If you're needing a little pick-me-up from a fellow comrade in the faith also stationed to serve in our schools, you're going to LOVE this podcast with Jill from Teacher Be Still! Jill carries a devoted heart to serving Jesus unashamedly in our public schools... and a big piece of this includes how she has loved teacher in her school, and now loves…

Morgan Preston shares testimonies that will strengthen your teacher heart as you aim to finish this school year strong. Her prayers over 10 years have been coming to fruition and they encourage us to not give up, but to trust in the sustaining power of God's presence and faithfulness as we continue to teach on mission with Him in our classrooms. Pl…

For Teacher Appreciation Week we're featuring Julio Vega's story of waking up (literally!!) to the calling of God on his life to be a Teacher on Mission. You'll be invited to reengage with your passionate call to live a life of love laid down for Jesus as you take steps of faith to serve with Him at school just through listening to several of the h…

How do I respond when I see kids acting abnormally and I think it's demonically derived, not just "normal" spectrum behavior? How do I respond when weird things-- even phenomena happen on my campus? At its simplest roots we walk onto our job sites knowing Jesus has already won over sin death and the grave and because we're seated with Him in heaven…

As promised, Jesica Glover presents the biblical backing for walking in our Christ given authority in our classrooms. She starts of the episode with examining how Father God demonstrates that He doesn't call us by what we have or haven't done, but He clothes us with His Royal identity (which comes with a wardrobe) just because we're His Kids! Our F…

If you've been thinking about letting your light shine a little brighter at school, or you have also been stepping out in greater faith this year YOU will be strengthened to know you're not alone in this faith walk at school! Former High School Teacher David Schmus shares several faith building testimonies of asking God "What are you up to?" and ch…

Have you ever thought about how you could connect with other Christian Teachers in your school, district, or region? Has encouraging other like-minded colleagues been on your heart? In Part 2 "Co-Creating w/God" Elementary Teacher Chelsea Vantol shares with us how other Christian Educators called out the leader in her and now she sees herself in a …

Elementary Teacher Chelsea Vantol from SoCal tried to leave public education, but God clearly had other plans! Listen to learn the first part of her journey of connecting with friend Holy Spirit to begin Speaking Words of Life over her students, set a classroom atmosphere of honor, and create a safe place for kids to make mistakes. I know you will …

This week Tony Barton from Turning Point USA brings his wealth of experience as a Kansas legislator to share with us how faith-filled educators are winning cases at the Supreme Court level based on our First Amendment Rights! We discuss the Lemon Laws and how they were abolished almost 2 years ago and how this may have played a big role in these re…

David Schmus from Christian Educators launches into this episode with his own teacher to director of Christian Educators testimony. You're going to appreciate his heart's calling to be a light just like you as he also presents to us the heart of Christian Educators: helping Christian teachers to learn about their faith rights in schools. Basic poin…

As many know teaching public school in Southern California isn't the easiest when it comes to being a light for Christ in the schools, but kindergarten teacher Andrea Brannam wasn't called into education because it was her career of choice. With the help of wise mentors she finds herself in a strategic place partnering with God to bring His Kingdom…

The truth of God's Word trumps our momentary feelings and even our circumstances! In this episode Jesica Glover from Kingdom Educators walks us through clinging to the truth of putting on the Armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18), standing in the power of His Might by contending for the Spirit of Wisdom and Revelation through our deepening intimacy with…

Teacher April Reuter joins us, again, for this second half of her testimony of HOW TO BE a Teacher on Mission. Through her practical testimonies we learn that a Teacher on Mission: 1. Make Time to Pursue God & His Presence because we release whatever we carry. 2. Invite God to host His Presence on Your Campus. 3. Envision Your Staff & Students as G…

On this Valentine's week Kingdom Educators Founder Jesica Glover recaps the heart pulses from this last batch of teacher testimonies, her own love for hot tamales... aka ❤️God's faithfulness and the importance of making our own teacher heart connection with Jesus a priority. This beautiful hodgepodge of heartfelt encouragement will leave you feelin…

April Reuter tried to step away from teaching 12 years in... to do more "official" work for the Kingdom, but God called her back into full time teaching and gave her new lenses for seeing herself as a Teacher on Mission partnered with God as her power supply. With a huge heart to see breakthrough in her city through the power of prayer, April is no…

Principal Deb Wallace knows what it means to press into God's heart, hear His voice, hear what's possible in a school and carry that dream to fruition! Listen in to our conversation about how God has taught her to steward His presence both in Napa and in Northern CA as a public school administrator. Deb shares practical nuggets teachers and adminis…

This week's testimonial features Heather Kohnen from Christian Educators who has a passionate heart for responding to the promptings of God! She has learned first hand, as an elementary teacher, that God's got us Kingdom Educator's on a royal set up route to be true ambassadors of the King in the school system. Father God is waiting on our "YES!" t…

