For centuries, so many people have experienced the enneagram as a powerful spiritual direction and personal growth tool that unveils some of our most unhealthy tendencies and pushes us to understand our true selves. It targets our egos, our cop

Science in Public vs Christian School – 042 – CHSBT

Oct 30th, 2018 58m 11s

Are evolution, the Big Bang, and separation of Church and State the unholy trinity of science classes? How differently is science taught in the Christian School classroom when compared to our public school counterparts? Chris sits down with sea

Leaving Christian School – 041 – CHSBT

Oct 2nd, 2018 53m 51s

Am I just tired, or is it time to leave? With staggeringly high levels of burnout among ministers and teachers, how does a person tell the difference between the need for a sabbatical and the appropriate time to transition out of Christian educ

War and Violence for Christians – CHSBT – 040

Sep 25th, 2018 58m 42s

At the center of the Christian narrative is God sacrificing his own life for the sake of sinners and enemies. However, in other parts of scripture, there are people killing their enemies in the name of God. So how do we as Christians interact w

Eating Disorders w/ Katie and LMFT Christina Zandi – CHSBT – 039

Aug 17th, 2018 1h 25m

Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness. Many of us are familiar with anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating, but sometimes it’s difficult to recognize (let alone help) students, friends, and family members with thes

Bible As Literature – CHSBT – 038

Jul 28th, 2018 50m 42s

The Bible is literature… but is it just another book? Should we read it differently than other literary works? In this episode, Chris discusses the Bible with Christine Iskander (a college professor and comparative literature expert) as well as

Self-Harm – CHSBT – 037

Jul 12th, 2018 1h 8m

Adolescents in our schools (public or private) are not strangers to self-harm. With as many as 38% of young adults admitting to engaging in self-injurious behavior, it is likely that our students are either closely acquainted with someone who d

Is Safety Important? – CHSBT – 036

Jul 2nd, 2018 42m 57s

Does God care about safety? Industries, government agencies, policies, and our prayer lives reflect how deeply we value safety… but where does safety fit into the life of faith in Jesus? Chris and Wayne discuss safety and its proper place in th

Spiritual Maturity w/ Dr. Bailey – CHSBT – 035

Jun 19th, 2018 53m 42s

When you meet someone who is rich in spiritual maturity, you can often just feel it in your gut. You can tell that this person is connected to the Divine. But how did they get that way? Dr. Kendra Bailey shares some of her fascinating research

Christian Students’ Real Thoughts – CHSBT – 034

May 2nd, 2018 44m 26s

We had an epiphany! Maybe instead of Chris and Wayne talking about what students think, we should have a podcast that highlights what students think. In this episode, we talk about some Christian school highs and lows with 4 seniors: Pierce, Ma

Christians Drinking Alcohol – CHSBT – 033

Apr 16th, 2018 53m 15s

Craft beer, fine wines, and aged spirits… Are these things meant for Christian consumption, or are they all just different manifestations of the Devil’s water!? Even if you’re okay with Christians drinking in moderation, what about Bible teache

When Students Leave w/ Scott Schimmel – 032 – CHSBT

Mar 24th, 2018 1h 2m

What happens to students after they leave our school, our youth/college group, or our target ministry demographic? Are they still following Jesus? Are they able to make friends and find contentment? In this episode we talk with Scott Schimmel,

Where’d The Bible Come From? – 031 – CHSBT

Mar 14th, 2018 1h 19m

The Bible is obviously important to most Christians, but how did we decide that THESE particular books are the canon or sacred scripture, and not others? In this episode with special guest Dr. John Meade, we uncover and discuss some interesting

Female Leadership in the Church (Egalitarian) – 030 – CHSBT

Mar 3rd, 2018 50m 3s

This is part two of a two-part episode in which we interview two female administrators about their leadership roles in Christian organizations. With our interviewees we discuss what female leadership looks like in the Church and in Christian sc

Female Leadership in the Church (Complementarian) – 029 – CHSBT

Feb 24th, 2018 34m 12s

This is part one of a two-part episode in which we interview two female administrators about their leadership roles in Christian organizations. With our interviewees we discuss what female leadership looks like in the Church and in Christian sc

Can Christians Cuss? – 028 – CHSBT

Feb 14th, 2018 42m 20s

Many Christians treat the avoidance of cussing like a test of orthodoxy, while others feel totally comfortable throwing around four letter words with reckless abandon. But what is cussing, and how should Christians approach the topic? In this e

Consumerism – 027 – CHSBT

Feb 3rd, 2018 58m 26s

We all consume things… but when does our need for material possessions become consumerism? In this episode, Chris and Wayne explore how to communicate (and live) the truth about material possessions in a school where students carry $400 Supreme

CHSBT-026-Patriots vs Nationalists

Oct 21st, 2017 1h 9m

As followers of Christ, what should our fundamental posture be toward the national anthem, the pledge of allegiance, military action, and phrases like “God bless [insert country name]?” In this final episode of Season 1, Chris and Wayne discuss

CHSBT-025-Controversial Talk

Oct 14th, 2017 55m 15s

Have you ever had an unproductive or damaging conversation about any of the following topics? Transgenderism. Supporting Donald Trump. Kneeling at the National Anthem. Charlottesville. Building a wall on the Mexican border. Las Vegas. Gun right

CHSBT-024-Why Pray?

Oct 7th, 2017 1h 4m

Why do we as Christians pray? Once students break through their Santa Clause or Magic Genie understanding of God, a slew of questions about the nature and purpose of prayer emerge. Chris and Wayne discuss expressive prayer, centering prayer, fa

CHSBT-023-Decoding Christianese

Sep 30th, 2017 52m 42s

Do you speak Christianese? Chris and Wayne discuss the necessity of exercising caution when using loaded and esoteric Christian phrases. They share a few of their favorite Christianese phrases, and talk about how we need to have deeper theologi

CHSBT-022-Depression with Dr Nate

Sep 23rd, 2017 1h 12m

How many of our Christian brothers and sisters are silently struggling with depression? This is a topic that is far above Chris and Wayne’s pay grade, so they’ve brought Dr. Nate in to help them tackle this subject. In a natural follow-up of th

CHSBT-021-Exposing Fake Joy

Sep 16th, 2017 46m 59s

Why do we often feel like we need to have it all together? Could we shift the Christian culture substantially enough to help people be more honest with how they are really feeling? Chris and Wayne discuss some of the causes and realities of kee

CHSBT-020-Parental Attachment with Dr Nate

Sep 9th, 2017 1h 7m

Helicopter Parents, Mama Bears, and Uncut Umbilical Cords, oh my! In this episode, Chris and Wayne talk with psychologist and friend, Dr. Nate Turner about the relational triad between children, parents, and teachers. Listen as they discuss par

CHSBT-019-All Roads Lead to Foreknowledge

Sep 2nd, 2017 46m 55s

Does God know everything that will happen, and if so, does God CAUSE everything that will happen? The relationship between predestination and freewill is one that really poses a conundrum for many of our students. Chris and Wayne try to unpack