Transforming Lives
By Dr. Andy Goodwin
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Conversations about lives being transformed by excellent, Christ-centered education.
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Special Edition: Rest for Summer 2026
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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The Essentialness of Intentional Stewardship: Rich and Cherry Smith, Cofounders of Casa de Gracia in Antigua, Guatemala
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May 25, 2026 |
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Place and Purpose through Radical Hospitality: Kent Austell, Director of Adult Ministries at Harvest Church (Memphis) and former Head of School at Bingham Academy (Ethiopia)
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May 18, 2026 |
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The Impact of Worldview Formation: Billy Hutchinson, Director of Colson Educators at The Colson Center
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May 11, 2026 |
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Thriving as Image Bearers: Chad Dirkse, Head of School, Annapolis Area Christian School
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May 04, 2026 |
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Pursuing Research in Support of Flourishing: Dr. Lynn Swaner, President, US, for Cardus
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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Setting a Vision and Running After It: Becky Hansard, Head of School at Silverdale Baptist Academy
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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Forward Thinking and the Permeation of Values: Dr. Sonny Sherrill, Founder/Superintendent Emeritus of North Raleigh Christian Academy, ACSI NC, SC, VA Field Director
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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Kingdom Education without Borders: Stephanie Shafer, CEO and Head of School at NorthStar Academy
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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A Christ-Centered Approach to AI in Schools: Paul Matthews, Head of History and Christian Studies at Calvin Christian School in Tasmania, Australia
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Pursuing What is Truly Worthy of Pursuit: Dr. Kevin Brown, President of Asbury University
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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The Beauty of Formational, Thinking Environments: Maggie Novak ('04), Wife, Mom, and Public Sector Consultant
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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In Pursuit of the Transformation of Hearts: Mike Fightmaster, Biblical & Theological Studies Department Head at Covenant Christian High School
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Leading Athletics with Mission and Values Permeation: David Pfeifer & Greg Jones, Husbands, Dads, and Leaders of the CCHS Athletics Department
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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A Life of Obedience and Service is Not Enough: Mike Allen, Superintendent of Evansville Christian Schools and Incoming Senior Director of the Central Division of ACSI
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Where the Lord Wants You is the Best Place to Be: Mark and Betsy McDonough, Medical Field Professionals and Kingdom Builders
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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Allowing People to Think Together in Dialogue: Keith Ogorek, President of Author Solutions and Worldview Thought Leader
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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Grace as Foundational for Success: Naomi Oliver, Director of Academics for Wheaton Group of Schools and Co-Director at Changing Destiny
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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The Good of Our Limitations: Dr. Kelly Kapic, Honorary Chair of Culture & Theology, Covenant College
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Jan 26, 2026 |
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Personhood over Perfectionism: Mallory (Huff) Puckett, Wife, Mother of Four, and Tech Sales Professional
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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Learning to Ask Good Questions in Grace: Amanda Owen, Family Therapist and CCHS Alumna
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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Special Edition: Holiday Break
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Dec 29, 2025 |
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Saying Yes to the Adventure God has for Us: Jacob and Mia McCall, Freedom International Ministries
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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Being Generous with our Knowledge, Skill, and Relationships: Rachel Shaughnessy, Social Studies Teacher and COA Coordinator at Covenant Christian High School
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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Bringing a Hope-filled Difference to the Community: Abby Andrietsch, CEO at St. Augustine Preparatory Academy, WI
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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Training a Generation who Understands a Biblical Worldview: Dr. Cy Smith, Superintendent, Mansfield Christian School, OH
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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An Environment for Nurturing and Discovery: Brian Clemons, President & CEO, Valley Christian Schools
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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Excellence for the Privilege of Sharing the Love of Christ: Ben Thomas, CEO of B2THEWORLD
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Helping Professionals Connect the Dots: Matt Lundberg, Director of the DeVries Institute for Global Faculty Development & Professor of Religion at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, MI
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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It's All About Pursuing the Likeness of Jesus: Dr. Todd Marrah, Superintendent of Tree of Life Christian Schools, Columbus, OH
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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A Life-Long Transformation through Christ-centered Education: Zac Sawyer, Principal at Morrison International Academy, Taipei
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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That Each One be Cherished: Alysia-Lara Ayonrinde, Engagement Lead for the Racial Justice Unit in the Church of England, and Schools Project Lead for Reconciliation at Lambeth Palace
