Join us for a special episode of the Gospel-Centered Education podcast, specifically designed for our stakeholders who participated in our recent campus expansion survey. We’re pulling back the curtain on how we align our strategic growth with our mission.

We explore four critical questions:

• The Covenantal Model: Why our identity drives our decisions.

• Campus Security: Prioritizing safety through a biblical lens.

• Our Location: The intentionality behind where we plant our roots.

• Population Growth: Navigating expansion while maintaining community.

Tune in for an inside look at how we’re planning for the future while staying grounded in Christ.

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Produced by Vance Rutherford

In this episode of the Gospel Centered Education Podcast, we travel (virtually) to Montreal, Canada, to catch up with Erin Esguerra, a 2017 graduate of Community Christian School.

Erin’s journey is a powerful testament to how a high school elective can spark a lifelong calling. Today, she is the co-owner of a language school where she equips professionals in French, English, and Spanish. But for Erin, language isn't just about business—it’s about "crossing barriers" to share the Gospel in one of the most secular regions of North America.

Inside the Episode:

• The Power of Language: How a Spanish class in Tallahassee paved the way for a career in Quebec and ministry opportunities with neighbors from all over the world.

• Thinking Critically, Not Complacently: Erin reflects on the transition from the "Christian bubble" of the South to the multicultural reality of Montreal, and how CCS’s philosophy and ethics courses gave her the tools to engage in "honorable dialogue."

• The J-Rex Impact: A look back at the Junior Research Exhibition (J-Rex) and how the rigors of high school research prepared her to outpace her peers in the university setting.

• Shining Through Excellence: Discussing the CCS axiom of "doing good work to bring glory to God" and how professional excellence provides a seat at the table in unreached communities.

• Progress Over Perfection: Erin shares how she navigates the challenges of entrepreneurship and language learning by embracing imperfection as a space for God to work.

Key Quote:

"When you know different languages, you're able to cross barriers... you're able to connect with people that you never thought you'd be able to connect with.”

Listen now to hear how the foundations laid in the classroom continue to impact the Kingdom across borders.

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Produced by Vance Rutherford

In this episode of the Gospel Centered Education Podcast, hosts Tom and Kelly are joined by Dr. Angela Long, the Chief Engagement Officer at Tallahassee State College, for a deep dive into the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence. Dr. Long, a nationally recognized researcher and speaker who recently represented U.S. education at the United Nations AI for Good Summit, explores the shift toward Industry 5.0 and the emergence of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). The conversation highlights the urgent need for "human-led, tech-supported" learning, emphasizing that while AI can replicate many technical tasks, essential human "durable skills"—such as critical thinking, leadership, and socio-emotional intelligence—are more vital than ever. From discussing the political landscape and the AI Bill of Rights to the importance of maintaining a faith-based perspective on truth and human value, this episode provides a roadmap for parents and educators to ensure students are truly future-ready in an automated age.

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Produced by Vance Rutherford