Ep 02 | Does politics belong in the classroom?

In this episode, Dr. Roger Erdvig and Dr. Maggie Pope discuss the significant cultural influences on news consumption, particularly among the millennial generation, and how these influences affect students' understanding of complex issues. They explore the emotional responses students have to current events and the relational strains that arise in educational settings. This conversation emphasizes the importance of worldview formation, particularly through a biblical lens, and introduces frameworks such as the biblical metanarrative and the “Five Rs of Processing” to help educators guide students in developing critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of their beliefs.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Worldview Matters Podcast

03:13 Engaging with Political Issues in Education

09:14 Emotional Responses and Mental Health in Students

12:03 Relational Strain and Political Discourse

14:37 Biblical Metanarrative and Truth

19:53 Applying Biblical Principles to Education

23:22 The Biblical Metanarrative in Education

27:45 Connecting Subjects Through the Metanarrative

38:35 Applying Frameworks in Education