Christian Principals Podcast | Christian School Leaders and Administrators

251 - Stop Saying "SMALL"

Summary: This episode is a practical challenge to the habit of describing a school as “small” in ways that shrink its mission. Mark Zockoll and Matt George discuss why l

250 - What 250 Episodes Taught Us About Legacy, Conviction, and Christian Education

Christian education is worth fighting for because what happens in the classroom shapes families, churches, and the future of a nation. On this 250th episode of the Christ

249 - Quick Review of a Book Recommendation

Summary: Matt George and Mark Zockoll discuss a book that has been recommended to them at a recent conference: Rethinking Sustainability, a Strategic Financial Model for

248 - How Christian Schools Can Navigate Enrollment Loss Without Losing Their Mission

September enrollment came in wrong - now what? If your Christian school is staring at a budget gap, a surprise dip in enrollment, or the opposite problem of growing faste

247 - Walkie-Talkie Practices and Reviews

Summary: This episode looks at where walkie talkies still make sense in a school setting, especially for communication, dismissal, playground supervision, and emergency

246 - The Cost-Saving Move That Could Make Schools Stronger: Administrators as SUBSTITUTES!

Back in the Classroom: El Paso ISD’s Central Office Sub PolicyEl Paso ISD’s plan to have central office staff serve as substitutes is framed as a cost-saving measure, but

245 - Hosting Legislators at Your School

Summary: Matt George and Mark Zockoll talk about why Christian schools should invite legislators onto campus early in the school year. They focus on a recent visit from

244 - Reacting to the 2026 Southeast Christian School Conference in Myrtle Beach, SC! HUGE!

The largest Christian school conference they’ve ever attended turned into a real-time reaction episode, complete with candid voices, big names, surprise connections, and

243 - Matt is Human Too! A Crazy 2026 Summer! Modulars, School Board Support, Enrollment Fluctuation, and More!

Summary: This episode follows Matt George and Mark Zockoll as they unpack a summer that was anything but routine for a Christian school administrator. The conversation c

242 - Hope for the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship in Maryland and a Reaction to the MACS General Meeting

The federal scholarship tax credit could reshape Christian education, and this episode explains why the biggest shift may happen faster than most people expect. If you ca

241 - Teachers & Research Based on Mark's Article

Summary: This episode looks at why teachers often struggle to engage with research and what school leaders can do to make that interaction more practical. Mark Zockoll s

240 - Hold the Line - What Football's Defensive Line Teaches About Christian School Leadership

Football becomes a blueprint for Christian education in this episode, and the lessons are sharper than you expect. Mark Zockoll and Matt George unpack six defensive line

239 - Conversation With a Herzog Foundation Ambassador

Summary: Micah joins Matt and Mark to explain how the Herzog Foundation Ambassador Program works, what she has learned in her first month, and why Christian school leade

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