Best Dr. Andy Goodwin Podcasts (2025)

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Academic Curiosity and Leadership Development: Dr. Joey Morecraft, Chief Academic & Innovation Officer at Fellowship Christian School in Roswell, GA 30:14

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Dr. Joey Morecraft has been in Christian education since kindergarten. He continued that Christian education through high school and into a Christian liberal arts college: King University in Bristol, TN. Upon graduation, Dr. Morecraft spent the next 15 years in Christian schools in and around metro-Atlanta, accumulating an MA and PhD from Georgia S…

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An Imagination for the Good: Erik Ellefsen, Director of Networks and Improvement at Baylor University’s Center for School Leadership 35:17

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Erik Ellefsen serves as the Director of Networks and Improvement at Baylor University’s Center for School Leadership and as a Senior Fellow with both Cardus and CACE. He also hosts the Digical Education podcast and is a lead collaborator of the Mindshift project. With nearly three decades of experience as a teacher, coach, dean, counselor, principa…

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Missional Christ-Centered Education: Marc Popovici, Head of School at Schaumburg Christian School 31:43

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Marc Popovici is the Head of School at Shaumburg Christian School in Shaumburg, IL. Schaumburg Christian School is accredited by Cognia, AACS, and the Illinois Association of Christian Schools. Prior to his current role, Marc was a Technology Specialist at John Hersey High School. He also served as the Boys Water Polo Head Coach at Township High Sc…

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Rooted in the Faith for Kingdom Living: Curtis and Tabatha Jones, Christ-Centered Education Parents, Coaches, and Teachers 37:48

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Curtis and Tabatha are parents of three Covenant Christian High School alumni—Sydney, Aubrey, and Nolan— who also attended Kingsway Christian School (now Indianapolis Christian Schools) through 8th grade. Upon graduating from Covenant Christian High School, all three also attended Purdue University. Curtis, born in Texas near Galveston Island, met …

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We Don't Just Need Bible Verses, We Need Theology: Dr. Nicholas Piotrowski, President of Indianapolis Theological Seminary 36:35

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Dr. Nicholas Piotrowski is the President of ITS. Before this position, he worked with juvenile offenders and taught on the faculty at Crossroads Bible College and the Washington Christian Academy, a K-12 Christ-centered school in Olney, Maryland. Dr. Piotrowski earned his PhD from Wheaton College in 2013. He has been part of ITS's leadership since …

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To Be Spiritually Formed is the Greatest Gift that you can Give to your Children: Jen Pollock Michel, Author and Speaker 37:08

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A dual citizen of the United States and Canada, Jen Pollock Michel is an award-winning author and speaker living in Cincinnati with her family. Her most recent book is In Good Time: Eight Habits for Reimagining Productivity, Resisting Hurry, and Practicing Peace. In September 2026, she will release her next book, tentatively titled A Rule for the R…

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It's All About Learning, After All: Estuardo "Stuart" Salazar, ACSI Latin America Divisional Director 36:22

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Estuardo “Stuart” Salazar is a Guatemalan Christian educator and ministry leader, serving as the Director for ACSI Latin America since 1990. A former prodigal turned Bible teacher, he transformed after years of rebellion, addiction, and jail. Restored by God’s grace, he returned to the Christian school that expelled him, this time as a teacher. He …

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God's Vision is Bigger than the Narrative of our Challenges: Mark Hamstra, Superintendent of Chicago Christian Schools 34:39

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Mark Hamstra, Superintendent of Chicago Christian Schools, leads a three-campus system serving nearly 900 students across Chicago’s Southland. A husband, father, veteran, coach, and educator, he is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of leaders. He graduated from Wheaton College with a degree in history, where he played football and particip…

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See Everything through the Logos: Steve Carr, Principal and Portfolio Manager at Peloton Capital Management 28:44

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Steve Carr has been married to Lisa for 27 years, and they have 4 wonderful, mostly grown children together. Originally from Columbus, Indiana, Steve holds a BA from Taylor University, an MBA from Loyola University - Chicago, and the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation. He is a principal and portfolio manager at Peloton Capital Management…

