ECS head varsity baseball coach Duke Williams and Bill Edwards preview the upcoming 2022 season. They also share about the exciting upgrades at the on-campus baseball facilities which will significantly impact player development.
77: ECS Performers Talk “Grease”
Listen as student actors Sydney Jackson and Luke Wilkins discuss ECS Performing Arts' presentation of Grease, which opens February 24. Purchase your tickets at https://gofan.co/app/school/TN8750.
76: Learning Foreign Languages
Dawn Shute and McKenna Duncan share their approach to teaching Spanish to ECS students, and how this method will help students learn the language beyond the classroom. They also discuss the importance of foreign languages being a part of a student’s experience at ECS.
75: Social Media and Students’ Identities with John Grant
ECS Director of Curriculum Alignment and Worldview John Grant walks us through the complexities of technology and social media’s impact on our students' identities. He shares insights on how much ECS students are interacting with technology and ways we can shepherd them through its potential harms.
74: Practicing Evangelism
ECS Middle School Bible teacher Tommy Evans challenges students to get outside their comfort zones by having them practice sharing the gospel of Christ with peers. On Equip he shares how he models this approach on Paul’s evangelism in the Book of Acts. Mr. Evans also walks us through his faith journey and his excitement in joining the ECS faculty this year.
73: Fine Arts Talk "Frozen"
ECS Seniors Mia Floriani and Cadee Tate discuss all the excitement that occurs onstage and backstage with the Fine Arts Department's latest production, “Frozen”. They also share how special is it to do a show that incorporates performers from lower, middle, and upper schools.
72: Lee Strobel, Part 2
The Case for Christian Education: in this episode we continue our conversation with New York Times best selling author, Christian evangelist, and apologist Lee Strobel where he emphasizes the importance of preparing young believers for the potential of being persecuted for their faith in Christ.
71: Lee Strobel, Part 1
New York Times best selling author, evangelist, apologist Lee Strobel joins Equip for the next two episodes as a part of ECS’ Partnering with Parents Speaker Series. In part 1 of our conversation Strobel lays out his case for Christian Education.
70: New ECS Head Boys Varsity Basketball Coach Amory Sanders
Amory Sanders joins EQUIP to tell us about the special opportunity he has been given to lead the ECS boys basketball program. He also shares about his passion for using sports as a tool to mentor and disciple young athletes. Go Eagles!
69: Worldview Weightroom with Dr. John Grant
ECS director of curriculum alignment and worldview John Grant discusses how students are strengthening their understanding of a Biblical Worldview while being confronted with alternative viewpoints in the world.
68: John Grant - Bridging Education & Discipleship
ECS Director of Curriculum Alignment and Worldview John Grant joins Equip to discuss his new role, and layout strategies in guiding students to strive for excellence in education and discipleship.
67: Braxton Brady
We kick off the new season of the Equip podcast with a message from Head of School Braxton Brady. Listen as he shares about the INTENTIONAL theme for the 2021-2022 school year and how ECS is in a unique position to partner with parents to build students for life. He also shares about the exciting Building for Life Vision Campaign initiatives recently completed at both campuses.
66: Excellence in Fine Arts with Ben Gray
Class of 2021 senior Ben Gray discusses his dynamic fine arts experience at ECS, including his recent nomination for outstanding lead actor in the 2021 Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards. He also shares how ECS has shaped him and provided exciting opportunities in the classroom, on the stage, and on the field.
65: Using Sports to Show Christ
Minister of Athletics at Grace Evan and ECS parent Russ Bingham shares how youth sports can be an important discipleship tool and how they strive to live out the gospel to players, coaches, and parents.
64: Final Flight for ECS Eagles Seniors
Three of ECS' to scholars in the class of 2021 join Equip to share how ECS has shaped and challenged them in so many ways over the years. Lindsey Davis, Anise Sharp, and Jonathan "Teddy" Sanders celebrate their favorite memories and experiences, and reflect on how the pandemic set the stage for a unique senior year, and they look forward to opening their next big chapter in life as they prepare to close this one.
63: Spring Into Giving Week with Head of School Braxton Brady
Listen as Mr. Brady announces the incredible matching gift opportunity up to $4 Million by May 1, 2022. He describes the important initiatives in the Building for Life Vision Campaign and how the year ahead may be the most significant in ECS history.
62: Agape North
ECS parent Joe Williams talks about Agape North’s apparel deal with ECS. He also shares how the Gospel compels him to use his businesses as a platform for giving and serving an eternal purpose.
61: Mr. Football, Dietrick Pennington
Tune in as Mr. Football and Clemson commit Dietrick Pennington share about ECS football, basketball, and his role in Into the Woods, as well as other favorite memories as an Eagle.
60: Mr. Basketball, Kam Jones
Join us as we talk with Mr. Basketball, Kam Jones, about his career at ECS and the experience he had as a student athlete on campus.
59: Rocket Man
Andy Short, ECS class of 1996, shares about his career in the aerospace industry, currently serving as Senior Director of Manufacturing at Virgin Orbit, which recently made international headlines with the successful launch of a rocket into space from a 747 aircraft in flight. He also discusses the importance of STEM education today.