Welcome to Not Many of You Should Become Teachers. We exist to engage ideas and practices around K-12 Faith and Learning through discourse and professional development.
Riley Dueck and Dave McFarland
Not Many of You Should Become Teachers,' is a podcast that explores the world of K-12 education as it intersects with the Christian faith. In this episode, we host Dr. AJ Swoboda who is a professor at Bushnell University and Fuller Seminary. He is also the author of numerous books including "After Doubt." Music by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com). www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches @MrAJSwoboda
Not Many of You Should Become Teachers,' is a podcast that explores the world of K-12 education as it intersects with the Christian faith. In this episode, we host David Grills a Bible Teacher from Hamilton and a podcast host with "Flourishing: Better Bible Instruction." We discuss David's approach to curriculum, resources, assessment, and more! Music by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com). www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches @DavidKGrills Flourishing: https://anchor.fm/davidkgrills
Not Many of You Should Become Teachers,' is a podcast that explores the world of K-12 education as it intersects with the Christian faith. In this episode we host Trent DeJong a teacher and Youtuber from the Drybones YouTube Channel. We discuss sentimentalism, worldview, Kraft Dinner, and more! Music by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com). www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches @DryB0nz YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwIqh6ttt2Gz2q2ZxzJadNA
Not Many of You Should Become Teachers,' is a podcast that explores the world of K-12 education as it intersects with the Christian faith. In this episode, Riley & Dave present at a TWU upper-level education class. They dive into how beliefs manifest in our practice and how our practice tells us a lot about our beliefs. Music by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com). www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches
Not Many of You Should Become Teachers,' is a podcast that explores the world of K-12 education as it intersects with the Christian faith. In this episode, Riley chats about report cards and creating grades for Bible classes. In this episode, Dave, Riley, and Megan discuss what it is like to teach Bible in a Middle School. We also discuss formative practices, such as devotions. Music by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com). www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches @Megan_C_Browne
Not Many of You Should Become Teachers,' is a podcast that explores the world of K-12 education as it intersects with the Christian faith. In this episode, Riley chats about report cards and creating grades for Bible classes. The focus of this episode is on anecdotal Faith & Learning comments. Riley breaks down some strong ways to communicate biblical literacy, formative Christian practices, and faith & learning. Be sure to listen to part one as well. Music by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com). www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches
Not Many of You Should Become Teachers,' is a podcast that explores the world of K-12 education as it intersects with Christian faith. In this episode, we chat about how teacher spiritual formation and vocation can impact the spiritual formation of our students. Music by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com). www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches
Not Many of You Should Become Teachers,' is a podcast that explores the world of K-12 education as it intersects with Christian faith. In this episode, we chat about report cards and creating grades for Bible classes. We also discuss how a "social studies" approach rather than a "life group" approach can foster Bible learning and help aid assessment. Stay tuned for part two. Music by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com). www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches
Not Many of You Should Become Teachers,' is a podcast that explores the world of K-12 education as it intersects with Christian faith. In this episode, we chat about a "telling it slant" approach to teaching the Bible. In addition, we discuss how students at Christian schools are sometimes overwhelmed with the amount of Bible taught. Finally, we share some wins from recent Bible classes! Music by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com). www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches
Not Many of You Should Become Teachers,' is a podcast that explores the world of K-12 education as it intersects with Christian faith. In this episode, we chat about how teaching has changed for us since we've started our school year within a COVID-19 global pandemic. Music by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com). www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches
Not Many of You Should Become Teachers,' is a podcast that explores the world of K-12 education as it intersects with Christian faith. In this episode, we chat with prolific author and thinker Dr. David I Smith. David has written multiple books including On Christian Teaching and Digital Life Together. He works at Calvin University in the faculty of education. He is also the director of the Kuyers Institute for Christian teaching and learning. You will not want to miss this episode. Find David: www.onchristianteaching.com www.teachfastly.com www.whatiflearning.com Music by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com). www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches
Not Many of You Should Become Teachers,' is a podcast that explores the world of K-12 education as it intersects with Christian faith. In this episode, we chat about the summer and the future of teaching in a pandemic. Music by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com). www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches