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Let Love be Genuine in All Our Contexts: Sam Schinderle, Vice President of Business Development at Towne Park 27:46

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Sam is a 2011 Covenant alumnus and a 2015 Anderson University alumnus, where he majored in psychology and minored in family science and Spanish. He is currently an assistant coach for the Covenant boys soccer team and has been with the program for the past five years. He played soccer and baseball at Covenant and played soccer at Anderson. He is ma…

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Loving What You Do to the Glory of God: Matt Davidson, Superintendent of Timothy Christian Schools, IL 28:03

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Matt Davidson is in his fifteenth year leading Timothy Christian Schools the largest Christian school in Illinois. He and his team raised over $70 million for improvements, real estate, programs, and initiatives. The school has earned a National Blue Ribbon of Excellence from the U.S. Department of Education and increased enrollment to full capacit…

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Thoughtful and Intentional Partnership with Families: Ryan Hyde, Head of School at Calvary Christian School, Ohio 33:29

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Ryan Hyde is married to Cari Hyde and together they have 2 daughters, Kiara (7) and Rose (5). Ryan is in his 16th year at Calvary Christian School. Before becoming the Head of School in 2017 he taught social studies and Bible for eight years as well as serving as the athletic director. He's a graduate of Wellington High, Cedarville University, and …

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Coherence in How We Carry Out the Mission: Dr. Nathan Stevens, Head of School at Immanuel Christian School in Springfield, VA 32:08

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Nathan and his wife Kacy have been married for 27 years and have three daughters: Adria (23), Hannah (21), and Harper (12). He is in his 26th year in education and 19th as an administrator, with experience at Shiloh Hills Christian School, Hilton Head Preparatory School, Grace Christian Academy, and Whitefield Academy. Currently, he serves as the h…

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To Learn Well and Become Better at Asking Questions: Dr. Vincent Bacote, Professor of Theology at Wheaton College 38:23

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Vincent Bacote (Ph.D., Drew University) is a Professor of Theology and the Director of the Center for Applied Christian Ethics at Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL. He is the co-creator of the documentary Black + Evangelical, the author of the books Reckoning with Race and Performing the Good News: In Search of a Better Evangelical Theology (2020), an…

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To Do Our Best and Plug Forward: John Noel, Retired Pastor and Founding Dreamer for Covenant Christian High School 27:12

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John Noel is currently retired after 43 years in ministry. He and his wife Gayle will celebrate their 48th anniversary this August. He graduated from Johnson Bible College (now Johnson University) and served in youth ministry for 12 years, first in Martinsville, IN, then in Winston-Salem, NC. John was then called into children’s ministry in Indiana…

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Pursue Your Interests and Be Good at Them: Chris Schoenleb, Head of School at North Valley Christian Academy in Phoenix, AZ 28:13

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Chris Schoenleb has served in the world of education for 22 years, after having worked in the military and business worlds for 16 years. He taught in the classroom for several years before moving into education administration. He has served as a principal and an executive director, and has now been the head of school at North Valley Christian Acade…

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The Something that's Missing is Foundational to Our Joy: Dr. Dean Verwey, Director at Kigali International School in Rwanda 39:22

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Dr. Dean is the Director of Kigali International School in Rwanda, inspiring a new generation of learners. Dean is a dedicated educational leader in the South African schooling system with over 40 years of experience. He has built and led seven diverse schools, including Christian, government, and private institutions. His commitment to education i…

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Delighting in a Theology of Technology: Dave Youl, Founder of Navigate Education Services 32:03

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Dave is a passionate educator with over 25 years of experience in Christian education. From classroom teaching he moved into IT leadership and management, spending 10 years (of a 21-year tenure) as Director of ICT at Covenant Christian School - Sydney, Australia. In 2018 Dave created Navigate Education Services to support Christian schools as they …

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Getting Students to Care Deeply: Dr. Scott Gibson, Superintendent of Toledo Christian School 31:18

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Dr. Scott Gibson has served as the superintendent of Toledo Christian since 2012. With over 20 years of corporate executive experience at Huntington National Bank and BASF Corporation, Scott decided to pursue his passion for Christian education. He initially became the athletic director at Toledo Christian in 2011 before accepting the role of super…

