Confessions of a High School Bible Teacher
Theology from the perspective of High School Bible Teachers
Is it weird for students and teachers to hang out? Chris and Wayne discuss benefits, boundaries, and guidelines for navigating the unique Christian school climate that allows for discipleship beyond the walls of the classroom.
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If Christian life is meant to be missional, what’s the deal with “short-term” missions? Chris and Wayne discuss why Christians engage in this activity and uncover some of the harm that may come from a lot of our charity work. In the process, they also share a few pieces of advice for how to do these trips in a way that builds God’s Kingdom effectively.
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The words “End times” and “Apocalypse” are virtually interchangeable in many Christian circles. Chris and Wayne discuss specific elements of apocalyptic literature both within and outside of scripture. In the process they shed light on how to read and teach the book of Revelation and Daniel.
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“Doesn’t the Bible say…?” All too often, this phrase rears its head in Bible classes, life groups, and even our adult conversations. Chris and Wayne discuss some of their most common “Doesn’t the Bible say…?” questions and get to the root of why these questions are even asked.
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In this natural followup to the burnout episode, Chris and Wayne trade ideas for improving and maintaining spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional health through summer.
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BONUS EPISODE! Chris and Wayne both had the privilege of speaking at their school’s baccalaureate service to address the class of 2017. Hear their tag-team speech as they reflect on the book of Ecclesiastes and Deuteronomy.
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Burnout is often a perennial reality for teachers and ministry workers, and the situation is often compounded in Christian schools where people are both ministers and teachers. What are the signs of burnout? How did we get here? Why are we always so tired? Chris and Wayne investigate the symptoms, reasons, and roots of burnout, and pose a few suggestions for prevention and treatment.
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Doubts, questions, and uncertainty are all seemingly inevitable aspects of a life of faith. Chris and Wayne use their own experiences with intellectual and existential doubt as a frame of reference to inform thoughtful and loving ways of helping students and friends in the midst of their own doubt.
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Science and religion are often assumed to be two diametrically opposed forces, but maybe the conversation is lacking nuance and a real understanding of what those two words mean. Chris, Wayne, and Robert (their science teacher colleague) team up to explore the relationship between science and the claims of the Christian faith.
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Political and economic systems of evil have plagued humanity since ancient times. Chris and Wayne explain how these realities clash with God’s Kingdom, and discuss how these ideas can inspire their students to live meaningfully.
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