Kingdom Educators with Jesica Glover

Season Wrap-Up | Kingdom Educators on Mission with Jesus In today’s episode, we wrap up our entire Kingdom Educators prayer season — a journey of learning to pray from identity, from authority, and from the presence of God in the everyday classroom. This episode is a deep breath… a moment to reflect… and a reminder that prayer is not a last resort. Prayer is the atmosphere we live in. As we close this season, I share what God has been stirring, speak directly to weary teachers, and invite you into what’s coming next for Kingdom Educators on mission with Jesus. What You’ll Hear in This Episode ✨ A recap of the major themes God highlighted throughout this prayer season ✨ Why prayer in hard and exhausting seasons becomes your lifeline ✨ What God has been stirring among Kingdom Educators across the nation ✨ A personal word of encouragement for teachers finishing the semester weary ✨ A look ahead at the next podcast season: encouragement, identity, and community ✨ A special invitation to join our growing community — The Gathering Place for Christian Educators Links & Resources ✨ Download My FREE Daily Truth Declarations ✨Your Kingdom Classroom and Burnout to Burning Bright Course Prices Change in Jan 2026 ✨Kingdom Educator Coaching Experience Rolling out in New Year!!   ✨ Join the Gathering Place for Christian Educators: Come connect with other teachers on mission with Jesus. If This Episode Encouraged You… Would you take 30 seconds to rate and review the podcast? Your review helps more Christian educators find hope, courage, and community. And if you know a teacher who needs this reminder, share this episode with them: 💛 You’re not alone — and prayer is your lifeline.

This week, Jesica sits down with Dr. Diamond Howell — educator, author, and founder of Commissioned for Greatness — for a deeply encouraging conversation about what it means to teach from identity, pray from truth, and stay grounded in Christ even when the school year feels heavy. Dr. Diamond shares her powerful G.R.E.A.T. framework from her new book The Christian’s Guide to Education, a practical and faith-filled model that helps Christian educators walk in spiritual confidence and emotional resilience: G — Glow: Living as a light in every classroom and interaction R — Resolve: Finding strength and courage to persevere through challenges E — Execute: Taking intentional, faith-driven action each day A — Abide: Staying rooted in God’s Word and presence T — Triumph: Walking in the victory already promised through Christ In this interview you’ll hear: ✨ How to pray with Scripture instead of only about Scripture ✨ Why truth is not an inspirational idea — it’s a weapon ✨ How to hold onto God’s Word when discouragement tries to settle in ✨ What it looks like to fight spiritual battles with God’s promises rather than your own strength ✨ Why identity-rooted teachers remain steady even when everything around them feels shaky ✨ Simple ways to return to peace during chaotic moments in the classroom Jesica and Dr. Diamond Howell also talk about how Christian educators can stay anchored when school culture, colleagues, or circumstances feel overwhelming. You’ll be reminded that you were not called to survive education — you were called to be light, to abide, and to walk triumphantly with Jesus. If you need fresh encouragement, renewed confidence, and a reminder that you are not alone in your calling… this episode will minister to your heart. 💬 Join the Conversation: How have you learned to listen to God in your classroom? Share your thoughts inside the Gathering Place for Christian Educators on Facebook Resources: Please connect with Dr. Diamond Howell on LinkedIN Daily Declarations for Teachers  AWAKE Wichita — Saturday, Jan 24, 2025 → Sign up at kingdomeducators.com Please subscribe, rate & review this podcast to help more teachers discover hope and freedom in Jesus.  

