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Jesus cares about kids. Author, youth pastor, and founder of Lifest, Bob Lenz reminds us of the importance of youth to the Kingdom of God.Read along: Matthew 28: 19-20, Luke 18:16, Leviticus 18:21, Matthew 18:5-6Watch this message on YouTubeLearn more about Bob LenzJust starting your Jesus journey? Let us know by filling out this form so we can connect with you personallyHello Card Tithes & OfferingsPlease consider giving to help us spread the life giving message of Jesus to the 920 and beyondGive Here --Follow Life Church on socialsLCGB Facebook LCGB Instagram LCGB YouTube
Tune in to hear an inspiring message of hope from international speaker and author, Bob Lenz.
Bob Lenz is the CEO of PBLWorks, an institute that uses project based learning toincrease educational equity and provide learning that students connect with. Bob hasspent his life creating project based classrooms for himself and teaching others how todo it.We discuss how project based learning prepares kids, especially black and brown andunderprivileged learners, for college success through teaching collaboration, publicspeaking, and project management, and the education myth: just because someoneteaches it, doesn't mean you learn it, just because it was covered, doesn't mean it waslearned.In this episode, we cover:How a poetry project in the 5th grade sparked Bob's interest in project-based learningDismantling the myth that project-based learning can only work in certain schoolsWill kids learn ‘academics' in a PBL model?What is hindering educators from having more agency in their classrooms and what we can do about itHow we can assess students progress without gradesHow project-based learning works well in remote settingsResources and links mentioned in this episode:Connect with Bob on XVisit PBLWorks and follow them on X to learn more about Bob and project based learningGet your copy of Rebel Educator: Create Classrooms Where Impact and Imagination MeetLearn more about Rebel Educator, explore our professional development opportunities for educators and students, and check out our project library.Visit us at UP Academy to learn more about our personalized and inclusive learning environment.Connect with Tanya and UP Academy on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram and learn more about her journey here.Enjoying the show? Leave us a rating and review and help more people find us!bit.ly/RebelEducatorApplePodcastsWe'd love it if you could take a few minutes to fill out this survey to let us know how we can bring you the best possible content: forms.gle/JcKHf9DHTZnYUmQr6 Interested in being on the Rebel Educator podcast? Fill out this form and we'll reach out to you if we think you'd be a great fit for an upcoming episode. https://forms.gle/CZJXLQDdevPh22ZN7Want to learn more about opening your own UP Academy? Check out the Rebel Educator Accelerator:www.rebeleducator.com/courses/the-acceleratorMORE ABOUT THE REBEL EDUCATOR PODCAST:In each episode of the Rebel Educator podcast, I deconstruct world-class educators, students, and thought leaders in education to extract the tactics, tools, and routines that you can use as teachers and parents. Join me as we discuss how to shift the classroom, the learning environment, the mindset, and the pedagogy, to resist tradition, reignite wonder, and re-imagine the future of education.This podcast is dedicated to all of the educators who work thankless hours to make our next generation the best it can be. It was designed to begin conversations on how we can redesign education for the future of work and the success of our students. It is meant for teachers, students, administrators, homeschoolers and anyone who interacts with and teaches youth. We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments
In this episode of "Your AI Injection", Deep interviews Bob Lenz, CEO of PBLWorks, on the transformative power of project-based learning (PBL) in education. The two discuss how PBL engages students more deeply than traditional methods, fostering long-term retention and application of knowledge, particularly in underserved communities. The conversation then delves into the role of AI in enhancing PBL through project design, personalized assessment, and teacher support. Bob shares PBLWorks' strategic plan to use AI and digital platforms to expand the reach and quality of PBL for teachers, aiming to make learning experiences more ubiquitous, effective, and engaging within the next five years. Learn more about Bob: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boblenz/and PBLWorks: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pblworks/Learn more about the applications of AI in education:Improving Learning Outcomes and Enhancing Teaching EfficiencyAI for Corporate Curriculum Development and Democratizing EducationImproving Teaching Outcomes and Classroom Mental Health6 Ways AI is Reshaping Modern Education
Bob Lenz is one of the nation's top Christian communicators. With his humorous, down-to-earth style and genuine concern, Bob captures the audience's attention immediately and sensitively spans denominational walls. As a storyteller at heart, he combines his personal experience with in-depth biblical knowledge, awakening understanding and inspiring others to embrace faith in Christ and take the next step closer to God. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a powerful communicator and be uplifted, inspired, and motivated to make a positive difference in the world.
