Every Square Centimetre

Every Square Centimetre

Every Square Centimetre is a podcast celebrating and finding inspiration in the amazing people, places, and practices in and around Christian education across Canada.

Episodes

Episode 41 : Erika, Lethbridge, and Essential Questions

January 8, 2026 • 63 mins
In episode 41, Erika Anderson invites us into her High School English classroom at Immanuel Christian Secondary School in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Join the ESC “Rhumba” as we learn: - That sports can be hard on our bodies - That a student checking a baby monitor to see their kidding goats during class is just part of teaching in southern Alberta - How essential questions can help students think for themselves - That if a studen...
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Episode 40: Josh, Emo, and The Joys & Struggles of Change

October 2, 2025 • 63 mins
In episode 40, Josh Pawluk invites us into the Room 107 of Cornerstone Christian School in Emo, Ontario, Canada. Join the ESC “Sleuth” as we learn: - That sometimes the age we teach becomes our favourite age to parent our own children - About “metalcore” music - How important it is for teachers to keep learning and being open to change throughout their career - The sacrifices teachers/school leaders will make when they believe in t...
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Episode 39 - Heather Joy, Fort McMurray, and Inclusive Education

July 12, 2025 • 73 mins
In episode 39, Heather Joy invites us into the kindergarten room in Fort McMurray Christian School in Fort McMurray, Alberta. Join the ESC “Skulk” as we learn: - How travelling abroad should help make us more hospitable when we’re back home welcoming new Canadian residents - That we need to be intentional about being grateful - That Fort McMurray gets nearly 18 hours of sunlight on the summer solstice - How a kindergarten student p...
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Episode 38: Campfire Conversation #7

January 6, 2025 • 60 mins
In episode 38, Darren hosts another Every Square Centimetre “campfire” conversation. As we imagined sitting on the lush shores of Centennial Beach in Tsawassen our conversations were inspired by Darren’s article in The Link, “The Most Dangerous Game,” in which he reflects on how our schools need to choose cultural dialogue and engagement over culture wars. With this in mind, we pondered questions like: - Why do Christian schools ex...
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Episode 37: Tyler, Red Deer, and Lord of All

November 3, 2024 • 82 mins
In episode 37, Tyler Capton invites us into the high school wing of Gateway Christian School in Red Deer, Alberta. Join the ESC “Prickle” as we learn: - That confessing can be good for the soul… and, sometimes, a good laugh, - How “cringe rap” is a special genre of music within school staff rooms - That teachers need to model a growth mindset for their students - How a heavy metal band can be inspiration for a classroom Storyline -...
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Episode 36: Bill, Chilliwack, and Passion Projects

October 10, 2024 • 59 mins
In episode 36, Bill Beeke invites us into the hallways of Timothy Christian School in Chilliwack, British Columbia. Join the ESC “Walk” as we learn: - That nobody avoids aging - How Adam Wasik’s bike repair story (see episode 34 of the ESC podcast) inspired Bill to create a mechanic’s shop at Timothy Christian school that serves the Chilliwack community in beautiful ways - That teacher’s weren’t prophets when they used to say, “whe...
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Episode 35: Big Boss Deani, Eastern Canada, and Our Cultural Moment in Education

September 2, 2024 • 75 mins
In our third “Big Boss” episode, Deani Van Pelt, President of the Edvance Christian Schools Association, joins the ESC “Bivouac” as we learn: - About the “intense, practical utility of a water lily” - Why “interleaving” may be the next buzzword in education - That there is a growing appetite for independent schooling across Canada and it’s a huge privilege to be involved in Christian education at this time - How watching our own ki...
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Episode 34: Adam, New Westminster, and Forming Our Identity in Christ

July 9, 2024 • 63 mins
In episode 34, Adam Wasik invites us into the principal’s office of John Knox Christian School’s Secondary Campus in New Westminster, British Columbia. Join the ESC “Dynasty” as we learn: - The longest a free diver can hold their breath - How somebody that flooded a classroom was still able to receive an outstanding practicum award as a UBC teacher candidate - That New Westminster is home to the most famous lacrosse team in the wor...
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Episode 33: Sara, Rocky Mountain House, and Using Lego to Invite Students Into God’s Story

June 26, 2024 • 52 mins
In episode 33, Sara Douma invites us to Rocky Christian School, an alternative Christian school program in the Wild Rose School Division. Join the ESC “Madness” as we learn: - That whether or not you teach Phys Ed, you should have some go-to games to play with your students - That Rocky Mountain Mudd can refer to a filthy hike or some filthy coffee - How lego can help connect students to God’s story - Why apologizing to students t...
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Episode 32: Ruth, Guatemala City (Guatemala), and the Importance of Restorative Practices

May 15, 2024 • 60 mins
We go international in episode 32, as Ruth Rodriguez invites us to AMG (Advancing the Ministries of the Gospel) in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Ruth is the executive director of AMG Guatemala and helps bring Christian education to some of the poorest and most dangerous communities in Guatemala. Join the ESC “shadow” as we learn: - who was “privileged” to have comic strips available on the back of the toilet when they were growing up....
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Episode 31: Eli, Beamsville, and Inquiry-Based Physics

