e350-da36-4f7c-b9ad-c61471082878 Wed, 7 Apr 2021 04:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Tatiana Garkun, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Tatiana Garkun on Christian school development in Kyiv, Ukraine Tatiana Garkun, David I. Smith 00:18:44 David Smith discusses the development of new Christian schools in Kyiv, Ukraine with Tatiana Garkun at a seminar for science and Bible teachers. David Smith discusses the development of new Christian schools in Kyiv, Ukraine with Tatiana Garkun at a seminar for science and Bible teachers. ukraine, what if learning, science teachers, kyiv, bible teachers, christian schools false full 5 6dc83f15-cd0f-42e1-b4fb-7c8ec62dfedb Wed, 3 Mar 2021 05:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Elena Sychova, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Elena Sychova, English language teacher in Kyiv, Ukraine Elena Sychova, David I. Smith 00:20:15 Elena Sychova discusses her work in establishing Christian schools in Ukraine and India. Elena Sychova discusses her work in establishing Christian schools in Ukraine and India. ukraine, christian schools false full 14 32155996-9574-4ec6-887a-d0ee90323cfd Wed, 3 Feb 2021 05:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (David I. Smith, Kevin Gary) pedagogy.net Interview with Kevin Gary, Valparaiso University, Department of Education David I. Smith, Kevin Gary 00:28:01 David Smith and Kevin Gary (Valparaiso University) discuss the roles of teachers and students in Christian teaching and learning and his upcoming book, Why Boredom Matters: Education and the Quest for a Meaningful Life (Cambridge University Press). David Smith and Kevin Gary (Valparaiso University) discuss the roles of teachers and students in Christian teaching and learning and his upcoming book, Why Boredom Matters: Education and the Quest for a Meaningful Life (Cambridge University Press). boredom, christian pedagogy, acedia, christian teaching and learning false full 13 4295bec3-ec0b-4f22-bee4-20dc7e7a8ee7 Wed, 6 Jan 2021 05:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (David Smith, Kara Sevensma) pedagogy.net Interview with Kara Sevensma on Digital Life Together David Smith, Kara Sevensma 00:25:39 David Smith and Kara Sevensma, two of the co-authors of Digital Life Together: The Challenge of Technology for Christian Schools, discuss the role of technology in creating community at Christian schools. David Smith and Kara Sevensma, two of the co-authors of Digital Life Together: The Challenge of Technology for Christian Schools, discuss the role of technology in creating community at Christian schools. technology in schools, david smith, christian schools, kara sevensma true full 12 c8fd05de-c873-4b73-9020-25151f5b06c8 Wed, 2 Dec 2020 05:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with John Witvliet, director of the Calvin Institute of Christian Worship, Calvin University David I. Smith 00:20:43 David I. Smith and John Witvliet discuss a faculty development workshop in which they explored what John Calvin's commentary on Psalm 19 contributes to modern pedagogy. David I. Smith and John Witvliet discuss a faculty development workshop in which they explored what John Calvin's commentary on Psalm 19 contributes to modern pedagogy. false full 10 850ca358-d786-4417-8405-794f3a9efae4 Wed, 4 Nov 2020 05:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Darren Spyksma, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Darren Spyksma, Director of Learning at the Society of Christian Schools in British Columbia Darren Spyksma, David I. Smith 00:23:00 Darren Spyksma discusses a 10-month program in which teachers consider the impact of pedagogy ("any decision a teacher makes that's going to impact learning") on faith formation. Darren Spyksma discusses a 10-month program in which teachers consider the impact of pedagogy ("any decision a teacher makes that's going to impact learning") on faith formation. society of christian schools in british columbia, christian learning, faith formation, christian pedagogy, kuyers institute for christian teaching and learning, christian teaching false full 9 c12a6039-36b0-4c69-a14d-9b99971b1fec Wed, 7 Oct 2020 04:00:00 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Faith Nguru, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Faith Nguru, Daystar University, Kenya Faith Nguru, David I. Smith 00:24:22 Faith Nguru discusses her work at Daystar University and the development of Christian universities in Kenya. Faith Nguru discusses her work at Daystar University and the development of Christian universities in Kenya. faith nguru, christian universities in kenya, kuyers institute for christian university, david i. smith, daystar university false full 11 b94b4563-317f-47d6-8662-acaf98ea6c95 Wed, 2 Sep 2020 04:00:15 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Paul Burgis, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Paul Burgis (Principal, Presbyterian Ladies' College, Sydney, Australia) Paul Burgis, David I. Smith 00:23:14 Paul Burgis discusses how Presbyterian Ladies' College builds Christian character and ways of thinking and engaging with a pluralist society. Paul Burgis discusses how Presbyterian Ladies' College builds Christian character