Bob Lenz is one of the nation's top Christian communicators. With his humorous, down-to-earth style and genuine concern, Bob captures the audience's attention immediately and sensitively spans denominational walls. As a storyteller at heart, he combines his personal experience with in-depth biblical knowledge, awakening understanding and inspiring others to embrace faith in Christ and take the next step closer to God. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from a powerful communicator and be uplifted, inspired, and motivated to make a positive difference in the world.
We are glad to have back Bob Lenz with us for chapel, as he spoke on the better life that we can have if find our love in Jesus.
Guest speaker Bob Lenz continues our series on prayer.
Bob Lenz is the president and chief visionary officer of Life Promotions, a nonprofit organization focused on instilling hope in youth for forty years. He is also the founder of Lifest, one of the nation's largest Christian music festivals. As a speaker, Bob is an evangelist at heart. Each year he shares his inspiring message with half a million people around the world. As an advocate for youth and the importance of equipping the next generation, Bob is especially passionate about Dignity Revolution, an anti-bullying and suicide prevention program that teaches schools and communities to stand up for the value of every person. He's authored seven books including his newest. Hope for Life, that was released this past summer.
Bob Lenz with Life Promotions shares about his ministry, Dignity Revolution, and Lifest! Bob is the President and Founder of Life Promotions. Life Promotions is a non-profit organization reaching more than 500,000 people each year. He is considered one of the nation's top Christian communicators. Since 1982, Bob has spoken to youth in all 50 states and around the globe. The Dignity Revolution is a comprehensive, customizable, and interactive bullying prevention program that provides culture change to improve overall academic learning. In 1999, Life Promotions established Lifest, an outdoor music festival that allows the entire family to come together for worship, fellowship, and teaching with more than 100 Christian artists and speakers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Justin Wells, a deeper learning advocate and Executive Director of Envision Learning Partners, shares insights into how school districts are using innovative principles of deeper learning to design better performance assessments to measure student success. In addition, Wells encourages school leaders and classroom teachers to design capstone experiences and a portfolio defense system at various grade levels to help "build muscle" on the path to greater equity for all students. Twitter: @jusowells. Meet Justin Wells Justin Wells is the Executive Director of Envision Learning Partners, a team of coaches who help schools and districts develop performance assessment systems guided by the principles of equity and deeper learning. Before that, he taught high school English and led teacher teams in the design and implementation of multidisciplinary projects. He is co-author of the book Transforming Schools with Common Core Standards, Performance Assessment, and Project-Based Learning (with Bob Lenz and Sally Kingston). About Dr. Greg Goins As the Founder/Host of the Reimagine Schools Podcast, Dr. Greg Goins has emerged as one of the nation's leading voices on visionary leadership and the path to transforming our schools. He currently serves as the Director of the Educational Leadership Program at Georgetown College (KY) and previously spent 15 years as a school district superintendent in Illinois. Dr. Goins is a passionate keynote speaker and is available to speak at your next education conference or school PD day. To book Dr. Goins, please send inquiries to drgreggoins@gmail.com. Twitter: @DrGregGoins. Support for Reimagine Schools Podcast You can now click HERE to "buy a bourbon" for Dr. Goins to help support this podcast. Thanks for your support! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/greg-goins/support
Today on this edition of the Tim DeMoss show we're joined by Lexi Sneller, Communications and Policy Officer at the Pennsylvania family Institute – to learn more about the Life Amendment (SB 956/HB 2252). The Life Amendment is a common sense Constitutional Amendment which would ensure that there is no taxpayer funding of abortion in PA and would keep abortion out of the PA Constitution. Later on in the show, Bob Lenz our other special guest joins us to talk about the upcoming 2022 Creation Festival at Agape Farm in Shirleysburg Pennsylvania, where he will be a speaker. Bob is the President and Founder of Life Promotions, a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing the hope of the gospel to young people. Also features new music from Zach Williams who will also be appearing at the 2022 Creation Festival.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Speaker Bob Lenz encourages our students to reach beyond what they know to share the love of God with students and their peers. You won't want to miss this inspiring chapel!
