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NorthStar Academy Core Values
Join us for an uplifting episode as Allen Hester, our Spiritual Life Director, hosts another episode to dive into the essence of our core values and how they influence our decisions and unify our community. You'll hear...
Finding Growth in Times of Change
Transitions are a natural part of life, but how do we navigate them with grace and faith? In this episode of the NorthStar Narrative, our Spiritual Life Director, Allen Hester, steps into the interviewer’s role to chat with...
Decoding AI: Ethics, Impact, and Future Insights
Simplify the world of AI with our guests, Merissa Sadler-Holder and Efraim Lerner! Learn the key differences between traditional AI and generative AI such as ChatGPT, and understand why this technology is becoming more...
Taking a Deeper Look at NSA’s Graduation Weekend Celebration
Join us as we reflect on NorthStar Academy's sixth in-person graduation celebration! Jessica, who manages the event logistics, shares her behind-the-scenes experiences and the profound sense of community these gatherings...
Balancing Tech and Human Values in Education
Can one decision shape the course of your life and career? Join us as we sit down with Efraim Lerner, an extraordinary visionary who has navigated the dynamic worlds of education and technology. From his formative years in...
Revolutionizing a Writer’s Journey: Storytelling, Business Skills, and Personal Growth
Ever wondered how the convergence of storytelling and business skills can revolutionize a writer's journey? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Caleb Renich, a NorthStar Academy alumnus and current student at the...
Transforming Education with AI: A Conversation with Merissa Sadler-Holder
What if the future of education could be transformed by the power of AI? Join us as we sit down with Merissa Sadler-Holder, the recipient of ASU+GSV’s 2024 Leading Woman in AI title and visionary founder of Teaching with...
Putting Our Feet Under Tables Together
We sat down with Justin Ardrey this week to talk all things marketing and communications. Justin is a Swiss Army knife of design and creative strategy with a background in marketing, communication, videography, and project...
Dr. Curt Thompson: Let’s Start With Laughter
Psychiatrist, speaker, and author Curt Thompson has a heart for people, and that shines through in this week's episode! Join us as we cover many topics, from laughter to relationships, to simply being known. Hear practical...
Peace Child: Steve Richardson’s Story
Steve Richardson was raised in Indonesia, where his parents planted churches in a jungle tribe. He witnessed the impact of the gospel on their war-like society, a story documented in his father’s missionary classic, Peace...