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Inspire On DemandMission Compass - Jen Lewis & Tom Deelstra - EduDeo - Mission Compass Season 6: Episode 2This week on Mission Compass, Tim talks with Jen Lewis and Tom Deelstra, highlighting EduDeo’s work in furthering Christian education around the world. Faye Whatford also joins the show to share about the unreached Balkar people in Russia, and how you can be praying for the good news of Jesus Christ to reach them.
2026-01-1226 minChristian Talk FMMission Compass - Jen Lewis & Tom Deelstra - EduDeo - Mission Compass Season 6: Episode 2This week on Mission Compass, Tim talks with Jen Lewis and Tom Deelstra, highlighting EduDeo’s work in furthering Christian education around the world. Faye Whatford also joins the show to share about the unreached Balkar people in Russia, and how you can be praying for the good news of Jesus Christ to reach them.
2026-01-1226 minFaith FMMission Compass - Jen Lewis & Tom Deelstra - EduDeo - Mission Compass Season 6: Episode 2This week on Mission Compass, Tim talks with Jen Lewis and Tom Deelstra, highlighting EduDeo’s work in furthering Christian education around the world. Faye Whatford also joins the show to share about the unreached Balkar people in Russia, and how you can be praying for the good news of Jesus Christ to reach them.
2026-01-1226 minMission CompassJen Lewis & Tom Deelstra - EduDeo - Mission Compass Season 6: Episode 2This week on Mission Compass, Tim talks with Jen Lewis and Tom Deelstra, highlighting EduDeo’s work in furthering Christian education around the world. Faye Whatford also joins the show to share about the unreached Balkar people in Russia, and how you can be praying for the good news of Jesus Christ to reach them.
2026-01-1226 min
Faith in Teaching podcastInterview with EduDeo MinistriesDavid I. Smith talks with Laurie Koning and Tom Deelstra of EduDeo Ministries (https://edudeo.com/) about their work with Christian schools around the world.
2025-11-1226 min
Every Square CentimetreEpisode 37: Tyler, Red Deer, and Lord of AllIn episode 37, Tyler Capton invites us into the high school wing of Gateway Christian School in Red Deer, Alberta. Join the ESC “Prickle” as we learn:
- That confessing can be good for the soul… and, sometimes, a good laugh,
- How “cringe rap” is a special genre of music within school staff rooms
- That teachers need to model a growth mindset for their students
- How a heavy metal band can be inspiration for a classroom Storyline
- That creativity and adaptability is key when working with students with diverse learning needs
- That the “Lord of all” approach to Ch...
2024-11-041h 22Every Square CentimetreEpisode 36: Bill, Chilliwack, and Passion ProjectsIn episode 36, Bill Beeke invites us into the hallways of Timothy Christian School in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Join the ESC “Walk” as we learn:
- That nobody avoids aging
- How Adam Wasik’s bike repair story (see episode 34 of the ESC podcast) inspired Bill to create a mechanic’s shop at Timothy Christian school that serves the Chilliwack community in beautiful ways
- That teacher’s weren’t prophets when they used to say, “when you’re an adult you won’t always have a calculator in your pocket”
- How passion projects give different students the opportunity to showcase their uniqu...
2024-10-1059 minEvery Square CentimetreEpisode 35: Big Boss Deani, Eastern Canada, and Our Cultural Moment in EducationIn our third “Big Boss” episode, Deani Van Pelt, President of the Edvance Christian Schools Association, joins the ESC “Bivouac” as we learn:
- About the “intense, practical utility of a water lily”
- Why “interleaving” may be the next buzzword in education
- That there is a growing appetite for independent schooling across Canada and it’s a huge privilege to be involved in Christian education at this time
- How watching our own kids go through school can motivate us to do Christian education better
- That leaders have a duty to respond to the life giving movement of the Holy Spirit...
2024-09-021h 15Every Square CentimetreEpisode 34: Adam, New Westminster, and Forming Our Identity in ChristIn episode 34, Adam Wasik invites us into the principal’s office of John Knox Christian School’s Secondary Campus in New Westminster, British Columbia. Join the ESC “Dynasty” as we learn:
- The longest a free diver can hold their breath
- How somebody that flooded a classroom was still able to receive an outstanding practicum award as a UBC teacher candidate
- That New Westminster is home to the most famous lacrosse team in the world: the salmon bellies!
- How a bike repair room can be a principal’s favorite space in the school.
- That meritocracy and competitio...
2024-07-091h 03Every Square CentimetreEpisode 33: Sara, Rocky Mountain House, and Using Lego to Invite Students Into God’s StoryIn episode 33, Sara Douma invites us to Rocky Christian School, an alternative Christian school program in the Wild Rose School Division. Join the ESC “Madness” as we learn:
- That whether or not you teach Phys Ed, you should have some go-to games to play with your students
- That Rocky Mountain Mudd can refer to a filthy hike or some filthy coffee
- How lego can help connect students to God’s story
- Why apologizing to students teaches that every single person in our classrooms needs to be treated like an image bearer of God
- What an honor...
