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Grafted Together Ep 37: The Transformative Power of Christian Education: Serving the Least of These, with Jonathon Basurto
February 26, 2026
To discuss how underserved students have been transformed by Christian education, Jonathon Basurto joins the Grafted Together Podcast.
Jonathon is the Principal at Pusch Ridge Christian Academy South Campus in Tucson, AZ, the first school in the nation that is Christian, Classical, Covenantal, and Dual Language. He has been in education and educational leadership for over fifteen years. He serves at his local church, helping the teens and college students through Bible studies.
Digital resources:
Pusch Ridge Christian Academy website
Arizona Christian School Tuition Organization
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