Not Many of You Should Become Teachers,' is a podcast that explores the world of K-12 education as it intersects with Christian faith. In this episode, we chat with recent graduate Lynette Sohn, a grade 12 graduate and now alumna of our very own Christian school. She discusses her highs, her lows, and her aspirations to become a teacher. Music by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com). www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches
Not Many of You Should Become Teachers,' is a podcast that explores the world of K-12 education as it intersects with Christian faith. In this episode, we chat with recent graduate Mona Yu, a grade 12 graduate and now alumna of our very own Christian school. She discusses her highs, her lows, and her skepticism. Music by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com). www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches
Welcome to Season 3 of Not Many of You Should Become Teachers. In this episode, Dave and some colleagues reflect finishing the school year during a global pandemic. Follow Not Many Of You Should Become Teachers: www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches Music by Josh Woodward - www.joshwoodward.com
Welcome to Season 3 of Not Many of You Should Become Teachers. In this episode, Dave and Riley interview Isaac Ogundare, a Christian Education alum who posted a prolific instagram post regarding Black Lives Matter. We discuss racism within schools, specifically Christian Schools and how teachers can educate themselves to pursue justice. Follow Isaac on Instagram: @isaacogundare Follow Not Many Of You Should Become Teachers: www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches Music by Josh Woodward - www.joshwoodward.com
Welcome to Season 3 of Not Many of You Should Become Teachers. In this episode, Dave and Riley interview Gary Marsters, assistant head of school at Avondale School in New South Wales, and Professor Kevin Petrie, of Avondale University-College. We discuss their recent research in the field of Faith Engagement and School Culture. You can find some of their published research at research.avondale.edu.au Follow Not Many Of You Should Become Teachers: www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches Music by Josh Woodward - www.joshwoodward.com
Welcome to Season 3 of Not Many of You Should Become Teachers. In this episode, Dave and Riley discuss some behind the scenes thoughts regarding our mission and how to best articulate it. We chat about skepticism, cynicism, and what we really meant by saying we're "allergic to cheap rhetoric." Follow Not Many Of You Should Become Teachers: www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches Music by Josh Woodward - www.joshwoodward.com
Welcome to Season 3 of Not Many of You Should Become Teachers. In this episode, Dave and Riley interview Dr. Sam Fecich, professor, author, and host of the EDUMagic Podcast. We discuss all things pre-service teachers and how to enact the intersection of faith and learning within a teacher preparation context. Find Dr. Fecich at www.sfecich.com Follow Not Many Of You Should Become Teachers: www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches Music by Josh Woodward - www.joshwoodward.com
Welcome to Season 3 of Not Many of You Should Become Teachers. In this episode, Dave brings an interlude episode to the podcast as we end our Book Club (Ken Wytsma's "The Grand Paradox") and reconsider the podcast for these pandemic times. Follow Not Many Of You Should Become Teachers: www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches Music by Josh Woodward - www.joshwoodward.com
Welcome to Season 3 of Not Many of You Should Become Teachers. In this episode, Dave and Riley discuss different questions asked by students of different ages and how we as teachers can approach answering them. Follow Not Many Of You Should Become Teachers: www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches Music by Josh Woodward - www.joshwoodward.com
Welcome to Season 3 of Not Many of You Should Become Teachers. In this shortened "book club" episode, Dave considers Chapter 8 of The Grand Paradox by Ken Wytsma that deals with personal calling and mission, sometimes called "vocation" in Christian communities. Follow Not Many Of You Should Become Teachers: www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches Music by Josh Woodward - www.joshwoodward.com
Welcome to Season 3 of Not Many of You Should Become Teachers. In this episode, Dave and Riley discuss some recent Chapels in their respective schools that were highlights, and why exactly they were worth noting. Follow Not Many Of You Should Become Teachers: www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches Music by Josh Woodward - www.joshwoodward.com
Welcome to Season 3 of Not Many of You Should Become Teachers. In this episode, Dave and Riley interview Karen Breedveld, 2nd Grade Teacher, artist, and long time friend of the show. Karen loves all things faith and learning and creating visual art! Follow Not Many Of You Should Become Teachers: www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches Music by Josh Woodward - www.joshwoodward.com
Not Many of You Should Become Teachers,' is a podcast that explores the world of K-12 education as it intersects with Christian faith. In this episode Dave shares from his end of semester reflections. He also dives into The Grand Paradox, by Ken Wytsma, specifically the chapter on doubt. Dave talks about what it means to have honest doubt vs stupid doubt, and how that translates into being skeptical and not cynical. Music by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com). www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches
Not Many of You Should Become Teachers,' is a podcast that explores the world of K-12 education as it intersects with Christian faith. In this episode Riley shares from his recent blog post on assessment. How can we assess Bible learning? What are age appropriate Bible class learning targets? How do we account for background knowledge deficits? What does proficiency look like in Bible class? See www.notmanyofyou.com/blog for the full post. Music by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com). www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches
