139. Waiting is Not Wasted: Trusting God While Your Story is Still Unfolding

139. Waiting is Not Wasted: Trusting God While Your Story is Still Unfolding

What do you do when life doesn't make sense yet? In this reflective solo episode, Jesica invites Christian educators into an honest conversation about waiting, trust, and faithfulness in the middle of unfinished stories. Following last week's discussion on worldview, she explores what it looks like to trust God when the next chapter isn't clear, prayers seem unanswered, and circumstances haven't changed the way we hoped they would. Drawing from personal experiences, Scripture, and lessons woven throughout this season, Jesica reminds listeners that faith was never about having the whole map—it was always about trusting the One who does. Through the stories of Abraham, David, and countless Kingdom educators who have shared their journeys this season, you'll be encouraged to embrace stewardship over striving, presence over productivity, and obedience over certainty. If you're walking through a season of transition, disappointment, waiting, or unanswered questions, this episode will remind you that God is not wasting your story. He is not only interested in where He's taking you—He's deeply invested in who you're becoming along the way. Resources & Next Steps: Free Daily Truth Declarations [https://kingdomeducators.com/declarations] for Christian Educators  More Encouragement & Resources [https://kingdomeducators.com/] Coaching Support for Christian Educators: jesica@kingdomeducators.com [jesica@kingdomeducators.com] Guided Burdens Exercise for Christian Educators (Coming Soon) Reflection Questions: Jesus... • Where am I trying to rush You? • What am I afraid won't happen? • What are You teaching me in this season? • What does faithfulness look like today? • What do You want me to know about the chapter I'm living right now?  Rate & review the podcast  Share this episode with a fellow educator  Next week, Jesica welcomes her husband Jake for an honest conversation about trusting God through uncertainty, transition, disappointment, and the unexpected twists that shape our stories.

138. How Christian Teachers Can Bring Faith, Truth and Worldview in the Classroom

What does it actually mean to bring a Christian worldview into education? In this thought-provoking conversation, Jesica is joined by Billy Hutchinson, Director of Colson Educators at The Colson Center, to explore why worldview matters and how it shapes the way we teach, learn, lead, and engage with culture. Drawing from his experience as a teacher, administrator, and worldview educator, Billy explains how our beliefs influence the way we perceive, interpret, and respond to the world around us. Together, they discuss identity, calling, truth, critical thinking, and practical ways Christian educators can cultivate worldview formation in their classrooms—whether they serve in public schools, private schools, homeschools, or educational leadership. This conversation will encourage you to think more deeply about the role faith plays in education and how God can use your influence to help students pursue what is true, good, and beautiful. If you've ever wondered how to faithfully bring your faith into education beyond simply adding Bible verses to what you already do, this episode offers a practical and encouraging starting point. Resources & Next Steps  Learn More About Colson Educators [https://colsoneducators.org/KE] Discover worldview resources, professional development opportunities, and practical tools for Christian educators, including  The Planning Period Newsletter.  Colson Fellows Program [http://www.colsonfellows.org/KE] Christian educators receive 50% off the Colson Fellows program, a transformational discipleship and worldview training experience.  Truth Rising Worldview Study [http://colsoneducators.org/]  Free Daily Truth Declarations for Christian Educators [https://kingdomeducators.com/] Coaching Support for Christian Educators: jesica@kingdomeducators.com [jesica@kingdomeducators.com] Take the Next Step  Rate & review the podcast  Share this episode with a fellow educator  Reflect on this question: "How is my worldview shaping the way I see my students, my classroom, and my calling?"