Our students need us to wake up and be lifted up! Mike Hicks from Christian Educators shares his testimony of how God led him to begin gathering the Christian teachers at his school and then his city! God amazed him. And the dream didn't stop there! Mike's step of obedience has begun a movement of Lift America gatherings across the nation creating …

Whether you work in a difficult neighborhood or a well-to-do area you will find encouragement and practical strategies from Mike Hicks, now retired teacher who works for Christian Educators International. In his year 30+ years in public education Mike Hicks has learned many things, but the Holy Spirit has led him to his biggest breakthroughs when i…

Clint Daniels stepped into a new level of relationship with God after a bought with depression and as a teacher this meant tuning into God's voice a bit more for his school! First it started with using his talents and abilities with launching The Teacher Devotional Blog and then it turned into connecting with the other Christian teachers at his mid…

October '23 Jesica Glover was the keynote speaker at the Wichita Area Teacher Prayer Breakfast and spoke about our upgrade to teach in connection with God. She shares through different testimonies the power of living from the truth of God's calling on our life as Teacher Missionaries, inviting friend Holy Spirit to download Kingdom strategies to al…

Continuing our Teacher Testimony Series Ronda Bastian joins us for her powerful testimony of re-engaging with her missionary calling in the world of education. Ronda testifies of how the encouragement from "Speaking Words of Life in Your Classroom" has reshaped the way she builds classroom atmosphere and taking my course, From Burnout to Burning Br…

Hit Pause and take a moment to breathe in the truth that God is with you and He's so excited to infuse you with more of Himself today! He's got fresh oil to fill your tank, strategies beyond this world, and clarity to help you beat the overwhelm. Listen in to this short Hope Injection to be reminded of your vital calling as a Teacher on Mission emp…

Sometimes we plan our own way, but God does truly order our steps (Prov 16:9)! This was the case for Felita Kahrs, former teacher, administrator and lobbyist in education. In this episode Felita shares how the Lord drew her back to Himself and began to speak to her about her role as a Teacher on Mission. She began to respond to His call to be salt …

Kylea Raines hasn't had a traditional teaching path, and she hasn't always tuned into God's direction, but He's guided her and made His Higher Ways known! In this episode Kylea candidly shares with teachers that tuning into God's voice, praying, and being sure to stay connected to the Vine and filled up is the best way we can prepare to serve our s…

Raise your hand if you've ever had a student who you weren't quite sure whether or not you'd reached them? Our goal as Christian Teachers is always to leave a significant impact for the Kingdom.... but sometimes it's hard to tell whether any of our prayers, words of encouragement, acts of kindness, or even our consistency has mattered. Listen to th…

The testimony of Jesus doesn't get old! In episode #36 Amanda Green, from Hope is Alive ministries, shares with us how her middle school teacher made all the difference for her in a season when she made a big move. This teacher became a confidant, a truth teller, and one to call out the gold for not just her but many students at school. Listen in t…

Have you ever received a tiny nudge from God and you followed it to find that your obedience genuinely blessed someone else? Dylan Griffin's testimony in part is the result of one teacher's simple obedience to tune into God's voice to give an encouraging word (and later a revelatory picture) in due season that lifted Dylan to have hope in a season …

Episode 23 launches us into a new "unit" of interviews celebrating the works of Jesus in and through educators just like you and me! Get ready to be launched into a greater level of expectancy as you set your heart to teach in connection with friend Holy Spirit. As you listen to the upcoming testimonies you are going to be encouraged in you day-to-…

This week's LIVE episode comes from the first ever Manhattan, KS Teacher Prayer Breakfast! As the keynote speaker Jesica challenges teachers, parents, supporters of educators to step into the invitation to upgrade into partnership with the King... however He's leading to contribute His heart and His ways in the world of education. Be prepared to be…

Jesica Glover begins this testimony encouraging you to put on your armor from Ephesians 6:11-18, to not be ignorant of the spiritual battle where in to set the atmosphere in our classrooms, and make a place for God to break out in and through you! Recognize the truth is that your VICTORY is assured. She also stirs up our faith for God moving in our…

Eliana Buller, who serves as a minister with Presence Worship, comes to us with a Gen Z perspective of what it means to grow up as a "Christian" and then step into her "Kingdom Thinking". Eliana's parents have been pastoral staff for a long time and have chosen to serve in the public schools. Their decision to step into Kingdom Identity as educator…

In this interview with elementary teacher Lindsay Hostetler shares how she's always seen herself as a teacher purposefully working to bring Jesus into the public school system, but since waking up to her Kingdom Identity she's recognizing beliefs that have held her bound to fear and unbelief. Since taking Kingdom Educators "Grab Your Hope Goggles" …

