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Am I Ready to Share My Testimony?
What is a testimony? How do you share it? Are you ready to? Listen as Stephanie answers these questions and shares her story with you today! Don't forget to comment, leave reviews, and spread this podcast with your friends!

Be Present. Be Curious. Listen Well.
Stephanie is back this week to share even more of what God is revealing in this season. Last week, we introduced the thought of being present, being curious, and listening well, but what does that look like practically?...

The Right Next Step
Join us today as we hear from podcast host and NSA Director, Stephanie Shafer. Listen as she shares what God has revealed to her recently. Whether you are struggling right now or in a great place, this episode is packed...

We Want to Hear From You
After 200 episodes of The NorthStar Narrative, we want to hear from you! Has this podcast impacted you? Have you learned something, or taken practical steps to better you your own life? Have you experienced God's grace and...

Insights from an Introvert
We are so grateful to have Michelle Wigginton on today's episode! Michelle is the Business Administrator here at NorthStar! Like many people, Michelle is an introvert. Listen as she shares how God has used her throughout...

Listening Generously: The Role of a Chaplain
"The commitment to care and to presence and to listening no matter what is often what speaks the most ministry to people." Join us today as we talk with Rev. Dr. Jonathan C. Lewis. His role as a chaplain has given him a lot...

Student Leadership at NSA
We are so excited to have our student council leadership team on the podcast this week! Listen as Cora, Lydia, and Maia share their journeys in leadership and hear what they have planned for the student body this year!Cora...

Exploring Faith’s Role in Politics
We are thankful to have Dr. Bryan McGraw on the show today. Bryan is Dean of Social Sciences and Education and Director of the Aequitas Fellows Program, as well as an Associate Professor of Politics and International...

The Voice of a Diplomat’s Daughter
We are so excited to have NSA Alumni Marie Suazo on today's episode! Marie graduated from NorthStar in 2010! Listen as she reminisces on her memories of NSA and why online school worked for her as a diplomat's daughter. As...

Behind the Scenes of Animal Conservation
We are thrilled to have Courtney Janney on today's episode! Courtney is the Chief Zoological Officer at Memphis Zoo in Memphis, TN. She recently had the privilege of flying to China with YaYa, the giant panda that lived at...