All Episodes

Spiritual Formation and the Things We Have in Common: Dr. Kevin Cline, Superintendent of Lakeway Christian Schools in East Tennessee

Achievement Redeemed through the Ministry of Reconciliation: Siebert J. "Seppie" Myburgh, Director of the International Christian School of Vienna

An Unexpected Journey in Flourishing through Education: John and Agnieszka Crozier, Educators and Church Planters in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland

Special Edition: Rest for Summer 2026

The Essentialness of Intentional Stewardship: Rich and Cherry Smith, Cofounders of Casa de Gracia in Antigua, Guatemala

Place and Purpose through Radical Hospitality: Kent Austell, Director of Adult Ministries at Harvest Church (Memphis) and former Head of School at Bingham Academy (Ethiopia)

The Impact of Worldview Formation: Billy Hutchinson, Director of Colson Educators at The Colson Center

Thriving as Image Bearers: Chad Dirkse, Head of School, Annapolis Area Christian School

Pursuing Research in Support of Flourishing: Dr. Lynn Swaner, President, US, for Cardus

Setting a Vision and Running After It: Becky Hansard, Head of School at Silverdale Baptist Academy

Forward Thinking and the Permeation of Values: Dr. Sonny Sherrill, Founder/Superintendent Emeritus of North Raleigh Christian Academy, ACSI NC, SC, VA Field Director

Kingdom Education without Borders: Stephanie Shafer, CEO and Head of School at NorthStar Academy

A Christ-Centered Approach to AI in Schools: Paul Matthews, Head of History and Christian Studies at Calvin Christian School in Tasmania, Australia

Pursuing What is Truly Worthy of Pursuit: Dr. Kevin Brown, President of Asbury University

The Beauty of Formational, Thinking Environments: Maggie Novak ('04), Wife, Mom, and Public Sector Consultant

In Pursuit of the Transformation of Hearts: Mike Fightmaster, Biblical & Theological Studies Department Head at Covenant Christian High School

Leading Athletics with Mission and Values Permeation: David Pfeifer & Greg Jones, Husbands, Dads, and Leaders of the CCHS Athletics Department

A Life of Obedience and Service is Not Enough: Mike Allen, Superintendent of Evansville Christian Schools and Incoming Senior Director of the Central Division of ACSI

Where the Lord Wants You is the Best Place to Be: Mark and Betsy McDonough, Medical Field Professionals and Kingdom Builders

Allowing People to Think Together in Dialogue: Keith Ogorek, President of Author Solutions and Worldview Thought Leader

Grace as Foundational for Success: Naomi Oliver, Director of Academics for Wheaton Group of Schools and Co-Director at Changing Destiny

The Good of Our Limitations: Dr. Kelly Kapic, Honorary Chair of Culture & Theology, Covenant College

Personhood over Perfectionism: Mallory (Huff) Puckett, Wife, Mother of Four, and Tech Sales Professional

Learning to Ask Good Questions in Grace: Amanda Owen, Family Therapist and CCHS Alumna

Special Edition: Holiday Break

Saying Yes to the Adventure God has for Us: Jacob and Mia McCall, Freedom International Ministries

Being Generous with our Knowledge, Skill, and Relationships: Rachel Shaughnessy, Social Studies Teacher and COA Coordinator at Covenant Christian High School

Bringing a Hope-filled Difference to the Community: Abby Andrietsch, CEO at St. Augustine Preparatory Academy, WI

Training a Generation who Understands a Biblical Worldview: Dr. Cy Smith, Superintendent, Mansfield Christian School, OH

An Environment for Nurturing and Discovery: Brian Clemons, President & CEO, Valley Christian Schools

Excellence for the Privilege of Sharing the Love of Christ: Ben Thomas, CEO of B2THEWORLD

Helping Professionals Connect the Dots: Matt Lundberg, Director of the DeVries Institute for Global Faculty Development & Professor of Religion at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, MI

It's All About Pursuing the Likeness of Jesus: Dr. Todd Marrah, Superintendent of Tree of Life Christian Schools, Columbus, OH

A Life-Long Transformation through Christ-centered Education: Zac Sawyer, Principal at Morrison International Academy, Taipei

