What do you do when life doesn't unfold the way you expected?

In this special season finale, Jesica welcomes her husband, Jake Glover, for an honest conversation about trusting God through unexpected transitions, career changes, family challenges, closed doors, and seasons of waiting. Together they reflect on how God has faithfully met them through years of uncertainty, reminding us that faith isn't about having the whole plan—it's about trusting the One who does.

Whether you're wondering about your future in education, navigating a difficult school year, carrying unanswered prayers, or simply trying to remain faithful in the season you're in, this conversation will encourage you to hold onto God's character, embrace gratitude even while longing for more, and remember that your story—and your calling as a Kingdom Educator—is still being written.

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What do you do when life doesn't make sense yet?

In this reflective solo episode, Jesica invites Christian educators into an honest conversation about waiting, trust, and faithfulness in the middle of unfinished stories. Following last week's discussion on worldview, she explores what it looks like to trust God when the next chapter isn't clear, prayers seem unanswered, and circumstances haven't changed the way we hoped they would.

Drawing from personal experiences, Scripture, and lessons woven throughout this season, Jesica reminds listeners that faith was never about having the whole map—it was always about trusting the One who does. Through the stories of Abraham, David, and countless Kingdom educators who have shared their journeys this season, you'll be encouraged to embrace stewardship over striving, presence over productivity, and obedience over certainty.

If you're walking through a season of transition, disappointment, waiting, or unanswered questions, this episode will remind you that God is not wasting your story. He is not only interested in where He's taking you—He's deeply invested in who you're becoming along the way.

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Jesus...

• Where am I trying to rush You?

• What am I afraid won't happen?

• What are You teaching me in this season?

• What does faithfulness look like today?

• What do You want me to know about the chapter I'm living right now?

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Next week, Jesica welcomes her husband Jake for an honest conversation about trusting God through uncertainty, transition, disappointment, and the unexpected twists that shape our stories.

What does it actually mean to bring a Christian worldview into education?

In this thought-provoking conversation, Jesica is joined by Billy Hutchinson, Director of Colson Educators at The Colson Center, to explore why worldview matters and how it shapes the way we teach, learn, lead, and engage with culture. Drawing from his experience as a teacher, administrator, and worldview educator, Billy explains how our beliefs influence the way we perceive, interpret, and respond to the world around us.

Together, they discuss identity, calling, truth, critical thinking, and practical ways Christian educators can cultivate worldview formation in their classrooms—whether they serve in public schools, private schools, homeschools, or educational leadership. This conversation will encourage you to think more deeply about the role faith plays in education and how God can use your influence to help students pursue what is true, good, and beautiful.

If you've ever wondered how to faithfully bring your faith into education beyond simply adding Bible verses to what you already do, this episode offers a practical and encouraging starting point.

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Reflect on this question: "How is my worldview shaping the way I see my students, my classroom, and my calling?"

What if the greatest transformation God wants to bring isn't first in your circumstances—but in how you see them?

In this reflective solo episode, Jesica explores the power of perspective and why renewing our minds changes the way we experience difficult students, challenging seasons, transitions, and even our own stories. Through Scripture, personal reflection, and practical encouragement, you'll be reminded that Kingdom educators are called to see differently because Heaven shapes the way we interpret what is happening around us.

Together, we'll explore how fear, disappointment, and discouragement can distort our perspective—and how Jesus invites us to exchange those burdens for His truth. If you've been feeling weary, stuck, or questioning what God is doing in this season, this conversation will encourage you to lift your eyes and ask: "Jesus, what do You see?"

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Romans 12:2 • Luke 17:21 • Matthew 6:33 • 2 Corinthians 5:20 • Isaiah 55:8–9 • Ephesians 1:17–18

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Next week: Jesica is joined by Billy Hutchinson from the Colson Center for a conversation about worldview and why the way we see the world shapes the way we live, teach, and lead.

Sometimes the greatest healing happens when we begin seeing our story through Heaven’s perspective.

In this powerful conversation, Jesica welcomes back Amber Auger for a deeply honest discussion about identity, healing, surrender, and the ongoing work of Jesus in our lives. Building on the theme that God wastes nothing, Amber shares how the Lord has continued to redeem difficult seasons, reshape old beliefs, and bring freedom in areas she never thought could fully heal.

Together, they explore performance-based identity, truth-telling with God, the power of identity exchange, and what it looks like to allow Jesus to heal the deeper places of shame, fear, and striving. Through personal stories and practical examples, you'll be encouraged to bring your own burdens, questions, and wounds to the One who still restores hearts today.

If you've ever felt stuck, carried shame, struggled with approval, or wondered whether God is still working in your story, this conversation will remind you that Jesus is not finished. He sees you, He knows your name, and He is inviting you into greater freedom and wholeness.

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Have you ever felt physically present in your classroom… but spiritually or emotionally exhausted underneath it all?

In this heartfelt solo episode, Jesica invites Christian educators into a slower, honest conversation about identity, surrender, and remembering who we truly are in Christ. Building on last week’s conversation about God wasting nothing, this episode explores why our stories matter so deeply to God—and how even the stretching, hidden, and painful seasons may actually be part of His preparation process.

Through Scripture, personal reflection, and Kingdom-focused teaching inspired by voices like Myles Munroe, Jesica unpacks what it means to live as ambassadors of Heaven in the world of education. You’ll be reminded that your identity is not rooted in performance, productivity, test scores, or striving—but in abiding with Jesus. This episode speaks directly to the spiritual exhaustion many educators are quietly carrying and offers hope-filled encouragement to reconnect with God’s perspective over your life and story.

If you’ve been questioning your impact, feeling weary, or wondering if God is still working in your current season, this conversation will help you lift your eyes again and remember: Heaven does not interpret your story through failure—but through redemption. God is still forming something beautiful through your life, and nothing has been wasted.

• “Jesus, how do You see my story?”
• “What lies do You want to replace with truth?”
• “What were You forming in me?”
• “Where have You been faithful?”

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What if the very things you thought were random, difficult, or “just part of your past” are actually part of the beautiful way God designed your story?

In this heartfelt and joy-filled conversation, Jesica sits down with Marianne Demico from Christian Educators to talk about how God wastes nothing—not your experiences, your risks, your stretching seasons, or even the gifts you may have forgotten you carry. Through powerful stories from an AWAKE event in New York City, Marianne shares how God used pieces of her life from decades earlier to deeply impact teachers in ways she never could have orchestrated herself.

Together, Jesica and Marianne unpack what it means to live as a Kingdom educator on mission with Jesus, trust the long story God is writing, and stop segmenting our lives into disconnected chapters. This episode will encourage you to embrace your unique design, trust that God is weaving every season together with purpose, and remember that even the smallest act of obedience can create ripple effects far beyond what you can see.

If you’ve been feeling weary, unseen, uncertain, or questioning whether your story matters—this conversation is for you. God knows your name, He sees every detail, and He is still writing something beautiful through your “yes.”

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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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