Ever wonder how Kingdom Educators got started? In this episode Jake Glover interviews Jesica about the faith leaps that have led to this growing ministry. The heartbeat that started it all was a nudge from God to help Christian Teachers step into their Kingdom Identity so they could teach connected with friend Holy Spirit in order to hear His voice…

Ready to be encouraged and equpipped?! In the first half of this episode Jesica brings an encouraging word from Psalm 92:10-- a verse that speaks of God's fresh oil being poured out daily on our lives to refresh and set us apart for His purposes! Know that Papa God is anointing you each day for your call and He stands as your Source refilling you t…

In this episode, Jesica Glover shares a little of her own teacher testimony and how Psalm 25:3a is a great reminder that as we keep our eyes focused on who God is, who we are called to be as Kingdom people, and the call He's laid on our lives that we will never be put to shame! To read more check out my blog. For more encouraging content for Kingdo…

In Part 3 of this interview author, speaker, and business coach Janine Mason encourages us that "God is able to do anything. He's just looking for those of us who want to partner with Him! Janine challenges us as Kingdom Educators to believe that the bible is actually true. She asks us to consider that it's time to partner with God to believe all t…

In part 2 of this 3 part series guest author, speaker, and business coach Janine Mason dives into some practical tools for helping students cope with anxieties, see themselves as a gateway for the atmosphere of their classrooms, and challenges us to ask God what's truly possible for our Kingdom Classrooms! To connect with Janine Mason directly plea…

In this first of three part series author & speaker Janine Mason shares the power of simply stopping to hear the Holy Spirit's voice as we teach. She shares practical examples from the teachers she's worked with who've paused to hear an answer from heaven that brought the necessary shift they needed to see breakthrough with a student or even a whol…

In Part 2, Guest Felita Kahrs shares from her heart testimonies of how God has used her willing heart to impact the world of education. By holding onto the Word of God she has been able to stay focused on letting Jesus have the reins even when her career in education took twists and turns. Felita also shares how God birthed a desire to share His tr…

In Part 1 Guest Educator Felita Kahrs candidly shares how she has held onto the Word of God to direct her steps as an East Coast educator, vice-principal, and lobbyist for education on Capitol Hill. Her candid testimonies of holding onto Truth in the different educational positions she's held will strenghthen you as you aim to finish this school ye…

In this candid conversation with Claire Izaguirre, Jesica takes time to unpack how we as Kingdom Educators can keep a high faith expectation even while waiting for miracle breakthroughs in our classrooms. Claire shares openly how she calls on God for healing of all kinds for her students and both discuss holding onto the truth we know about who God…

Special Guest Joanna Immanuel comes to us with a HUGE heart for connecting with Papa God's voice in whatever season we face as teachers. She believes that God always has a special word in due season that will breathe life over our bones... nourishing us back to the place of truth, knowing that we're seated with Christ in the heavenlies above every …

All of what we do in our classrooms hinges on WHO we believe we are and WHO we belong to [Christ]. It's paramount that we know WHO we're on assignment with in the World of Education because we've been invited into the victory Christ Jesus already paid for-- so that we might be victorious in our ministry in the schools. In this episode Jesica challe…

"Sometimes like Gideon (Judges 6) we, as educators, can get stuck in our circumstances and we can’t see clearly, but God is here to unlock the ways the enemy may have isolated you, brought fear to cripple you so you wouldn't function at your highest capacity. But God promises to be with you, give you His Perspective so you can see His Purpose and b…

Christian Teacher, have you ever dreamt of writing a book? Maybe it's a children's book or your autobiography... or maybe you've envisioned writing a mystery. Whatever dreams for writing you've had, this podcast is sure to encourage you that any teacher can publish their writing and still find balance in their life while focusing on the lasting imp…

It's definitely a season to rise up with fresh Hope founded on our Living Hope who calls you into the truth of your real identity. It's time to realign with the name God gave you, the identity, and purpose He ordained for you in the world of education. Kingdom Educator, this episode will stir up your Hope to begin to dream again with the vision of …

Don't we as teachers desire to see our students rise up in confidence to see themselves as God does? Dr. Laura Galindo comes to us with a wealth of experience from her personal background, her high value of following God's voice in the classroom, as well as her leadership experience as principal Schelastic Academy that serves students from a variet…

Melinda Wilson with the Immanuel Approach Inner Healing Ministries joins us again for Part 2 addressing our Teacher Hearts in an activation where we're invited into a mini inner healing. Melinda invites us to start with gratitude and appreciation and then we're welcomed to invite Jesus in to show where he is. This is not guided imagery, but rather …

Melinda Wilson with the Immanuel Approach Inner Healing Ministries joins us for a 2-Part Series addressing our Teacher Hearts. Often we don't take time to listen to our hearts, and while serving our students is a daily passion, we must stop to care for our own hearts so we can be good stewards of those under our care. Melinda challenges us to use s…