Beste Christian Smith podcaster (2024)

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Education as Transformation: A Conversation with Dan Beckering 53:09

2d ago53:09

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In this episode of the Clearly Christian podcast, host Dr. Cy Smith, Superintendent of Mansfield Christian School, discusses the transformative nature of education from a Christian perspective with Mr. Dan Beckering, Head of School at Southwest Christian High School. They explore the importance of leadership in Christian education, the cultural cha…

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Extra Credit: Navigating the Digital Age 11:34

20d ago11:34

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In this Extra Credit episode of the Clearly Christian podcast, Dr. Cy Smith, Superintendent of Mansfield Christian School recaps his recent podcast discussion with "Breakpoint This Week" podcast co-host Maria Baer. Dr. Smith takes a deeper dive into the topics discussed in that recent show, and adds his own insight into some of the topics raised. H…

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Raising Spiritually, Emotionally and Mentally Healthy Children: A Conversation with Maria Baer 55:29

29d ago55:29

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Summary In this episode of the Clearly Christian podcast, host Dr. Cy Smith, Superintendent of Mansfield Christian School in Ohio, engages with Maria Baer, co-host of Breakpoint This Week with John Stonestreet , to discuss the challenges facing today's youth, particularly regarding mental health and the impact of technology. Cy explores the finding…

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Extra Credit: A Deeper Dive Into Credibility and Character 11:19

2M ago11:19

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In this "Extra Credit" episode of the Clearly Christian podcast, Dr. Cy Smith takes a deeper dive into the implications of the current political climate on societal values and the importance of leadership consistency. These are topics he discussed with Dr. Collette House, Superintendent with Aurora Christian School in a recent episode of the Clearl…

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Credibility and Character in Leadership: An Interview with Dr. Collette House 36:11

2M ago36:11

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In this episode of the Clearly Christian Podcast, Dr. Cy Smith, Superintendent of Mansfield Christian Schools, about the importance of credibility and character in Christian leadership, particularly in the field of education. They explore the evolving role of schools, the necessity of building trust with followers, and the significance of convictio…

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Extra Credit: A Deeper Dive into Stewardship and Leadership 9:58

3M ago9:58

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In this Extra Credit episode of the Clearly Christian podcast, Dr. Cy Smith digs deeper in to the topics raised in the recent conversation with Dr. Denver Daniel, President of Open Door Christian Schools. Cy elaborates on the concept of stewardship and its importance in leadership, in the context of Christian education, and for leaders of all walks…

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Passionate Leadership Fueled by Stewardship: An Interview with Dr. Denver Daniel 51:36

3M ago51:36

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Summary In this episode of the Clearly Christian podcast, Dr. Denver Daniel, president of Open Door Christian Schools, joins Dr. Cy Smith to discuss the importance of passion in leadership and how stewardship can fuel that passion. They emphasize the need for Christian leaders to have a genuine and authentic passion for the gospel and the truths of…

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Extra Credit: The Big Power of Big Picture Thinking 10:09

4M ago10:09

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Summary In this Extra Credit episode of the Clearly Christian Podcast, Dr. Cy Smith dives deeper into his conversation with Dr. Todd Marrah, Superintendent of Tree of Life Christian Schools. Cy shares his thoughts on the need for leaders to acquire the wisdom and mindset of big picture thinking, which allows them to see the vision before others, si…

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Dr. Todd Marrah: Leading Well, with Big Picture Thinking and Conviction 55:47

4M ago55:47

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In this episode, Dr. Cy Smith, Superintendent of Mansfield Christian Schools interviews Dr. Todd Marrah, the superintendent of Tree of Life Christian Schools in Columbus, Ohio, and President of the board at ACSI. They discuss the importance of leading well over time, big-picture thinking, and passionate convictions in Christian education. They high…

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Extra Credit: Shaping Worldview for the Next Generation 8:38

5M ago8:38

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This is the Extra Credit Edition of the Clearly Christian Podcast with Dr. Cy Smith, a deeper, yet quicker dive into the topics discussed in detail with our Clearly Christian guests. This episode dives deeper into our conversation with Dr. Phil Leineweber about engaging a community of believers in order to help create a biblical worldview. Specific…

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Dr Phil Leineweber: The Case for a Community of Believers 51:40

5M ago51:40

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Dr. Cy Smith and Dr. Phil Lieneweber, Associate Pastor at Berean Baptist Church, discuss the challenges of spiritual formation in Christian schools and the importance of community in shaping the worldview of the next generation. They emphasize the need for intentional discipleship and the impact of cultural changes on the spiritual development of c…

