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.

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• • Daily Declarations for Kingdom Educators: kingdomeducators.com/declarations
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  • “God, where have You been in my story?”
  • “What are You forming in me right now?”

What if the seasons that feel uncertain, uncomfortable, or even unwanted are actually the places where God is doing His deepest work?

In this powerful and personal conversation, Jesica sits down with Dr. Diamond Howell to explore what it looks like to trust God in the middle of transitions. Together, they unpack surrender, identity, and how to walk open-handed with Jesus—even when you don’t have all the answers.

Dr. Diamond shares her journey from paraprofessional to educator, leader, and now a wellness advocate supporting school staff through social-emotional health. Through her story, you’ll be reminded that nothing is wasted and that God is faithfully weaving every part of your story for His glory.

If you’ve been feeling stretched, uncertain, or weary this season, this episode will encourage you to pause, breathe, and trust that God is still writing something beautiful.

Key Encouragement: You are not behind. You are not off track. God is using every part of your story. Even in the unknown, you can trust: nothing is wasted.

Resources & Links

• Daily Declarations for Kingdom Educators: kingdomeducators.com/declarations
• Register for the End-of-Year Reset Experience: kingdomeducators.com/workshop
• Check out Dr. Diamond Howell's book here: The Christian's Guide to Education: How to Be a G.R.E.A.T. Educator

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Coming out of last week’s powerful conversation, this episode slows things down and invites you into an honest moment of reflection.

As Teacher Appreciation Week approaches, Jesica speaks directly to the tension many educators feel—being both deeply called and deeply tired. If you’ve found yourself wondering, “Did this year even make a difference?”—this conversation is for you.

Through Scripture, personal reflection, and the story of Nehemiah, you’ll be encouraged to trust God in seasons of stretching, exhaustion, and uncertainty. This episode will help you lift your eyes back to your true source, remember your identity and position in Christ, and move forward with what God has already placed in your hands—even while you’re building and battling at the same time.

You’ll walk away reminded that God’s hand is on you, that He is actively working within the very system you’re in, and that your obedience is producing fruit—even if you can’t fully see it yet. You don’t need more to move forward. You need to trust Him with what’s already in your hands.

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