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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Not to Produce Good Kids, But to Point Them to the One Who is Good: Noah Brink, Head of School at Franklin Christian Academy in Franklin, TN
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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Keeping the Eternal Ends in Mind: Dr. Jeff Mattner, Senior Director, Central Division ACSI
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Bringing Hope to the Underserved through Christ-Centered Education: Steve Blom, Executive Director of Bright Promise in Chicago, IL
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Academic Curiosity and Leadership Development: Dr. Joey Morecraft, Chief Academic & Innovation Officer at Fellowship Christian School in Roswell, GA
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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An Imagination for the Good: Erik Ellefsen, Director of Networks and Improvement at Baylor University’s Center for School Leadership
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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Missional Christ-Centered Education: Marc Popovici, Head of School at Schaumburg Christian School
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Rooted in the Faith for Kingdom Living: Curtis and Tabatha Jones, Christ-Centered Education Parents, Coaches, and Teachers
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Sep 01, 2025 |
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We Don't Just Need Bible Verses, We Need Theology: Dr. Nicholas Piotrowski, President of Indianapolis Theological Seminary
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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To Be Spiritually Formed is the Greatest Gift that you can Give to your Children: Jen Pollock Michel, Author and Speaker
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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It's All About Learning, After All: Estuardo "Stuart" Salazar, ACSI Latin America Divisional Director
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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God's Vision is Bigger than the Narrative of our Challenges: Mark Hamstra, Superintendent of Chicago Christian Schools
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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See Everything through the Logos: Steve Carr, Principal and Portfolio Manager at Peloton Capital Management
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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Let Love be Genuine in All Our Contexts: Sam Schinderle, Vice President of Business Development at Towne Park
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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Loving What You Do to the Glory of God: Matt Davidson, Superintendent of Timothy Christian Schools, IL
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Jul 14, 2025 |
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Thoughtful and Intentional Partnership with Families: Ryan Hyde, Head of School at Calvary Christian School, Ohio
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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Coherence in How We Carry Out the Mission: Dr. Nathan Stevens, Head of School at Immanuel Christian School in Springfield, VA
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Jun 30, 2025 |
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To Learn Well and Become Better at Asking Questions: Dr. Vincent Bacote, Professor of Theology at Wheaton College
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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To Do Our Best and Plug Forward: John Noel, Retired Pastor and Founding Dreamer for Covenant Christian High School
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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Pursue Your Interests and Be Good at Them: Chris Schoenleb, Head of School at North Valley Christian Academy in Phoenix, AZ
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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The Something that's Missing is Foundational to Our Joy: Dr. Dean Verwey, Director at Kigali International School in Rwanda
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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Delighting in a Theology of Technology: Dave Youl, Founder of Navigate Education Services
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May 26, 2025 |
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Getting Students to Care Deeply: Dr. Scott Gibson, Superintendent of Toledo Christian School
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May 19, 2025 |
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The Great Commission as the Mission: Cory Harbor, Head of School at Harvest Christian Academy in Illinois
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May 12, 2025 |
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Good Works Based on Jesus' Work: Julie Heinsman, Superintendent of Morrison Academy in Taiwan
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May 05, 2025 |
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Being Present by Dwelling with People and Cultures: Steve Anderson, Superintendent of Grace International School in Thailand
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Developing Character and Discovering Your Calling: Aaron Brockett, Lead Pastor of Traders Point Christian Church
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Apr 21, 2025 |
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Facilitating the Accessibility of Kingdom Education: James Elliot, Director of the ACSI Children's Education Fund
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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Anchored in Truth & Being Mission Focused: Lin Green, Author, Community Leader, & Law Enforcement Professional
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Collaboratively Moving Forward: Dr. Jim Drexler, Dean of the Graduate School of Education at Covenant College
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Culture, Community, and Doing Things According to Giftedness: Dr. JK Stevens, Christian School Leader, Strategist, & College Professor
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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A Different Language and a Different Lens: Joe Meyer, Leader in Healthcare
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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A Place to Live Our Questions: Dr. Paul Conn, President of Lee University in Tennessee
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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Honoring God in Everything We Do: Chris & Chelsea DuKate, Business Leaders and Parents in Christ-Centered Education
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Nobody Does Anything That's Just This or Just That: Dr. Timothy Wiens, Chief Academic Officer at The Woodlands Christian Academy, TX
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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To Flourish, Seek Truth, and Delight in Learning: Laura Grammer, Head of School at The Oaks Academy Middle School
