Best Mccurrie Podcasts (2025)

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Preventing Mission Drift: A Conversation with Jay McCurry 39:31

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16d ago39:31

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Leaders feel the tension every day between staying true to what matters most and the constant pressure to adapt, adjust, and survive. But when the mission itself begins to fade, the cost is far greater than declining enrollment or public criticism. The question becomes whether Christian education still forms hearts and minds for truth, or is left t…

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Built to Exit: The Salon Owner's Playbook with Ronit Enos 42:47

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In this episode of The Terra Harvell Show, Terra sits down with Ronit Enos, founder of Salon Cadence, and her Brand Manager Nicole, for a powerful conversation about what it really takes to build a business that doesn’t run you into the ground. From burnout and broken systems to building wealth and planning an exit, this episode is a masterclass in…

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Extra Credit - It Can Happen to You: A Deeper Dive into Preventing Mission Drift 13:40

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Leaders rarely wake up one day intending to abandon their mission. Instead, pressure, growth, fear, and convenience quietly begin to reshape decisions until the original purpose feels distant. We call that Mission Drift, and it can hurt an organization now and for a long time to come. In this “Extra Credit” episode of the Clearly Christian Podcast,…

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Dorian Hairston 15:21

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Poet and educator Dorian Hairston encourages all writers—from his high school students to adults—to make their writing fresh and new. Dorian believes "if we can just find ways as artists to be interesting... we give ourselves a fighting chance at allowing love to blossom in our lives and surviving whatever we must." Keep your writing interesting wi…

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Title: Extra Credit: Teaching the Truth: A Deeper Dive into The Credibility of Christianity 17:45

30d ago17:45

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We talk a lot about culture, pressures, and influences, but underneath all of it is a deeper question: Who is actually forming the worldview our kids will carry into adulthood? And are we, as adults, consistent enough in our own thinking to give them clarity instead of confusion? In this “Extra Credit” episode of the Clearly Christian Podcast, host…

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Celebrating 50 Episodes of Prompt to Page 22:12

1M ago22:12

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On this special edition of the Prompt to Page writing podcast, we look back at some of our best moments so far. Past guests—including Crystal Wilkinson, Gwenda Bond, Silas House, and Mariama Lockington—share tips on using writing prompts, finding time to write, nurturing your creativity, and more.By Jessamine County Public Library

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Why Maths Word Problems Are So Hard 1:21:25

1M ago1:21:25

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Why Word Problems Are So Hard In this episode, I talk with intervention teacher Sue Griffith about why word problems in maths are especially difficult for students living with learning difficulties, including dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD and autism. We explore how language, ambiguity and working memory overload can block understanding, and share str…

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The Credibility of Christianity: A Conversation with Billy Hutchinson 51:31

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When truth is uncertain and authority feels fractured, how do Christian educators help students see clearly? Young minds are desperate for credibility, and it’s up to teachers to guide them toward what’s real, good, and true. In this episode of Clearly Christian, host Dr. Cy Smith, Superintendent of Mansfield Christian School, sits down with Billy …

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Extra Credit: What’s True and What’s Normal? 18:56

2M ago18:56

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Sometimes you walk away from a conversation realizing you’re living through a turning point — not just personally, but culturally. Questions about truth, identity, and who gets to define “normal” aren’t abstract anymore. They’re shaping our kids, our communities, and the future they will inherit. In this “Extra Credit” episode of the Clearly Christ…

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Rachel Elliott 21:33

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For graphic novelist Rachel Elliott, drawing comes more easily than writing. "I think prompts really help me make that move from drawing a goofy kid, drawing a talking animal," she says, "into...what is this story about?" Rachel shares a writing prompt that helped her understand her main character in The Real Riley Mayes. She also discusses her lov…

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Strictly Business Interview with Dawie Roodt 19:49

2M ago19:49

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Dawie Roodt, chief economist at The Efficient Group, speaks to us after an absence of 3 years. He hasn’t changed, but so much else has. Strictly BusinessBy Lindsay WIlliams

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The Cultural Mandate for Christians: A Conversation with John Stonestreet 53:20

2M ago53:20

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When confusion becomes the cultural norm, the call to live with conviction becomes louder. In today's culture, truth is treated as opinion and meaning seems negotiable, our role as image-bearers of God has never been more crucial. The Christian must not only recognize this moment but also respond to it, clarifying what it means to be human, what it…

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Strictly Business Interview with Michael Power 18:42

3M ago18:42

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By Lindsay WIlliams

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Episode 4: Maverick's 7 year old Birthday Podcast 20:33