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The Great Commission as the Mission: Cory Harbor, Head of School at Harvest Christian Academy in Illinois 33:58

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Cory Harbor became the Superintendent of Harvest Christian Academy in IL in July 2023. Previously, he was the Executive Director of Augustine Classical Academy in Lakewood, CO, and the Founding Head of School at Colorado Early Colleges in Castle Rock, CO. Cory's early career included roles in athletics and student affairs at Missouri State Universi…

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Good Works Based on Jesus' Work: Julie Heinsman, Superintendent of Morrison Academy in Taiwan 34:29

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As a new missionary in Taiwan, Julie told the Superintendent of Morrison Academy she never planned on working at Morrison. Fast forward to today, she has worked at Morrison for 25 years in the roles of High School Counselor, Bible Teacher, Director of Advancement, Director of Boarding, Principal, and Superintendent. Julie has a passion for ensuring…

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Being Present by Dwelling with People and Cultures: Steve Anderson, Superintendent of Grace International School in Thailand 33:05

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Steve Anderson has served as the Superintendent of Grace International School in Chiang Mai, Thailand, since 2018. He has provided visionary leadership and oversight to fulfill the school’s mission, vision, and values. Steve works closely with the school's Thai Director to ensure that the legal and operational functions of the school comply with th…

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Developing Character and Discovering Your Calling: Aaron Brockett, Lead Pastor of Traders Point Christian Church 28:03

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Aaron earned his undergrad degree in preaching and Biblical studies from Ozark Christian College. He and Lindsay planted Discovery Christian Church in Davis, California, before coming to Traders Point Christian Church in Indianapolis as the lead pastor. Since he joined Traders Point in 2007, it has grown from 1,500 people in one location to more th…

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Facilitating the Accessibility of Kingdom Education: James Elliot, Director of the ACSI Children's Education Fund 33:33

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James Elliott has been the Director of ACSI Children’s Education Fund since 2019. He served in executive financial roles at AXA Advisors and New Life Ranch for 8 years before joining ACSI and was Director of Admissions and Director of Development, consecutively, at John Brown University from 2002 to 2011. James attended Christian schools in Colorad…

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Anchored in Truth & Being Mission Focused: Lin Green, Author, Community Leader, & Law Enforcement Professional 37:00

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LIn Green is the author of Enough with the Secrets, Mama: An Immigrant Woman’s Story of Overcoming Failure, Equipping Women with the Skills Needed to Enjoy a Fruitful Life Free of Maternal Heartache. Lin Green is a writer, advocate, blogger, and public speaker based in Orlando, Florida. As a community advocate with a background in criminal justice,…

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Collaboratively Moving Forward: Dr. Jim Drexler, Dean of the Graduate School of Education at Covenant College 38:19

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Dr. Jim Drexler is the Dean of the Graduate School of Education at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, GA. He attended Covenant from 1975 to 1979 and worked in admissions from 1979 to 1981. He has been on faculty at Covenant for 21 years. All four of his children graduated from Covenant. His wife, Sara (Belz), graduated from Covenant in 1978 and,…

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Culture, Community, and Doing Things According to Giftedness: Dr. JK Stevens, Christian School Leader, Strategist, & College Professor 35:40

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Dr. J.K. Stevens retired in 2018 but continues contributing to Christian education as the Director of Biblical Worldview Formation at Heritage Christian School in Indianapolis. Before this, he was the Executive Minister at the Christian Church of Clarendon Hills in Illinois, focusing on organizational development and strategic planning. For 25 year…

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A Different Language and a Different Lens: Joe Meyer, Leader in Healthcare 28:08

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Joe Meyer serves as the chair of the board of trustees at The Oaks Academy and has been a board member since 2017. He worked for Indiana University Health for nine years, most recently as senior vice president of System Operations. While there, he led diverse teams supporting clinical care, including supply chain, lab services, public safety, and s…

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A Place to Live Our Questions: Dr. Paul Conn, President of Lee University in Tennessee 42:11