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Transformation through Community, Caring, and Kindness: Brian Mueller, President of Grand Canyon University (GCU)
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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The Purpose of Christ-centered Education is Found in Deep Relationships: Dr. Dennis Kilama, Professor, Pastor, and Civic Leader
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Connecting the Unknowable and the Knowable: Dr. Jeff Myers, President of Summit Ministries
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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The Effort's Important, But Trusting God is Everything: Rob Jankowski, Lead Minister at New Hope Christian Church in Whitestown, IN
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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Christ-Centered Excellence is About Serving Others: Dr. Russell Dawn, President of Concordia University Chicago
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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Special Edition: A Warm Thank You and Happy New Year from the Transforming Lives Podcast
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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Getting People into the Presence of Christ so He Can Change Them: Danny Smith, Director of Lifeline Christian Mission, Indianapolis
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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Showing Up and Doubling Down on Jesus: Dr. David Hoag, President of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)
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Dec 16, 2024 |
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Public Service, Human Flourishing, and a Stint at Oxford: Blair Milo, Founding Director of the Center for Talent & Opportunity at Sagamore Institute
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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Being Faithful Where We Are and Not Presuming God's Will for Our Lives: Dr. Glenn Slater, Head of School at Covenant Christian School in Conroe, TX
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Dec 02, 2024 |
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Being Still and Pursuing God's Plan: Matt Reffeitt - Husband, Father, and Faithful Servant in Church, Community, and Business
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Preparing Students for Life of Mission for Christ: Dr. Daniel Overdorf, President of Johnson University in Knoxville, TN
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Showing Up and Making Christ Known: Jason Van Curen, Principal of Indy West Christian School in Indianapolis, IN
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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Fostering Transformational Environments for Societal Good: Vanessa Cheng, Executive Officer of the Australian Association of Christian Schools
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Gaining It All to Lose It All: Dr. Erik Ankerberg, President of Concordia University-Wisconsin
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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Pursuing Excellence and Achievement to Make Christ Look Good: Dr. John Walker, Central Christian School in Hutchinson, KS
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Cultivating an Understanding of What It Means to be Human: Dr. Todd Williams, President of Cairn University in Pennsylvania
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Excellence for the Sake of the Imago Dei and the Missio Dei: Trent Roberts, President of Northpoint College in Grand Rapids, MI
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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Fostering a Christ-Animated, Relational Community: Dr Candace McQueen, President of Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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True Success is Following God's Calling: Dan and Jan Egenolf, on the Purpose and Worth of Christ-Centered Education at Home and in Partnership with Covenant
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Preparing Christians to Be Leaders in Culture: Len Munsil, President of Arizona Christian University
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Spiritual Development and Confidence in the Faith: John and Kim Hensel on the Purposes of Christ-Centered Education
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Special Edition for Labor Day
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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Leveraging the Truth of Scripture to Solve Big World Problems: Dr. David Horsager, Husband, Father, Author, Speaker, and Entrepreneur
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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Leading with Relationships and Delighting in God's Providence: Todd Leyden, Executive Director of Fort Wilderness Ministries in Wisconsin
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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Working with the Good Things that God has Given to Us: Jeff and Adrienne Reichanadter, Parents, Kingdom Workers, and Adventurers
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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Finding Our Identity in Christ and Our Purpose through Obedience: Nate and Julie Prahlow, Experts in Medicine, Humble Servants, and Partners in Christ-Centered Education
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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Intentionality in a Modern-Day Village: Church Planters and Community Leaders, Roger and Carmen Williams
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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It's not what we're doing, but what He's doing in us: Greg Enas, Husband, Father, Business Leader, Entrepreneur on the permeation of Christ in all things
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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Preparing Students to Be Hope Bringers in the World: Matt Scogin, President of Hope College in Holland, MI
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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Anything Short of Eternity as its Time Horizon is Too Small: Dr. Jeremy Mann, Founder and Head of School of The Field School in Chicago, IL
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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Transformation through Friendship, Therapy, CrossFit, and Deep-Thinking Christian Education: Deanna Bowman ('06), Writer, Worship Leader, World Traveler, and Wife
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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Education for Developing as a Whole Person: Becky Fields, Covenant's First Senior English Teacher and Always Passionate Pursuer of the True, Good, and Beautiful
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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Knowing Our Children and Pursuing the Best for Them: Damon Howell, Husband, Father, and Pastor
