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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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.

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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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This episode is different—it carries weight, conviction, and an invitation into deeper surrender. Jesica sits down with Terry Orange, a JROTC instructor and former Army aviation officer, whose story reveals what it truly means to stand for righteousness in today’s educational climate. Terry shares his journey of boldly living out his faith in a public school setting—even when it led to opposition, false accusations, and a nine-month investigation that could have cost him everything. And yet… God. Through every moment of pressure, God was writing a story of protection, refinement, and Kingdom impact.

As Terry remained faithful, the fruit became undeniable. Students are encountering Jesus, lives are being transformed, and even years later, students are still reaching out for mentorship, truth, and guidance. His story brings into focus what it looks like to stand for truth in a culture that resists it, to navigate spiritual warfare in the classroom, and to choose to fear God over man. It’s a powerful reminder that consistent, obedient presence—anchored in Christ—can produce lasting Kingdom impact far beyond what we can see in the moment.

This conversation doesn’t shy away from the reality that following Jesus is not always comfortable. There are moments when obedience feels costly, when standing for truth feels isolating, and when doing what’s right puts you at risk. But Terry’s journey points us back to this unshakable truth: God is faithful in every part of the process. Even when others intend harm, God is still working for good (Romans 8:28). As believers, we are called to stand firm (Acts 5:29), trusting that there is blessing even in persecution (Matthew 5:11).

If you’re walking through a hard season, let this encourage you: you are not in your school by accident. You are a Kingdom Educator on assignment. And while obedience may require courage, surrender, and even sacrifice, your faithfulness is producing fruit that reaches far beyond what you can see.

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In this powerful episode of Kingdom Educators, Jesica Glover sits down with educator Trish O’Boyle to share her journey of learning to hear God’s voice and intentionally hosting His presence in her classroom. What began as a simple awareness has grown into a transformative way of teaching—impacting not only her students, but their families, her colleagues, and her own walk with Jesus. Through real-life stories, Trish reveals how God’s presence brings peace, courage, and breakthrough in ways that go far beyond what we can orchestrate in our own strength.

Together, Jesica and Trish explore what it looks like to partner with the Holy Spirit in everyday classroom moments—through listening, surrender, and simple acts of obedience. From practical rhythms like praying over desks and reflecting on where God moved each day, to powerful testimonies of student transformation, this conversation will encourage you to see your classroom through Heaven’s lens. Anchored in truths like drawing near to God and holding fast to hope (Hebrews 10:22–24), and understanding the hope of your calling (Ephesians 1:17–18), you’ll be reminded that His presence is not limited—and it changes everything.

If you’ve ever wondered how to live out your faith in a tangible way at school, this episode will give you both vision and practical next steps. Trish’s story is a beautiful reminder that you don’t have to strive—God’s presence in you is enough. Be encouraged to stand firm (Ephesians 6:13), listen for His voice, and trust that as you carry Him, He will move in ways only He can.

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In this reflective episode of Kingdom Educators with Jesica Glover, we continue the conversation sparked by Irene Lopez’s testimony in Miracles in the Hallways and step into a personal reflection on calling, obedience, and legacy. Jesica invites you to pause and consider a powerful question: What has God placed in your hand—and what are you doing with it? Through Scripture and story, this episode reminds us that our placement in education is not random, but deeply intentional.

As you listen, you’ll be encouraged to trust God with what you already have, see your classroom through Heaven’s perspective, and release limiting beliefs about your influence. With key Scriptures like Acts 17:26, Ephesians 2:10, and Romans 8:28 woven throughout, this conversation will help you recognize how God uses even the smallest steps of obedience to shape something far greater than you can see.

If you’ve been feeling uncertain, overlooked, or tempted to think small, this episode will re-anchor you in truth: God is actively writing your story, and He is not wasting a single part of it.

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In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Irene Lopez shares how God moves through ordinary educators who are willing to say yes.

With over 40 years in public education, Irene unpacks how she overcame the lie that God isn’t present in public schools—and instead discovered that He is actively working through teachers every day.

Through a remarkable story of school transformation that began with just five parents, this episode will encourage you to trust God’s placement, walk in courage, and recognize the influence you carry.

In this episode, you’ll learn: • Why you are divinely placed in your school • How small steps of obedience create lasting impact • A simple way to stay spiritually grounded (R.E.S.T.) • Why your presence matters more than you think

Scriptures: Isaiah 6:8, John 10:10, John 20:21, Matthew 11:28–30, 1 Thessalonians 5:17, 1 Peter 5:7

Resource: Miracles in the Hallway by Irene Lopez (link in show notes)

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What does it look like when God moves in your school?

In this powerful episode of the Kingdom Educators Podcast, Jesica Glover sits down with veteran educator and leader Irene Lopez to share real-life testimonies of God working in public schools through everyday obedience.

With over 40 years in education—as a teacher, principal, and district leader—Irene has seen firsthand how the Holy Spirit moves in classrooms, hallways, and leadership spaces when educators say yes to His prompting.

If you’re a Christian teacher, school leader, or educator who desires to live out your faith in the classroom, this episode will stir your faith and remind you that your school is not just a workplace—it’s a mission field.

• What it means to be a Kingdom Educator on mission with Jesus
• How to hear God’s voice during a busy school day
• Why simple obedience creates space for God to move
• A powerful testimony of supernatural provision in a public school
• How to partner with the Holy Spirit in everyday moments with students and staff

You don’t have to do something big to be used by God in your school.

God moves through small yeses, gentle nudges, and everyday faithfulness.

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