That Each One be Cherished:  Alysia-Lara Ayonrinde, Engagement Lead for the Racial Justice Unit in the Church of England, and Schools Project Lead for Reconciliation at Lambeth Palace

Not to Produce Good Kids, But to Point Them to the One Who is Good: Noah Brink, Head of School at Franklin Christian Academy in Franklin, TN

Keeping the Eternal Ends in Mind: Dr. Jeff Mattner, Senior Director, Central Division ACSI

Bringing Hope to the Underserved through Christ-Centered Education: Steve Blom, Executive Director of Bright Promise in Chicago, IL

Academic Curiosity and Leadership Development: Dr. Joey Morecraft, Chief Academic & Innovation Officer at Fellowship Christian School in Roswell, GA

An Imagination for the Good: Erik Ellefsen, Director of Networks and Improvement at Baylor University’s Center for School Leadership

Missional Christ-Centered Education: Marc Popovici, Head of School at Schaumburg Christian School

Rooted in the Faith for Kingdom Living: Curtis and Tabatha Jones, Christ-Centered Education Parents, Coaches, and Teachers

We Don't Just Need Bible Verses, We Need Theology: Dr. Nicholas Piotrowski, President of Indianapolis Theological Seminary

To Be Spiritually Formed is the Greatest Gift that you can Give to your Children: Jen Pollock Michel, Author and Speaker

It's All About Learning, After All: Estuardo "Stuart" Salazar, ACSI Latin America Divisional Director

God's Vision is Bigger than the Narrative of our Challenges: Mark Hamstra, Superintendent of Chicago Christian Schools

See Everything through the Logos: Steve Carr, Principal and Portfolio Manager at Peloton Capital Management

Let Love be Genuine in All Our Contexts: Sam Schinderle, Vice President of Business Development at Towne Park

Loving What You Do to the Glory of God: Matt Davidson, Superintendent of Timothy Christian Schools, IL

Thoughtful and Intentional Partnership with Families: Ryan Hyde, Head of School at Calvary Christian School, Ohio

Coherence in How We Carry Out the Mission: Dr. Nathan Stevens, Head of School at Immanuel Christian School in Springfield, VA

To Learn Well and Become Better at Asking Questions: Dr. Vincent Bacote, Professor of Theology at Wheaton College

To Do Our Best and Plug Forward: John Noel, Retired Pastor and Founding Dreamer for Covenant Christian High School

Pursue Your Interests and Be Good at Them: Chris Schoenleb, Head of School at North Valley Christian Academy in Phoenix, AZ

The Something that's Missing is Foundational to Our Joy: Dr. Dean Verwey, Director at Kigali International School in Rwanda

Delighting in a Theology of Technology: Dave Youl, Founder of Navigate Education Services

Getting Students to Care Deeply: Dr. Scott Gibson, Superintendent of Toledo Christian School

The Great Commission as the Mission: Cory Harbor, Head of School at Harvest Christian Academy in Illinois

Good Works Based on Jesus' Work: Julie Heinsman, Superintendent of Morrison Academy in Taiwan

Being Present by Dwelling with People and Cultures: Steve Anderson, Superintendent of Grace International School in Thailand

Developing Character and Discovering Your Calling: Aaron Brockett, Lead Pastor of Traders Point Christian Church

Facilitating the Accessibility of Kingdom Education: James Elliot, Director of the ACSI Children's Education Fund

Anchored in Truth & Being Mission Focused: Lin Green, Author, Community Leader, & Law Enforcement Professional

Collaboratively Moving Forward: Dr. Jim Drexler, Dean of the Graduate School of Education at Covenant College

Culture, Community, and Doing Things According to Giftedness: Dr. JK Stevens, Christian School Leader, Strategist, & College Professor

A Different Language and a Different Lens: Joe Meyer, Leader in Healthcare

A Place to Live Our Questions: Dr. Paul Conn, President of Lee University in Tennessee

Honoring God in Everything We Do: Chris & Chelsea DuKate, Business Leaders and Parents in Christ-Centered Education

Nobody Does Anything That's Just This or Just That: Dr. Timothy Wiens, Chief Academic Officer at The Woodlands Christian Academy, TX

