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

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

134. God Wastes Nothing- The Power of Your Unique Design

What if the very things you thought were random, difficult, or “just part of your past” are actually part of the beautiful way God designed your story? In this heartfelt and joy-filled conversation, Jesica sits down with Marianne Demico from Christian Educators [https://christianeducators.org?utm_source=chatgpt.com] to talk about how God wastes nothing—not your experiences, your risks, your stretching seasons, or even the gifts you may have forgotten you carry. Through powerful stories from an AWAKE event in New York City, Marianne shares how God used pieces of her life from decades earlier to deeply impact teachers in ways she never could have orchestrated herself. Together, Jesica and Marianne unpack what it means to live as a Kingdom educator on mission with Jesus, trust the long story God is writing, and stop segmenting our lives into disconnected chapters. This episode will encourage you to embrace your unique design, trust that God is weaving every season together with purpose, and remember that even the smallest act of obedience can create ripple effects far beyond what you can see. If you’ve been feeling weary, unseen, uncertain, or questioning whether your story matters—this conversation is for you. God knows your name, He sees every detail, and He is still writing something beautiful through your “yes.” Resources & Next Steps ✨ Learn more about AWAKE events [http://christianeducators.org/awake] through Christian Educators ✨ Free Daily Declarations for Kingdom Educators [http://kingdomeducators.com/declarations] ✨ More Encouragement & Resources [https://kingdomeducators.com] ✨ Interested in Coaching Support for the “Sticky Spots”? 📩 Email: jesica@kingdomeducators.com Take the Next Step * Rate & review the podcast * Share this episode with a fellow educator * 💛 Ask the Lord this week: “What part of my story are You redeeming right now?”

133. God Is Writing Your Story - Finding Purpose in the Middle of It All

Coming out of last week’s conversation with Dr. Diamond Howell about trusting God in the unknown, this episode becomes a more personal and reflective conversation around the reality that God is still writing our stories—even in the seasons that feel messy, stretching, or unfinished. In this special episode, Jesica’s husband, Jake Glover, joins the podcast to help unpack some of the deeper parts of Jesica’s journey through education, ministry, transition, identity, and trusting God in the middle of the process. Together, they reflect on how God uses even the unexpected parts of our lives to shape us, prepare us, and draw us closer to Him. If you’ve ever questioned your impact, wrestled with disappointment, or wondered if God is still working in your story, this conversation is for you. Through honest reflection, Scripture, and real-life moments, you’ll be reminded that God wastes nothing—and that even the seasons that don’t make sense can become part of something beautiful in His hands. You’ll walk away encouraged to slow down, process your story with Jesus, and trust that He is still at work—even in the chapters that feel unresolved. Resources & Next Steps Resources & Links * * Daily Declarations for Kingdom Educators: kingdomeducators.com/declarations [http://kingdomeducators.com/declarations] * Register for the End-of-Year Reset Experience: kingdomeducators.com/workshop [http://kingdomeducators.com/]     Take the Next Step * Rate & review the podcast * Share this episode with a fellow educator * Join the FREE Gathering Place for Christian Educators community * Take intentional time with the Lord this week and ask: * “God, where have You been in my story?” * “What are You forming in me right now?”