PODCAST · education
Christian Education + Leadership
by Jared Mlynczyk
Exploring the value and mission of Christian education through the lens of leadership, discipleship, and biblical worldview.
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Leading Schools Without Losing Your Soul
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In this episode, Jared reflects on 13 years in school leadership and the emotional weight many educators quietly carry. From replaying difficult conversations to navigating constant organizational pressure, leadership can often feel like a series of “mental gymnastics” that never fully turns off.Jared discusses the relationship between spiritual formation, effort, physical health, and sustainable leadership through the lens of Christian education. He also shares how simple disciplines like weightlifting, walking, prayer, and healthy rhythms helped him become calmer, more grounded, and more fully present as a leader.This episode is an encouragement to weary educators, administrators, and Christian school leaders who may feel exhausted near the end of the school year and need a reminder that they were never meant to carry everything alone.
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E7: Willard's Wisdom for Leaders: Relaxed Amidst Chaos
God Is With You in the Middle of ItIn this episode of Willard’s Wisdom for Leaders, I play a short clip from John Ortberg sharing a story about Dallas Willard arriving late to speak at a conference, yet fully present, rested, and full of joy.Leadership often brings circumstances we cannot control. Schedules shift. Problems arise. People bring unexpected challenges. But Willard’s example reminds us that peace is not found in managing outcomes, but in trusting God’s presence in the middle of them.Grounded in John 14:27, this brief reflection challenges leaders to step into that reality and lead with steadiness, clarity, and peace.Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk, founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com.
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E6: Willard's Wisdom for Leaders: Placed Here for a Purpose
Episode 6 — Placed Here for a PurposeStewarding Where God Has You Right NowIn this episode of Willard’s Wisdom for Leaders, I play a short clip from Dallas Willard and reflect on a foundational truth for leaders. You have been placed in a specific time and place for a purpose.Jesus says in John 8:12 that He is the light of the world. Through Christ, that light now lives in us. As leaders, that means our presence matters more than we often realize.This brief reflection explores what it means to steward the role God has given us and consider a simple question. If you are not the light in your organization, what happens?Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk, founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com.
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E5: Willard's Wisdom for Leaders: What if We Obeyed Jesus?
In this episode of Willard’s Wisdom for Leaders, I play a short clip from Dallas Willard and reflect on a simple but foundational question: What if we obeyed Jesus?Leadership often focuses on strategy, systems, and outcomes. But what would our schools, churches, and organizations look like if obedience to Jesus became natural and routine?Grounded in John 14:15, this brief reflection explores how leaders who are being formed by Christ begin to shape the culture around them.Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk, founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com.
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E4: Willard’s Wisdom for Leaders: The Lord Is My Shepherd
n this episode of Willard’s Wisdom for Leaders, I play a short clip from Dallas Willard and reflect on what it truly means to say, “The Lord is my Shepherd.”Leadership in this season is full. There are decisions to make, conversations to have, and responsibilities that continue to grow. It is easy for our minds to become consumed with everything in front of us.Grounded in Colossians 3:1–2, this brief reflection challenges leaders to consider whether their thoughts are being shaped by the pressure of leadership or anchored in the presence of Christ.Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk, founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com.
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E3: Willard's Wisdom for Leaders: Never Taste Death
In this episode of Willard’s Wisdom for Leaders, I play a short clip from Dallas Willard and reflect on a foundational truth for followers of Christ. We have nothing to fear.As we move through Holy Week and approach Easter, Jesus’ words in John 11:25–26 remind us that He is the resurrection and the life. Because of this, even death is not something to dread.This brief reflection explores how freedom from fear allows leaders to move beyond anxiety and lead with courage, clarity, and trust in God’s work.Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk, founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com.
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E2: Willard’s Wisdom for Leaders — Shut Up and Listen
Episode 2 — Shut Up and ListenThe First Act of Love Is AttentionIn episode 2 of Willard’s Wisdom for Leaders, I play a short clip from Dallas Willard and reflect on one of the most overlooked practices in leadership: listening.Many people go through life—students, parents, teachers—without ever feeling fully heard. In leadership, it is easy to default to fixing problems, giving direction, and trying to straighten things out. But Willard reminds us that the first act of love is attention.This reflection explores how listening communicates value, builds trust, and allows us to truly receive people. It also clarifies that listening does not mean agreement or giving in to every demand, but rather taking the time to understand before responding.Grounded in James 1:19, this episode challenges leaders to slow down, ask better questions, and lead with patience and presence.Willard’s Wisdom for Leaders is a weekly series of short 3–5 minute reflections connecting the wisdom of Dallas Willard with biblical leadership and the realities of leading in Christian education and ministry.Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk, founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com.
