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Entrepreneurial Mindset for Transformative Education with Stephen Carter

Stephen Carter

111 episodes

3 days ago

What if the future of Christian education isn’t just about better programs—but about a different kind of mindset? In this episode, Stephen Carter sits down with Dr. John Patterson, Head of School at Brentwood Academy in Nashville, Tennessee, to explore how a Christ-centered growth and entrepreneurial mindset is reshaping life on their 6–12 campus. From daily fitness and Bible classes to capstone projects and advisory groups, Brentwood Academy is intentionally designing a culture where student...

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What if the future of Christian education isn’t just about better programs—but about a different kind of mindset? In this episode, Stephen Carter sits down with Dr. John Patterson, Head of School at Brentwood Academy in Nashville, Tennessee, to explore how a Christ-centered growth and entrepreneurial mindset is reshaping life on their 6–12 campus. From daily fitness and Bible classes to capstone projects and advisory groups, Brentwood Academy is intentionally designing a culture where student...

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Entrepreneurial Mindset for Transformative Education with Stephen Carter

Make It Better: Dr. John Patterson on Growth Mindset and Entrepreneurship

What if the future of Christian education isn’t just about better programs—but about a different kind of mindset? In this episode, Stephen Carter sits down with Dr. John Patterson, Head of School at Brentwood Academy in Nashville, Tennessee, to explore how a Christ-centered growth and entrepreneurial mindset is reshaping life on their 6–12 campus. From daily fitness and Bible classes to capstone projects and advisory groups, Brentwood Academy is intentionally designing a culture where student...

3 days ago

54 minutes

Entrepreneurial Mindset for Transformative Education with Stephen Carter

Finding a Better Way: Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and the Future of Christian Education with Jeff Williams

In this episode, Stephen Carter sits down with Jeff Williams, Head of School at Trinity Christian Academy in Addison, Texas, for a powerful conversation on innovation, student engagement, and the future of Christian education. Jeff shares how TCA is cultivating a culture obsessed with “finding a better way,” empowering faculty to take risks, and preparing students for a rapidly changing world shaped by collaboration, AI, and real-world problem-solving. The discussion highlights TCA’s bold mov...

3 weeks ago

51 minutes

Entrepreneurial Mindset for Transformative Education with Stephen Carter

Joshua Expeditions CEO Amir Mahadi on Mission-First Entrepreneurship: Forming Kingdom-Minded Students

In this episode, Stephen Carter sits down with Amir Mahadi, Founder and CEO of Joshua Expeditions, to unpack how a nonprofit Christian travel organization launched in 1997 has grown into a global, mission-driven partner for hundreds of Christian schools. Amir shares his story of blending business ownership with deep dependence on God, why JE is “mission first, travel second,” and how student trips can become catalysts for calling, leadership, and even entrepreneurial thinking. They discuss JE...

1 month ago

50 minutes

Entrepreneurial Mindset for Transformative Education with Stephen Carter

Rod Gilbert on the Antifragile Mindset: Preparing Students to Fail, Recover, and Flourish

In this episode, Stephen Carter sits down with Rod Gilbert, Head of School at Santa Fe Christian Schools in Solana Beach, California—a K–12 school just over a mile from the Pacific Ocean that’s redefining what innovation in Christian education looks like. Together, they explore how schools can move beyond comfort and control to create environments where students develop true resilience, moral agency, and an entrepreneurial mindset. Rod shares his conviction that education must invite students...

1 month ago

55 minutes

Entrepreneurial Mindset for Transformative Education with Stephen Carter

Beyond the Tank: Helping Students Discover Their Blue Ocean

Shark Tank has become the pop-culture symbol of entrepreneurship, filled with high stakes, fierce competition, and investors circling for the best deal. It reflects what business scholars call a red ocean world, where everyone fights for the same space and survival becomes the goal. Entrepreneurship in schools should look different. In this episode, we explore how Blue Ocean Strategy can reshape the way we teach young innovators to think. Instead of chasing crowded markets or flashy invention...

1 month ago

16 minutes

Entrepreneurial Mindset for Transformative Education with Stephen Carter

You’re Not Alone: The Power of Community in Innovation

Innovation can feel lonely — especially in education. When you’re building something new, it’s easy to get buried under the weight of logistics, doubt, and the many hats you have to wear. In this episode, Stephen Carter shares a story from a recent Seed Tree Mastermind session and explores why connection is the key to sustaining creativity and courage. You’ll discover how community can reignite passion, prevent burnout, and accelerate meaningful change — and why even the best ideas can’t thri...