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Extra Credit: Answering Children's Questions about God and Science 8:49

6M ago8:49

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This is a deeper dive into the topics discussed in the recent interview with Dr. Carrie Beal, a Biology Professor at Mount Vernon Nazarene University. In this episode, Dr. Cy Smith discusses the importance of answering children's questions with confidence in the word of God and the life of Christ. He emphasizes the need for Christian schools to hel…

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Dr. Carrie Beal: Where Science, Christianity and Truth Coincide 43:52

6M ago43:52

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If Christian beliefs are true, then how can we believe in Science? And if Science is true, then what are we to do with Christian beliefs. My guest is Dr. Carrie Beal, a Biology Professor at Mount Vernon Nazarene University, and she believes there is room, and evidence for both. In fact, they need each other to fully tell the truth. A bibilical worl…

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Extra Credit: Understanding and Connecting with Generation Z 10:26

7M ago10:26

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Summary: In this "Extra Credit" episode, Dr. Cy Smith recaps and dives deeper into his recent discussion with Dr. Sean McDowell. Here, he discusses the importance of understanding and connecting with the next generation, specifically Generation Z. He emphasizes the need to recognize the unique challenges and realities that Gen Z faces, such as soci…

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Dr. Sean McDowell: Meeting the Needs of Young People 42:27

7M ago42:27

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Young people have access to more information and more ways to gain the information than at any time in history. It seems they don't need parents or churches or teachers anymore. But we all know that isn't true. Are we leading well to ensure they know what to believe, and how what they choose to believe will alter their lives? Our guest on this epis…

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Extra Credit Edition: The Case for Convictional Christian Leadership 9:54

8M ago9:54

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"Where are the next generation of Christian leaders? Why don't we see a meaningful number of young people actively influencing our culture for Christ? Where are the young, confident, vibrant Christians?" - Dr. Cy Smith Recently on the Clearly Christian Podcast, we talked with Dr. Thomas White, President of Cedarville University, about Leadership, s…

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Dr. Thomas White: The Case for Convictional Christian Leadership 46:37

8M ago46:37

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How are we training our next generation of leaders? Are we going to continue to allow them to figure it out on their own, trusting their feelings, and trusting society? Or are we going to give them training and the opportunity to choose a different path? Our guest on this episode of the Clearly Christian with Dr. Cy Smith podcast is Dr. Thomas Whit…

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Extra Credit Edition: The Teacher's Crucial Role in Successful Education 6:05

9M ago6:05

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"We have a major crisis in this country, and that's filling teacher vacancies" - Dr. Cy Smith Recently on the Clearly Christian Podcast, we talked with Scott Barron, the Chief Reinvention Officer at School Growth.LLC. The question? How can school leaders ensure teachers want to be a part of what you're doing? This Extra Credit Edition takes a deepe…

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Scott Barron: Being a Teacher in Today’s Culture 46:06

9M ago46:06

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It's never been easy to be a teacher. But it has always been a rewarding position, inspiring young lives and making a difference for a positive future. Unfortunately, that is no longer the case. Teachers are leaving the profession, and far fewer are enrolling to prepare for a future in education than we need. Why is that? It's no secret that societ…

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Extra Credit Edition: Exploring a Parent's Role in Guiding Children into a Biblical Worldview 8:16

10M ago8:16

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"The only definition of parenting success that matters in the end is God's definition" - Dr. Cy Smith Recently. on the Clearly Christian Podcast, we talked with Dr. Josh Mulvihill, Executive Director for Church and Family Ministry at RenewaNation and author of “50 Things Every Child Should Know Before Leaving Home”. This Extra Credit Edition takes …

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Dr. Josh Mulvihill: Parenting with the End in Mind 50:20

10M ago50:20

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What does it mean to Parent with the End in Mind? In this episode of the Clearly Christian podcast, we talk with Dr. Josh Mulvihill, Executive Director for Church and Family Ministry at RenewaNation and author of “50 Things Every Child Should Know Before Leaving Home”. We discuss the parent's role in steering and guiding their children into a bibli…

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Extra Credit Edition: The Widening Gap Between Public and Private Schools and Universities 9:01

11M ago9:01

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“Be very clear with eyes wide open as to what the public college experience looks like today for the average student”…Dr. Cy Smith Recently we talked with Dr. Kevin Brown, President of Asbury University about education and the principles being taught in public institutions, and how students and families need to be paying attention to what schools b…

