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The True Meaning of Christmas
Today our host Stephanie Shafer shares about a special detail in the show, A Charlie Brown Christmas. Reflect on the true meaning of Christmas as you consider blankets that you may need to drop. Resources: Just Drop the...
Course Authoring at NorthStar: The 18 Month Process
Join us as we talk with five teachers about their experience writing courses at NorthStar. Today we have the privilege of hearing from Allison Burdashaw, John Heaton, Laura Schubert, Amy Peterman, and Katie Dunlap. At...
The Blessing Project: Healing Faith Uganda
Today we talk with Jason Segner, an NSA dad and the founder of Healing Faith Uganda. Healing Faith is an organization that provides malaria testing, treatment, and education in Uganda. NorthStar is excited to raise funds...
Navigating the College Admissions Process
We are thrilled to have Elton Lin on the show today. Elton is the CEO and co-founder of ILUMIN Education, a college admissions counseling firm. The ILUMIN Education team has helped students gain admission to every top-50...
Thanking God for His Goodness
Join us this week with Director Stephanie Shafer and Principal Katie Ahmadzai as they discuss their recent trip to Thailand and Malaysia. While traveling, they were able to visit NSA students and partner schools! Listen as...
An Inside Look at NorthStar’s School Newspaper
We are thrilled to have Mrs. April Meyer and Lydia Novak on the podcast today! Mrs. Meyer serves as the teacher advisor and Lydia as the Editor in Chief for our school newspaper, the NorthStar Navigator. Listen as Mrs....
Altar/ed: Celebrating God’s Goodness
Join us as we talk with Mr. Allen Hester about our upcoming Spiritual Emphasis Event! Many times in scripture, we see where people built an altar to celebrate and remember God's goodness. These altars are opportunities for...
Welcoming the NSA Community
We are so excited to hear from Ruthie today! Ruthie is a student at NSA and serves on our Student Council as a welcome committee leader. As you will hear, her joy is contagious. Listen as Ruthie shares about our community...
Childhood Under Assault: The Impact of Technology
Are we unintentionally damaging our children? Join us today as we talk with Chris McKenna! Chris is a former middle school youth director and the founder of Protect Young Eyes, where he's been able to author many resources...
Good Kids Make Bad Choices: How Bark Can Help
Warning: Today's episode is about protecting your children from the dangers of technology. Due to the discussion of hard topics and statistics, parental discretion is advised. One thing is certain; childhood today is very...