2024-06-2652 minEvery Square CentimetreEpisode 32: Ruth, Guatemala City (Guatemala), and the Importance of Restorative PracticesWe go international in episode 32, as Ruth Rodriguez invites us to AMG (Advancing the Ministries of the Gospel) in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Ruth is the executive director of AMG Guatemala and helps bring Christian education to some of the poorest and most dangerous communities in Guatemala. Join the ESC “shadow” as we learn:
- who was “privileged” to have comic strips available on the back of the toilet when they were growing up.
- what the idiom, “It’s a long way from saying to doing,” means.
- the importance of students experiencing the joy of being someone that matters, being listened...
2024-05-151h 00Every Square CentimetreEpisode 31: Eli, Beamsville, and Inquiry-Based PhysicsIn episode 31, Eli Banta invites us to Great Lakes Christian High School, in Beamsville, Ontario. Join the ESC “Run” as we learn:
- about “hookin’ humpies” and hitting “seagulls with suckers,”
- that residents of Beamsville are either Sunbeams or Beamsvillians,
- that half of the student population of Great Lakes Christian High School are international students that live on campus,
- that Physics allows us to see some amazing aspects of the Creator that we can’t see anywhere else,
- what quantum entanglement is not,
- how inquiry-based learning and Cooperative Group Problem Solving (CGPS) can better engage learners, and
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2024-03-221h 04Every Square CentimetreEpisode 29: Paul, Hobart (Australia), and ChatGPT in Christian SchoolsWe go international in episode 29, as Paul Matthews invites us to Calvin Christian School in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Paul believes AI tools, like chatGPT, can be a real beneficial tool to help keep Christian educators in Christian schools. Join the ESC “Mob” as we learn:
- sometimes it's necessary to kill a bass to catch a muskie
- which Canadian or Australian beast would win a “battle of the beasts” in a school gymnasium
- how AI will be able to help teachers design individualized, differentiated lessons
- that Christians need to be involved in AI spaces as a place of creat...
2023-10-101h 09Every Square CentimetreEpisode 28: Stephanie, Limoges, and Unconventional Bi-lingual Christian EducationIn episode 28, Stephanie Montojo invites us to Academia Stella Maris, an independent bi-lingual Catholic school in Limoges, ON. Stella Maris means Star of the Sea in Latin. Catholics see Mary as the Star of the Sea who points the way to her Son; just like sailors would use the stars for direction, so ASM looks to Mary for direction to Jesus. Join the ESC “Scurry” as we learn:
- warm June evenings are all about the smell of hay, Dairy Queen after soccer games, and the sound of neighbourhood kids screaming “bloody murder!”
- celebrations of learning in June can help emp...
2023-08-1558 minEvery Square CentimetreEpisode 27: Colin, Leduc, and Teacher EfficacyIn episode 27, ESC goes to Leduc, AB, to visit Colin Ward, who is committed to helping students when school gets hard. Join the ESC “Passel” as we learn:
- School musical programs have long lasting memories
- Sometimes bribing kids with candy for the sake of adult-student relationships can be a great thing
- The CANAMEX corridor goes straight through Leduc and stretches all the way from edmonton to Mexico
- Collegial relationships have a profound impact on our job satisfaction
- God cares about our wellness and wholeness while we’re here on earth
- You can take the pastor...
2023-08-011h 13Every Square CentimetreEpisode 26: Big Boss Ed, British Columbia and The Future of Christian EducationIn episode 26, our second “Big Boss” episode, Ed Noot, the retiring Executive Director of the Society of Christian Schools in British Columbia, offers us his reflection on the state of Christian education through the Wayfinder prompts “praise, lament, and hope.” Join the ESC “Band” as we learn:
- A donation of bone marrow might result in a lifelong friendship.
- When Ed grows up he hopes to be like his mom
- In 1920, Zorro was better known for his “mark” rather than his “mask.”
B.C.
- Is home to some of the world’s largest things, such as a fly fishing rod (Houst...
2023-05-171h 15Every Square CentimetreEpisode 24: Lisa, St. Catharines, and Sometimes School is HardIn episode 24, ESC goes to St. Catharines to visit Lisa Vanderkuip who is committed to helping students when school gets hard. Join the ESC “Passel” as we learn:
- Lisa’s sister befriended Sting and ended up with back-stage passes to Amnesty International!
- through our new game, “AI or A+,” sometimes you can tell the difference between ChatGPT and an actual poet!
- St. Catharines is a canal town and won the canal battle between the Welland and the Erie canals.
- you can worship in Harriet Tubman’s church in St. Catharines: British Methodist Episcopal Church Salem Chapel on Geneva St...
2023-03-211h 11Every Square CentimetreEpisode 23: Joonyong, Paju (Korea), and Companionship over CompetitionIn episode 23, ESC once again goes global to Paju, Korea! Joonyong provides a fantastic look into both Korean and Canadian Christian education, highlighting the need for educators to actively combat the way schooling can default to an ethos of competition. Join the ESC “Clutter” as we learn:
- Korean males have mandatory military service due to Korea’s ongoing conflict with North Korea.
- “Stew Spyksma” gives “Maverick” a run for its money as the best air force pilot handle.
