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Playing Teacher

Matthew Cade, Rob Monahan, and Jeannine Brugge

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🎙️ What is a teacher, really? And what’s it actually like inside a New York City school? Welcome to Playing Teacher, where veteran educators Matt and Rob—with over 40 years of combined experience teaching in NYC—pull back the curtain on the myths, realities, and moments that make education unforgettable (for better or worse). From the mysterious teacher’s lounge to the myth of “summer off,” they explore what really happens when the classroom door closes. This isn’t a shiny brochure version o ...
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How Do You Know?

Matthew J. Taylor, PhD

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Drs Matthew Taylor and Cade Charlton discuss the hottest educational topics - describe and review relevant research studies - and provide the audience with a deep understanding of the research that informs local to national school policy and practice.
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Mississippi Baptist - Around the Table

Mississippi Baptist Convention Board

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Pull a chair up to the table and talk about ministry in Mississippi! These weekly podcasts are produced to celebrate what God is doing in our state. Hosted by Jon Martin, Men's Ministries Director, and Tanner Cade, Communication Services Director.
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The Post-Credit Podcast -- hosted by Eric Italiano (Senior Writer, BroBible.com) and Cade Onder (Gaming Writer, ComicBook.com) -- takes a look both backward and forward at everything from the Marvel Cinematic Universe to Netflix miniseries, from summer blockbusters to underrated streaming hits, and everything in between.
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Send us a text Getting hired in the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE) isn’t just about what you know—it’s often about who you know. In this episode of Playing Teacher: The Podcast, we pull back the curtain on the hiring process in the largest school system in the country. From the nerve-wracking interviews to the networking that makes …
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Send us a text Pull a seat up to the table and join us in a conversation about cooperation in Mississippi Baptist life. Jon Martin leads a discussion on stats from the Annual Church Profile, and we note key data points to articulate ministry in our state. Also, co-host Tanner Cade concludes the time by sharing about his next chapter in ministry. Ar…
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Send us a text Pull a seat up to the table and join us in conversations with Braelyn Weaver about her new role as MBCB's Women's Ministries/WMU Consultant. Braelyn talks to us about her calling to ministry and all of the new things she is learning during her first weeks in the Magnolia State. Around the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/events Ju…
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Send us a text Pull a seat up to the table and join us in conversations with Clint Ritchie. He currently serves as the Missions Assistant Team Leader / Community Missions Strategist for Arkansas Baptist, but previously served many years as pastor at FBC Yazoo. We hear about his Mississippi days, and what he will bring to table for his breakout sess…
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Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, Robert, Matthew, and Brugge dive deep into the bittersweet—and sometimes hilarious—world of teachers leaving their jobs and the hidden realities behind the classroom door. They talk about: The emotional chaos of packing up years of teaching memories into giant bags The secret hideouts teachers swea…
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Send us a text Pull a seat up to the table and join us in conversations with Matthew Morgan. He serves as the pastor at Grace Community Church in Indianola, Mississippi. Matthew also serves as the Vice Chair of ERLC's Trustee Executive Committee. We cover a lot of territory in this episode from ministry in the Delta to the latest with SBC's Ethics …
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Send us a text Pull a seat up to the table and join us in conversations with Jonathan Poe. He serves as a Bivocational pastor at Bolton Baptist Church in Clinton. Known in the community for his tree-cutting business and farm, he dives into his passion for God's calling in his life and why others should pray about becoming a bivo pastor as well. Aro…
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Send us a text In this unforgettable episode of Playing Teacher, Rob, Brugge, and Matthew take us behind the scenes of one of the most chaotic rituals in education: the school field trip. It all begins with a subway disaster—Matthew describes watching a class trip unravel on public transit, complete with unsupervised elementary students and overwhe…
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Send us a text Pull a seat up to the table and join us in conversations with Kris Smith, Worship Ministries Director, and Elizabeth Knight, All-State Youth Choir Event Coordinator, about the week of All-State. We also hear firsthand from a couple of students about their four years of experience in All-State. Around the Corner Events: All Events: mb…
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Send us a text Pull a seat up to the table and join us in conversations around the Mississippi Baptist fellowship at the Dallas convention center before the start of the business sessions of the Southern Baptist Convention. Around the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/events June 24-28: HearSong Worship Arts Camp July 8-11: SMACK Camp July 8-12: …
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Send us a text In Episode 13 of Playing Teacher, we pull back the curtain on one of the most absurd realities of working in education: calling out sick. From planning sub folders while mid-fever to writing emergency plans in a NyQuil haze, we explore the ridiculous, guilt-ridden, and occasionally hilarious world of teacher absences. We talk about: …
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This week on Bet the Process, the founder of 4C Predictions, Alan Levy, shares his platform’s goal of connecting AI prediction models with consumers seeking better decision-making assistance, along with the evolving role of AI in both sports betting and financial markets. Jeff and Rufus also discuss the impact of Data Golf on betting markets.…
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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Mike Lazenby with the IMB. We continue the recent theme of further understanding MS Baptists' partnership with the missional sending arm of the Southern Baptist Convention. Hear ways you can lead your church to a sending, missional, church with help from our Mississippi r…
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Send us a text 📘 Episode Description: In this episode of the Playing Teacher Podcast, we debut a brand-new segment: 🎤 Teacher Headlines with Janine Brugge, where we explore what’s really going on in the world of education—both the serious and the absurd. This week, we take a hard look at the NYC Department of Education’s failed initiative known as …
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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a ride-along with Mission Mobilization's Vision Journey to the International Missions Board's headquarters in Richmond, VA. Get a glimpse into a trip that included 9 pastors from Mississippi learning more about the cooperative effort in Southern Baptist life that sends equips and sends missi…