To Flourish, Seek Truth, and Delight in Learning: Laura Grammer, Head of School at The Oaks Academy Middle School

Transformation through Community, Caring, and Kindness: Brian Mueller, President of Grand Canyon University (GCU)

The Purpose of Christ-centered Education is Found in Deep Relationships: Dr. Dennis Kilama, Professor, Pastor, and Civic Leader

Connecting the Unknowable and the Knowable: Dr. Jeff Myers, President of Summit Ministries

The Effort's Important, But Trusting God is Everything: Rob Jankowski, Lead Minister at New Hope Christian Church in Whitestown, IN

Christ-Centered Excellence is About Serving Others: Dr. Russell Dawn, President of Concordia University Chicago

Special Edition: A Warm Thank You and Happy New Year from the Transforming Lives Podcast

Getting People into the Presence of Christ so He Can Change Them: Danny Smith, Director of Lifeline Christian Mission, Indianapolis

Showing Up and Doubling Down on Jesus: Dr. David Hoag, President of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU)

Public Service, Human Flourishing, and a Stint at Oxford: Blair Milo, Founding Director of the Center for Talent & Opportunity at Sagamore Institute

Being Faithful Where We Are and Not Presuming God's Will for Our Lives: Dr. Glenn Slater, Head of School at Covenant Christian School in Conroe, TX

Being Still and Pursuing God's Plan: Matt Reffeitt - Husband, Father, and Faithful Servant in Church, Community, and Business

Preparing Students for Life of Mission for Christ: Dr. Daniel Overdorf, President of Johnson University in Knoxville, TN

Showing Up and Making Christ Known: Jason Van Curen, Principal of Indy West Christian School in Indianapolis, IN

Fostering Transformational Environments for Societal Good: Vanessa Cheng, Executive Officer of the Australian Association of Christian Schools

Gaining It All to Lose It All: Dr. Erik Ankerberg, President of Concordia University-Wisconsin

Pursuing Excellence and Achievement to Make Christ Look Good: Dr. John Walker, Central Christian School in Hutchinson, KS

Cultivating an Understanding of What It Means to be Human: Dr. Todd Williams, President of Cairn University in Pennsylvania

Excellence for the Sake of the Imago Dei and the Missio Dei: Trent Roberts, President of Northpoint College in Grand Rapids, MI

Fostering a Christ-Animated, Relational Community: Dr Candace McQueen, President of Lipscomb University in Nashville, TN

True Success is Following God's Calling: Dan and Jan Egenolf, on the Purpose and Worth of Christ-Centered Education at Home and in Partnership with Covenant

Preparing Christians to Be Leaders in Culture: Len Munsil, President of Arizona Christian University

Spiritual Development and Confidence in the Faith: John and Kim Hensel on the Purposes of Christ-Centered Education

Special Edition for Labor Day

Leveraging the Truth of Scripture to Solve Big World Problems: Dr. David Horsager, Husband, Father, Author, Speaker, and Entrepreneur

Leading with Relationships and Delighting in God's Providence: Todd Leyden, Executive Director of Fort Wilderness Ministries in Wisconsin

Working with the Good Things that God has Given to Us: Jeff and Adrienne Reichanadter, Parents, Kingdom Workers, and Adventurers

Finding Our Identity in Christ and Our Purpose through Obedience: Nate and Julie Prahlow, Experts in Medicine, Humble Servants, and Partners in Christ-Centered Education

Intentionality in a Modern-Day Village: Church Planters and Community Leaders, Roger and Carmen Williams

It's not what we're doing, but what He's doing in us: Greg Enas, Husband, Father, Business Leader, Entrepreneur on the permeation of Christ in all things

Preparing Students to Be Hope Bringers in the World: Matt Scogin, President of Hope College in Holland, MI

Anything Short of Eternity as its Time Horizon is Too Small: Dr. Jeremy Mann, Founder and Head of School of The Field School in Chicago, IL

Transformation through Friendship, Therapy, CrossFit, and Deep-Thinking Christian Education: Deanna Bowman ('06), Writer, Worship Leader, World Traveler, and Wife

Education for Developing as a Whole Person: Becky Fields, Covenant's First Senior English Teacher and Always Passionate Pursuer of the True, Good, and Beautiful

