Dr. Cy Smith

Education as Transformation

The latest episode of the Clearly Christian podcast might change the way you think about education in America and society’s impact on the educational process. In this episode, Dr. Cy Smith sat down with Dan Beckering, the Head of School at Southwest Christian High School in Chaska, Minnesota. Together, they explored the concept of education as formation—how schools are not just places for academic learning but are integral to shaping the character and worldview of students.
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Mental, Emotional, and Spiritual Health in a Digital World

The latest episode of the Clearly Christian podcast features a conversation with Maria Baer, a journalist, podcaster, and co-host of Breakpoint This Week with John Stonestreet of the Colson Center. Together, they explore the immense challenges of raising children in today's digital age, highlighting the importance of mental, emotional, and spiritual health.
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Character, Credibility, and Christian Leadership

In the latest episode of The Clearly Christian Podcast, host Dr. Cy Smith, Superintendent of Mansfield Christian School, dives deep into the importance of credibility and character in Christian leadership with Dr. Collette House, the superintendent of Aurora Christian Schools. Together, they discuss how character forms the bedrock of leadership, especially in Christian education, where trust and credibility are indispensable.
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Leadership, Passion, and Stewardship in Christian Education

In a recent episode of Clearly Christian, Dr. Cy Smith talks with Dr. Denver Daniel, President of Open Door Christian Schools. The discussion revolves around the vital themes of leadership, stewardship, and passion in Christian education. Interestingly, this show provides valuable insights for leaders within and beyond the educational sphere.
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Big Picture Leadership for Educators

It’s easy to get knocked off track. Every day, educators and school leaders come to work with a plan for success, and then end up putting out urgent fires and emergencies instead. We aren’t saying you shouldn’t do that. You have to take care of issues when they arise. Still, your big-picture plans matter. You need to find a way to stick to them in the long run. That’s how you’ll make the impact and influence you are trying to make.
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The Case for a Community of Believers

There is no hiding from our culture. It’s knocking on the doors of our churches, homes, and our schools. The government has laid out a clear academic plan for what they want children to learn at every grade level and too often, at home and church, we are left to tack on Christian activities later.
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Where Science, Christianity and A Biblical Worldview Coincide

How do you answer your kids when they ask you about the science they are learning in school? Specifically, what do you tell them when they say Science contradicts your biblical worldview? A typical question might be, “If evolution is true, whHow do you answer your kids when they ask you about the science they are learning in school? Specifically, what do you tell them when they say Science contradicts your biblical worldview? A typical question might be, “If evolution is true, why should I believe in God?” Public schools and society seem to think they have it all figured out. They look at the scientific facts and theories, supported by scientific evidence, and they teach a scientific worldview. That approach never includes Christianity or any model that includes God as the Creator.
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The Secret Connection between Truth & Relationship

There is little doubt, and growing evidence to support the idea that we are witnessing substantial cultural change. Not the incremental, generational change of the past, but lightning-fast change that is hard to stay in front of.Generation Z is faciThere is little doubt, and growing evidence to support the idea that we are witnessing substantial cultural change. Not the incremental, generational change of the past, but lightning-fast change that is hard to stay in front of.Generation Z is facing pressures unlike anything we’ve ever seen, including mental, social, emotional, and even spiritual pressures.
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Convictional Leadership

It is no secret that a new secular worldview, without God, is trying to reframe reality for most of this country. It’s becoming most apparent in our younger generation, those between 18 and 29 years old. Why them? Why now? What can we do aboIt is no secret that a new secular worldview, without God, is trying to reframe reality for most of this country. It’s becoming most apparent in our younger generation, those between 18 and 29 years old. Why them? Why now? What can we do about it?
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The Educational Crisis: Being a Teacher in Today’s Culture

The truth about why teachers are leaving the profession, and what we can do about it.
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Parenting with the End in Mind

Times are certainly different than they were!
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The Training Centers for a Biblical Worldview

“Christian education is so much more than just a school.”
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What are we teaching our children?: The difference between truch and curriculum

“Kids live with this split between facts and values, and all religion seems to be pushed into the values domain.” - Dr. Cy Smith In this month’s podcast episode of Clearly Christian with Dr. Cy Smith, we are joined by guest speaker Jeff Keaton. Jeff is the founder and CEO of RenewaNation whose mission is to give millions of children a more biblical worldview. Dr. Cy Smith and Jeff Keaton dive into the curriculum problem in public schools. Children are being introduced to the “false truth” of socialism, gender discrepancies, and so much more. In today’s society, children are learning that they may identify as any gender or category no matter what their born biology indicates. Which is more important? A Christian teacher using non-Christian materials to instruct your child, or perhaps a non-Christian teacher who taught from Christian curriculum…or using materials filled with biblical truth?” It’s a question many families know the answer to, but feel helpless to do anything about. However, the ramifications of ignoring the situation are dire. "Students will adopt the worldview that's presented in front of them in the classroom,” says Dr. Smith. “That's what they study. And after decades of instruction, that's devoid of any biblical truth.”
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Education is a Parent's Responsibility

“Regardless of where your child attends school, being an involved parent is not an option” - Dr. Cy Smith When your kids go off to school, does that mean you can wash your hands of what happens between then and the time they come home? The thought seems silly, but is there a little bit of you that questions if that is what you are doing? I understand and there is growing evidence that most parents in the U.S. have no idea what their children are learning in school. Schools have taken the lead in what they teach, how they teach it, and what defines success. Make no mistake, this approach by many schools does not let you off the hook as a parent. Your child’s education is your responsibility, and the buck stops with you.
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Conviction, Belief, and Why It Matters in Education

In this unique episode, Dr. Cy Smith is not only the host but also the guest in an episode of the Purpose Under Pressure podcast. It's an amazing opportunity to peek under the "Clearly Christian" hood at what drives Dr. Smith to do what he does, on the mission to which he has devoted his life. Dr. Cy Smith is convicted, as you'll hear in his responses to Purpose Under Pressure podcast host Bryan Lefelhoc. Now you'll know more about why Convictions matter, why it matters what yours are, and how you need to never underestimate what God can do when your convictions are His.
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Leadership and the Biblical View

Leadership is one thing. Leading in the right direction is something different entirely. The fact is that our kids have the confidence and the desire to lead and impact our culture. Now, it’s up to us as parents, educators, and church leaders to educate this generation in a biblical worldview. That’s how we must best lead future leaders. Lyle Wells, President of Integrus Leadership is Dr. Cy Smith's guest on this episode. Confidence, Consequences and Intentionality are just a few of the topics we discuss, along with the best ways to ensure our kids are prepared to lead into the future, in the direction that God intends.
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WHY PRIVATE EDUCATION AT A CHRISTIAN SCHOOL? IS THERE REALLY A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SCHOOLS?

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Proceed With Caution

PROCEED WITH CAUTION
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Can Your Child Defend Their Faith in Christ?  Three Ways We Can Help at MCS

Can Your Child Defend Their Faith in Christ? Three Ways We Can Help at MCS
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