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E1: Willard's Wisdom for Leaders - Waiting Upon the Lord
In this first episode of Willard’s Wisdom for Leaders, I play a short clip from Dallas Willard and reflect on the pressure leaders often feel to constantly fix problems, improve systems, and make things happen.Leadership in schools and ministries can bring expectations from boards, parents, students, and the broader community. Yet Scripture reminds us in Isaiah 40:31 that those who trust in the Lord will find new strength.This brief reflection explores how faithful leadership requires not only our best thinking and effort, but also a deep dependence on God’s action in the work we have been called to lead.Willard’s Wisdom for Leaders is a weekly series of short 3–5 minute reflections connecting the wisdom of Dallas Willard with biblical leadership and the realities of leading in Christian education and ministry.Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk, founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com.
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E40: Rethinking Academics in Christian Schools: Part VI - Grading and Assessment
In Part VI of the Rethinking Academics in Christian Schools series, Jared Mlynczyk examines one of the most overlooked systems in education: grading and assessment.What are grades really measuring? Academic mastery, or a mixture of behavior, compliance, homework, and points?This episode challenges traditional grading assumptions and invites Christian school leaders to rethink assessment through a coaching mindset, where learning is the goal, time becomes flexible, and grades communicate growth rather than simply sorting students.If Christian schools are serious about discipleship and academic excellence, grading practices must align with both truth and learning.
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E39: Rethinking Academics in Christian Schools: Part V - Biblical Integration in the Classroom
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — Christian educator and school leader, and founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com.In Part V of the Rethinking Academics in Christian Schools series, we press pause on methods and models to address an essential question:How do we meaningfully integrate a biblical worldview into the actual academic work happening in our classrooms?Instead of relying on devotions or spiritual add-ons, this episode walks through a simple, repeatable process for connecting Scripture to standards, skills, and unit objectives. You’ll see a real classroom example, practical steps teachers can start tomorrow, and why worldview integration becomes even more powerful in small-group and differentiated learning environments.If Christian schools exist to disciple students, then biblical integration cannot be optional. It must be intentional, thoughtful, and academically rigorous.
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E38: Rethinking Academics in Christian Schools: Part IV
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In this episode, we explore Part IV of the Rethinking Academics in Christian Schools series and get practical about designing reading and math classrooms that actually work for today’s learners.Jared breaks down:Why “teach to the middle” no longer fits modern Christian classroomsHow to design a simple 50-minute station-rotation modelWays to group students using real classroom and MAP dataWhat research actually says about small-group instructionIdeas for adapting the model for secondary classroomsWhy this approach helps us honor every learner as image-bearers of GodIf you’re a Christian educator or school leader looking to rethink instruction without overhauling your entire system, this conversation will give you clear steps and hopeful direction.Listen now and share with your team as you reimagine how classroom time can better serve student learning and spiritual formation.
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E37: Rethinking Academics in Christian Schools: Part III
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In this episode, Jared walks through the next step in rethinking academics in Christian schools: identifying what truly matters for students to learn. Once we move beyond “covering the curriculum,” we can begin the real work of naming priority standards, understanding student readiness, mapping learning across the calendar, and aligning our teaching with mission and formation.This episode explores practical tools for leadership teams, biblical insights about prioritizing what matters most, and a preview of Part IV, where we’ll examine how to design classrooms that give every student the highest probability of learning.Listen, reflect, and share with your academic team.
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E36: Rethinking Academics in Christian Schools: Part II
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In Part II of Rethinking Academics in Christian Schools, Jared goes deeper — not into methods yet, but into mindsets.Before we redesign schedules, grading systems, or instructional strategies, we must confront the assumptions that have shaped classrooms for decades:✅ Points ≠ learning✅ Curriculum pacing ≠ mastery✅ Readiness varies widely✅ Teaching ≠ presenting✅ Yesterday’s model doesn’t fit today’s studentsJared shares a candid story from his early teaching days — and why his Algebra I “pre-test/post-test” cycle revealed a deeper truth: delivering content is not the same as ensuring students learn.Christian schools must anchor themselves in biblical formation and academic clarity. Learning must be the goal, not coverage.Listen now, and prepare for Part III where we move into practical steps for rethinking how instruction, assessment, and time are structured in Christian classrooms.