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Send us a text In this episode of the Playing Teacher Podcast, we delve into the vibrant world of education, sharing personal anecdotes and professional insights that resonate with educators, students, and lifelong learners alike. 🎯 Episode Highlights: Field Day Reflections: We reminisce about their own Field Day experiences, discussing the joys an…
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This week on Bet the Process, Noah Sternig joins to discuss operations at Kalshi, the platform that enables peer-to-peer trading on various events including elections, sports, and commodity prices. Topics include Kalshi's approach to democratizing trading through its API and market-making systems, fee structure, business volume, and potential marke…
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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with MBCB's Executive Director & Treasurer, Dr. Shawn Parker. Jon, Tanner, and Dr. Parker walk through the upcoming Southern Baptist Convention in Dallas the week of June 9. Hear key points of the schedule and business meeting. NOTE: This was recorded on May 8. The schedule an…
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Send us a text 🎙️ Playing Teacher Ep. 10 – Pacing, Pop Culture, and the 30-Second Reprimand Description: In this episode of Playing Teacher, Matt recounts a jaw-dropping moment when he was called out in front of students for returning to class 30 seconds late after using the bathroom—yes, 30 seconds. Jeannine and Robert reflect on how often teacher…
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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with MBCB's new Student Ministries Consultant, Zach DePriest. We catch Zach while attending the 2025 Timothy Project Conference at Colonial Heights Baptist Church after he leads a breakout about student ministry. Listen in to hear his heart for connecting with student ministry…
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Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we unpack one of the most familiar — and controversial — strategies in elementary education: rewards and incentives. From treasure boxes and pizza parties to Dojo points and public praise, we examine how these practices shape student motivation, behavior, and identity in the classroom. Are we inspi…
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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Pastor Justin Knight about the mid-March outbreak of tornadoes in the Tylertown area. Justin pastors FBC Tylertown and recalls the moment multiple tornadoes wrecked the community and how the church and Mississippi Baptists stepped up to help minister. Around the Corner Ev…
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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with the Executive Director of The Baptist Children's Village, Sean Milner. We discuss the valuable ministry opportunities across the state through their Continuum of Care initiative. BCV provides at-risk children and families with hope and a strong foundation for their future…
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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Kyle Rosas. He is the Lead Pastor of the newly launched King's Church in Anthem, Arizona (North Phoenix). We hear how God has provided through the launching process to a big celebration on Easter Sunday. Many Mississippi Baptist churches partner with King's Church. Around…
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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Dr. Jeff Iorg, President & CEO of the Southern Baptist Convention Executive Committee. John Maxed, Director of MBCB's Church Planting/Revitalization Department, joins Jon Martin and Tanner Cade to glean from Dr. Iorg's wisdom about pastoral transitions. This episode can b…
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Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we talk about the moments that stick—the scenes from our lives as educators that play in our minds like movies. You know the ones: the hallway showdown, the field trip fiasco, the spontaneous dance party, the kid who said something so profound you wrote it on a post-it and never threw it away. We r…
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Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we rewind to one of the most surreal, exhausting, and defining chapters in modern education: COVID in New York City. Teaching during the pandemic wasn’t just about pivoting to Zoom—it was about surviving, adapting, and finding humanity in the chaos. We talk candidly about what it meant to be an edu…
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Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we talk about something every educator feels at some point—what it means to be yourself in a school system that often prefers you to color inside the lines. Whether it’s pushing against outdated norms, teaching in ways that aren’t “in the handbook,” or simply showing up as your full, weird, passion…
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Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we dive into The Hook—that elusive, electric moment when a teacher pulls students in and makes them want to learn. It’s the magic trick, the spark, the wink across the room that says, “This is going to be good.” But here’s the thing: it’s not in the lesson plan template, and it sure doesn’t show up…
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Send us a text Teaching, Sanity, and the Fine Line Between Passion and Burnout In this episode of Playing Teacher, we ask the question that lingers behind every empty coffee cup, every hallway meltdown, and every wildly creative bulletin board at 2AM: Are we okay? Spoiler alert: probably not. We take a lighthearted but honest look at the emotional …
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Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, we pull back the curtain on a not-so-secret weapon in our teaching toolbox: cinema. Whether we were screening something in our makeshift movie theater during lunch or showing a film to an entire class, movies weren’t just a break—they were world-builders. But this episode isn’t about the obvious cu…
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Send us a text In this episode of Playing Teacher, Matt, Rob, and Brugge crack open one of the most sacred and underrated parts of the school day: preps and lunches. More than just breaks, these windows of time were life-saving lifelines in the relentless hustle of NYC public school teaching. We reflect on how these moments offered space to breathe…
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This week on Bet the Process, golf writer extraordinaire Kyle Porter joins to discuss his reporting of the Masters this year, including the importance of maintaining respect from players, staying objective, and the unique characteristics of the tournament. Also, some probabilistic weather modeling in golf predictions by Rufus, and some picks.…
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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Smokey Gibson at FBC Biloxi. Smokey discusses recently celebrating 10 years of pastoral leadership at the church. Also, we hear about unique avenues of ministry in Biloxi as the whole church celebrates 150 years in 2025. Around the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/even…
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Send us a text Pull a seat up at the table and join us in a conversation with Don Gann, Senior Pastor at FBC Oxford. We get into talks about ministry when you are steps away from one of the largest universities in the Southeast. Around the Corner Events: All Events: mbcb.org/events March 31-April 10: State Bible Drill - Various Locations April 3: C…
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