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Student Success at NorthStar

Student Success at NorthStar

This week, we talk with Kimberly Smith, NorthStar’s Student Success Coach! Listen as Kimberly shares what it looks like to onboard with NorthStar and the resources that we have in place to ensure your student’s success!...

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Sticky Notes

Sticky Notes

Kylee Simmons is in her third year at NorthStar and currently serves as the 12th grade student representative. Listen as she shares about her role within Student Council and what it’s like to be a student at NSA. Hear about...

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Finding Community in College

Finding Community in College

Justin Graves has a passion for sharing Jesus with college students. He is in his tenth year of serving in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes ministry, and is currently the FCA Director at Mississippi College. Hear how...

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What Strengthens Your Faith?

What Strengthens Your Faith?

Katherine Clark has a special relationship with NorthStar Academy. She attended as a student during her 11th and 12th-grade years in high school, and then returned in 2018 to teach with us! Katherine currently teaches Social...

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Not What They Expected

Not What They Expected

Join us for an inspirational conversation with Jason and Sara Harvel. Jason serves here at NorthStar, and he and his wife have an incredible story of living in China and Thailand for a combined 15 years. Listen as they share...

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The Journey

The Journey

We are so excited to have Allison Bertholf on the podcast today. Allison has an incredible story of following God when He called her overseas to teach. Hear how God gave her peace in that decision and provided for her in...

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Answering the Call

Answering the Call

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Eric Alfrey. Eric is the Director of the International Christian School of Lima in Lima, Peru. He has a passion for seeing students transformed and trained through the Power of the...

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Chronic Illness: You’re Not Alone

Chronic Illness: You’re Not Alone

Hear the powerful story of Sara Willoughby, a 19-year-old with a chronic illness due to mold poisoning. Sara is a blogger, YouTuber, author, and an absolute joy to listen to. Through her book He’s Making Diamonds: A Teen’s...

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Using Your Creativity for God’s Glory

Using Your Creativity for God’s Glory

Join us for a fun conversation with John Heaton! John is the author of eight books and currently teaches three different NorthStar courses! Learn how God has worked through John’s life to lead him and his family to where...

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What is Christmas?

What is Christmas?

Join us for a special episode on the true meaning of Christmas with our host, Stephanie Shafer! It is our hope that each person listening has a relationship with Jesus and feels His presence this Christmas season. “For to us...

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