In this debut episode of the Teach Biblically podcast, Dr. Roger Erdvig and Dr. Maggie Pope are joined by Leslie Segraves- abortion apologist, missionary, and Bible teacher at Calvary Christian School in Florida. In this interview, Maggie and Leslie explore the concept of classroom liturgies—routines designed to shape students' desires and worldview. She also shares her experiences teaching pro-life apologetics, the importance of spiritual engagement, and the need for educators to create a culture of learning that connects content to biblical truth.

Following the interview with Leslie, Maggie debriefs the conversation with some hard-hitting, practical wisdom that any educator, at any grade-level, can implement in their classroom.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Biblical Teaching Methods

00:48 Classroom Liturgies: Shaping Student Desires

02:10 Global Perspective on Pro-Life Issues

03:04 Spiritual Armor and Classroom Engagement

04:13 Incremental Learning in Apologetics

05:08 Diverse Motivations of Students

06:06 Building Capacity and Confidence in Students

06:56 The Importance of Repetition in Learning

07:50 Creating a Culture of Engagement

09:11 The Role of Liturgy in Education

10:09 Desiring Beings: The Heart of Education

11:06 Practical Applications of Classroom Liturgy

12:02 The Impact of Classroom Practices on Worldview

12:52 Connecting Content to Biblical Truth

13:49 The Role of Educators in Shaping Desires

15:11 Creating Eternal Impact through Teaching

16:09 Conclusion and Call to Action

Interview | Shaping Desires Through Classroom Liturgies (Leslie Segraves)