Christian Principals Podcast | Christian School Leaders and Administrators

238 - Should Teachers Grade Homework? Matt's Blind Reaction! #pedagogy #teaching #homework

Should teachers grade homework - or stop grading it entirely? Matt George and Mark Zockoll take on one of the most practical, debated questions in Christian education and

237 - Reacting to the Christian School Association Summit

Summary: Matt George and Mark Zockoll recap a gathering of state Christian school association leaders held at the Herzog Foundation in August. They discuss the size of t

236 - From Dirty Magazines to Smartphones - Psalm 51 and Protecting Student Eyes in 2026

Psalm 51 hits differently when you realize how much more access to temptation today’s students have than David ever did. Mark Zockoll and Matt George unpack that sobering

235 - Tribalism Amongst Christian Schools and Their Associations

Summary: This episode explores how Christian schools, associations, and advocacy groups can work together without losing their theological convictions. Matt George and M

234 - STATE OF THE POD VII: Season 3 Intro, 123 Hours of Christian School Wisdom and We Still Have More to Say

The State of the Pod is in, and the numbers tell a bigger story than downloads. Two hosts, one studio, three upcoming conference appearances, and a growing mission to get

233 - Corporal Punishment, SPANKING, in American Schools

Summary: In this episode, Mark Zockoll and Matt George discuss corporal punishment in schools, using an NPR article about the states that still allow it as a springboard

232 - These Commenters Drive Online Chaos and It Should Matter to Christian School Leaders with Dr. Cam Lawson

Social media is shaping how your students think, argue, and relate - and most schools are still treating it like a side issue. Cam Lawson reveals why the design of digita

231 - 10 EASY Actions to Take TOMORROW to Make You a Better Christian School Leader (#21-30)

Most Christian school leaders are too busy to do the small things that actually transform a school. This episode gives you 10 immediate, practical moves that make you str

230 - 10 EASY Actions to Take TOMORROW to Make You a Better Christian School Leader (#11-20)

Summary: This episode continues the second half of a practical checklist for Christian school administrators, with Mark Zockoll and Matt George walking through actions 1

229 - 10 EASY Actions to Take TOMORROW to Make You a Better Christian School Leader (#1-10)

Summary: Discover practical, attainable steps to enhance your leadership skills in this series. These suggestions are straightforward and have the potential to make a re

228 - Should Schools Implement Clear Backpack Policies? Exploring Safety, Privacy, and Practicality

Should Schools Implement Clear Backpack Policies? Exploring Safety, Privacy, and Practicality In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Matt George and

227 - Cell Phones In Schools That "Aren't Phones!"

Summary: In this episode of the Christian Principles Podcast, hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll delve into the controversial world of child tracking devices and how the

226 - Responding to a Question: From Subjectivity to Objectivity: How to Create Fair Teacher Appraisals That Stick

Most Christian school administrators overlook the profound impact of a rigorous teacher evaluation system—until now. Discover why a simple scorecard could revolutionize y

225 - Avoiding Scandal: The Billy Graham Rule

Summary: In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Mark and Matt dive deep into the historical context, principles, and practical applications of the Bi

224 - Fractional Communication in Christian Schools with Dr. Darren Lawson of Paradox Communication Consultants

Most Christian schools overlook a secret weapon in their communication strategy—fractional communication. Enjoy Matt George and Mark Zockoll, the hosts of the Christian P

223 - Avoiding Scandal: Financial Practices

Summary: In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, Matt George and Mark Zockoll discuss essential financial practices to help Christian school leaders maintai

222 - What the NFL Can Teach Christian School Leaders

Most Christian school leaders miss a vital opportunity by overlooking the parallels between football strategies and organizational leadership. Could understanding an NFL

221 - Avoiding Scandal: Out of School Faculty and Student Relationships

Summary: In this episode of the Christian Principals Podcast, hosts Matt George and Mark Zockoll explore the complexities of staff-student interactions outside of school

220 - Deterring Inappropriate AI Usage in Christian High Schools #ai #education #christianschool

Most teachers think the way to combat AI plagiarism is through detection tools — but what if the real solution lies in rethinking how we assign, assess, and engage studen

219 - AI Detection in High School

AI Detection in High School: Strategies & Insights Explore how Christian educators can navigate the challenges of AI in student work, focusing on practical detection met