1 month ago

14 minutes

Entrepreneurial Mindset for Transformative Education with Stephen Carter

Unique Value Proposition: The Secret to Creating Real Impact in Business and Education

In this episode of the Entrepreneurial Mindset for Transformative Education podcast, Stephen Carter unpacks the idea of a Unique Value Proposition (UVP)—the clear reason people choose you over anyone else. More than a catchy slogan, your UVP is the heart of value creation: identifying problems, understanding your audience, and delivering solutions that matter. Stephen shares how students can practice this skill through real-world entrepreneurship projects, including the surprising story of a ...

2 months ago

13 minutes

Entrepreneurial Mindset for Transformative Education with Stephen Carter

Business Innovation That Transforms Christian Education—Inside GAC with Dr. Scott Harsh

In this episode, Stephen Carter talks with Dr. Scott Harsh about Greater Atlanta Christian School's journey to integrate spiritual formation, academic excellence, and business innovation into a cohesive student experience. They discuss how to personalize learning, curate each student’s path, and build a culture that’s “obsessed with finding a better way.” You’ll hear how the Spartan Café became more than a coffee shop—serving as a living lab for leadership, revenue, hospitality, and real-worl...

2 months ago

45 minutes

Entrepreneurial Mindset for Transformative Education with Stephen Carter

Entrepreneurial Mindset Meets Global Mission: A Conversation with World Vision’s Chad McDaniel

What makes education truly transformative? How can schools move beyond academics to ignite passion, grit, and purpose in students? In this episode, Stephen Carter sits down with Chad McDaniel, Senior School Advisor at World Vision, who has visited Christian schools across the country and seen firsthand what engages students at the deepest level. Together, they explore how connecting entrepreneurship with global impact creates powerful opportunities for students to flourish—by helping others f...

3 months ago

52 minutes

Entrepreneurial Mindset for Transformative Education with Stephen Carter

Language Creates Culture: The Words That Shape Entrepreneurial Mindsets

The words we use don’t just describe reality—they create it. In this episode, Stephen unpacks how language directly shapes student identity and school culture, and why every teacher, parent, and leader is really a Chief Repeating Officer. He explores the flywheel of the entrepreneurial mindset—how growth mindset leads to grit, grit leads to redefining failure, and failure redefined leads to opportunity seeking. Along the way, Stephen shares three simple but powerful language swaps you can sta...

3 months ago

16 minutes

Entrepreneurial Mindset for Transformative Education with Stephen Carter

Transforming Christian Schools Through Entrepreneurship: A Conversation with CESA's Tawanna Rusk

In this episode of Entrepreneurial Mindset for Transformative Education, Stephen Carter sits down with Tawanna Rusk, Assistant Director at CESA and former Associate Head of School at Mount Paran Christian in Atlanta. Together, they explore how entrepreneurship education is reshaping Christian schools by cultivating grit, creativity, and responsibility in students. From student-run businesses that serve as real-world laboratories, to the power of mentorship and teacher-as-coach models, Tawanna...

3 months ago

1 hour 1 minute

Entrepreneurial Mindset for Transformative Education with Stephen Carter

Creating a School Culture Conducive for the Entrepreneurial Mindset to Flourish

Listen - EVERY school should be working toward the creation of a culture where the entrepreneurial mindset can flourish, but this culture does not happen on its own. It requires intentional language and key measurements to allow the right amount of FREEDOM, AUTONOMY, and RESOURCES for teachers to embrace innovation in order to drive student engagement. In this episode, Stephen Carter breaks down how this culture at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy enabled the entrepreneurship program to not...

3 months ago

16 minutes

Entrepreneurial Mindset for Transformative Education with Stephen Carter

The Courage to Say Yes: Innovation, Risk, and Christ-Centered Leadership with Randy Brunk

In this episode, Stephen Carter sits down with longtime mentor and former Head of School at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy, Randy Brunk, to explore what happens when school leaders embrace a culture of yes. For 18 years, Randy led CHCA through seasons of growth, experimentation, and deep cultural transformation—laying the groundwork for what would become one of the most replicated K–12 entrepreneurship programs in Christian education. Together, they unpack how thoughtful risk-taking, teac...