In this powerful conversation, Jesica sits down with veteran teacher Bekah Hutchinson to talk about what it really looks like to process emotions, identity, and classroom challenges with God. Bekah shares how a difficult school year led her to discover that teaching is not her identity—and how truth-telling prayer brought freedom, peace, and breakthrough for both her and her students. You’ll hear: Why negative emotions can be invitations to freedom A simple prayer practice for uncovering lies + hearing truth What happens when you ask God: “What is this touching?” Stories of second-graders learning to hear God’s voice How to shift from “not enough” to “God is enough” This episode is for any Christian educator who longs to experience deeper peace, emotional freedom, and identity rooted in Jesus—right in the middle of the school day.   you’re called to love? 💭 In this week’s episode, Jesica sits down with Mike Hicks, retired high school teacher, author of Roots of Apathy, and Director of Lift America for Christian Educators, where he shares his powerful approach to Listening Prayer—a way of hearing God’s heart for students, colleagues, and classrooms that’s rooted in abiding, authenticity, and obedience. Mike reminds us that prayer isn’t about formulas or algorithms—it’s about relationship. He teaches us how to abide in Jesus (John 15:7), ask honest questions, and listen for Spirit-taught words that reveal the Father’s heart. You’ll hear: ✨ How to posture your heart to hear the Shepherd’s voice (John 10:27) ✨ The difference between your own thoughts and the Spirit’s whisper ✨ Real stories of how God has led Mike to pray specifically over students, staff, and events ✨ A simple process to ABIDE first, LISTEN with honesty, and FOLLOW with obedience as you pray over your own classroom ✨ God still speaks—and when we pause to listen, He gives us words that release blessing, healing, and breakthrough. Scriptures Mentioned: John 10:27 – “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” John 15:7 – “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” Matthew 7:7–8 – “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 💬 Join the Conversation: How have you learned to listen to God in your classroom? Share your thoughts inside the Gathering Place for Christian Educators on Facebook 📎 Resources: Daily Declarations for Teachers  AWAKE Wichita — Saturday, Jan 24, 2025 → Sign up at kingdomeducators.com Subscribe, rate & review the podcast to help more teachers discover hope and freedom in Jesus.

What if prayer wasn’t just talking to God—but listening with Him for the people and spaces you’re called to love? 💭 In this week’s episode, Jesica sits down with Mike Hicks, retired high school teacher, author of Roots of Apathy, and Director of Lift America for Christian Educators, where he shares his powerful approach to Listening Prayer—a way of hearing God’s heart for students, colleagues, and classrooms that’s rooted in abiding, authenticity, and obedience. Mike reminds us that prayer isn’t about formulas or algorithms—it’s about relationship. He teaches us how to abide in Jesus (John 15:7), ask honest questions, and listen for Spirit-taught words that reveal the Father’s heart. You’ll hear: ✨ How to posture your heart to hear the Shepherd’s voice (John 10:27) ✨ The difference between your own thoughts and the Spirit’s whisper ✨ Real stories of how God has led Mike to pray specifically over students, staff, and events ✨ A simple process to ABIDE first, LISTEN with honesty, and FOLLOW with obedience as you pray over your own classroom ✨ God still speaks—and when we pause to listen, He gives us words that release blessing, healing, and breakthrough. Scriptures Mentioned: John 10:27 – “My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me.” John 15:7 – “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” Matthew 7:7–8 – “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you.” 2 Timothy 1:7 – “For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 💬 Join the Conversation: How have you learned to listen to God in your classroom? Share your thoughts inside the Gathering Place for Christian Educators on Facebook 📎 Resources: Daily Declarations for Teachers  Connect with Lift America AWAKE Wichita — Saturday, Jan 24, 2025 → Sign up at kingdomeducators.com Book: Roots of Apathy by Mike Hicks Subscribe, rate & review the podcast to help more teachers discover hope and freedom in Jesus.

What happens when teachers and parents pray with authority over their schools? Atmospheres shift. Hearts soften. Miracles happen. In this episode, Jesica Glover welcomes Sally Burke, President of Moms in Prayer International, for a powerful conversation about partnering with Jesus through prayer. Sally shares how a simple prayer—“Lord, teach me to pray”—sparked a global movement now covering schools in 150+ nations. Together, we’ll unpack Ephesians 6:10–18 and discover what it looks like to wear our spiritual armor as teachers on mission. You’ll walk away with stories of transformation, encouragement to stand firm in your calling, and three practical ways to pray with confidence and authority right where you teach. In this episode, you’ll hear: How Moms in Prayer began and why it’s so vital right now Testimonies of schools and students transformed by prayer How teachers can partner with parents and intercessors to cover their schools Practical tools for praying with Kingdom authority in your classroom   Connect with Moms in Prayer International: momsinprayer.org – learn more about starting a Group + prayer guides for your school   Connect with Kingdom Educators, find encouraging resources, and Grab Your FREE Daily Truth Declarations HERE Join the community: The Gathering Place for Christian Educators on Facebook Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes equipping you as a Kingdom Educator on mission with Jesus.  

