ECS Equip

Evangelical Christian School

A weekly podcast for K-12 Christian educators and parents about thinking and teaching in the light of a Christian worldview.

  1. 27 Aug

    201: Hauss Call: Announcing This Year's Theme, UNASHAMED

    Head of School Scott Hauss shares the inspiration behind the 2026-2027 school theme, UNASHAMED, from Romans 1:16: "For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes: first to the Jew, then to the Gentile."

  2. 14 Aug

    200: "Kids Ask the Darndest Things" – Common Questions from the Bible Classroom

    In this session, we will investigate some of the most frequently asked questions in the classroom. We'll attempt more than merely to answer these questions. We'll explore the motivations, hopes, and desires that fuel these frequently asked questions.

  3. 26 Feb

    199: Welcoming New ECS Head Football Coach Ben Johnson

    The ECS community is excited to welcome our new varsity head football coach Ben Johnson. Coach Johnson joins the podcast to share why coaching at a place with such a rich football tradition is a special opportunity for him and his family. He also discusses how football shaped him and how he desires to go beyond X's and O's to use sports as a tool for ministry.

  4. 12 Feb

    198: ECS Dad & Alumnus: MLB All-Star Brent Rooker

    Class of 2013's Brent Rooker has some special titles: two-time MLB All-Star, MLB Silver Slugger Award, National and SEC Baseball Player of the Year (2017), etc. However, Christ-follower, husband and father are titles he cherishes the most. In this episode, he recaps what he shared with students in chapel about being a gospel-driven man and how that guides him in leading his family well. He also shares how his faith helped him persevere through challenges to ascend to the high level he is performing at today.

  5. 15 Jan

    197: SOARing with Streets Ministries

    Executive Director of Streets Ministries Eric Ballentine was a special guest on campus recently to share with students how Jesus changed him from living a life of recklessness to pursuing a life of righteousness. He also shared how Streets Ministries demonstrates love to underserved youth throughout Memphis and how ECS students can empower their mission during our SOAR Day of Service, February 4, 2026.

  6. 04/12/2025

    196: Miracle on the Hudson Survivor Vallie Collins

    Vallie Collins was one of 155 passengers on U.S. Airways flight 1549, which made an emergency landing on the Hudson River in 2009. Everyone survived. In addition to our podcast, Collins recently spoke to ECS students and women in our community about what God has revealed to her about how to live following the event that brought her so close to death.

  7. 20/11/2025

    195: They shall RUN and Not Be Weary (Isaiah 40:31 ESV)

    ECS cross country runners join the Equip Podcast for a victory lap celebrating their recent boys and girls region championship triumphs this fall season. Seniors Chase Ellingsworth and Griggs Robinson, 8th grader Anderson Cummins (individual Girls Region Champion), and coach David Boyd share what made this team so special.

  8. 06/11/2025

    194: Mr. & Mrs. V: Conversation with the Vander Zwaags

    As we celebrate 60 years in 2025 we have highlighted people in our community who are the essence of ECS. Paul and Nicole Vander Zwaag are some of those people. Paul as an alumnus (class of 1988), and both as teachers and parents of two alumni, hear about their special journey and how God has used and blessed them.

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About

A weekly podcast for K-12 Christian educators and parents about thinking and teaching in the light of a Christian worldview.

Information

  • Creator
    Evangelical Christian School
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    201
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2019
  • Show Website
    ECS Equip

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