Knowing Our Children and Pursuing the Best for Them: Damon Howell, Husband, Father, and Pastor

God's Timing and Surprise Blessings with Christ-Centered Education: Justin and Amanda Schulz, Coaches and Committed Servants to the Least of These

Authenticity, Respectful Dialogue, and God's Faithfulness: Jason Dawson, Husband, Father, and Health Care Entrepreneur

Mental Health Special Series, Session 4: Brain Development and Relational Equipping for Flourishing with Therapist Jared Jones

Mental Health Special Series, Session 3: Culture, Identity, and Mastering Our Desires - Clinical Psychologist Dr. Mark Dobbs

Mental Health Special Series, Session 2: Trauma, Environment, Technology, and Being Known and Loved with Therapists Jean Crane and Moriah Veach

Mental Health Special Series, Session 1: A Christ-Centered Approach to Counseling and Therapy with Therapists Jean Crane and Moriah Veach

The Preminence of the Word in All Things: Abbie Gottfried, Wife, Mother, Avid Reader, and English Teacher at Berean Christian School, Knoxville, TN

A Calling to Advance the Kingdom: Dr. Jay Ferguson, Head of School at Grace Community School, Tyler, TX

Making Disciples at a Scalable Level: Dr. Jason Rachels, Head of School at Calvary Christian Academy in Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Committed to Advancing The Kingdom: Dr. John Patterson, Head of School at First Presbyterian Day School in Macon, GA

A Life-Long Commitment to Obediently Taking the Next Step: Dr. Steve Whitaker, Head of School at The First Academy in Orlando, Florida

Christ Permeating All Areas of Life: Eric Bradley, Head of School at Grace Christian School in Raleigh, NC

Excellence, Humility, Care, and Gracious Dialogue: James Talkington, Head of School at Lexington Christian Academy, Lexington, MA

Intentional Civil Dialogue in a Christ-Centered Environment: Dr. Jonathan Kulaga, President of Indiana Wesleyan University

A Surprising Life Path, Leadership Development, and True Education: Andrew Hart, CEO of The Oaks Academy in Indianapolis

Christ-Centered and Student-Focused: Dr. Michael Lindsay, President of Taylor University

Finding Purpose, Developing Leaders, and Following Her Interests: Kacey Crane, Leader, Advocate, and People Person

Trusting in the Goodness and Peace: Kat Wilcox, Marketing Expert, Personal Trainer, and Triathlete

A Globally-Minded Endeavor: Dr. Larry Taylor, President of Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)

Counting On God's Provision Through The Challenges: Brad Murray, Husband, Father of Five Boys, and Unlikely Entrepreneur

Faithfulness as a Primary Calling: Dr. Phil Ryken, President of Wheaton College

A Totally Different Life Plan: Tomi Mattick, wife, mother, reluctant basketball fan, and Christian school Admissions Director

Discovery through Discomfort: Todd Scoggins, Husband, Father, Architect, Producer, Media Specialist and Philanthropist

Feeling God's Presence in Collaboration and Creativity: Isaac Spencer, Heart of Covenant 2023 and Current Student at Purdue University

A Life Changed: Hallie Darling, Covenant Class of 2023

Like A Family: Thad and Lacie Tindall, Covenant Parents, Sports Enthusiasts, and Faithful Servants

Inspired Toward a Calling: Hudson Bell, Music Major at Taylor University and Covenant Class of 2023

A Clear Leading of the Spirit: Kevin Russell, Kingdom-minded Husband, Dad, and Non-Profit Leader

Long Drives, Close Friends, and Beautiful Surprises: Kraig and Suni Johnson, Successful Entrepreneurs, Life-long Adventurers, and Kingdom-minded Parents

Beyond What They Could Imagine: Erik and Mandy Cooper, Parents, Community Leaders, and Business As Mission Entrepreneurs

Identity, Fatherhood, and Calling: Dr. Drew Flamm, President of Grace College

Community, Tragedy, and Joy: Bess Malek-Maiorano, Inpatient Pharmacist, Writer, Blogger and Covenant Parent

Being Present and Marinating in the Good: John Crane, Indiana Senator, Entrepreneur, Husband and Father