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Developing Your Desired Community
We are thrilled to sit down with Kristi Velasquez and talk about all things student community at NorthStar Academy! Affectionately dubbed Mrs. V, Kristi has spent countless hours pouring into the rich culture here at NSA....

Just Press Enter: Finding Community Through Vulnerability
"Is there all that much difference between bravery and faith?" We are so excited to have Caleb Renich on the podcast today! Caleb has served as the Student Council President for the 21-22 school year and is graduating from...

From a NICS Student to the Next NICS President
Meet Blake Weaver! Blake is the President of NICS, the Network of International Christian Schools, and he has an incredible story of how God led him from being a student in a NICS classroom to becoming the new NICS...

Stepping Out of Our Comfort Zones One Sole at a Time
We are excited today to talk with Kara Jefferson, founder of SOLE Stepping Ministries. Kara found herself donating a bag of clothes and shoes to a local school one day, and saw a need that she couldn't ignore. Hear how...

Resolving Conflict: Look for Opportunities
Today we are excited to talk with Rex Miller. Rex is an author, futurist, elite coach, and keynote speaker. Listen as Rex shares what he's learned about conflict and how it gives us the opportunity to see what's wrong and...

Professional Development in Christian Education
We are honored today to have Dr. Annie Gallagher on the show. Annie is the founder of Transformed PD, a follower of Jesus Christ, a professional development coach, instructional program consultant, teacher, wife, and mother...

Braving the Tough Conversations with Our Kids
Disclaimer to parents: Today's podcast is a sensitive one. Please be sure your children do not hear this episode until you have listened and can help them process it. We are thankful for the opportunity to sit down with...

Heather MacFadyen’s Advice on Parenting & Community
We are so excited to have Heather MacFadyen on the show today! Heather is passionate about women being set free and moms loving and connecting with their kids so those kids grow to know they are loved by God and saved...

Equipping the Next Generation with Dr. Roger Erdvig
"Behavior would never be a surprise if we could see into somebody's heart." We are so excited to have Dr. Roger Erdvig on the show today! Dr. Erdvig is passionate about the next generation becoming culture-shaping leaders....

How to Make People Feel Seen
Join us today as we chat with Frank Valenzano. Frank says that his titles in order of importance are a follower of Jesus, husband, father, and pastor. He currently serves as a Campus Pastor and loves ministering to others....