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Grafted Together Ep 18: Expected Student Outcomes, with Josh Leonard

August 25, 2025

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Josh Leonard rejoins the podcast to discuss targets for students to know, understand, and believe upon graduation. They are integrated with academic and spiritual goals using a biblical worldview, emphasizing the importance of clear outcomes for effective education. The video highlights NRCA's approach with four umbrellas: spiritual formation, worldview orientation, academic thinking, and skills development.

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Josh Leonard has served for five years at North Raleigh Christian Academy and is currently leading in the role of Dean of Spiritual Formation and Discipleship. Josh is intentional in developing resources for parents, churches, and Christian schools; including hosting the Rooted Rhythms Podcast, which seeks to engage in conversations surrounding the intentional pursuit of Jesus through the rhythms of our lives.

 

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