Transforming Lives
Stories that celebrate how God is at work in the hearts and minds of individuals and families whose lives have been transformed by excellent, Christ-centered education.
Episodes
Jason Dawson has an extensive professional background, having worked in various roles in the healthcare industry. He is currently a co-owner of Avalon Alliance Homecare, LLC since February 2023. Before that, he worked as a Project Coordinator at Eskenazi Health from 2019 to February 2023, and as the Vice President of Client Services at Home Instead Senior Care from 2018 to 2019. Before that, he held multiple ...
Jared is a part of the team at Care to Change. His work combines the use of cognitive and behavioral strategies and deep faith in God’s healing power to help empower young people who struggle with anxiety, mood disorders, suicidal ideations, and addictions. Jared is trained in EMDR (or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy. He enjoys opportunities to share God’s healing by serving the commun...
Dr. Mark Dobbs, Psy.D., HSPP, is a Clinical Psychologist and the Founder/Executive Director of IndyPsych since 1995. Dr. Dobbs graduated from the Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University. He founded the Indianapolis Christian Psychological Services and has taught as an adjunct professor in the Masters in Counseling program at Indiana Wesleyan University, as well as with the TCMI Institute in Vienna,...
Jean Crane and Moriah Veach are on the team at Care to Change, a full-service counseling center with multiple offices in the Indianapolis area. Jean earned an undergraduate degree in Communications from Wheaton College and an M.A. in Counseling/Psychology from Trinity International University. She specializes in working with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and stress, as well as PTSD...
Jean Crane and Moriah Veach are on the team at Care to Change, a full-service counseling center with multiple offices in the Indianapolis area. Jean earned an undergraduate degree in Communications from Wheaton College and an M.A. in Counseling/Psychology from Trinity International University. She specializes in working with individuals who are struggling with depression, anxiety, and stress, as well as PTSD...
Abbie (Roberts) Gottfried graduated from Covenant Christian High School in 2007. She later earned her BA in English and Spanish from King University in 2011. Since then, she worked as a Children’s Book Editor at Eerdmans Books for Young Readers in 2011 and taught Upper School English at Orangewood Christian School in Orlando, FL from 2013-2018. She also briefly taught at Grace Christian Academy in Tennessee. ...
Dr. Jay Ferguson currently serves as the Head of School at Grace Community School in Tyler, TX. It is the largest private school in East TX with nearly 1000 students from K-12. Before joining the school, Dr. Ferguson practiced law as an attorney in Dallas and Tyler from 1992 to 2002. He then transitioned to the education sector and served as the Director of Development at Grace Community School in 2002-2003 ...
Dr. Jason Rachels is the Head of School at Calvary Christian Academy, FL since 2015. CCA is the largest Christian school in the US with nearly 3000 students. Jason has been a teacher, principal, or vice-principal since 1995. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Greek, a Master's in Religion, an Educational Specialist, and a Doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction, all from Liberty University. Jas...
Dr. John Patterson is the Head of School at First Presbyterian Day School, in Macon, GA. After being an executive in corporate America from 1998-2002, Dr. Patterson entered the education world. He served as a teacher and basketball coach in Bedford County Schools, VA, 2002-2005, then as a teacher, basketball coach, and administrator at Liberty Christian Academy in Lynchburg, VA from 2005 to 2010. Dr. Patter...
Dr. Steve Whitaker been the Head of School, The First Academy in Orlando, Florida since July 2003. During his tenure, the school has seen amazing growth in spiritual formation agenda, enrollment, and academic programming. He has led multiple capital campaigns for renovations and expansion of all levels of the school, to which families have pledged over $55 million. Steve has written on a variety of topics, an...
Eric Bradley has been the Head of School at Grace Christian School in Raleigh, NC, since 2016. He has an impressive educational background with a BS in History from the University of Georgia, an MS in History from the University of Southern Mississippi, a M.Ed. from Regent University, and an Educational Specialist degree in Educational Leadership & Administration from Kennesaw State University.
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James Talkington is the current interim Head of School at Lexington Christian Academy, an ACSI exemplary-accredited school in Lexington, MA. James has served at LCA since 2004 and has been the Academy Director, an Upper School English Teacher (Literature and Writing), and the Director of Upper School. Previous to LCA, James served as an English teacher and Dean of Faculty at Pacific Christian School in Los ...
Dr. Jonatahn Kulaga was named the 10th president of Indiana Wesleyan University on August 8, 2022. Over his 34-year career in higher educations, he has served as President and CEO of Ohio Christian University, Chief Academic Officer and Chief Operating Officer at Asbury University, and university and student life development at Spring Arbor University. He holds a Ph.D. in Higher Educational Administration f...
Andrew Hart is the CEO of The Oaks Academy, a Christ-centered classical school in Indianapolis, Indiana. In 2017, he was honored by Governor Holcomb with the Sagamore of the Wabash Award, one of the highest honors for an Indiana citizen. Andrew has developed two successful fellowships with a focus on training, inspiring, and supporting school leaders – the Indiana School Leader Fellowship and the Indiana Tea...
Dr. Michael Lindsay became the president of Taylor University in 2021 after serving for a decade as the president of Gordon College. He earned his Ph.D. in sociology from Princeton University and graduate theological degrees from Wycliffe Hall at Oxford University and Princeton Theological Seminary. Michael is married to Rebecca, and they delight in their three daughters, Elizabeth, the eldest, and twins Caro...
Kacey Crane is a 2013 alumna of Covenant Christian High School. She currently serves as the Leadership Development Director for America's Future, helping young professionals prepare for freedom advocacy. Kacey previously led the Indiana team as Executive Director of the Indiana Conservative Alliance for Energy, faithfully serving the organization’s mission to advance reliable, clean, and affordable energ...
Kat Wilcox is a Digital Marketing Project Manager at Fortibus in South Carolina. She is also a certified personal trainer and an Ironman-level triathlete. She attended Lipscomb University, where she studied business and Spanish and was a member of the Women's Soccer Team and the Biking Club. Kat has abundant international experiences, including projects in Hong Kong and Beijing, China, and a two-month st...
Dr. Larry Taylor is passionate about training up this generation of disciples for Jesus Christ through Christian education. Before accepting the President position at ACSI in 2019, Taylor committed twenty years as the Head of School at Prestonwood Christian Academy in Plano, Texas. Before that, he served for twelve years at The First Academy in Orlando, Florida as a High School Principal and Assistant Headmas...
Brad Murray is the owner of Inspire Website Design, which he founded out of necessity when faced with unemployment and a full house. Throughout their marriage and parenthood, Brad and his wife, Jen, have experienced God's abundant provision during many moments of uncertainty. They and their five boys, four of whom are quadruplets, are flourishing in Christ-centered education and have learned to trust the...
Dr. Phil Ryken has been President of Wheaton College in Wheaton, Illinois since 2010. During his tenure, Wheaton College has seen tremendous growth in philanthropic support, ethnic diversity on campus, and the permeation of the signature Christ At The Core curriculum. He and his wife, Lisa, have five adult children and have been involved in multiple facets of Christ-centered education over the years, includi...
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