Teach Biblically: A Guide to Worldview Education

A deep dive into Christian worldview education in the classroom from Summit Ministry’s Center for Biblical Worldview Formation, hosted by Dr. Roger Erdvig and Dr. Maggie Pope.

Ep 11 | Why the Arts Matter: Biblical Worldview Formation Through Story and Performance 04/20/2026

Ep 11 | Why the Arts Matter: Biblical Worldview Formation Through Story and Performance How do the arts shape a student’s worldview? In this episode of Teach Biblically, Roger Erdvig and Maggie Pope explore how music, drama, and storytelling play a critical role in biblical worldview formation. More than extracurricular activities, the performing arts engage students’ imagination, shape their desires, and help them step into meaningful stories. Joined by Marlene Dickinson of Faith-Based Student Musicals, this conversation highlights how students don’t just learn truth through the arts—they experience it. By participating in story, students explore themes like redemption, sacrifice, and hope, connecting deeply to the larger biblical narrative of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration. If you want students to not just think biblically but live faithfully, the arts are a powerful place to start. Resources & Links Faith-Based Student Musicals: Summit Ministries: /episode/index/show/0481b633-c090-4f01-ba32-d720730b0fcc/id/40892075

Interview | Spiritual Formation, Shalom, and the Ideal Life (Jim McKenzie) 02/09/2026

Interview | Spiritual Formation, Shalom, and the Ideal Life (Jim McKenzie) Dr. Roger Erdvig sits down with Jim McKenzie to explore spiritual formation, the journey of faith, and the vital role of community in education. Drawing from his book One Generation to the Next, Jim walks us through the idea that spiritual growth is a lifelong process, not just a single moment of conversion. Jim and Roger also discuss the concept of telos, or the ideal life, and how students can be guided to focus on serving others rather than pursuing personal gain. They offer a fresh perspective on the true meaning of Shalom, which represents flourishing in right relationship with God, others, and self, and highlight the critical role schools play in nurturing supportive communities. We hope this conversation encourages and equips you to guide your students through the journey of spiritual formation. Get Jim McKenzie's Book One Generation to the Next: Learn more about Summit Ministries and the Center For Biblical Worldview Formation: /episode/index/show/0481b633-c090-4f01-ba32-d720730b0fcc/id/40050995

Standards 01/19/2026

Standards In this episode, Dr. Roger Erdvig and Dr. Maggie Pope explore why clear teaching standards are essential for forming a biblical worldview from early childhood through adulthood. They discuss how strong foundations in the early years support long-term spiritual formation, introduce the idea of anchor outcomes, and explain how consistent standards help educators align daily instruction with lasting purpose. The conversation encourages thoughtful, intentional teaching while sharing the free resources the Center for Biblical Worldview Formation has to offer. Connect & Learn More: Subscribe for new episodes, resources, and conversations designed to equip and encourage Christian educators to teach with clarity, purpose, and a biblical worldview. To stay connected to the conversation, join the Teach Biblically group on Facebook. /episode/index/show/0481b633-c090-4f01-ba32-d720730b0fcc/id/39785125

What is Teaching Biblically? 12/03/2025

What is Teaching Biblically? In this episode, Dr. Roger Erdvig and Dr. Maggie Pope explore what it truly means to teach biblically. They address the sacred-secular divide many educators encounter, walk through Colossians 1 and Christ’s role in holding all things together, and explain why forming a biblical worldview is so vital in today’s cultural moment. They share practical examples from real classrooms, clarify the difference between integration and immersion, and offer guidance for growing your own worldview so you can help students recognize God’s truth in every subject. Connect & Learn More:Subscribe for new episodes, resources, and conversations designed to equip and encourage Christian educators to teach with clarity, purpose, and a biblical worldview. To stay connected to the conversation, join the Teach Biblically group on Facebook. /episode/index/show/0481b633-c090-4f01-ba32-d720730b0fcc/id/39227135

Interview | No Cell Phones, More Discipleship: How The Woodlands Christian Academy Put Mission First 08/28/2025

Interview | No Cell Phones, More Discipleship: How The Woodlands Christian Academy Put Mission First Last year, The Woodlands Christian Academy in Texas made a bold move: removing student cell phones from campus life. It wasn’t just about minimizing distractions — it was about discipleship, worldview formation, and aligning daily school life with their mission. In this episode of Teach Biblically, Stephen Clark and Aaron Marez share the practical steps, communication strategies, and biblical convictions that shaped the rollout of their no-cell-phone policy. We discuss how it has impacted student relationships, classroom focus, and even the spiritual climate on campus — and why other Christian schools should consider similar steps. Whether you’re a school leader grappling with technology policies or a teacher seeking to keep your classroom centered on Christ in a screen-saturated world, this conversation offers both inspiration and practical tools. Key Takeaways Mission drives policy. How the Woodlands Christian Academy connected a phone policy to its biblical worldview and discipleship goals. Practical rollout steps. How to prepare faculty, students, and parents for a major culture shift. Communication strategies. How to explain the why in a way that builds unity and buy-in. Worldview formation in action. The habits and character traits students are developing without constant phone access. Lessons learned. What worked, what they would change, and advice for schools considering a similar move. /episode/index/show/0481b633-c090-4f01-ba32-d720730b0fcc/id/38003875

