My friend Jen asked me, “So, what’s the deal with this podcast? What are you doing?” She is definitely not the only person who has asked me this question. In fact, when we started, Chris and I had to ask ourselves why would producing such a podcast even be worthwhile? The original impetus was to produce something for people like us, people who find themselves in the interesting world of Christian education with teenagers. Essentially what we realized is that Christian school teachers and students needed a space where they could explore their own theology, grow in the way they frame their discussions with students, and have a couple of voices out there talking about the things they encounter in their world.
In the United States alone, there are about 14,000 Christian Schools (Catholic or Protestant) connected to different private school associations. These schools account for over 3 million students and about 250,000 teachers. We wanted to make space at the theological discussion table for those who grow up, teach, and raise children in this unique educational faith context. While the topics we discuss will definitely apply to those who never attended or taught at a Christian school, our primary lens through which we choose and approach topics will be through the Christian school lens.
Shalom,
Wayne
Author: Christopher Seals
Christopher Seals has been teaching Bible in a Christian School setting for 5 years, and has worked in youth and young adult ministry for 16 years. He has lived through Christian Junior High through grad school. Chris is fascinated with new ideas, difficult theological conversations, scientific discovery, and the mystical facets of Christianity. He loves good food, reading novels, friendly games of soccer, and dance parties with his family. He holds a B.A. from Azusa Pacific University in Biblical Studies and Spanish and an M.A. from Fresno Pacific in Curriculum and Teaching.