EPISODE · Sep 2, 2026 · 10 MIN
The Phone Call Parents Never Expected
from Project You 2.2 · host Carrie Helmer
Send us Fan MailWhat if one unexpected phone call could change a student's confidence, strengthen a family's relationships, and even transform the way you see people?During her first years of teaching, Carrie started making positive phone calls home—not because students had earned perfect grades, but because they had shown kindness, leadership, perseverance, or character. What she never expected was the lasting impact those simple conversations would have. Years later, parents were still saving her voicemails, and one unforgettable phone call to a student named Brock became a reminder that encouragement has the power to shape lives.In this episode, Carrie shares why she's convinced we don't have a shortage of good people—we have a shortage of people who intentionally notice the good.Project You Reflection: Who in your life has quietly done something beautiful...and have you ever told them?
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Send us Fan Mail What if one unexpected phone call could change a student's confidence, strengthen a family's relationships, and even transform the way you see people? During her first years of teaching, Carrie started making positive phone calls home—not because students had earned perfect grades, but because they had shown kindness, leadership, perseverance, or character. What she never expected was the lasting impact those simple conversations would have. Years later, parents were still sa...
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