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Recent Episodes
Grafted Together Ep 60: Recovering the Divine Purpose of Work, with Steve Buttry
June 9, 2026
Steve Buttry is a real estate developer as well as the President of Workplace Ministries, Inc., and he joins Jerry Nelson to discuss God's vision for work.
Stronger Together Ep 18: The "No-Brainer" of the LDRP (with Philip Scott), and PPA Summit Keynote Speaker Dr. Shirley Magazi
June 5, 2026
Learn about how the Legal Defense Reimbursement Fund can supplement your school's risk management, with ACSI VP for Legal Affairs, Philip Scott. We also spotlight Calvary Christian High School (FL) with Head of School David Kilgore.
Grafted Together Ep 59: AI and the Tower of Babel, with Samantha Farinacci
June 4, 2026
Guest host Samantha Farinacci of Oaks Christian Online School shares insights on chaplaining at a Christian school during an era of artificial intelligence.
Grafted Together Ep 58: Assessing Your School with the Flourishing Faith Index, with Dr. Steve Whitaker
June 2, 2026
Dr. Steve Whitaker, Head of School at The First Academy (FL), talks with Jerry Nelson about the Flourishing Faith Index and how to properly assess your school's spiritual formation progress. Learn more about the FFI at https://www.acsi.org/FFI
Stronger Together Ep 17: Starting a Christian School in India, with David Singh
June 1, 2026
David Singh is the founder of Harbour International School in India. He talks with ACSI Chief Ministry Officer Dr. Gavin Brettenny about leading a Christian school in India and how the school lives out faith within the context of Indian culture.