and ways of thinking and engaging with a pluralist society. presbyterian ladies' college, kuyers institute for christian teaching and learning, christian schools, christian teaching false full 7 d6bbec5f-8b81-4451-9548-d6b2f71a386f Wed, 5 Aug 2020 04:00:05 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Marilyn Rhames, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Marilyn Rhames, founder of Teachers who Pray Marilyn Rhames, David I. Smith 00:27:24 Marilyn Rhames talks with David Smith about her nonprofit, Teachers Who Pray (https://www.teacherswhopray.org/), her new book The Master Teacher: 12 Spiritual Lessons That Can Transform Schools and Revolutionize Public Education (https://marilynrhames.com/), and about her work in public school systems. Marilyn Rhames talks with David Smith about her nonprofit, Teachers Who Pray (https://www.teacherswhopray.org/), her new book The Master Teacher: 12 Spiritual Lessons That Can Transform Schools and Revolutionize Public Education (https://marilynrhames.com/), and about her work in public school systems. marilyn rhames, jesus as teacher, public schools, teachers who pray, christian teaching and learning, david i. smith false full 15 76e7de67-609b-4d07-a9a1-75eb217ad4a1 Wed, 8 Jul 2020 04:00:33 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Chris Parker of Christian Education National David I. Smith 00:23:06 David Smith discusses the changing culture of Christian education in Australia with Chris Parker of Christian Education National and author of The Frog and the Fish: Reflections on Work, Technology, Sex, Stuff, Truth, and Happiness. The book helps young adults understand and question how much they have been shaped by their culture. David Smith discusses the changing culture of Christian education in Australia with Chris Parker of Christian Education National and author of The Frog and the Fish: Reflections on Work, Technology, Sex, Stuff, Truth, and Happiness. The book helps young adults understand and question how much they have been shaped by their culture. false full 4 f8e78c6a-4c93-476d-9be2-9b93ae075f3f Wed, 3 Jun 2020 04:00:31 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (David I. Smith, Albert Cheng) pedagogy.net Interview with Albert Cheng on assessing faith formation David I. Smith, Albert Cheng 00:24:29 David I. Smith talks with Albert Cheng (University of Arkansas) on whether and how schools can assess faith formation in their students. David I. Smith talks with Albert Cheng (University of Arkansas) on whether and how schools can assess faith formation in their students. kuyers institute conference, faith formation, kuyers institute for christian teaching and learning, christian schools, assessment false full 6 fb5076b6-37a8-4c1f-951b-08179e31914c Wed, 6 May 2020 04:00:02 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Steve McMullen (Hope College, co-author of Digital Life Together: The Challenge of Technology for Christian Schools) David I. Smith 00:34:45 Steve McMullen discusses his research on the effects of the amount and type of "screen time" among high school students who use school-issued laptops. Steve McMullen discusses his research on the effects of the amount and type of "screen time" among high school students who use school-issued laptops. technology in schools, digital life together, kuyers institute for christian teaching and learning, christian schools, christian teaching false full 8 30e2f7a7-a102-4f06-b379-55f84ab37d96 Thu, 9 Apr 2020 12:00:01 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (Natasha Moore, David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Natasha Moore, Centre for Public Christianity Natasha Moore, David I. Smith 00:21:58 (Note: Recorded in 2019) David I. Smith talks with Natasha Moore of the Centre for Public Christianity (https://www.publicchristianity.org/) about engaging with perceptions and misperceptions of Christians and Christianity. (Note: Recorded in 2019) David I. Smith talks with Natasha Moore of the Centre for Public Christianity (https://www.publicchristianity.org/) about engaging with perceptions and misperceptions of Christians and Christianity. false full 3 8f151ac7-7ab7-4fa1-8493-7b400c71536f Thu, 12 Mar 2020 13:00:05 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Trevor Cooling on the What if Learning approach to teaching David I. Smith 00:22:23 Interview with Trevor Cooling, Canterbury Christ Church University, National Institute for Christian Education Research Interview with Trevor Cooling, Canterbury Christ Church University, National Institute for Christian Education Research christian education, what if learning, christian teaching and learning false full 2 6578f51b-ee04-47a4-9824-0708e8e72eb7 Thu, 13 Feb 2020 17:15:23 +0000 kuyers@calvin.edu (David I. Smith) pedagogy.net Interview with Marj Terpstra on technology & Christian education David I. Smith 00:25:43 David I. Smith interviews Marj Terpstra, Professor of Education at Calvin University, about the new book Digital Life Together (Eerdmans). David I. Smith interviews Marj Terpstra, Professor of Education at Calvin University, about the new book Digital Life Together (Eerdmans). technology, digital life together, technology in education, technology and christian education false full 1