Not Many of You Should Become Teachers,' is a podcast that explores the world of K-12 education as it intersects with Christian faith. In this episode we share 3 highlights, 2 pieces of learning, and 1 piece of advice from the last year. Thank you to everyone who has been listening over the last year! Music by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com). www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches
Not Many of You Should Become Teachers,' is a podcast that explores the world of K-12 education as it intersects with Christian faith. In this episode we chat with future teacher Amy Beugelink, an alumna of our very own Christian school. She discusses her highs, her lows, and her skepticism. Music by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com). www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches
Welcome to Season 3 of Not Many of You Should Become Teachers. In this episode, Dave and Riley interview Alanna Banta, High School English Teacher. Alanna has been teaching her students about learning from different voices and what it means to be skeptical. This episode also includes part five of the Grand Paradox Book Club (by Ken Wytsma). Follow Not Many Of You Should Become Teachers: www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches Music by Josh Woodward - www.joshwoodward.com
Welcome to Season 3 of Not Many of You Should Become Teachers. In this episode, Dave and Riley interview Juliet Hiller, 4th Grade Teacher and Faculty Associate @ TWU. Juliet loves Bob Goff and Fine Arts and more! This episode also includes part four of the Grand Paradox Book Club (by Ken Wytsma). Follow Not Many Of You Should Become Teachers: www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches Music by Josh Woodward - www.joshwoodward.com
Welcome to Season 3 of Not Many of You Should Become Teachers. In this episode, Dave and Riley interview Adam Woelders, Head of School at Langley Christian School. Adam has taught in both the public school system and at independent schools. His diverse experiences bring a lot to the conversation about faith and learning. This episode also includes part three of the Grand Paradox Book Club (by Ken Wytsma). Follow Not Many Of You Should Become Teachers: www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches Music by Josh Woodward - www.joshwoodward.com
Welcome to Season 3 of Not Many of You Should Become Teachers. In this episode, Dave and Riley take time to debrief the Kuyers Institute Conference, "Shaping Christian Learning" at Calvin University. Our debrief includes work from many scholars, including Beth Green, Ken Badley, Maxie Burch, Rhonda McEwan, David I Smith, Albert Cheng and others. A highlight you won't want to miss is the "Practicing Faith Survey" - in which we talk about the assessment of faith formation. This episode also includes part two of the Grand Paradox Book Club (by Ken Wytsma). Practicing Faith Survey (NMOY Notes) Follow Not Many Of You Should Become Teachers: www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches Music by Josh Woodward - www.joshwoodward.com
Welcome to Season 3 of Not Many of You Should Become Teachers. In this episode, Dave goes over what it was like to introduce Faith & Learning to new teachers in Christian Ed, as well as some thoughts from Riley on why we can't "fix" Christian Education. This episode also includes part one of the Grand Paradox Book Club (by Ken Wytsma) - Introduction & Chapter 1. Follow Not Many Of You Should Become Teachers: www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches Music by Josh Woodward - www.joshwoodward.com
Welcome to Season 3 of Not Many of You Should Become Teachers. In this episode, Riley and Dave talk about what it has been like to start the school year and jump into spiritual formation with a new group. The Faith and Learning conversation continues as they talk about seminary, over-spiritualization, and upcoming bookclub! Follow Not Many Of You Should Become Teachers: www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches Music by Josh Woodward - www.joshwoodward.com
Welcome to Summer School! Faith and learning AND relaxation. Enjoy a chill pace and some shorter summer episodes. In Ep. 6, Riley sits down with Erin Theissen, the Director of Community Life at Trinity Western University (TWU). They discuss the impact of community life, and how that transcends Christian Education within post secondary and K-12 circles. Follow Not Many Of You Should Become Teachers: www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches Music by Josh Woodward - www.joshwoodward.com
Welcome to Summer School! Faith and learning AND relaxation. Enjoy a chill pace and some shorter summer episodes. In Ep. 5, Dave converses with his brother, Rev. Colin McFarland. They discuss what "Not Many of You Should Become Teachers" means, and much more about life as ordained clergy. Follow Not Many Of You Should Become Teachers: www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches Music by Josh Woodward - www.joshwoodward.com
Welcome to Summer School! Faith and learning AND relaxation. Enjoy a chill pace and some shorter summer episodes. In Ep. 4, Riley and Dave get excited for the upcoming "Shaping Christian Learning" Conference at Calvin College. They also discuss what it means to embrace Christian Pedagogy aside from Christian Perspectives. Follow Not Many Of You Should Become Teachers: www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches Music by Josh Woodward - www.joshwoodward.com
Welcome to Summer School! Faith and learning AND relaxation. Enjoy a chill pace and some shorter summer episodes. In Ep. 3, Riley and Dave look forward to reading The Grand Paradox by Ken Wytsma and how it can be an important tool for our graduating students. Ken Wytsma - @kjwytsma Follow Not Many Of You Should Become Teachers: www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches Music by Josh Woodward - www.joshwoodward.com
Welcome to Summer School! Faith and learning AND relaxation. Enjoy a chill pace and some shorter summer episodes. In Ep. 2, Riley and Dave discuss sucesses and hurdles associated with weekly chapel gatherings at a Christian school. Follow Not Many Of You Should Become Teachers: www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches Music by Josh Woodward - www.joshwoodward.com