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Dr. Paul Conn is the President and Chancellor of Lee University, having served for thirty-four years since 1986. Under his leadership, enrollment grew from 1,000 to over 5,000, and the campus expanded significantly. Dr. Conn earned an M.A. and Ph.D. in psychology from Emory University, spent three years at Harvard as a postdoctoral student, and was…

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Changing Lives through Faith-Driven Entrepreneurship: Matthew Rohrs, CEO of Sinapis 35:34

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Matthew is the CEO of Sinapis, a global network that empowers entrepreneurs in 15 frontier market nations to establish businesses that create jobs, boost the economy, and inspire spiritual renewal. Sinapis provides training, mentorship, access to capital, and an ongoing global support network of over 3,000 alumni. Matthew has a passion for helping …

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Honoring God in Everything We Do: Chris & Chelsea DuKate, Business Leaders and Parents in Christ-Centered Education 30:43

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Chris is a CPA and partner with CapinCrouse, LLC a division of CRI Advisors, LLC. CapinCrouse is a full-service public accounting firm that focuses on serving the not-for-profit industry. Chris has almost 20 years of experience providing audit and consulting services to a variety of nonprofit organizations. Chris’s current volunteer efforts include…

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Nobody Does Anything That's Just This or Just That: Dr. Timothy Wiens, Chief Academic Officer at The Woodlands Christian Academy, TX 30:19

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Timothy Wiens has spent 33 years in education as a history teacher, coach, dean, assistant principal, head of school, and college professor. He led independent Christian schools for 17 years and served as Co-chair of the Peabody Professional Institute for Independent School Leadership, and as a lecturer at Vanderbilt University for seven years. He …

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To Flourish, Seek Truth, and Delight in Learning: Laura Grammer, Head of School at The Oaks Academy Middle School 25:32

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Laura Grammer has been the Head of School at The Oaks Academy Middle School since 2001. She holds a master's degree in educational leadership from Covenant College and has dedicated 34 years to the field of education. Laura has taught in both the Chicago Public Schools and Indianapolis Public Schools, where she was honored with the Indianapolis Pub…

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Transformation through Community, Caring, and Kindness: Brian Mueller, President of Grand Canyon University (GCU) 32:03

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Brian Mueller has been president of Grand Canyon University since 2008, transforming a struggling institution into a leader in higher education. He has reinvigorated GCU’s academic programs to focus on high-growth fields like computer science and engineering. By developing operational efficiencies, he has kept tuition frozen on the Phoenix campus f…

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The Purpose of Christ-centered Education is Found in Deep Relationships: Dr. Dennis Kilama, Professor, Pastor, and Civic Leader 41:24

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Dr Dennis Kilama is a Council member of The Gospel Coalition Africa. He has served as a lecturer and the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Africa Renewal University in Uganda, an evangelical University equipping leaders to transform society. Dennis is an ordained minister under the Baptist Union of Uganda and has served as senior pastor of Lugogo Baptist C…

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Kentucky Newsmakers 1/26: Republican State Senator Max Wise; Democratic State Rep. Chad Aull 28:53

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On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Kentucky Senate Majority Leader Max Wise and Democratic state Representative Chad Aull.By WKYT News

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Connecting the Unknowable and the Knowable: Dr. Jeff Myers, President of Summit Ministries 40:30

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Dr. Jeff Myers is the president of Summit Ministries and a respected authority on youth leadership development in America. He is an educator and entrepreneur who captures audiences with humor and insight from a Christian worldview through his speaking engagements and media appearances. Dr. Myers has authored 18 books, including "Understanding the F…

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Kentucky Newsmakers 1/19: KCTS President Dr. Ryan Quarles 28:55

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On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Kentucky Community and Technical College System President Ryan Quarles.By WKYT News

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The Effort's Important, But Trusting God is Everything: Rob Jankowski, Lead Minister at New Hope Christian Church in Whitestown, IN 34:40