4 months ago

59 minutes

Entrepreneurial Mindset for Transformative Education with Stephen Carter

Artists Are Entrepreneurs: Kathie Davis on Empowering Creative Students to Lead and Launch

In this episode, Stephen Carter sits down with Kathie Davis—educator, creative advocate, and leadership champion—to explore the powerful idea that artists are entrepreneurs. Together, they unpack how schools can help creative students see themselves as leaders and changemakers, not just performers or hobbyists. Drawing from her work at Sacred Heart Schools in Louisville, Kathie shares how integrating entrepreneurship and leadership into the fabric of education can transform how students think...

4 months ago

38 minutes

Entrepreneurial Mindset for Transformative Education with Stephen Carter

Redesigning Education for Impact: Head of School Dr. Susan Crosier on Parent Partnership, Portrait of a Graduate, and the Entrepreneurial Mindset

What does it look like when a school places equal value on student formation, family partnership, and real-world readiness? In this episode, Stephen Carter sits down with Dr. Susan Crosier, Head of School at Grace Preparatory Academy in Arlington, Texas—the first trademarked university model school in the nation. Together, they explore how Grace Prep is rethinking everything from classroom structure to curriculum alignment, all anchored in a bold Portrait of a Graduate that emphasizes r...

4 months ago

51 minutes

Entrepreneurial Mindset for Transformative Education with Stephen Carter

How Schools Can Innovate Without Losing Focus

In this episode, we explore one of Jim Collins’ most practical and empowering ideas: “Fire Bullets, Then Cannonballs.” It’s a mindset shift that helps schools innovate wisely—by starting small, testing what works, and scaling only when the time is right. Stephen shares how this principle shaped the launch of a thriving entrepreneurship program, and how it can transform everything from student-run ventures to leadership initiatives. Rather than betting big on untested ideas, schools can take a...

5 months ago

12 minutes

Entrepreneurial Mindset for Transformative Education with Stephen Carter

The Flywheel Effect: How Momentum Builds in Transformative Schools

This episode dives into one of Jim Collins’ most powerful ideas: The Flywheel Effect. Stephen Carter explores why real, lasting school transformation doesn’t come from flashy launches or one-time events—but from consistent, mission-aligned actions that build momentum over time. From student-run businesses to leadership programs, the episode unpacks how small, strategic steps—done repeatedly—can unlock exponential growth. Stephen also breaks down how to design your school’s unique flywheel usi...

5 months ago

13 minutes

Entrepreneurial Mindset for Transformative Education with Stephen Carter

Consistency Compounds: The 20 Mile March and the Power of Disciplined Progress

Discipline beats intensity. Steady, consistent effort—regardless of external conditions—is what drives breakthrough results. This is the 20 Mile March—a metaphor for setting and sticking to clear performance markers no matter the circumstances. In this episode, we explore how in a world obsessed with hacks, bursts of energy, and overnight success stories, we need to teach our communities the value of consistent, disciplined progress over time. I’ve seen so many schools launch bold new initiat...

5 months ago

13 minutes

Entrepreneurial Mindset for Transformative Education with Stephen Carter

Preserve the Core, Stimulate Progress: The Secret to Engaged, Future-Ready Schools

Why do some schools seem to innovate without losing who they are… while others lose their identity in the process? In this episode, we explore the Jim Collins concept behind the necessity of preserving the core (holding tightly to your mission, values, and distinct identity) while also stimulating progress (relentlessly pursuing new ideas, methods, and programs to stay relevant and effective). Innovative programs like entrepreneurship, STEM, or design thinking make learning feel excitin...

5 months ago

12 minutes

Entrepreneurial Mindset for Transformative Education with Stephen Carter

True Collaboration and Culture Building: A Conversation with Joel Hazard

Dr. Joel Hazard, the Head of Academic Collaboration and Culture at Fellowship Christian School in Roswell, Georgia, has amazing insights when it comes to transforming the school experience around true collaboration. On a mission to provide the best possible Christian education, Dr. Hazard explores how we, as teachers and school leaders, need to get used to being uncomfortable. He recommends implementing After Action Reviews (AARs) for a culture of continuous improvement that focuses on 1) wha...

6 months ago

52 minutes