3M ago20:33

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In this episode of Heart Sleeve Chronicles, host Brooke Outland Bryant interviews her son Maverick on his seventh birthday. The conversation flows through Maverick's interests, family values, and spiritual beliefs, showcasing the innocence and imagination of childhood. They discuss his favorite activities, what it means to be part of a family, and …

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Extra Credit: The Business of Education 17:06

3M ago17:06

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Great leaders often face the tension of running large organizations while still keeping things personal. It’s easy to get lost in numbers, structures, and goals, but the real challenge is staying connected—to employees, to culture, and to the people who make the mission thrive. In this Extra Credit edition of Clearly Christian, Dr. Cy Smith and pro…

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Kevin Holm-Hudson 25:38

3M ago25:38

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Don't think your writing is important? Singer-songwriter and music professor Dr. Kevin Holm-Hudson disagrees. "I think that's a positive contribution to the atmosphere, to society, to the planet," he says, "to create something where there had been nothing." On this episode, Kevin discusses his songwriting process. Whether you write songs, prose, or…

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Getting Bigger and Acting Smaller: A Conversation with Darin Long 49:02

4M ago49:02

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Leadership isn’t just about building bigger systems. It’s about making sure people never feel lost inside them. As organizations expand, the real test is whether they can still act small, fostering relationships where individuals feel seen, heard, and valued. In this episode of the Clearly Christian podcast, Dr. Cy Smith, Superintendent at Mansfiel…

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Life Changes: Why Every Salon Owner Needs an Exit Plan with Kristin Stutz 35:02

4M ago35:02

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In this episode of The Terra Harvell Show, Terra sits down with Kristin Stutz, former stylist and salon owner turned Certified Financial Planner, for a candid and eye-opening conversation about what happens when life throws you a curveball, and your business isn’t prepared for it. Today, through Illume Financial Strategies, she helps salon owners a…

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ADHD Coaching with Sharon Collon 1:10:43

4M ago1:10:43

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In this episode, I am joined by Sharon Collon from The Functional Family. We discuss ADHD coaching and how it works to support students living with ADHD, their teachers and families. We focus on practical strategies for supporting executive function, increasing engagement, dealing with emotions, and solving predictable problems. Sharon is an award-…

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Extra Credit - Sticker Shock: A Deeper Dive into the Dollars and Sense of Christian Education 17:55

4M ago17:55

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Sometimes the toughest questions are the ones that reveal the deepest truths. When it comes to education, parents and leaders are often caught between the sticker price of tuition and the true cost of providing a quality, faith-centered education. The gap between those numbers is real, but so is the commitment of schools and donors who step in to m…

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Fenton Johnson 34:08

4M ago34:08

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Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame author Fenton Johnson doesn't believe in writer's block. "Fighting with the white page over a week, a month, a year, sometimes 10 years," he says, "that's what we call writing.... That's just part of the process." Fenton shares several writing prompts that can help you move beyond the blank page. He also discusses his …

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Your Business Plan Is Sh*t – How Sydney Tripled Her Salon Revenue in 10 Months 45:55

4M ago45:55

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In this episode of The Terra Harvell Show, Terra sits down with salon owner Sydney Vakilzadeh for a brutally honest conversation about the day that completely changed her business, and why hearing “Your business plan is sh*t” was the best thing that ever happened to her. Sydney went from running a booth-rent mindset to building a thriving Strata™-s…

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What Stylists Really Want (and Why Most Owners Miss It) with Ashley Thomas 42:28

5M ago42:28

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In this episode of The Terra Harvell Show, Terra sits down with salon owner Ashley Thomas for a raw conversation about what it really takes to scale a multimillion-dollar salon, and why most owners are getting it dead wrong. Ashley built a $2.2M commission-based salon in a town of just 3,000 people, without booth rent, without burnout, and without …

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The Safe House Framework with Valli Jones 1:14:37

5M ago1:14:37

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Full Show Notes available at dyscastia.com In this episode, I talk with Valli Jones, a clinical psychologist from Queensland, about what it means to create a safe learning environment for students who live with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and other learning difficulties. We focus on the idea that students learn best when they feel safe — not just physi…

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The Dollars and Sense of a Christian Education: A Conversation with Dr. Gary Miller 51:52

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Why does education cost so much—and what are we really paying for? From college tuition to private K-12 tuition, families are asking tough questions about value, affordability, and long-term return. It’s no longer enough to simply offer a diploma. Institutions need to deliver formation, preparation, and purpose. In this episode of Clearly Christian…