What does it look like to pray with Jesus instead of for Him to move? In this episode, we continue our prayer focus with a deeper look at spiritual authority—what it means to partner with Christ’s victory, stay seated in heavenly places, and carry His transforming presence right into your classroom. You’ll hear: The difference between praying from victory versus for victory How to recognize the authority you’ve been given in Christ Practical ways to release peace, healing, and breakthrough over your classroom and school Scriptures to strengthen your confidence in prayer and identity Together, let’s remember: you are not striving to bring Jesus into your school—He’s already there, living and moving through you. Scripture Highlights: “I pray that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ... may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation so that you may know Him better.” – Ephesians 1:17 “You are the head and not the tail.” – Deuteronomy 28:13 “Lift up your heads, you gates... that the King of glory may come in.” – Psalm 24:7 “We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” – 2 Corinthians 10:5 Resources: Daily Declarations for Kingdom Educators Gathering Place for Christian Educators (Facebook Group) Your Kingdom Classroom Course 50% Sale Code: KINGDOM25 kingdomeducators.com Email: jesica@kingdomeducators.com Thank you for rating, reviewing, and subscribing to this podcast so more teachers on mission like you can grab a hold of this life-giving content.

In this inspiring conversation, Jesica sits down with retired educator Gloria Blankenship, whose life and classroom have been shaped by a deep partnership with Jesus through prayer. Gloria has spent decades prayer walking campuses, interceding for students, and equipping others to see God move in public schools with boldness and hope. Gloria shares stories from her teaching years, moments of breakthrough through prayer, and insights from her book Kids Out of Focus—a powerful resource for reaching students who often feel overlooked or “impossible to reach.” Together, Jesica and Gloria unpack what it means to partner with Jesus in prayer, giving grace freely, serving as vessels of His will, and standing firm as salt and light on campus. You’ll hear: How prayer became central to Gloria’s teaching mission Real testimonies of God’s movement through campus prayer walks Practical ways to pray for and with hard-to-reach students How to stay bold and consistent in prayer amid cultural resistance Whether you’re just beginning to pray over your classroom or longing to see revival in your school, this episode will stir your faith and remind you that the fervent prayers of the righteous avail much. 🕊️ Mentioned in this episode: Gloria Blankenship’s book: Kids Out of Focus Free Rise Up with Joy Online Summit, Oct 16-21. All Access Pass only $37 until Oct 16 HERE. Christian Teacher Faith Rights in Public Schools: Christian Educators Grab Your Free Daily Truth Declarations Join the Gathering Place for Christian Educators on Facebook

What if simply walking the halls of your school could shift the atmosphere? In this episode I talk with my friend Michelle Keso—Pre-Service Student Director for Christian Educators + adjunct professor at GCU in Phoenix—about one of the simplest, most powerful ways to partner with God right where you teach: prayer walking. Michelle shares: ✨ Why prayer walking opens the door for God’s presence in classrooms, hallways, and even parking lots, & the reminder that this is a way to walk in our authority in Christ to "take the ground" we teach upon. 🙌 Easy, practical steps to start— to begin building this highly effective spiritual practice. 🔥 Stories of the Kingdom breaking through in schools when educators pray together If you’ve been longing to see God move on your campus, this episode will give you the tools (and the courage) to begin. You are NOT alone. Let’s keep linking arms, praying, and showing up with joy and purpose.  Your next steps after listening: Join our FB community: The Gathering Place for Christian Educators Grab your FREE Daily Truth Declarations Reach out to Jesica if you're interested in hosting her for your next professional development or special event.

What happens when God’s people show up to pray in and around schools? Atmospheres shift. Staff and students are blessed. And sometimes… miracles break out in the hallways. In this episode, Jesica sits down with Wendy Yeager, leader of Keep Watch Prayer, a ministry that connects intercessors across communities to cover schools in prayer. Wendy shares powerful stories of God’s presence showing up in schools, encouragement for weary teachers, and practical steps for how you can get involved. In this episode, you’ll hear: What Keep Watch Prayer is and why it matters right now. Real-life stories of atmospheres shifting and breakthroughs happening in schools. How you can connect with intercessors or even start a Keep Watch team in your area. Why prayer covering is so essential for Christian educators — and the hope it brings. Resources & Links Learn more and get involved with Keep Watch Prayer: keepwatchprayer.org Join the Gathering Place for Christian Educators on Facebook for encouragement and community. Explore equipping resources for Kingdom Educators: kingdomeducators.com And please rate, review, and subscribe to get this podcast out to more Kingdom Educators around the world! Friends, our schools are worth covering in prayer. God is looking for Kingdom educators and intercessors to say “yes” to walking, praying, and believing Him for more. When we pray, anything is possible. Let’s keep watch together!