Hope For Life with Bob Lenz - an inspiring message for your busy day. Today's devotional theme is Simplify Your Life. To discover more, visit lifepromotions.org.
Hope For Life with Bob Lenz - an inspiring message for your busy day. Today's devotional theme is Simplify Your Life. To discover more, visit lifepromotions.org.
Hope For Life with Bob Lenz - an inspiring message for your busy day. Today's devotional theme is Simplify Your Life. To discover more, visit lifepromotions.org.
Hope For Life with Bob Lenz - an inspiring message for your busy day. Today's devotional theme is Simplify Your Life. To discover more, visit lifepromotions.org.
Hope For Life with Bob Lenz - an inspiring message for your busy day. Today's devotional theme is Simplify Your Life. To discover more, visit lifepromotions.org.
Hope For Life with Bob Lenz - an inspiring message for your busy day. Today's devotional theme is Security. To discover more, visit lifepromotions.org.
Hope For Life with Bob Lenz - an inspiring message for your busy day. Today's devotional theme is Welcome Home. To discover more, visit lifepromotions.org.
Hope For Life with Bob Lenz - an inspiring message for your busy day. Today's devotional theme is Insecurity. To discover more, visit lifepromotions.org.
Hope For Life with Bob Lenz - an inspiring message for your busy day. Today's devotional theme is I Am. To discover more, visit lifepromotions.org.
Hope For Life with Bob Lenz - an inspiring message for your busy day. Today's devotional theme is The Safe One. To discover more, visit lifepromotions.org.
Hope For Life with Bob Lenz - an inspiring message for your busy day. Today's devotional theme is Rise Up. To discover more, visit lifepromotions.org.
Hope For Life with Bob Lenz - an inspiring message for your busy day. Today's devotional theme is Student Focus. To discover more, visit lifepromotions.org.
Hope For Life with Bob Lenz - an inspiring message for your busy day. Today's devotional theme is Disciple Our Youth. To discover more, visit lifepromotions.org.
Hope For Life with Bob Lenz - an inspiring message for your busy day. Today's devotional theme is Pastor Bob. To discover more, visit lifepromotions.org.
Hope For Life with Bob Lenz - an inspiring message for your busy day. Today's devotional theme is Faith For the Next Generation. To discover more, visit lifepromotions.org.
Hope For Life with Bob Lenz - an inspiring message for your busy day. Today's devotional theme is Fear. To discover more, visit lifepromotions.org.
Hope For Life with Bob Lenz - an inspiring message for your busy day. Today's devotional theme is Soul Rest. To discover more, visit lifepromotions.org.
Hope For Life with Bob Lenz - an inspiring message for your busy day. Today's devotional theme is The Envy Trap. To discover more, visit lifepromotions.org.
Hope For Life with Bob Lenz - an inspiring message for your busy day. Today's devotional theme is A Little Bit More. To discover more, visit lifepromotions.org.
Hope For Life with Bob Lenz - an inspiring message for your busy day. Today's devotional theme is Contentment. To discover more, visit lifepromotions.org.
Hope For Life with Bob Lenz - an inspiring message for your busy day. Today's devotional theme is Kindness. To discover more, visit lifepromotions.org.
Bob Lenz is the CEO of PBLWorks, an institute that uses project based learning to increase educational equity and provide learning that students connect with. Bob has spent his life creating project based classrooms for himself and teaching others how to do it. We discuss how project based learning prepares kids, especially black and brown and underprivileged learners, for college success through teaching collaboration, public speaking, and project management, and the education myth: just because someone teaches it, doesn't mean you learn it; just because it was covered, doesn't mean it was learned. In this episode, we cover: How a poetry project in the 5th grade sparked Bob's interest in project-based learning Dismantling the myth that project-based learning can only work in certain schools Will kids learn ‘academics' in a PBL model? What is hindering educators from having more agency in their classrooms and what we can do about it How we can assess students progress without grades How project-based learning works well in remote settings SHOW NOTES: https://www.podpage.com/rebel-educator/17
This second season of the podcast has started off with a bang, and two incredible interviews! Today we were so honored that Bob Lenz was willing to be extremely open and honest with us, and share about his faith and story. Since founding Life Promotions in 1982, Bob has spoken to youth in all 50 states and across the globe. He is infinitely passionate about sharing the love of Jesus, which gives teens hope for this life and the next. Whether he is partnering with local churches or touring with national recording artists, he is committed to sharing a respectful and relevant message to the next generation. It was so amazing to talk to Bob about how he has stayed strong in his faith through tremendous amounts of adversity in his life, about how much we all matter and are loved and valued as individuals, and about ways we can all find a little more joy in our daily lives. Thanks so much for listening, we love you!