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E35: Rethinking Academics in Christian Schools
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.Are the academic models we’ve relied on for decades still serving today’s Christian school students?In this episode, Jared launches a new series: Rethinking Academics in Christian Schools — exploring how Christian educators can remain deeply committed to biblical formation while re-imagining how we teach, assess, and support a rapidly changing student population.We look at national SAT and ACT data, trends in learning needs, and rising parent expectations — and ask one key question:If every student is fearfully and wonderfully made, should our classrooms still be designed for “the middle”?Christian education isn’t about chasing trends — it’s about faithful stewardship of hearts and minds. As student needs shift, our mission remains the same… but our methods must grow stronger.
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E34: Case Studies in Christian Education: Chattanooga Christian School
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In this episode of Case Studies in Christian Education, Jared explores how Chattanooga Christian School is reimagining what it means to serve every learner.The Learning Center at CCS offers a deeply individualized model for students with significant learning and developmental needs—combining academic excellence, therapy integration, and biblical formation.What if Christian schools stopped saying, “We don’t have the resources,” and started asking, “How can we design learning around growth, not limitation?”This episode challenges leaders to move beyond teaching to the middle—to focus on constant learning, personalized growth, and a biblical vision of education that honors every student as an image-bearer of God.
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E33: Case Studies in Christian Education: Northwest Christian Schools
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In this episode of Case Studies in Christian Education, we explore how Northwest Christian Schools in Spokane has turned a thrift store into a ministry of stewardship, community, and potential student leadership.The NWC Thrift Store generates over $1.5 million in annual revenue (before expenses) while advancing the school’s mission—to educate and disciple students to become leaders within the church, community, and world.What can other Christian schools learn from this model? How can schools of any size create unique opportunities to serve their communities, teach business principles, and put faith into action?Listen as Jared unpacks how real-world enterprise can become discipleship in motion—where work, learning, and worship come together for the glory of God.
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E32: Case Studies in Christian Education: Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In this episode of Case Studies in Christian Education, we explore how Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy integrates faith, innovation, and entrepreneurship into a powerful model for student formation.CHCA’s Entrepreneurship and Sustainability program places students at the center of real-world learning—running campus businesses, managing operations, and applying a biblical worldview to creativity, leadership, and service.What does it look like when Christian education prepares students not only to think biblically but also to lead courageously and create redemptively?Listen as Jared unpacks lessons from CHCA’s model that any Christian school—large or small—can apply to develop mission-driven, innovative programs that form tomorrow’s leaders.
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E31: Case Studies in Christian Education: Lipscomb Academy
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In this episode of Case Studies in Christian Education, we examine the recent situation at Lipscomb Academy, where a student gesture honoring Charlie Kirk led to public debate and administrative change.What happens when school policy meets a cultural moment? How can leaders engage passionate students while staying rooted in mission and conviction?Jared explores the tension between holding firm to standards and responding with grace, offering insight for Christian school leaders navigating public pressure, communication challenges, and the call to form students through every decision.
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E30: What Happens After They're Hired?
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In Part 3 of the Beyond the Application – Hiring Christian Educators series, we ask an important question: What Happens After They’re Hired?Hiring is never the finish line for Christian schools—it’s just the beginning. Once a new teacher or staff member signs on, the real work begins: onboarding, mentoring, and creating a culture of accountability. In this episode, Jared explores how schools can move beyond paperwork to formation, equipping staff to live out the mission with calling, character, and conviction.You’ll discover:Why orientation should be more than logistics—and long enough to matterHow to weave the mission, statement of faith, and lifestyle expectations into onboardingPractical strategies for mentorship, check-ins, and surveysHow accountability protects the mission and culture of the schoolWhy the first year is always a huge undertaking, and how leaders can help staff thriveChristian schools don’t just disciple students—we disciple staff. Done well, onboarding and mentorship build a stronger culture where both students and teachers flourish.
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E29: How Should We Interview?
