In this powerful episode, Jesica sits down with Matthew Wagoner, a U.S. Army veteran, former pastor and police officer, and now a longtime public school teacher.

Matthew shares how God has been working in his heart in profound ways—healing wounds, restoring his identity, and leading him into deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit. From battlefield experiences in Somalia and Desert Storm to the front lines of the classroom, Matthew now walks in the daily awareness that he is a missionary sent to his school, empowered by the presence of God.

In this conversation, you’ll hear:

• How Matthew’s calling unfolded across military, ministry, and education

• The inner healing God began in his heart before the Leadership Summit

• How the Holy Spirit is equipping him to carry God’s presence into his school

• The scriptures that anchor him and the joy of walking in Kingdom purpose

This story is a reminder that God uses every chapter of our story for His glory—and that He is still in the business of healing, sending, and reviving His people.

Resources Mentioned

• 50% off Your Kingdom Classroom Using Code: KINGDOM25

• Daily Truth Declarations

Join the community: Gathering Place for Christian Educators on Facebook

What if joy and love—not pressure and perfection—were the foundation of your school’s culture?

In this powerful conversation, Georgia educator Christy Mosher joins Jesica to unpack the spiritual, emotional, and neurological truths behind real Christian educator community. Rooted in Ephesians 1:15–19, Christy shares how she’s learned (often through mistakes!) to lead from love, cultivate unity, and create rhythms of joy among the teachers at her school.

Together, we explore:

• Why Kingdom community isn’t optional for lasting impact

• What brain science reveals about joy, love, and attachment

• How our connection to Jesus fuels obedience and transformation

• Practical ways to build connection: stories, prayer, meals, and identity statements

• How to shift from task-driven to people-first leadership, just like Jesus

Whether you’re leading a team or longing for deeper connection, this episode will stir hope, offer tools, and remind you: you’re not in this alone.

Your next steps after listening: Join The Gathering Place for Christian Educators on Facebook – a growing space where teachers on mission with Jesus connect, encourage, and pray for one another. Download your FREE Daily Truth Declarations – speak truth over your identity, your classroom, and your calling every day. Because you're an educator on mission with the King of kings, Your Kingdom Classroom is 50% Off w/code: KINGDOM25 – and we’re here to cheer you on. Student Teacher Deal HERE.

You don’t have to teach alone. There is a growing community of educators just like you—on fire for Jesus and showing up in schools with purpose and power. Let’s keep linking arms.

Please rate and review the show to help spread the message—then share this episode with a fellow teacher who needs hope today.

In this special full-length episode, Jesica sits down with David and Elizabeth Schmus, leaders of Christian Educators, to unpack what God is doing in public schools through a growing family of Kingdom-minded educators.

Fresh from the recent Leadership Development Summit, they share powerful stories of breakthrough, boldness, and connection—revealing how God is raising up ambassadors in schools across the nation and forming Spirit-filled communities of faith and impact.

🛠️ Resources:

• christianeducators.com

• christianeducators.com/lift – Start a local prayer group

• christianeducators.com/awake – Host or attend a regional event

Your next steps after listening: 👉 Join the Gathering Place for Christian Educators on Facebook – a growing space where teachers on mission with Jesus connect, encourage, and pray for one another.

📝 Download your FREE Daily Truth Declarations – speak truth over your identity, your classroom, and your calling every day.

👉 Because you're an educator on mission with the King of kings, Your Kingdom Classroom is 50% Off w/code: KINGDOM25— and we’re here to cheer you on. Student Teacher Deal HERE.

You don’t have to teach alone. There is a growing community of educators just like you—on fire for Jesus and showing up in schools with purpose and power. Let’s keep linking arms. 💛

🎧 Please rate and review to help the message get out + share with a fellow teacher who needs this hope.

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