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Recent Episodes
Grafted Together Ep 66: Death and the Human Experience, with Dr. Chuck Fuller
June 29, 2026
Jerry Nelson and Dr. Chuck Fuller explore death, grief, and the human experience through a biblical worldview. They offer practical and theological insight for believers seeking to understand how faith shapes the way we process loss and purpose.
Student Leadership & Learning Ep 30: Learning That Lasts, Why Experiential Learning Forms Better Leaders
June 24, 2026
When you were a student, what moments shaped you? Emily Pigott explores how experience forms in ways that information alone cannot, and how we can use this to develop leadership skills in our students.
Grafted Together Ep 65: From Belonging to Unity, with Tia Gaines
June 23, 2026
True unity is not uniformity, but a Christ-centered commitment to relationship & shared purpose. Tia Gaines, Executive Director of UnifiEd, shares how Christian education can move beyond surface-level diversity efforts toward genuine biblical unity.
Grafted Together Ep 64: Engaging Students Effectively Through Events, with Lilly Wooten
June 22, 2026
Guest host Lilly Wooten shares her heart for seeing students grow in their understanding of God, and how to ensure the events and missions programs at your school actually provide opportunities for students to grow.
Grafted Together Ep 63: Parent Engagement, with Mark Wickersham
June 18, 2026
Guest host Mark Wickersham discusses parent engagement and provides practical steps. Students with engaged parents tend to do better academically, socially, and most importantly, spiritually. So how do we get parents engaged?