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Extra Credit: Digging Deeper into Local Schools and Government Influence 8:14

12M ago8:14

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This is the Extra Credit version of the Clearly Christian Podcast with Dr. Cy Smith, a shorter version of the most recent interview with Troy McIntosh. In this episode, Dr. Smith digs deeper into the main points of the latest episode featuring Troy McIntosh of OCEN (Ohio Christian Education Network. He dives in with more detail to the chalkboard po…

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Troy McIntosh: The Government System at Work in our Local Public Schools 40:09

1y ago40:09

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In this episode of The Clearly Christian Podcast with Dr. Cy Smith, we are joined by Troy McIntosh, Executive Director of Ohio Christian Education Network. Troy lobbies in Columbus on behalf of Christian education, ensuring the government ideology and society's viewpoints don't completely take over in the education of our children. Learn about the …

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Dr. Larry Taylor: Christian Schools are Our Children's Worldview Training Centers 49:41

1y ago49:41

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In this episode of the "Clearly Christian with Dr. Cy Smith" podcast, Dr. Cy Smith welcomes Dr. Larry Taylor, the president of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Here we discuss Christian Schools as a Worldview Training Center. In the ever so important formative years of our children, it matters who is teaching them, and wha…

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Jeff Keaton, CEO of Renewanation: Curriculum Matters 46:36

1y ago46:36

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Who decides what we teach our children? Parents, of course. But then we send our kids to school. Who writes the textbooks? What is the teacher's worldview? Where does God fit in, or is He being shut out? Jeff Keaton, CEO of Renewanation discusses curriculum, why it matters, and what you can do about it as a parent on this episode of the Clearly Chr…

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Tera Myers: Your Child's Education is Your Responsibility 45:36

1+ y ago45:36

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When something happens to your child at school, what do you do? And does it work? Schools sometimes think they know best. That's not the case...you know best. As a parent, you have a responsibility to fight for what's right for your kids. In this episode, we discuss a parents responsibility to advocate for his or her child and the education they re…

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Dr. Cy Smith: Make Your Convictions Matter... on Purpose and Under Pressure 33:46

1+ y ago33:46

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In this unique episode, Dr. Cy Smith is not only the host but also the guest in an episode of the Purpose Under Pressure podcast. It's an amazing opportunity to peek under the "Clearly Christian" hood at what drives Dr. Smith to do what he does, on the mission to which he has devoted his life. Dr. Cy Smith is convicted, as you'll hear in his respon…

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Lyle Wells: Leadership and a Biblical Worldview 40:19

1+ y ago40:19

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Leadership is one thing. Leading in the right direction is something different entirely. The fact is that our kids have the confidence and the desire to lead and impact our culture. Now, it’s up to us as parents, educators, and church leaders to educate this generation in a biblical worldview. That’s how we must best lead future leaders. Lyle Wells…

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Dr. Alan Pue: The True Nature of Education 46:51

1+ y ago46:51

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What does discipleship mean to you? In this episode of the Clearly Christian podcast, Dr. Smith speaks with Dr. Alan Pue of the Barnabas Group Inc about the true nature of education. Discipleship is education, and education has consequences. It is important that you understand who is teaching your children, what they are being taught, and what role…

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Phil Leineweber: Worldview Matters 40:23

1+ y ago40:23

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In this episode we discuss worldview. The "Chalkboard Points" are these: 1). Worldview matters. 2). To be in school is to be acquiring a worldview. 3). Secularism is a worldview. Phil Leineweber, an Associate Pastor with Berean Baptist Church contends that our young people are fighting to keep their biblical worldview at public schools where secula…

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Dr Glen Shultz: "We've Been Taken Captive by the World" 29:18

1+ y ago29:18

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In the second episode of Clearly Christian, Author, Keynote Speaker, Podcast host, and business leader Dr. Glen Shultz joins Dr. Cy Smith to discuss and address the subject of how God wants us to educate children. If we are trying to obey God's word, and Christians want to believe they are, then we need to do that when we send our kids to school. C…

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Pilot: Why you need to "know more" to say "NO MORE" 30:56

2y ago30:56

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In the Pilot Episode of Clearly Christian with Dr.Cy Smith, Dr. Smith shares the foundation behind the podcast. The goal of this show is to help you want to learn and “Know More”, so that you can say “No More” when you should, and help to lead our young people towards and not away from a biblical worldview. We review the foundational "Chalkboard Po…