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Rob was born and raised in South Florida, experiencing a tumultuous childhood after his father was killed in an armed robbery when he was four. Raised by a single mother and later supported by an uncle, Rob struggled with anger until a friend introduced him to a youth group. There, he connected with Youth Minister Nate, who helped him draw closer t…

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Christ-Centered Excellence is About Serving Others: Dr. Russell Dawn, President of Concordia University Chicago 33:21

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Dr. Russell Dawn currently serves as the twelfth president of Concordia University Chicago, a position he has held since his appointment in 2019. From 2012 to 2019, Dr. Dawn was part of the faculty in the Department of History and Political Thought at Concordia University Irvine in California. During his time there, he took on several administrativ…

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Special Edition: A Warm Thank You and Happy New Year from the Transforming Lives Podcast 2:22

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Getting People into the Presence of Christ so He Can Change Them: Danny Smith, Director of Lifeline Christian Mission, Indianapolis 29:45

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Danny Smith has dedicated most of his life to ministry. He served as a youth pastor for 10 years and as a small group and discipleship pastor for 14 years at three different churches. While at Covenant, he taught Bible for 7 years and also coached girls' basketball and boys' and girls' golf. Currently, he is the Director of Lifeline Christian Missi…

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Showing Up and Doubling Down on Jesus: Dr. David Hoag, President of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) 32:31

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David Hoag, Ph.D., is the president of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU), which is the leading voice for Christian higher education. He has served as a board member of the CCCU and was most recently the president of Warner University, a CCCU institution in Florida, from 2016 to 2024. Dr. Hoag has shown his lifelong dedication…

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Kentucky Newsmakers 12/15: Ky. Senator Damon Thayer; BBB of Central & Eastern Ky. Dir. of Comms. Heather Clary 28:52

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On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with state Senator Damon Thayer and the Director of Communications of the Better Business Bureau of Central and Eastern Kentucky, Heather Clary.By WKYT News

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Public Service, Human Flourishing, and a Stint at Oxford: Blair Milo, Founding Director of the Center for Talent & Opportunity at Sagamore Institute 35:02

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Blair Milo is the Founding Director of the Center for Talent & Opportunity at Sagamore Institute and focuses her work on growing entrepreneurialism, local government and community innovation, and civic leadership. Projects at the Center build off the momentum Blair produced while serving as the first Secretary of Career Connections and Talent, a ca…

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Being Faithful Where We Are and Not Presuming God's Will for Our Lives: Dr. Glenn Slater, Head of School at Covenant Christian School in Conroe, TX 34:02

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Dr. Glenn Slater is originally from Dallas, Texas. He has been married for 45 years and has one daughter. He received his Bachelor of Arts in History, a Master of Arts in History, and a Master of Education in Educational Administration from Texas A&M University, Commerce. At the age of 46, he went back to school and earned a PhD in History from the…

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Kentucky Newsmakers 12/01: Congressman Andy Barr; Mission of Hope Executive Director David Heatherly 29:01

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On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Kentucky Congressman Andy Barr and Mission of Hope Executive Director David Heatherly.By WKYT News

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Being Still and Pursuing God's Plan: Matt Reffeitt - Husband, Father, and Faithful Servant in Church, Community, and Business 32:05

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Matt and Melanie Reffeitt have built a strong life together, focusing on family, faith, and their careers. Matt is a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty, while Melanie is a registered nurse at IU Health. Matt grew up in Indiana, spending much of his childhood in music ministry, and Melanie, originally from Canada, moved to Indiana as a te…

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Kentucky Newsmakers: Ky. Health Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack; WKYT Chief Meteorologist Chris Bailey 26:45

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On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Kentucky Health Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack and WKYT Chief Meteorologist Chris Bailey.By WKYT News

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Preparing Students for Life of Mission for Christ: Dr. Daniel Overdorf, President of Johnson University in Knoxville, TN 26:40

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In July 0f 2024, Dr. Daniel Overdorf became the eight president of Johnson University. In 2005, he joined Johnson University as a faculty and held roles such as Professor of Ministry Leadership, Director of Preaching Programs, and Dean of the School of Christian Ministries. From 1995 to 2005, he worked as a minister in churches in Illinois and Geor…