137. Seeing Through a Kingdom Lens: How God Changes the Way We See Education

What if the greatest transformation God wants to bring isn't first in your circumstances—but in how you see them? In this reflective solo episode, Jesica explores the power of perspective and why renewing our minds changes the way we experience difficult students, challenging seasons, transitions, and even our own stories. Through Scripture, personal reflection, and practical encouragement, you'll be reminded that Kingdom educators are called to see differently because Heaven shapes the way we interpret what is happening around us. Together, we'll explore how fear, disappointment, and discouragement can distort our perspective—and how Jesus invites us to exchange those burdens for His truth. If you've been feeling weary, stuck, or questioning what God is doing in this season, this conversation will encourage you to lift your eyes and ask: "Jesus, what do You see?" Resources & Next Steps  Free Daily Truth Declarations for Christian Educators [http://kingdomeducators.com/declarations]  More Encouragement & Resources [https://kingdomeducators.com/]  Coaching Support for Christian Educators  jesica@kingdomeducators.com [jesica@kingdomeducators.com]  Guided Burdens Exercise for Christian Educators (Coming Soon) Scriptures Mentioned Romans 12:2 • Luke 17:21 • Matthew 6:33 • 2 Corinthians 5:20 • Isaiah 55:8–9 • Ephesians 1:17–18  Rate & review the podcast  Share this episode with a fellow educator  Next week: Jesica is joined by Billy Hutchinson from the Colson Center for a conversation about worldview and why the way we see the world shapes the way we live, teach, and lead.

136. When Your Story Starts Making Sense

Sometimes the greatest healing happens when we begin seeing our story through Heaven’s perspective. In this powerful conversation, Jesica welcomes back Amber Auger for a deeply honest discussion about identity, healing, surrender, and the ongoing work of Jesus in our lives. Building on the theme that God wastes nothing, Amber shares how the Lord has continued to redeem difficult seasons, reshape old beliefs, and bring freedom in areas she never thought could fully heal. Together, they explore performance-based identity, truth-telling with God, the power of identity exchange, and what it looks like to allow Jesus to heal the deeper places of shame, fear, and striving. Through personal stories and practical examples, you'll be encouraged to bring your own burdens, questions, and wounds to the One who still restores hearts today. If you've ever felt stuck, carried shame, struggled with approval, or wondered whether God is still working in your story, this conversation will remind you that Jesus is not finished. He sees you, He knows your name, and He is inviting you into greater freedom and wholeness. Resources & Next Steps * Free Daily Truth Declarations [https://kingdomeducators.com] for Christian Educators * Join the Kingdom Educators Collective [https://kingdomeducators.com/collective] as a Founding Member (Enrollment closes June 6 at Midnight) * Interested in Coaching Support?  📩 jesica@kingdomeducators.com [jesica@kingdomeducators.com] Take the Next Step ⭐ Rate & review the podcast 📲 Share this episode with a friend or fellow educator 💛 Ask Jesus this week: "What part of my story are You still redeeming?"

135. Rediscovering Your Kingdom Identity: Why Your Story Still Matters

Have you ever felt physically present in your classroom… but spiritually or emotionally exhausted underneath it all? In this heartfelt solo episode, Jesica invites Christian educators into a slower, honest conversation about identity, surrender, and remembering who we truly are in Christ. Building on last week’s conversation about God wasting nothing, this episode explores why our stories matter so deeply to God—and how even the stretching, hidden, and painful seasons may actually be part of His preparation process. Through Scripture, personal reflection, and Kingdom-focused teaching inspired by voices like Myles Munroe, Jesica unpacks what it means to live as ambassadors of Heaven in the world of education. You’ll be reminded that your identity is not rooted in performance, productivity, test scores, or striving—but in abiding with Jesus. This episode speaks directly to the spiritual exhaustion many educators are quietly carrying and offers hope-filled encouragement to reconnect with God’s perspective over your life and story. If you’ve been questioning your impact, feeling weary, or wondering if God is still working in your current season, this conversation will help you lift your eyes again and remember: Heaven does not interpret your story through failure—but through redemption. God is still forming something beautiful through your life, and nothing has been wasted. Reflection Questions * “Jesus, how do You see my story?” * “What lies do You want to replace with truth?” * “What were You forming in me?” * “Where have You been faithful?” Resources & Next Steps  Free Daily Truth Declarations [http://kingdomeducators.com/]   Learn More About the Kingdom Educators Collective [http://kingdomeducators.com/collective] (Doors close June 5, or when all 12 spots are filled) Take the Next Step *  Rate & review the podcast * Share this episode with a fellow educator * Spend time journaling with Jesus using the reflection questions from today’s episode