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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God's Timing and Surprise Blessings with Christ-Centered Education: Justin and Amanda Schulz, Coaches and Committed Servants to the Least of These
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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Authenticity, Respectful Dialogue, and God's Faithfulness: Jason Dawson, Husband, Father, and Health Care Entrepreneur
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Mental Health Special Series, Session 4: Brain Development and Relational Equipping for Flourishing with Therapist Jared Jones
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May 27, 2024 |
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Mental Health Special Series, Session 3: Culture, Identity, and Mastering Our Desires - Clinical Psychologist Dr. Mark Dobbs
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May 20, 2024 |
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Mental Health Special Series, Session 2: Trauma, Environment, Technology, and Being Known and Loved with Therapists Jean Crane and Moriah Veach
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May 13, 2024 |
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Mental Health Special Series, Session 1: A Christ-Centered Approach to Counseling and Therapy with Therapists Jean Crane and Moriah Veach
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May 06, 2024 |
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The Preminence of the Word in All Things: Abbie Gottfried, Wife, Mother, Avid Reader, and English Teacher at Berean Christian School, Knoxville, TN
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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A Calling to Advance the Kingdom: Dr. Jay Ferguson, Head of School at Grace Community School, Tyler, TX
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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Making Disciples at a Scalable Level: Dr. Jason Rachels, Head of School at Calvary Christian Academy in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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Committed to Advancing The Kingdom: Dr. John Patterson, Head of School at First Presbyterian Day School in Macon, GA
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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A Life-Long Commitment to Obediently Taking the Next Step: Dr. Steve Whitaker, Head of School at The First Academy in Orlando, Florida
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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Christ Permeating All Areas of Life: Eric Bradley, Head of School at Grace Christian School in Raleigh, NC
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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Excellence, Humility, Care, and Gracious Dialogue: James Talkington, Head of School at Lexington Christian Academy, Lexington, MA
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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Intentional Civil Dialogue in a Christ-Centered Environment: Dr. Jonathan Kulaga, President of Indiana Wesleyan University
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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A Surprising Life Path, Leadership Development, and True Education: Andrew Hart, CEO of The Oaks Academy in Indianapolis
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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Christ-Centered and Student-Focused: Dr. Michael Lindsay, President of Taylor University
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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Finding Purpose, Developing Leaders, and Following Her Interests: Kacey Crane, Leader, Advocate, and People Person
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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Trusting in the Goodness and Peace: Kat Wilcox, Marketing Expert, Personal Trainer, and Triathlete
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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A Globally-Minded Endeavor: Dr. Larry Taylor, President of Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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Counting On God's Provision Through The Challenges: Brad Murray, Husband, Father of Five Boys, and Unlikely Entrepreneur
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Faithfulness as a Primary Calling: Dr. Phil Ryken, President of Wheaton College
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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A Totally Different Life Plan: Tomi Mattick, wife, mother, reluctant basketball fan, and Christian school Admissions Director
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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Discovery through Discomfort: Todd Scoggins, Husband, Father, Architect, Producer, Media Specialist and Philanthropist
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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Feeling God's Presence in Collaboration and Creativity: Isaac Spencer, Heart of Covenant 2023 and Current Student at Purdue University
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Jan 01, 2024 |
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A Life Changed: Hallie Darling, Covenant Class of 2023
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Jan 01, 2024 |
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Like A Family: Thad and Lacie Tindall, Covenant Parents, Sports Enthusiasts, and Faithful Servants
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Dec 25, 2023 |
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Inspired Toward a Calling: Hudson Bell, Music Major at Taylor University and Covenant Class of 2023
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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A Clear Leading of the Spirit: Kevin Russell, Kingdom-minded Husband, Dad, and Non-Profit Leader
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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Long Drives, Close Friends, and Beautiful Surprises: Kraig and Suni Johnson, Successful Entrepreneurs, Life-long Adventurers, and Kingdom-minded Parents
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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Beyond What They Could Imagine: Erik and Mandy Cooper, Parents, Community Leaders, and Business As Mission Entrepreneurs
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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Identity, Fatherhood, and Calling: Dr. Drew Flamm, President of Grace College
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Nov 20, 2023 |
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Community, Tragedy, and Joy: Bess Malek-Maiorano, Inpatient Pharmacist, Writer, Blogger and Covenant Parent
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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Being Present and Marinating in the Good: John Crane, Indiana Senator, Entrepreneur, Husband and Father
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Nov 06, 2023 |