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In Part 2 of the Beyond the Application – Hiring Christian Educators series, we dig into a crucial question: How should we interview?The hiring process in Christian schools is not just about filling positions—it’s about discerning calling, character, and conviction. In this episode, Jared unpacks why interviews must move beyond yes/no questions and testimony recitations to open-ended, mission-centered conversations.Topics include:Why open-ended questions reveal more than “the right” answersExamples of questions that uncover calling, worldview, and humilityBest practices for structuring interviews with teachers and staffGuarding against “words only” with references, follow-up, and observationBalancing professional expertise with faith alignmentEvery interview is an opportunity to protect the mission of the school and identify those who will strengthen the culture of discipleship.
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E28: The Real Battle: Worldview, Not Politics
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — Christian educator and school leader, and founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com.In this episode, Jared unpacks his article “The Real Battle: Worldview, Not Politics.” With cultural pressures rising, it’s easy for Christian schools to get distracted by numbers, politics, or trending issues. But the true calling of Christian education is much deeper: forming disciples with a biblical worldview.Jared explores why worldview — not politics, sexuality, or gender — is the real battle of our time. Drawing on Scripture, insights from J.P. Moreland and Dallas Willard, and the example of modern ministries, he challenges school leaders to recommit to their mission: teaching the truth of God’s Word, equipping students to engage culture with grace and courage, and leading with character rooted in Christ.If you’re a parent, teacher, or school leader longing for clarity in a confusing cultural moment, this episode will help you re-center on what matters most.
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E27: Beyond the Application – Hiring Christian Educators
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In Part 1 of the Beyond the Application – Hiring Christian Educators series, we ask the critical question: Who are we looking for?Hiring in Christian schools is not simply about filling positions. It’s about shaping the lives of students and stewarding the mission God has given us. In this episode, Jared explores why schools must look beyond credentials to calling, character, and conviction.Topics include:Why Luke 6:40 shapes the foundation of most Christian school contractsThe importance of alignment with a school’s statement of faithHow lifestyle statements reflect a commitment to Christian witnessWhy job descriptions must reflect mission, not just tasksIf Christian schools want to disciple students effectively, we must begin by hiring educators who model Christ in every aspect of their lives.
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E26: Building Parent Partnership by How We Answer
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In Part 3 of our Parent Partnership series, we explore the final step in building strong school–home relationships: how we answer parents. Listening and processing feedback are vital, but the way we respond communicates just as much as the content itself.Drawing from Colossians 4:6, Jared unpacks how to balance grace and truth in every response, avoid email battles by inviting personal conversations, and lead with transparency when handling both everyday concerns and urgent matters. You’ll also learn practical strategies—both informal and formal—for training your team, using parent feedback tools, and building trust through consistent follow-up.This episode will equip school leaders to move beyond listening and discerning, into answering with wisdom, clarity, and Christ-like care.
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E25: Finding the Gold in What Parents Share
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In Part 2 of our Parent Partnership series, we explore why listening is the foundation of building trust with families. Parents are the first key group of stakeholders we partner with to raise disciples, and their voices matter. Drawing from Proverbs 1:5, we’ll discuss how wise leaders listen, focus on understanding events over emotions, and resist the urge to resolve every demand. You’ll also hear practical strategies—like moving difficult conversations away from email and into personal dialogue—that foster grace-filled, mission-driven relationships with parents.This episode will help school leaders strengthen parent partnerships by listening well and responding with discernment.
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E24: Parent Partnership: Easier Said Than Done
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In this episode: Jared kicks off a new three-part series, Parent Partnership: Easier Said Than Done, by exploring the first step in building a strong home–school connection—listening. Drawing from Proverbs 18:13 and James 1:19, he unpacks why parents are the primary partners in Christian education, why their insight matters more than we sometimes realize, and how schools can create intentional ways to hear the parent voice.Whether it’s feedback on small details or big-picture ideas, listening well honors parents, strengthens trust, and lays the foundation for true partnership.
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E23: Ready or Not, Here They Come: 3 Ways to Lead with Vision This School Year
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In this episode: As a new school year begins, how can Christian school leaders center their teams on vision that actually matters? Jared explores the difference between mission and vision, shares three practical ways to lead with clarity, and reflects on Jacob’s encounter with God in Genesis 28—where he wakes up saying, “Surely the Lord is in this place, and I did not know it.”This is more than back-to-school logistics. It’s about helping your team recognize that God is already at work—and your leadership is part of His unfolding story.
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E22: More Than a Name: What Makes a Christian School Truly Christian?
