The Strong Women Podcast

S5 39: Forming Faith in the Next Generation with Billy Hutchinson

Apr 30, 2025

Billy Hutchinson, an Educator Specialist at the Colson Center, passionately equips educators to shape a Christian worldview in their classrooms. He shares practical strategies for fostering deep roots of faith in young people before they enter the world. The conversation covers the critical role of teachers as role models and guides, the importance of integrating faith with education, and offers resources for effective youth development. Hutchinson also discusses empowering young women to navigate modern challenges and choose partners who share their faith.

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Quick takeaways

Educators must possess a clear understanding of the biblical worldview to effectively shape their students' beliefs and discussions.

Amidst cancel culture, resources like the Colson Educators Program equip individuals to navigate faith-related challenges confidently and authentically.

Deep dives

Understanding Cancel Culture

Cancel culture is prevalent in various aspects of society, impacting individuals' willingness to express their beliefs. Many people, including teenagers and professionals, fear backlash for sharing their viewpoints, particularly in contentious topics like pro-life stances. This climate creates a need for resources that guide individuals in navigating these challenges. The Colson Educators course aims to provide the knowledge and tools necessary to understand and respond to cancel culture from a Christian perspective.

Intro

2min

Empowering Educators with a Biblical Worldview

8min

Empowering Educators and Individuals through the Colson Educators Program

3min

Integrating Faith and Education

15min

Empowering Resources for Youth Development and Personal Transformation

2min

Faith and Influence: Lessons for Young Women

5min

Exploring Influential Women from History

3min

As moms or teachers or mentors, how do we help the young people in our lives grow deep roots of faith before they launch into the world? Today’s guest has some practical answers. As Educators Specialist here at the Colson Center, Billy Hutchinson is all about helping Christian educators form their students in the Christian worldview. But this episode isn’t just for educators! If you play any influential role in the life of a young person, you’ll find encouragement and help in this conversation.

Show Notes:

A Practical Guide to Culture: Helping the Next Generation Navigate Today’s World by John Stonestreet and Brett Kunkle

Kingmaker by Sonia Purnell

The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt: The Women Who Created a President by Edward O’Keefe

The Colson Educators Program

The Colson Fellows Program

The Identity Project

Want to know what it takes to be a Colson Fellow? Well, you can find out from someone who’s already been through it by checking out the Pursuit series on the Colson Fellows blog. There, you can read testimonies of men and women like you from different backgrounds who took on the challenge of the Colson Fellows Program and came out on the other side transformed. Start with Catherine Wheeler’s story. She was in my Colson Fellows cohort when I was a leader. She’s an OBGYN and former abortionist whose transformation story really is amazing. You can read Catherine’s testimony and many others by visiting colsonfellows.org/stories.

You don’t have to look far to notice cancel culture is everywhere. Maybe your teen is nervous to speak up at school about being pro-life because she's afraid her opinion will be dismissed. Maybe you're hesitant to voice concerns at work because you're worried about backlash from your co-workers. These situations are common, but speaking the truth with love is our calling as Christians. The Colson Educators course, "Navigating Cancel Culture," can help. In partnership with "No Safe Spaces," the Colson Center and Brett Kunkle teach you how to understand cancel culture, recognize where it shows up, and respond with a Christian perspective. Ready to learn more? Sign up at colsoneducators.org.

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