Welcome to Summer School! Faith and learning AND relaxation. Enjoy a chill pace and some shorter summer episodes. In Ep. 1, Riley and Dave reflect on the year that has passed and what we're taking into next year. Follow Not Many Of You Should Become Teachers: www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches Music by Josh Woodward - www.joshwoodward.com
It's the end of the beginning! The first season of the podcast wraps up with Riley and Dave signing off with their reflections where we've been and hopes for where we're headed. Stay tuned for NMOY's "Summer School" available in July. Follow Not Many Of You Should Become Teachers: www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches Music by Josh Woodward - www.joshwoodward.com
Meet Ron Maitland, a new addition to "the school we teach at" this year. He made the conscious decision to return to Christian education after a number of years teaching in other contexts. You won't want to miss Ron's infectious laughter and sharp insight into faith and learning. Follow Not Many Of You Should Become Teachers: www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches Music by Josh Woodward - www.joshwoodward.com
Not Many of You Should Become Teachers,' is a podcast that explores the world of K-12 education as it intersects with Christian faith. In this episode we interact with Angela Fuellbrandt, who is passionate about the book series, Harry Potter. In many Christian circles, Harry Potter has been a taboo subject due to its magical content. Angela has had Harry Potter in her classroom for years, and in this episode she describes the success in student faith formation, literacy, and personal responsibility. We also get chatting about halloween in the Christian school, as well as some Harry Potter Trivial Pursuit. If you have ever heard anything about the Christian v Harry Potter conflict this is an important episode to tune in. Check below to follow Angela for more Harry Potter content, as well as content around health, fitness, and outdoor education in the classroom. Follow Angela Fuellbrandt: www.westcoastteaching.blogspot.com @AngeFuellbrandt Follow Not Many Of You Should Become Teachers: www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches Music by Josh Woodward - www.joshwoodward.com
In this episode we interact with Tristan Weiss, a student teacher from Trinity Western University's School of Education who worked with Dave this semester in a high school context. Not only does Tristan work in multiple disciplines (physics and history!), he is also a graduate from a K-12 Christian schooling experience. Join Riley & Dave as they learn from Tristan about faith in the classroom and beyond and as they reflect on the "school they teach at" from someone who observed over the span of the past ten weeks. Music by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com). Follow Not Many Of You Should Become Teachers: www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches
Not Many of You Should Become Teachers,' is a podcast that explores the world of K-12 education as it intersects with Christian faith. In this episode we tribute the life and work of Rachel Held Evans. Rachel Held Evans was an author, mother, and co-creator of the Evolving Faith Conference. Her voice and work have been incredibly influential in both of Dave and Riley's lives. In addition, her books have heavily influenced the way both Dave and Riley teach Bible to students. Rachel was a skeptic, but never a cynic. She was fierce but filled with grace. We are grateful that her words in print will continue to resonate with more and more people. Check out her works "Searching for Sunday" or "Inspired." Continue to #prayforRHE, specifically for her family as they mourn. A lot of who we are as educators has been formed #becauseofRHE. Music by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com). Check out Rachel Held Evans: www.rachelheldevans.com @rachelheldevans #becauseofRHE Follow Not Many Of You Should Become Teachers: www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches
Not Many of You Should Become Teachers,' is a podcast that explores the world of K-12 education as it intersects with Christian faith. In this episode we chat with art school student Emma Chin, an alumna of our very own Christian school. She discusses her highs, her lows, and her skepticism. Music by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com). www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches
Not Many of You Should Become Teachers,' is a podcast that explores the world of K-12 education as it intersects with Christian faith. In this episode Dave chats about his journey to Fuller Seminary, and how it's impacted his practice and his own spiritual formation. Music by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com). www.notmanyofyou.com @notmanyofyou @MrRileyDueck @MrMcFTeaches
Not Many of You Should Become Teachers,' is a podcast that explores the world of K-12 education as it intersects with Christian faith. In this episode, we converse with two High School International Baccalaureate students, both of whom lead their school's chapel committee. This is PART TWO of our conversation. Music by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com).
Not Many of You Should Become Teachers,' is a podcast that explores the world of K-12 education as it intersects with Christian faith. In this episode, we converse with two High School International Baccalaureate students, both of whom lead their school's chapel committee. Music by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com).
Not Many of You Should Become Teachers,' is a podcast that explores the world of K-12 education as it intersects with Christian faith. In this episode, we discuss an interview with David I Smith and some of our current favourite tunes influencing our practice. Music by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com).
Not Many of You Should Become Teachers,' is a podcast that explores the world of K-12 education as it intersects with Christian faith. In this episode, Ervin Dueck, a Christian school teacher of 30+ years, speaks wisdom around faith and faith formation. This is part two of our conversation. Music by Josh Woodward (www.joshwoodward.com).
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