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Joy Over Happiness

Joy Over Happiness

De : Jon Eckert Baylor’s Center For School Leadership
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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. The Joy Over Happiness podcast, showcases inspiring stories of joy through adversity, belonging, and curiosity. In just 20-30 minutes per episode, we offer actionable tips and uplifting messages to empower everyone to continue doing the critical work that shows kids that joy is better than happiness.

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  • Real Life Lessons for Humanizing Education and AI: Darren Spyksma
    May 5 2026

    In this episode of JOY over Happiness, Dr. Jon Eckert talks with Darren Spyksma about what it really means to humanize education in a world that keeps pushing toward efficiency and shortcuts.


    Darren shares how the real work in schools isn’t fixing kids, it’s helping adults grow in how they show up for them. From turning conflict into an opportunity for deeper relationships to helping teachers and parents stay present instead of outsourcing responsibility to technology, this conversation is a grounded look at what “humazing” education actually looks like. It’s a reminder that the best learning still happens through real relationships, honest conversations, and choosing to do the slower, harder work of being human together.


    Mentioned:

    10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People by David Yeager

    The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt

    JOMO: Joy of Missing Out


    Connect with us:

    Center for School Leadership at Baylor University

    LinkedIn

    Baylor MA in School Leadership

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    27 min
  • A Blacksmith's Son Turned AI Education Expert: Sean Riley
    Apr 21 2026

    In this episode of JOY over Happiness, Dr. Jon Eckert talks with Sean Riley, who’s spent nearly two decades at The Stony Brook School and is now a leading AI expert, about what it looks like to navigate AI in education with wisdom and purpose.


    Sean shares his journey from a blue-collar upbringing into education and leadership, and how that formation shapes the way he approaches technology today. From helping schools move beyond fear and policy toward thoughtful, mission-aligned strategy, to reminding educators that AI should serve human relationships, not replace them. This conversation is a reminder that even in the middle of disruption, joy is found in meaningful work, wise decisions, and staying rooted in what matters most.


    Mentioned:

    That Hideous Strength by C.S. Lewis

    Edified Strategies

    AI Daily Brief


    Connect with us:

    Center for School Leadership at Baylor University

    LinkedIn

    Baylor MA in School Leadership

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    25 min
  • Joy Over Happiness in Hollywood and at Home: Alison Sweeney
    Apr 14 2026

    In this episode of JOY over Happiness, Dr. Jon Eckert talks with Alison Sweeney, actress, director, and host known for her work on Days of Our Lives, The Biggest Loser, and Hallmark films, about how she has learned to pursue joy both in Hollywood and at home.


    Alison shares what it’s looked like to grow up in the spotlight while building a family and staying grounded in what matters most. From finding joy in everyday moments as a parent to navigating the pressures of a public career, this conversation explores how joy is not found in achievement alone, but in relationships.


    Mentioned:


    Connect with us:

    Center for School Leadership at Baylor University

    LinkedIn

    Baylor MA in School Leadership


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    51 min
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