- Joonyong lives in the shadow of the “DMZ”--the demilitarized zone between North and South Korea.
- Noodles mean it's marriage time...
2023-02-2759 minEvery Square CentimetreEpisode 22: John and Summer, Abbotsford, and Dogs Going to SchoolIn episode 22, John van der Leek and PADS dog Summer welcome us to Abbotsford Christian School, where they work together to help all students give and receive love and acceptance. Join the ESC “Family” as we learn:
- that when it comes to anniversary arguments, Darren says Jeremy’s wife is always right,
- that the place you’d park your car at a dog school is the “barking lot,”
- that according to Statistics Canada, Abbotsford has been the most generous city in terms of donations for 9 straight years,
- that a dog’s unconditional love and obedience can make it an inc...
2023-02-061h 04Every Square CentimetreEpisode 21: Alex, Drayton Valley, and Growth in Math InstructionIn episode 21, Alex Farquhar welcomes us to Drayton Christian School in Drayton Valley, Alberta, where Alex wants all grade six students to know they are capable in their learning. Join the ESC “Clowder” as we learn:
- Darren has an uncanny ability to identify the cost of esoteric items in the Hammacher Schlemmer catalogue,
- international teaching experiences can be an education in itself,
- having both spouses apply for a single teaching job, doubles your chances of someone in your family getting it… it’s just math,
- Drayton Valley is an oil town with quick access to the Rocky Mo...
2023-01-1858 min
Community Conversations with EduDeo Ministries#9: Context is Everything, with Saul CarvajalWe speak with Saul Carvajal, an educator and Walking Together Learning Leader about his experience working with EduDeo Ministries in the Dominican Republic. Saul shares his family story, his experiences in the classroom as a teacher and provides a glimpse of the process and implementation of EduDeo's Walking Together program.
2022-11-1729 min
Community Conversations with EduDeo Ministries#8 - Partnerships That Make Sense, with Cromwell AwadeyCromwell Awadey, the Executive Director of International Needs Ghana, joins us on the Community Conversation podcast. We discuss what drew him to International Needs Ghana, his journey to leadership, and why their focus on education is important for the future of Ghana.
2022-11-1020 min
Community Conversations with EduDeo Ministries#7 - Global to Local in the Classroom, with Nadine KrikkeNadine Krikke joins us from Langley, British Columbia to talk about how her experience with EduDeo made its way into the classroom. We talk student leadership, connections between global and local, and roadside etiquette on a long day of travel. Get into it!
2022-11-0328 min
Community Conversations with EduDeo Ministries#6: Let's Talk About a Wedding, with Rev. Yonson DethanWe catch up with Pastor Yonson Dethan who leads the Reformed Education Foundation, an association of 23 schools in Indonesia. Rev Yonson shares about the differences between Canadian and Indonesian culture, how the association started, and what he sees as the core message of the Gospel. Get into it!
2022-10-2725 min
Community Conversations with EduDeo MinistriesSpecial Episode - The Converge Leadership RoundtableEduDeo's Executive Director, Phil Beck, sits down to speak with Mario Matos, Ruth Rodriguez, Nilda Navarrete, and Cromwell Awadey at the Converge Conference in San Diego. The group shares conference lessons and the value added for their respective organizations.
2022-04-0720 min
Community Conversations with EduDeo MinistriesReshaping Christ-Centered Education in Burkina Faso, Transformational Leadership, and the Role of Mentorship with Sylvain Momo.We talk to Sylvain Momo, National Coordinator of the Alliance of Evangelical School & Universities in Burkina Faso (AESEB). Sylvain speaks about his path towards leadership, what 'transformational leadership' is, and AESEB's vision for a massive training centre that would reshape the future of Christian education in Western Africa.
2022-03-3128 min
Community Conversations with EduDeo MinistriesRebuilding After a Genocide, Vision Casting and Reaching 10,000 Leaders by 2030 with Phocas NgendahayoThis week we are joined by Phocas Ngendahayo, the Rwanda Country Director for Kurumbuka Leadership Solutions. Phocas shares the ark of his long career and why he believes that reaching the next generation of leaders is critical to the future of Africa.
2022-03-2433 min
Community Conversations with EduDeo MinistriesLaunching Trade Programs, Building Dormitories and Pastoring Rural Congregations with Rev. Sevatt KabagheRev Sevatt Kabaghe, the General Sectary of the Central Church of Africa Presbytery. Rev Kabaghe was born and raised in the Copper Belt and attended Zumba Theological College for his Bachelor of Divinity. He was ordained in 2008 and pastored a number of congregations across Zambia, including in Lundazi – where our partner headquarters are! He took on the role of General Secretary in 2016 – so he’s provides insider insight on where education in Zambia is heading.
2022-03-1733 min
Community Conversations with EduDeo MinistriesMoses Moments, Covid Innovation, and Leading with Vision with Yadira QuintanillaIn our first episode, Ryan sits down with Yadira Quintanilla, the principal of Cornerstone High School in Belize. Yadira talks Teaching for Transformation, the impact of the Global Education Summit on her leadership journey, and how a love of reading informed her passion for teaching.
2022-02-1737 min