HeyJaredJoy Over Happiness
Jon Eckert, Executive Director, Baylor Center for School Leadership interviews leading experts, both educators and parents, who have evidence and experience that kids can become more of who they were created to be.
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Grief and Joy: Lisa Arrington (opens the original)
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In this episode of JOY over Happiness, Dr. Jon Eckert talks with Lisa Arrington, Director of Advancement at the Fay School, about grief, community, and finding joy through difficult seasons. Lisa shares the story of Mary Kate, an eight-year-old Fay student who lost her life in the Camp Mystic floods, and how the school came together to support her family, friends, and classmates. Lisa and Jon talk about what it means to lean into the difficult path rather than trying to avoid hard things. From g
"A-muse" = Anti-think: Jake Baskin (opens the original)
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In this episode of JOY over Happiness , Dr. Jon Eckert talks with Jake Baskin, Senior Philanthropic Advisor at Baylor University, about raising curious, resilient children in a culture competing for their attention. Jake and his wife, Meredith, share their intentional approach to parenting in The Happiness Crisis , and this conversation takes a deeper look at what that looks like in everyday family life. From limiting passive screen time to making room for reading, nature, sports, creativity, an
Parental Joy: Grace Eckert (opens the original)
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In this episode of JOY over Happiness , Dr. Jon Eckert talks with his daughter, Grace Eckert, an incoming Baylor freshman, about launching into adulthood and what she has learned along the way. On move-in day, Grace reflects on her own struggles with belonging, her time in Central Asia, and the experiences that have shaped how she sees herself and the world around her. Grace and Jon talk about the importance of getting outside of yourself, whether that's through serving others, traveling, suffer
Joy Through Friendship: Matt Burchett (opens the original)
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In this episode of JOY over Happiness , Dr. Jon Eckert talks with Dr. Matt Burchett, who leads philanthropy and social impact at Thrive Restaurant Group, about his work to invest in people and strengthen communities. Matt also reflects on his 15 years at Baylor leading student life and the relationships that have shaped his own journey. Matt talks about saying yes to friendships without knowing where they will lead, trusting that something good can come from the people God puts in our path. From
Building Belonging and Status: Regan Davis (opens the original)
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In this episode of JOY over Happiness, Dr. Jon Eckert talks with Regan Davis, middle school teacher at Langley Christian School, Baylor M.A. in School Leadership student, and one of the educators featured in The Happiness Crisis, about why belonging and healthy status are so important during the middle school years. Through Langley's four-day sailing trip, Regan shares how experiences outside the classroom can help students build confidence, strengthen friendships, and see themselves in new ways
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