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Slap Your Logo On It And Say Goodbye to Your Margins 36:43

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In this episode of The Terra Harvell Show, Terra is joined again by Dawson Floyd, Harper Ellis’ in-house legal and business strategist, for a brutally honest breakdown of the white label craze taking over the salon industry. If you’ve been sold the dream of “starting your own hair line” with a cute logo and someone else’s product, this one’s for yo…

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Extra Credit: The Capital Campaign at Mansfield Christian School - A Deeper Dive into Fundraising to Grow the Kingdom 23:46

5M ago23:46

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When you're in the middle of a capital campaign, the numbers matter, but the mission matters more. What happens when a school grows faster than its walls can handle? What do you do when you're forced to say “no” to families who are already saying “yes” to a biblical worldview? These aren’t just growing pains—they’re kingdom opportunities. In this e…

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Leatha Kendrick 21:41

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Poet Leatha Kendrick believes that creativity is a habit. "To exercise your creativity is to keep it active and alive," she says. "You have to get up and walk to the library and then something can happen." Exercise your creativity with Leatha's favorite writing prompt. It will help you turn off your conscious mind and remember forgotten details. Ab…

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Going Against The Grain with Jenny McCurry 50:42

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In this episode of The Terra Harvell Show, Terra sits down with salon owner Jenny McCurry for a raw and powerful conversation about growth, grit, and grace. Jenny has been inside Harper Ellis education for years, but what makes her story powerful isn’t just her loyalty; it’s her growth. From questioning her leadership to rebuilding a team rooted in…

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White Label Gurus Are Selling You Fake Dreams (And Bad Hair) 28:20

6M ago28:20

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In this episode of The Terra Harvell Show, Terra dives into one of the most controversial topics shaking up the beauty industry: white labeling hair extensions. After nearly launching her own private label program, Terra pulls back the curtain on why she backed out... and why this model might be costing stylists and salon owners more than they real…

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To Grow the Kingdom: Fundraising for Christian Education 38:30

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Balancing the budget for private Christian education isn’t as simple as charging tuition. Unlike public schools with reliable tax funding, these schools depend on a mix of tuition, fundraising, and sometimes limited government support. Why doesn’t tuition cover everything? How do schools fund essential programs and improvements? And why should the …

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Booth Rent vs Commission? Both Are Failing You with Dawson Floyd Part2 57:46

6M ago57:46

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In this episode of The Terra Harvell Show, Terra is back with Harper Ellis’ in-house attorney, Dawson Floyd, to blow the lid off why so many salon owners are struggling to grow—and losing their best people in the process. They dive deep into the real reasons salon models are broken, why most leaders lack the confidence to make bold changes, and how…

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EPISODE 3: BLENDED FAMILIES, CO-PARENTING, AND THE FAITH THAT CARRIES US THROUGH W/ HOPE ELLIS 1:04:13

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In this heartfelt episode of Heart Sleeve Chronicles, join me, Brooke Outland Bryant as we sit down with one of my best friends, Hope Ellis. Hope is a resilient mom and stepmom navigating the complexities of co-parenting, divorce, finding love again, and the hardships that life brings our way. Together, we delve into the challenges and sacrifices t…

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Extra Credit: The Rise and Fall of SEL - A Deeper Dive into Social and Emotional Learning 13:14

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SEL began with good intentions. But just like anything else in the hands of governmental oversight or public education, it left God out of the equation. And so, as a functional tool for the development and success of our young people, it has missed the mark, and is off track. Where did it all go wrong? From the beginning. In this Extra Credit episo…

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Christopher McCurry 19:24

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"A teacher giving a prompt is the same as the world nudging you to write something," says poet and educator Christopher McCurry. On this episode, Christoper shares two prompts that will inspire you and help build your writing skills. Consider them a nudge to create something new. Christopher also discusses Workhorse, a community and publishing comp…

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Booth Rent vs. Commission? Both Are Failing You with Dawson Floyd 39:53

6M ago39:53

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In this episode of The Terra Harvell Show, Terra is joined by Harper Ellis' in-house attorney (aka our legal beagle) Dawson Floyd, for a no-BS breakdown of what’s actually holding salon owners and stylists back from building real wealth. Together, they dive deep into the toxic booth rent vs. commission war, the emotional chaos driving the beauty in…

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Social and Emotional Learning: A Conversation with Dr. Tyler Groves 56:30