Do you ever feel stuck in your prayer life—like it’s more about obligation than partnership with God? In this episode, Jesica shares her prayer style of Kingdom Intercession: Spirit-led, hope-filled, declarative prayer that pushes back darkness and aligns with Heaven. You’ll discover how to move from dry duty into the flow of living waters, from venting to declaring promises, and from striving for permission to standing confidently in your position in Christ. Key Takeaways: Pray from Your Position—Not for Permission We are seated with Christ (Ephesians 2:6). Prayer is entering from identity and authority, not begging. Testimony: Breakthrough moments in leadership, classrooms, and parenting. Pray the Promises, Not the Problems Prayer is agreement with Heaven’s truth, not just reciting struggles. Testimony: Declaring God’s Word brought transformation in family relationships. Pray with Living Waters, Not Dry Duty True intercession flows from the Spirit (John 7:37–38), not from heavy obligation. Testimony: God’s refreshing presence even in weary seasons. Practical Ways to Start: Begin prayer with your identity in Christ (Romans 8:15–17). Start small, but start strong—choose one Scripture to declare out loud. Pray with others and watch agreement unlock breakthrough. Closing Declaration: “Jesus, I receive the gift of Living Water today. Fill me again with the flow of Your Spirit. Refresh my mind, renew my faith, and wash away every burden. Let Your joy be my strength and Your words be my prayers. I am a Kingdom Intercessor, filled with hope, power, and purpose. I declare victory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.” 👉 Resources & Links: Visit kingdomeducators.com today to grab your FREE Your Daily Truth Declarations Join the Gathering Place for Christian Educators community on Facebook

In Part 2 of You Are Qualified, we take a deeper look at how to live out your Kingdom identity every day as a teacher. In this episode, you’ll hear: How to abide in Jesus and prune thoughts that don’t align with His truth Practical strategies for exchanging lies for God’s living truth in your mind, heart, and classroom How to step into freedom and peace as a teacher empowered by Christ, even in challenging moments Personal examples of how saying “yes” to God transforms your teaching and your classroom culture Gathering Place Activation Questions: What are two things you’ve learned about yourself as a Kingdom Educator today? How will you think of yourself differently as an educator who lives under the King’s unchanging mandates? What scriptures about your identity feel more powerful now, knowing that they are decrees from the King Himself? Scripture References: John 15:15–16, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 2:11–13, & Matthew 11:28–30  Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes that will equip and encourage you as a Kingdom Educator on mission with Jesus. And please grab your Free Daily Declarations at kingdomeducators.com where you'll also find out more about our newest resources and upcoming events.  

This week we’re diving into what it truly means to be qualified as a Christian teacher—not by your resume, training, or performance, but by the power of Jesus Christ working in you. In this episode, you’ll hear: How God equips you for the assignment He’s placed you in your classroom and school The truth about imposter syndrome and how to recognize it in your own heart Practical ways to walk in your qualification daily, leaning on Christ’s power instead of your own strength The benefits of Jesus’ shed blood: forgiveness, cleansing, redemption, justification, sanctification, peace, and access to God’s throne Gathering Place Activation Questions: What are two things you’ve learned about yourself as a Kingdom Educator today? How will you think of yourself differently as an educator who lives under the King’s unchanging mandates? What scriptures about your identity feel more powerful now, knowing that they are decrees from the King Himself? Scripture References: Psalm 24:7, Ephesians 1:17–23, Ephesians 2:4–10, Hebrews 9:22; 9:13–14, Ephesians 1:7, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 10:10; 10:19, & Colossians 1:20  Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes that will equip and encourage you as a Kingdom Educator on mission with Jesus. And please grab your Free Daily Declarations at kingdomeducators.com where you'll also find out more about our newest resources and upcoming events.  

Your role as an educator is not just a job—it’s a calling. In this episode, Jesica continues the conversation on Your Kingdom Identity and reminds you that you’ve been qualified by God Himself to walk with authority, peace, and confidence in your school. We’ll explore what it means to set your mind and heart above (Colossians 3:1–2), to live under the decrees of the King of kings, and to bring the realities of His Kingdom into your daily classroom life. You’ll be equipped to step into this new school year with fresh encouragement, grounded in who God says you are. 👉 Join the conversation inside The Gathering Place for Christian Educators! Here are three questions for you to reflect on or share this week: What are two things you’ve learned about yourself as a Kingdom Educator today? How will you think of yourself differently as an educator who lives under the King’s unchanging mandates? What scriptures about your identity feel more powerful now, knowing that they are decrees from the King Himself? 🎙️ Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes that will equip and encourage you as a Kingdom Educator on mission with Jesus. And be sure to grab your FREE Daily Truth Declarations HERE.