Today on The Project, Laureen Adams and Stanley Richards are joined by the CEO of PBLWorks, Bob Lenz! CEO Bob Lenz joined PBLWorks five years ago. Before that, he was the co-founder of Envision Education, a charter school network which puts into practice a highly successful redesign model that opens a path to college for underserved urban students in three Bay Area high schools. Bob is recognized nationally as a leader in high school redesign, Project Based Learning, 21st-century skills education, and performance assessment. He is the author of Transforming Schools Using Project-Based Learning, Performance Assessment, and Common Core Standards, and most recently the eBook, This Teachable Moment: Engaging Our Kids in the Joy of Learning. In their conversation today, Laureen, Stanley, and Bob discuss how this current pandemic is impacting the present and the future of education and Project Based Learning, and what educators can do to support their students during this time. Bob speaks about the importance of finding joy in the midst of these challenges, how parents can get their kids involved with PBL over the summer. He also shares his hopes and vision for the future of learning as we head into the unknowns of the new school year. Key Takeaways: [:32] About today's episode with PBLWorks CEO, Bob Lenz! [1:07] Laureen and Stanley reflect on their careers and when they first met Bob Lenz. [2:25] Laureen and Stanley welcome Bob to The Project. [2:38] Bob shares what is currently top of mind for him and PBLWorks with regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. [4:20] How this current pandemic is impacting the present and the future of Project Based Learning [7:16] Bob speaks about some of the PBL-friendly changes that might happen in education as a result of this pandemic as well as what educators should be rethinking. [10:27] Bob shares his top advice for teachers and leaders about how to support their students during this time. [12:28] How educators can support parents during the quarantine. [13:54] How parents can get their kids involved with PBL over the summer. [15:54] Laureen shares two PBL projects from the eBook she co-authored with Bob, This Teachable Moment. [18:00] Bob shares his hopes and vision as we wind down the school year, head into the summer, and prepare for the unknowns of the new school year. Mentioned in This Episode: PBLWorks Bob Lenz | PBLWorks Envision Education Transforming Schools: Using Project-Based Learning, Performance Assessment, and Common Core Standards, by Bob Lenz, Justin Wells, and Sally Kingston This Teachable Moment: Engaging Our Kids in the Joy of Learning, by Bob Lenz and Laureen Adams Twitter Quotes (for Social Media Use): “The quality of the feedback and the ultimate plans that teachers are making for projects are higher quality than we had in-person!” — Bob Lenz “I would encourage teachers and leaders to prioritize engagement and motivation to learn as the highest priority for students as they are having to shelter in place.” — Bob Lenz “We're … hopeful that parents will really take … this idea that this … is a teachable moment … and, … armed with some of the content from our book, [This Teachable Moment], we hope that they'll use that to advocate for project-based learning for their learner.” — Bob Lenz “This [pandemic] is a teachable moment and a turning point around education that heads us in a direction of project-based learning and having a high-quality project-based learning experience.” — Bob Lenz “I am cautiously hopeful that this [pandemic] is going to be a… huge opportunity… to reset towards a future where engagement, … motivation, and cultural responsiveness is the order of the day, … [rather than] test-based accountability” — Bob Lenz
Bob Lenz is one of the country's premier motivational speakers. He shares inspiring, humorous messages with hundreds of thousands of teens and adults each year, speaking at high schools nationwide. He has been telling stories since 1982, inspiring millions of teens. Bob has a heart for helping the next generation find hope and meaning and connects with them through his down-to-earth style and personal stories.
Ashanti Branch of Ever Forward Club, Gia Truong from Envision Education and Bob Lenz from Buck Institute of Education share why they are invested in PBL.
In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, we feature student stories about their experiences with project-based learning (PBL), an interview with a PBL STEM teacher and interviews with education leaders Bob Lenz and John Larmer of Buck Institute for Education about PBL and the impact PBL has on student achievement.