March 21, 2024 • 64 mins
In episode 31, Eli Banta invites us to Great Lakes Christian High School, in Beamsville, Ontario. Join the ESC “Run” as we learn: - about “hookin’ humpies” and hitting “seagulls with suckers,” - that residents of Beamsville are either Sunbeams or Beamsvillians, - that half of the student population of Great Lakes Christian High School are international students that live on campus, - that Physics allows us to see some amazing aspec...
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Episode 30: Campfire Conversation with Tricia Schinkel

November 9, 2023 • 43 mins
In episode 30, Darren hosts another Every Square Centimetre “campfire” conversation. Recognizing that there are a number of exhausted educators across our country, we invite Tricia Schinkel, school counsellor at Calvin Christian School in Hamilton, to help us process some of our questions: How do we stay well as we engage life in the present season? What role does the school play in promoting the individual well-being of staff? and...
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Episode 29: Paul, Hobart (Australia), and ChatGPT in Christian Schools

October 10, 2023 • 69 mins
We go international in episode 29, as Paul Matthews invites us to Calvin Christian School in Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. Paul believes AI tools, like chatGPT, can be a real beneficial tool to help keep Christian educators in Christian schools. Join the ESC “Mob” as we learn: - sometimes it's necessary to kill a bass to catch a muskie - which Canadian or Australian beast would win a “battle of the beasts” in a school gymnasium - ho...
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Episode 28: Stephanie, Limoges, and Unconventional Bi-lingual Christian Education

August 15, 2023 • 58 mins
In episode 28, Stephanie Montojo invites us to Academia Stella Maris, an independent bi-lingual Catholic school in Limoges, ON. Stella Maris means Star of the Sea in Latin. Catholics see Mary as the Star of the Sea who points the way to her Son; just like sailors would use the stars for direction, so ASM looks to Mary for direction to Jesus. Join the ESC “Scurry” as we learn: - warm June evenings are all about the smell of hay, Da...
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Episode 27: Colin, Leduc, and Teacher Efficacy

August 1, 2023 • 73 mins
In episode 27, ESC goes to Leduc, AB, to visit Colin Ward, who is committed to helping students when school gets hard. Join the ESC “Passel” as we learn: - School musical programs have long lasting memories - Sometimes bribing kids with candy for the sake of adult-student relationships can be a great thing - The CANAMEX corridor goes straight through Leduc and stretches all the way from edmonton to Mexico - Collegial relationships...
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Episode 26: Big Boss Ed, British Columbia and The Future of Christian Education

May 16, 2023 • 75 mins
In episode 26, our second “Big Boss” episode, Ed Noot, the retiring Executive Director of the Society of Christian Schools in British Columbia, offers us his reflection on the state of Christian education through the Wayfinder prompts “praise, lament, and hope.” Join the ESC “Band” as we learn: - A donation of bone marrow might result in a lifelong friendship. - When Ed grows up he hopes to be like his mom - In 1920, Zorro was be...
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Episode 25: Campfire Conversation #5

April 18, 2023 • 54 mins
In episode 25, Darren hosts another Every Square Centimetre “campfire” conversation. Building on the conversation with Joonyong, the three of us discuss how competition seems to be such a lingering ethos for education and how Joonyong urges us to replace competition with systems of compassion in our schools. How do we intersect some of the natural aspects of competition in nature, sports, etc. with a Saviour who continuously create...
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Episode 24: Lisa, St. Catharines, and Sometimes School is Hard

March 21, 2023 • 71 mins
In episode 24, ESC goes to St. Catharines to visit Lisa Vanderkuip who is committed to helping students when school gets hard. Join the ESC “Passel” as we learn: - Lisa’s sister befriended Sting and ended up with back-stage passes to Amnesty International! - through our new game, “AI or A+,” sometimes you can tell the difference between ChatGPT and an actual poet! - St. Catharines is a canal town and won the canal battle between ...
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Episode 23: Joonyong, Paju (Korea), and Companionship over Competition

February 27, 2023 • 59 mins
In episode 23, ESC once again goes global to Paju, Korea! Joonyong provides a fantastic look into both Korean and Canadian Christian education, highlighting the need for educators to actively combat the way schooling can default to an ethos of competition. Join the ESC “Clutter” as we learn: - Korean males have mandatory military service due to Korea’s ongoing conflict with North Korea. - “Stew Spyksma” gives “Maverick” a run for ...
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Episode 22: John and Summer, Abbotsford, and Dogs Going to School

February 6, 2023 • 64 mins
In episode 22, John van der Leek and PADS dog Summer welcome us to Abbotsford Christian School, where they work together to help all students give and receive love and acceptance. Join the ESC “Family” as we learn: - that when it comes to anniversary arguments, Darren says Jeremy’s wife is always right, - that the place you’d park your car at a dog school is the “barking lot,” - that according to Statistics Canada, Abbotsford has...
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