In this episode of the Kingdom Educators Podcast, Jesica kicks off a Mindset Monday teaching focused on identity and empowerment as Kingdom educators. 💡 Whether you’re in the classroom, working in an office, or teaching online you are not walking alone this new school year. The Holy Spirit empowers you to thrive, in partnership WITH Him. Highlights in this episode: You are a “power drill, not a hand drill” — fully equipped with the Holy Spirit. John 7:38 — Rivers of living water flow through you as a source of life and truth. God’s faithfulness is unchanging and He wants to work WITH us at school Real-life examples of seeking God’s wisdom for students and children. See yourself (and your students) through God’s eyes — beloved, chosen, more than a conqueror. ✨ Weekly Challenge: Ask God to show you how He sees you and your classroom. Share what He reveals inside our Christian educator community — because you don’t have to do this alone! 👉 Your next steps after listening: Join the Gathering Place for Christian Educators on Facebook – connect, encourage, and pray with others on mission. Download your FREE Daily Truth Declarations to speak life and identity over your classroom. Explore courses designed for you at kingdomeducators.com — including Your Kingdom Classroom and From Burnout to Burning Bright.  Because you’re not just teaching — you’re an educator on mission with the King of kings. 👑  

In this powerful episode, Jesica sits down with Matthew Wagoner, a U.S. Army veteran, former pastor and police officer, and now a longtime public school teacher. Matthew shares how God has been working in his heart in profound ways—healing wounds, restoring his identity, and leading him into deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit. From battlefield experiences in Somalia and Desert Storm to the front lines of the classroom, Matthew now walks in the daily awareness that he is a missionary sent to his school, empowered by the presence of God. In this conversation, you’ll hear: How Matthew’s calling unfolded across military, ministry, and education The inner healing God began in his heart before the Leadership Summit How the Holy Spirit is equipping him to carry God’s presence into his school The scriptures that anchor him and the joy of walking in Kingdom purpose This story is a reminder that God uses every chapter of our story for His glory—and that He is still in the business of healing, sending, and reviving His people.  Resources Mentioned 50% off Your Kingdom Classroom Using Code: KINGDOM25 Daily Truth Declarations  Join the community: Gathering Place for Christian Educators on Facebook

What if joy and love—not pressure and perfection—were the foundation of your school’s culture? In this powerful conversation, Georgia educator Christy Mosher joins Jesica to unpack the spiritual, emotional, and neurological truths behind real Christian educator community. Rooted in Ephesians 1:15–19, Christy shares how she’s learned (often through mistakes!) to lead from love, cultivate unity, and create rhythms of joy among the teachers at her school. Together, we explore: Why Kingdom community isn’t optional for lasting impact What brain science reveals about joy, love, and attachment How our connection to Jesus fuels obedience and transformation Practical ways to build connection: stories, prayer, meals, and identity statements How to shift from task-driven to people-first leadership, just like Jesus Whether you’re leading a team or longing for deeper connection, this episode will stir hope, offer tools, and remind you: you’re not in this alone. Your next steps after listening:  Join The Gathering Place for Christian Educators on Facebook – a growing space where teachers on mission with Jesus connect, encourage, and pray for one another.  Download your FREE Daily Truth Declarations – speak truth over your identity, your classroom, and your calling every day.  Because you're an educator on mission with the King of kings, Your Kingdom Classroom is 50% Off w/code: KINGDOM25 – and we’re here to cheer you on. Student Teacher Deal HERE. You don’t have to teach alone. There is a growing community of educators just like you—on fire for Jesus and showing up in schools with purpose and power. Let’s keep linking arms.   Please rate and review the show to help spread the message—then share this episode with a fellow teacher who needs hope today.

In this special full-length episode, Jesica sits down with David and Elizabeth Schmus, leaders of Christian Educators, to unpack what God is doing in public schools through a growing family of Kingdom-minded educators. Fresh from the recent Leadership Development Summit, they share powerful stories of breakthrough, boldness, and connection—revealing how God is raising up ambassadors in schools across the nation and forming Spirit-filled communities of faith and impact. 🛠️ Resources: christianeducators.com christianeducators.com/lift – Start a local prayer group christianeducators.com/awake – Host or attend a regional event   Your next steps after listening: 👉 Join the Gathering Place for Christian Educators on Facebook – a growing space where teachers on mission with Jesus connect, encourage, and pray for one another. 📝 Download your FREE Daily Truth Declarations – speak truth over your identity, your classroom, and your calling every day.  👉 Because you're an educator on mission with the King of kings, Your Kingdom Classroom is 50% Off w/code: KINGDOM25— and we’re here to cheer you on. Student Teacher Deal HERE. You don’t have to teach alone. There is a growing community of educators just like you—on fire for Jesus and showing up in schools with purpose and power. Let’s keep linking arms. 💛 🎧 Please rate and review to help the message get out + share with a fellow teacher who needs this hope.    #kingdomeducators #christianeducators #teachersonmission #kingdomcommunities

