# ECS Equip A weekly podcast for K-12 Christian educators and parents about thinking and teaching in the light of a Christian worldview. Page: Feed: --- ## [200: "Kids Ask the Darndest Things" – Common Questions from the Bible Classroom](https://ecsequip.libsyn.com/200-kids-ask-the-darndest-things-common-questions-from-the-bible-classroom) _2026-08-14_ In this session, we will investigate some of the most frequently asked questions in the classroom. We'll attempt more than merely to answer these questions. We'll explore the motivations, hopes, and desires that fuel these frequently asked questions. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ecsequip/200_-_Kids_Darndest_Questions.mp3?dest-id=602031) ## [199: Welcoming New ECS Head Football Coach Ben Johnson](https://ecsequip.libsyn.com/199-welcoming-new-ecs-head-football-coach-ben-johnson) _2026-02-26_ The ECS community is excited to welcome our new varsity head football coach Ben Johnson. Coach Johnson joins the podcast to share why coaching at a place with such a rich football tradition is a special opportunity for him and his family. He also discusses how football shaped him and how he desires to go beyond X's and O's to use sports as a tool for ministry. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ecsequip/199_-_Ben_Johnson.mp3?dest-id=602031) ## [198: ECS Dad & Alumnus: MLB All-Star Brent Rooker](https://ecsequip.libsyn.com/198-ecs-dad-alumnus-mlb-all-star-brent-rooker) _2026-02-12_ Class of 2013's Brent Rooker has some special titles: two-time MLB All-Star, MLB Silver Slugger Award, National and SEC Baseball Player of the Year (2017), etc. However, Christ-follower, husband and father are titles he cherishes the most. In this episode, he recaps what he shared with students in chapel about being a gospel-driven man and how that guides him in leading his family well. He also… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ecsequip/198_-_Brent_Rooker.mp3?dest-id=602031) ## [197: SOARing with Streets Ministries](https://ecsequip.libsyn.com/197-soaring-with-streets-ministries) _2026-01-15_ Executive Director of Streets Ministries Eric Ballentine was a special guest on campus recently to share with students how Jesus changed him from living a life of recklessness to pursuing a life of righteousness. He also shared how Streets Ministries demonstrates love to underserved youth throughout Memphis and how ECS students can empower their mission during our SOAR Day of Service, February 4,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ecsequip/197-_Eric_Ballentine.mp3?dest-id=602031) ## [196: Miracle on the Hudson Survivor Vallie Collins](https://ecsequip.libsyn.com/196-miracle-on-the-hudson-survivor-vallie-collins) _2025-12-04_ Vallie Collins was one of 155 passengers on U.S. Airways flight 1549, which made an emergency landing on the Hudson River in 2009. Everyone survived. In addition to our podcast, Collins recently spoke to ECS students and women in our community about what God has revealed to her about how to live following the event that brought her so close to death. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ecsequip/195_-_Vallie_Collins.mp3?dest-id=602031) ## [195: They shall RUN and Not Be Weary (Isaiah 40:31 ESV)](https://ecsequip.libsyn.com/195-they-shall-run-and-not-be-weary-isaiah-4031-esv) _2025-11-20_ ECS cross country runners join the Equip Podcast for a victory lap celebrating their recent boys and girls region championship triumphs this fall season. Seniors Chase Ellingsworth and Griggs Robinson, 8th grader Anderson Cummins (individual Girls Region Champion), and coach David Boyd share what made this team so special. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ecsequip/195-XC_.mp3?dest-id=602031) ## [194: Mr. & Mrs. V: Conversation with the Vander Zwaags](https://ecsequip.libsyn.com/194-mr-mrs-v-conversation-with-the-vander-zwaags) _2025-11-06_ As we celebrate 60 years in 2025 we have highlighted people in our community who are the essence of ECS. Paul and Nicole Vander Zwaag are some of those people. Paul as an alumnus (class of 1988), and both as teachers and parents of two alumni, hear about their special journey and how God has used and blessed them. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ecsequip/194_-_VanderZwaags.mp3?dest-id=602031) ## [193: Reimagining Memphis with ECS Alum Stuart Harris and Coleman Armes](https://ecsequip.libsyn.com/193-reimagining-memphis-with-ecs-alum-stuart-harris-and-coleman-armes) _2025-10-30_ Two developers with a heart for revitalizing Memphis, especially downtown, recently spoke to ECS seniors to share about their careers. Current ECS dad and class of 1995 alumnus Stuart Harris and Downtown Memphis Commission's Coleman Armes also made time for the Equip podcast to discuss how our city's youth and future leaders can start playing a role in reimagining Memphis. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ecsequip/193_-_Stuart__Coleman.mp3?dest-id=602031) ## [192: ECS Lower School TA Debuts Gospel Coloring Book](https://ecsequip.libsyn.com/192-ecs-lower-school-ta-debuts-gospel-coloring-book) _2025-10-23_ ECS senior kindergarten teacher assistant Rachel Powell shares what inspired her to create a coloring book that helps children understand the Good News of Jesus, from Creation to Christ's return! Celebrate Rachel's work by ordering some copies today at this link - https://tinyurl.com/2xvf38dr [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ecsequip/192_-_Rachel_Powell.mp3?dest-id=602031) ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xFqK53GeM0Ab) _2025-10-23 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [191: The Ideal King: Jesus in Light of the Mosaic Ideal](https://ecsequip.libsyn.com/191-the-ideal-king-jesus-in-light-of-the-mosaic-ideal) _2025-10-16_ ECS senior Bible teacher and Director of Curriculum Alignment and Worldview John Grant joins the podcast to discuss his new book, The Ideal King: Jesus in Light of the Mosaic Ideal. Pick up a copy today on Amazon - https://tinyurl.com/r8jbpx62 [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ecsequip/191_-_John_Grant.mp3?dest-id=602031)