ECS Director of Curriculum Alignment & Worldview joins Brandon Artiles on Equip to discuss how students are being discipled to live out virtues inspired by Christ and fueled by the Holy Spirit.
Family counseling expert and author David Thomas was our special guest on campus September 12 to kick-off our Dads Discipleship effort. While at ECS he joined Equip to discuss the role dad’s have in their children’s lives and what we can do as parents to help our kids develop emotional strength.
Fine Arts Department Chair and Chief Memory Maker David Butler shares with us the creative process he went through in imagining the art for “Steadfast,” this year’s theme inspired by I Corinthians 15:58. Find out how pillars in the ECS community and their steadfast faith were celebrated through David’s art.
The legacy of one of the pillars of the ECS community lives on through the Steve Collums Classic golf tournament. Blake Dickens, ’98, and P.J. Tashie, ’02, co-chairmen of the tournament since its inception, join Equip to share how the Christ-like example set by Collums shaped their lives and why this even is special. They tell us how we can get in on the fun September 26, and how funds raised impact ECS students needing tuition assistance. https://www.ecseagles.com/alumni/scc-golf-tournament...
John Grant and Ben Burgess share their vision for cultivating discipleship opportunities amongst ECS dads as brothers in Christ. This effort kicks off with a special event on Monday, Sept. 12, featuring renowned Christian parenting expert David Thomas. https://www.ecseagles.com/discipleship
ECS Athletics Director David Nugent discusses how athletics builds up students as servant-leaders for God’s glory. As a Super Bowl champion with the 2001 New England Patriots, he also shares about the experiences that have inspired him and how they have shaped his leadership.
ECS Head of School Braxton Brady shares why Scripture’s call to be “steadfast” is the theme for 2022-23. He also expands on how having discipleship groups connecting and praying everyday right before classes start will impact student life on campus.
Mark Brink says farewell to the classroom after 49 years of teaching Bible at ECS. He shares how blessed he has been to have the opportunity to teach God’s Word to thousands of students, and the important role ECS has played in his walk with Christ.
Three of ECS' top scholars in the class of 2022 join Equip to share how ECS has shaped and challenged them in so many ways over the years. William Webster, Delaney Stookey, and J.D. Nichols celebrate some of their favorite memories and experiences as well as how their faith in Christ was formed and strengthened.
Head of School Braxton Brady and Lower School Upper Elementary principal Ben Burgess lay out a vision for building a culture of Christian discipleship among fathers of ECS students.
Director of Advancement Trey Adams shares why it’s a great time to invest in ECS as we get closer to our Building for Life Vision Campaign fundraising goal. Spring into Giving April 7-11.
Karen Jamison and Rachel Twiford join Equip to share about an exciting event, which supports the Building for Life Vision Campaign. Karen and Rachel tell us why ECS at the Garden coming up on Saturday, April 9, is such a special time for the ECS community to come together. Purchase tickets here .
ECS Director of Curriculum Alignment & Worldview John Grant discusses the role stories and narratives play in shaping our worldview. He focuses on how we need to be aware of competing stories in our culture that undermine the sovereignty of God and authority of the Gospel.
Head of School Braxton Brady joins Equip to provide updates on admissions deadlines, balancing high demand and smart growth, and the progress on improvement projects at both campuses. He also offers tips on how current ECS families can be intentional about creating a welcoming environment for new families.
Academic Dean Jenny Shorten and Chief Memory Maker David Butler share about the exciting opportunities awaiting ECS upper school students during expo week, March 7-11. They also provide insight on how these opportunities fulfill the school's curriculum by providing hands-on, real world learning experiences.
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.
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 .
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
