Brandon Artiles is joined this week by Paul Warner, new ECS Dean of Students for Middle School, Bible teacher, Quarterbacks Coach for Varsity football, and more! Listen as we get introduced to Coach Warner and what brought him to ECS, as well as his role in discipleship both in the classroom and on the field.
47: Meeting the Needs of the Whole Child with Tyson Lee
Brandon Artiles is joined this week by Lower School Principal Tyson Lee. Listen as they discuss the importance of meeting the needs of the whole child - spiritual, mental, and physical - while taking precautions for COVID-19 and adjusting to the growth of the Lower School campus.
46: ECS Fall Sports with COVID-19 Precautions
Fall sports are back at ECS! Equip host Brandon Artiles speaks with ECS Athletic Director Scott Vogel about what athletics look like this year at ECS. Listen as they discuss the COVID safety measures, the new ECS Athletics Youtube channel being used for live streaming, and much more!
45: Together at ECS with Braxton Brady
Equip is back with a new season and a new school year! Brandon Artiles is joined this week by ECS Head of School Braxton Brady. Listen as they discuss what it’s like being back on campus, how ECS is keeping students and faculty safe while keeping the school open, the ways teachers are ministering to the social and spiritual health of students, and much more!
44: Perspectives During COVID-19 with Kyle Story and Jordan Thompson
Brandon Artiles is joined by ECS teachers and coaches Kyle Story and Jordan Thompson. Listen as they discuss how students, athletes, and the ECS community as a whole have responded during the COVID-19 pandemic.
43: Golf at ECS with Alex Snyder and Beth Miller
Brandon is joined this week by ECS golf coaches Alex Snyder and Beth Miller. Listen as they discuss the golf program at ECS, how golf can be a great sport during the pandemic, and much more!
42: A Conversation with Seniors Gracie Plunk and Preston Daniel
Brandon Artiles is joined by ECS seniors Gracie Plunk and Preston Daniel to talk about their time at ECS, the unique kind of senior year that they and so many others had this year, and what’s next for them.
41: How Families Can React to COVID-19 with David Thomas and Sissy Goff (Part 2)
Brandon Artiles and Braxton Brady host special guests David Thomas and Sissy Goff of Daystar Counseling in Nashville, TN. In the second of two episodes, listen as Brandon, Braxton, David, and Sissy continue their conversation on how families can react to COVID-19.
You can find more about David and Sissy, including the many valuable books they’ve written, at www.raisingboysandgirls.com
40: How Families Can React to COVID-19 with David Thomas and Sissy Goff (Part 1)
Brandon Artiles and Braxton Brady host special guests David Thomas and Sissy Goff of Daystar Counseling in Nashville, TN. In the first of two episodes, listen as Brandon, Braxton, David, and Sissy discuss how families can react to COVID-19.
Topics in this episode include:
- How to bring children into the conversation without scaring them
- Family time vs. giving kids space
- What to say to families of those students that are missing special moments at this time (5th graders, 8th graders, and Seniors)
- How to focus on the big picture of this situation
You can find more about David and Sissy, including the many valuable books they’ve written, at www.raisingboysandgirls.com
Check back next week for Part 2 of our conversation!
39: The Importance of Connection with Jeff Howard
Brandon is joined this week by Jeff Howard, Recovery Ministries Director at Harvest Church and husband to ECS Senior Kindergarten teacher Christina Howard. Brandon and Jeff discuss how isolation during the Covid-19 pandemic can exacerbate addiction issues, how connecting with others can combat those issues, and how we can thrive in the midst of chaos.
38: Medical Insight with Dr. Trey Eubanks
Brandon is joined this week by Dr. Trey Eubanks. Dr Eubanks is Chief of Pediatric Surgery at LeBonheur Children’s Medical Center and an ECS dad. Listen as Dr. Eubanks answers some of the most pressing questions we are all having about the Coronavirus.
37: An Academic Update with Jenny Shorten
Brandon Artiles is joined by ECS Assistant Head of School and Academic Dean Jenny Shorten. Together they discuss how ECS prepared for the current remote learning situation, what being flexible can look like for teachers and families, how parents can assist and pray for teachers, and much more!
36: An Update from Head of School Braxton Brady
Brandon Artiles is joined by ECS Head of School Braxton Brady to discuss the current situation as it relates to COVID-19. Listen as they talk about advice for parents during this time and how we can have a Gospel-centered response. Mr. Brady also gives an update on how long we will be continuing remote learning and what seniors can expect relating to graduation.
35: Grace and Redemption with Coors and Shelley Arthur
ECS has been blessed by Coors and Shelley Arthur and their three boys for the past two years. Theirs is a story of grace, humility, and the redemption found only in the love of Christ. Listen as they share how the ECS family has provided invaluable guidance, encouragement, and support as they continue to overcome personal struggles.
34: Basketball State Tournament with Willie Jenkins
ECS is headed to the quarterfinals of the 2020 Division II-A State Tournament! Listen as Brandon speaks with Head Coach Willie Jenkins about the excitement of the basketball program at ECS and what he teaches his athletes is the most important lesson they need to get out of playing basketball.
33: Partnering with Parents - Tim Kimmel (Part 2)
Brandon Artiles is joined again this week by Dr. Tim Kimmel, Executive Director at Family Matters and author of Grace Based Parenting and Grace Filled Marriage. In part of two of their two part discussion on grace, listen they discuss the importance of a grace filled marriage.
32: Partnering with Parents - Tim Kimmel
We are back with the second speaker in the ECS Partnering with Parents speaker series. This week, Brandon is joined by Dr. Tim Kimmel, Executive Director at Family Matters and author of Grace Based Parenting and Grace Filled Marriage. Listen as Brandon and Dr. Kimmel dive into grace based parenting in part one of a two part podcast series.
31: Remembering Coach Jim Heinz
Brandon Artilies is joined this week by several special guests to share their hearts and memories of the great Coach Jim Heinz. Listen as they discuss the legacy and multitude of lives impacted by Coach Heinz both at ECS and elsewhere.
Guests this week include Trey Adams, Ben Todd, Andy Bramlett, Alex Griffith, Jordan Carpenter, and Morgan Cox.
30: Mission Man with Wayne Sneed
Brandon Artiles is joined by Wayne Sneed, CEO of Orphanos, a Memphis-based Christian charity that partners with Christian ministries and missionaries who help children at risk around the world. He is also our Lower School’s very own “Mission Man”! Listen as they discuss what inspired his work and what missions is all about.
29: Recapping a Championship Season with Trey Adams
Brandon Artiles is joined by ECS Director of Advancement and Head Football Coach Trey Adams. Listen as they recap the recent football season and winning a fifth state championship for ECS, discuss the values that Coach Adams instills in his student athletes, and more!