Is it possible to be a bold light for Jesus in a public school… and not feel so alone while doing it? In this episode, I sit down with Pennsylvania teacher Shanna Daubenspeck, a passionate Kingdom educator who said yes to building Christian community on her campus—and watched God multiply it. This conversation is honest, practical, and so encouraging if you’ve ever wondered: Are there other Christians at my school? How can we connect without making it weird or forced? What difference could it really make if we prayed together? Spoiler: It makes a big difference. Listen in as we talk about: ✨ How Shanna began finding other believers at her school ✨ Creative ways they’ve gathered for prayer and encouragement ✨ What’s shifted since building a Christian educator community ✨ What to do if you feel alone but want to see this happen where you are ✨ Why Kingdom community changes everything 📖 “Two are better than one… a cord of three strands is not easily broken.” – Ecclesiastes 4:9–12 📖 “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” – Proverbs 27:17 Your next steps after listening: 👉 Join the Gathering Place for Christian Educators on Facebook – a growing space where teachers on mission with Jesus connect, encourage, and pray for one another. ➡️ facebook.com/groups/thegatheringplaceforchristianeducators 📝 Download your FREE Daily Truth Declarations – speak truth over your identity, your classroom, and your calling every day. ➡️ kingdomeducators.com You don’t have to teach alone. There is a growing community of educators just like you—on fire for Jesus and showing up in schools with purpose and power. Let’s keep linking arms. 💛 🎧 Listen now + share with a fellow teacher who needs this hope.

Reflect, Release, Receive – It’s summer break—and you’ve finally got a moment to exhale. But before you jump into prep for next year, what if you paused to reflect on what God actually did this past school year? In this peaceful, Spirit-led solo episode, Jesica invites you to slow down and create space with Jesus. You’ll be guided through Scripture, reflection questions, and moments of surrender that help you: ✨ Celebrate the growth you saw—and the seeds God was planting behind the scenes ✨ Release what you're still carrying—disappointment, heaviness, or student outcomes ✨ Receive fresh identity, peace, and purpose from the One who sent you into your classroom Whether you’re feeling exhausted, grateful, or a mix of both, this episode will help you meet Jesus right in the middle of it all—and walk away lighter. 📖 Featuring key Scriptures: Mark 9:23 – “All things are possible for the one who believes” Psalm 46:10 – “Be still and know that I am God” 1 Peter 5:7 – “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you” 💛 Plus: Hear wisdom from last week’s guest, April Graney, on what it looks like to rest well this summer—practically and spiritually. 📝 Download your free Reflect, Release, Receive Guided Journal 🎧 Listen now + share with another teacher who needs a breath of peace 👥 Join the community inside The Gathering Place for Christian Educators on Facebook   👉 Grab your free Daily Truth Declarations at kingdomeducators.com

It’s summer break—and after pouring yourself out all year, maybe you're just beginning to slow down and reflect. If you're wondering where Jesus was in the middle of the chaos, exhaustion, and even heartbreak of the school year, this conversation is for you. In this deeply encouraging episode, children’s author, teacher and passionate advocate for hurting kids, April Graney, joins us to share the heart behind her new book, If Jesus Came to My School. April brings joy, honesty, and powerful truth as she talks about creating Christ-centered community—especially in hard places. Together, we’ll reflect on: What it means to carry Jesus’ presence into our schools How God works through even the small, hidden moments of a teacher’s day Ways Christian educators can rest and be restored this summer Simple ways to prepare our hearts to love from overflow, not burnout Wherever you are in your summer—exhausted, hopeful, or somewhere in between—you’ll walk away reminded that Jesus sees you, and your presence in the classroom matters more than you know. ✨ Grab April Graney’s book: If Jesus Came to My School  📢 Share this episode with a fellow educator who needs a reminder of God's goodness 🎧 Subscribe + leave a review to help more Christian teachers find this community 👉 Grab your free Daily Truth Declarations at kingdomeducators.com