🎙 Christian Education + LeadershipHosted by Jared Mlynczyk — Christian educator and school leader, founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com. In this episode, we unpack what really makes a Christian school Christian. Beyond chapels, handbooks, or Bible classes—it’s the people who model the life of Christ that shape the culture. Learn how to cast vision, hire with mission in mind, and celebrate Spirit-led impact as we seek to build schools where grace, truth, and the fruit of the Spirit are lived daily.
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E21: The Child Has a Soul—and a Worldview: Why AI Isn’t Enough
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — Christian educator and school leader, founder of ChristianEdLeadership.comIn this episode, Jared reflects on the rising use of AI in education and why it will never be enough to truly form students. Drawing from Kent Ingle’s op-ed “AI Can Simulate a Teacher — But It Can’t Shepherd a Soul”, this conversation explores the deeper purpose of education, the philosophical void in public schooling, and the essential role of Christian worldview in shaping not just minds—but hearts and souls. Jared walks through the historical shifts in American education, the latest court battles over identity and self-expression, and a powerful framework from Dallas Willard on what makes someone truly good. If you're a Christian school leader, parent, or teacher longing to keep education rooted in Christ, this one's for you.
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E20: The Living Curriculum: A Fund for Teacher Excellence
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — Christian educator and school leader, and founder of ChristianEdLeadership.comIn this episode, Jared explores one practical step every Christian school can take to retain, bless, and build a legacy for their teachers: the Teacher Excellence Fund. He unpacks why teachers are the living curriculum of a school, how culture is shaped by who’s teaching, and what school leaders, boards, and parents can do to make a lasting investment in the people who carry the mission.👥 Perfect for: heads of school, board members, advancement directors, and parents passionate about Christian education.📌 Topics:Teacher compensation and retentionLong-term fund strategiesBiblical foundations (1 Corinthians 11:1)Vision casting and practical fundraising steps
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E19: 5 Strategies to Increase Christian School Teacher Compensation
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In this episode, we explore why teacher compensation in Christian schools isn’t just a budget issue—it’s a ministry priority. Jared unpacks how salary reflects value, why underpayment shouldn't be worn as a badge of virtue, and five practical ways school leaders can start closing the gap. If you care about the future of Christian education, this conversation is for you.
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E18: Why Teacher Pay and Retention Matter in Christian Schools
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — Christian educator and school leader at ChristianEdLeadership.com — this episode explores why teacher compensation, retention, and support aren’t just HR concerns… they’re Gospel-centered, mission-critical priorities for every Christian school.Jared reflects on his own early teaching experience, breaks down national salary data, and shares practical insights into building cultures where Christian educators feel seen, valued, and sustained.If we believe our teachers are the living curriculum, then we must lead like it.
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E17: First-Year Teacher? Take a Bow.
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In this episode, Jared reflects on the real, raw, and rewarding journey of the first-year teacher. From grading papers at midnight to navigating parent emails and hallway chaos, he shares 3 key lessons every new teacher needs to hear — rooted in Scripture and the hope of faithful service. Whether you're finishing year one or mentoring someone who is, this conversation is filled with grace, grit, and gospel truth.
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E16: Christian School Faculty as the “Living Curriculum”
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — Christian educator and school leader, and founder of ChristianEdLeadership.comIn this episode, Jared explores the idea that Christian school faculty are the “living curriculum.” Drawing from Scripture, the wisdom of Dallas Willard, and real-life examples from school life, he unpacks how students absorb far more than just lesson plans — they absorb us.What kind of life are we modeling? Are we worthy of imitation? And how do we remain faithful to Christ while pointing students to Him?This encouraging episode is for every teacher, coach, or school leader walking out the gospel in the daily rhythms of Christian education.
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E15: Biblical Renewal for the Weary Leader: Learning to Abandon Outcomes
Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In Episode 15, Jared closes out the Must Be Spring: Burnout and Renewal series with a powerful look at Biblical Renewal for the Weary Leader. Drawing from Matthew 11:28–30 and Dallas Willard's Renovation of the Heart, this episode explores how true renewal is found—not in more effort—but in deeper rest in Christ. Discover how to abandon outcomes to God, rest in His sovereignty, and lead from a place of spiritual overflow.If you’ve been carrying the weight of outcomes, this episode is your invitation to step into the easy yoke of Jesus.
