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Recent Episodes
Sharpening Kingdom Leaders Ep 15: Mark Thiessen and a Calling to Christian School Leadership
March 3, 2025
Dr. Larry Taylor interviews Mark Thiessen, a Christian school leader in Indonesia. Mark shares his journey and commitment to Christian education, describing how his family was called to serve in Indonesia.
Grafted Together Ep 14: Community Development with Mia Lazaga, Part Two
February 24, 2025
Mia Lazaga rejoins the podcast for a longform conversation about community development and empowering students beyond the classroom.
Student Leadership & Learning Ep 14: Building Confidence in Young Leaders
February 17, 2025
Emily Pigott discusses building confidence in young leaders through a Christ-centered approach, emphasizing the importance of overcoming self-doubt and learned fears.
The Flourishing Journey Ep 14: The Faithful Journey of Teaching Christianly
February 10, 2025
Dr. Edward Bunn and Dr. Dave Mulder, Professor of Education at Dordt University, discuss how to teach Christianly as a faithful disciple of Christ.
Sharpening Kingdom Leaders Ep 14: A lifestyle of giving in Nigeria, with Naomi Famonure
February 3, 2025
Naomi Famonure, a Christian educator from Nigeria, shares her journey from Catholic upbringing to founding a school for missionary children and caring for orphans and widows.