7M ago56:30

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Social and Emotional Learning. We can argue about it, and we do. It was founded with good intentions. But it left God out of the equation. It is leading to a growing generation of young adults who are taught to care more about themselves than about others. It's a slippery slope, and we're sliding. In this episode of the Clearly Christian Podcast, D…

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Faith, Parenting, and the Importance of Godly Friendships with Special Guest Lyndsey McCurry 1:18:36

7M ago1:18:36

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In the second episode of Heart Sleeved Chronicles, Brooke Bryant and Lyndsey McCurry explore the themes of faith, community, and parenting. They share their personal experiences and insights from their lives while emphasizing the importance of honesty and vulnerability in relationships. The conversation highlights the significance of surrounding on…

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#14 - Awakening with Sean Oatman 1:35:45

7M ago1:35:45

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Sean is a 34-year-old civil engineer based in Columbus, Ohio, on a lifelong journey to live as his authentic self so he can better serve others. After years of living with chronic pain, chasing perfection, and putting everyone/thing else first, he has found freedom and purpose in a more grounded, intentional way of living. He's passionate about hol…

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Extra Credit: Spiritual Formation in Teachers and Students 15:56

7M ago15:56

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The word “discipline” is rooted in being a disciple. Like training for a marathon or making a renewed effort at better health, one has to follow a set regimen, on a path that has been shown to work in the past. And it has to be all of the time, not just when it’s easy, or when it feels good. Discipline takes discipline. But, just like those sit-ups…

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#13 - Cole McCurry - "Love Yourself" 56:19

7M ago56:19

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“Love Yourself!” Cole McCurry sits down for Episode 13 of the KL Podcast. Cole’s mission involves advocating for and helping those suffering from mental health disorders. He started the non-profit PHP (People Helping People) and recently raised nearly $4,000 at his fundraiser for Mental Health awareness. He is big on church, golf, and keeping his r…

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Wes Blake 23:36

7M ago23:36

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For author Wes Blake, a former West Jessamine High School English teacher, writing about his obsessions helped him find his subject matter. "When you write about what obsesses you," he says, "it guides you towards things that are important to you, maybe in some way that you don't fully understand." On episode 44, Wes shares how he channeled his obs…

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Training Resilient Disciples: A Conversation with Dr. Dean Ridder 47:14

8M ago47:14

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Training isn’t easy, and not everyone likes to put in the work. But we all know that if we want the results, we have to train. If we want our children to grow up to be resilient in the face of society and to be disciples for Jesus the way He wants them to be in every day life, it’s up to us as parents and educators to provide the training. But we h…

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From Assistant to Six Figures: The Process That Changes Everything with Kyrsten and Lani 35:54

8M ago35:54

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In this episode of The Terra Harvell Show, Terra pulls back the curtain on what it takes to build high-performing stylists from the ground up—and why most salon owners are doing it all wrong. She’s joined by two incredible Harper Ellis stylists who’ve gone through the assistant program and come out on the other side with six-figure stats, unshakabl…

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Extra Credit - Adopting a Business Mindset in Education 15:12

8M ago15:12

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In this Extra Credit episode of the Clearly Christian Podcast, Dr. Cy Smith, Superintendent of Mansfield Christian School dives deeper into topics raised during his recent podcast interview with Dr. Michael Lindsay, President of Taylor University. They explore the importance of integrating a biblical worldview into education, the challenges of nonp…

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Grief, Hope, and the Ache That Stays w/ Special Guest Issa Meeks 1:42:36

8M ago1:42:36

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In this very first episode of The Heart Sleeve Chronicles, host Brooke Outland Bryant sits down with her dear friend Issa Meeks for a deeply personal conversation about motherhood, loss, and the unshakable faith that holds even in the ache. Both mothers have lost children—Lyle and Blakely—and together, they open up about what it’s like to grieve wi…

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Lynnell Edwards 18:22

8M ago18:22

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Poet Lynnell Edwards enjoys using what she calls "external prompts" from other authors. But she believes that "ultimately as writers, we've got to have sort of internal prompts." On this episode, Lynnell shares questions that will help you create your own personalized writing prompts. Learn how to generate a series of poems, essays, or linked short…

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Leadership With a Growth Mindset in Christian Education: A Conversation with Dr. Michael Lindsay 36:47

9M ago36:47

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You don’t have to be a big corporate organization to think big. You don’t have to be a for-profit organization to grow, and to generate funds to create even more growth. You don’t have to give up excellence at any level, regardless of your relative size, strength, power, and perceived position. In fact, if you are striving for excellence for your o…

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Grounding in the Good Days 9:15

9M ago9:15

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By Kevin Lunsford