Interview | Christian Service-Learning (Dr. Roger Erdvig) 07/10/2025

Interview | Christian Service-Learning (Dr. Roger Erdvig) In this episode of Teach Biblically, Dr. Maggie Pope interviews Dr. Roger Erdvig - speaker, author, former school administrator, and current Director of Worldview Education at Summit Ministries - about the powerful idea of Christian service-learning. Roger shares how he’s lived this out firsthand in schools and co-wrote Bring It to Life: Christian Education and the Transformative Power of Service-Learning with Dr. Lynn Swaner. Together, Maggie and Roger explore: Practical ways teachers and school leaders can implement and support service learning. How service learning fosters biblical worldview formation in students by cultivating empathy, purpose, academic growth, and excitement. We encourage you to capture opportunities to move beyond mandatory volunteer hours and build authentic service-learning experiences that shape students' heads, hearts, and habitual ways. /episode/index/show/0481b633-c090-4f01-ba32-d720730b0fcc/id/37368300

Teaching Through God’s Big Story (Megan Moses) 05/21/2025

Teaching Through God’s Big Story (Megan Moses) How do you help young students see the world through the lens of God’s bigger story? In this episode of Teach Biblically, Maggie Pope sits down with third-grade teacher Megan Moses to explore how the biblical themes of creation, fall, redemption, and restoration can shape everyday learning. Megan gives us some practical ideas from her classroom and encourages teachers to make this framework simple, natural, and engaging. Whether you’re new to biblical integration or looking for fresh inspiration, this conversation will remind you that every lesson is an opportunity to point students back to God’s truth. /episode/index/show/0481b633-c090-4f01-ba32-d720730b0fcc/id/36642900

The Nuts and Bolts of Worldview Formation 04/09/2025

The Nuts and Bolts of Worldview Formation

In this episode of Teach Biblically, Dr. Maggie Pope and Dr. Roger Erdvig explore the transformative journey of worldview formation and its critical role in both education and personal development. They unpack how our worldviews are continually shaped by life experiences, key influences, and intentional reflection.

At Summit Ministry's Center for Biblical Worldview Formation, we equip educators to invest in their own worldview growth in order to effectively disciple /episode/index/show/0481b633-c090-4f01-ba32-d720730b0fcc/id/36642495

Interview | Truth Claims in Research Class (Jenna LaFlamme) 03/11/2025

Interview | Truth Claims in Research Class (Jenna LaFlamme)

In this episode of Teach Biblically, Dr. Maggie Pope interviews Jenna LaFlamme, an English and research teacher at Houston Christian School, about how she shows her students that God has something to say about research and speaking.

We first met Jenna at a Summit Biblical Worldview Immersion Conference and reconnected with her a month later for this conversation. In this interview, Jenna and Maggie explore the importance of shaping students' desires through biblical principles /episode/index/show/0481b633-c090-4f01-ba32-d720730b0fcc/id/36642500

Interview | Assessing Worldview in the Classroom (Riley Skiles) 02/06/2025

Interview | Assessing Worldview in the Classroom (Riley Skiles)

In this episode of Teach Biblically, Dr. Maggie Pope and Dr. Roger Erdvig sit down with Riley Skiles, a first-year middle school science teacher, to explore what it means to bring a biblical worldview into the classroom. They unpack the challenges of teaching science in a secular environment while staying true to faith, offering real-world strategies for helping students connect scientific concepts to God’s design. From practical assessments to seeing science as an act of worship- this convers /episode/index/show/0481b633-c090-4f01-ba32-d720730b0fcc/id/36642505

Interview | Shaping Desires Through Classroom Liturgies (Leslie Segraves) 01/13/2025

Interview | Shaping Desires Through Classroom Liturgies (Leslie Segraves)

In this debut episode of the Teach Biblically podcast, Dr. Roger Erdvig and Dr. Maggie Pope are joined by Leslie Segraves- abortion apologist, missionary, and Bible teacher at Calvary Christian School in Florida. In this interview, Maggie and Leslie explore the concept of classroom liturgies—routines designed to shape students' desires and worldview. She also shares her experiences teaching pro-life apologetics, the importance of spiritual engagement, and the need for educators to create a culture of /episode/index/show/0481b633-c090-4f01-ba32-d720730b0fcc/id/36642510

Introduction 01/01/2025

Introduction

Episode one coming soon!

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Teach Biblically: A Guide to Worldview Education

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