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E14: Burned Out? 3 Steps to Follow with VIM
Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In Episode 14, Jared continues the Must Be Spring: Burnout and Renewal series with a practical guide to preventing burnout in Christian school leadership. Drawing from Dallas Willard's VIM Model—Vision, Intention, Means—he unpacks three steps to restore purpose, protect your passion, and lead with joy and conviction. If you’ve felt stretched thin or spiritually drained, this episode is for you.
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E13: Must Be Spring —Burnout and Renewal in Christian School Leadership
Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In Episode 13, Jared kicks off a three-part series, Must Be Spring: Burnout and Renewal in Christian School Leadership. Spring brings unique pressures for school leaders—budgeting, enrollment, staff transitions, and more. In this episode, Jared unpacks the top ten realities that lead to burnout and how to recognize the warning signs before it’s too late. Get ready to reflect, recalibrate, and renew your approach to leadership.
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E12: Beyond Enrollment: Stewarding the Growth of Christian Education
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In Episode 12, Jared explores the next chapter in the private school enrollment surge: what happens after the growth? As more families choose Christian education, how can schools hold fast to their mission and avoid drift? From boardrooms to classrooms, Jared unpacks practical ways Christian school leaders can steward this moment with conviction, clarity, and Christ-centered vision.
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E11: Why Families Are Choosing Private and Christian Schools After COVID
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In Episode 11, Jared explores why families are increasingly choosing private and Christian schools in the post-COVID era. From early school reopenings to expanding school choice programs and shifting parent values, this episode unpacks the key forces behind the surge—and what it means for Christian education going forward.
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E10: Private and Christian School Enrollment Is Surging After COVID
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In Episode 10, Jared kicks off a new series on post-COVID enrollment trends with a look at why private and Christian school enrollment is surging across the country. From public school declines to parental priorities and school choice expansions—what’s really driving the Great Shift in K–12 education? And how should Christian schools respond with wisdom and mission clarity?
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E9: 5 Things You Need to Know About Christian School Graduates
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In Episode 9, Jared wraps up the Cardus Education Survey series with five big takeaways every parent, pastor, and educator should know about Christian school graduates. From faith formation to family values, academic preparation to belonging—what does the data really say? And where can schools grow stronger?
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E8: Faith and Family Formation in Christian School Graduates
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In Episode 8, Jared explores how Christian education shapes long-term faith, spiritual practices, and family values in graduates.What kind of spiritual formation do Christian schools nurture — and what impact does it have on the next generation?
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E7: Christian School Graduates - Mental Health and Well-Being
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In Episode 7, Jared unpacks the data on mental health outcomes for Christian school graduates.What does the 2023 Cardus Education Survey reveal about anxiety, life satisfaction, and overall well-being — and how do Christian schools influence it?
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E6: Shaping Citizens: Civic Formation and Christian Education
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In Episode 6, Jared explores how Christian schools cultivate civic virtue, public responsibility, and gospel-shaped influence.Learn how schools rooted in truth prepare students not only for personal success, but for meaningful engagement in society.
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E5: Learning, Earning, and Serving: Long-Term Outcomes of Christian Education
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In Episode 5, Jared highlights research showing how Christian school graduates excel in college, career, and service.See how faith-based formation leads to success beyond test scores — equipping students for Kingdom impact in every calling.
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E4: The Christian High School Experience
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In Episode 4, Jared shares key findings from Christian school graduates about what they remember most — and why high school culture matters.Explore how discipleship, mentorship, and mission shape the Christian high school experience into something far deeper than academics.
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E3: What Difference Does Christian Education Make?
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In Episode 3, Jared explores what makes Christian education truly distinctive — and why it matters more than ever in today’s culture.From character development to lasting impact, hear how a biblical foundation transforms both students and communities.
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E2: Biblical Worldview in Action
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In Episode 2, Jared unpacks how Christian schools move beyond curriculum to shape hearts and minds through a biblical worldview.Discover how faith is integrated across academics, forming students who think Christianly and live with purpose in every sphere of life.
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E1: Why Christian Education Matters in 2025
🎙 Hosted by Jared Mlynczyk — founder of ChristianEdLeadership.com, Christian educator, and school leader.In Episode 1, Jared explores why Christian education matters in 2025 — in a world full of school choices, philosophies, and pressures.Learn how Christian schools shape worldview, equip students for life and leadership, and answer the core question:What truly sets Christian education apart?
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Exploring the value and mission of Christian education through the lens of leadership, discipleship, and biblical worldview.
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