Faith & Purpose

Episode Summary In this episode, I reflect on Jesus’ Parable of the Sower from Matthew 13 and what it means for educators. Jesus describes a farmer scattering seed onto different kinds of soil, and I’m reminded that the farmer’s responsibility is to faithfully sow even though he cannot control what happens with every seed. I

Episode Summary In this episode, I look at Joseph’s story through the lens of faithfulness instead of focusing on injustice or forgiveness. I’m reminded that no matter where Joseph found himself—in a pit, in slavery, in prison, or eventually in the palace—he continued to serve God faithfully and grow where he was planted. I reflect

Episode Summary In this week’s Sunday School for Teachers, we reflect on the story of Gideon from Judges chapters 6 and 7. Gideon didn’t see himself as a leader. He was afraid, uncertain, and full of self-doubt. Yet God saw something in him that he couldn’t yet see in himself and called him to lead

Episode Summary In this Sunday School for Teachers episode, I reflect on the parable of the Prodigal Son from Luke 15:11–32. Jesus tells the story of a younger son who rejects his father, wastes his inheritance, and eventually reaches a place of complete desperation. When he finally returns home, expecting only the chance to become

Episode Summary In this Sunday School for Teachers episode, I reflect on the Beatitudes from Matthew 5:1–12. Jesus begins the Sermon on the Mount by describing the people who are truly blessed, but His words challenge the expectations of the world. Rather than pointing toward wealth, power, status, or recognition, Jesus lifts up humility, mercy,

Episode Summary In this episode of Sunday School for Teachers, I reflect on the story of Nehemiah and the rebuilding of Jerusalem’s walls. After hearing that the city remained broken and vulnerable, Nehemiah did not ignore the problem. He mourned, prayed, asked the king for permission to return, and then carefully examined the work that

Episode Summary In this episode of Sunday School for Teachers, I reflect on the disciples gathering in the upper room after Jesus had risen and ascended into heaven. They found themselves in an uncertain in-between season, knowing that something was ahead but not fully understanding what would happen next. Instead of scattering or isolating themselves,

Episode Summary In this episode, I reflect on the powerful story of Jesus washing the disciples’ feet during the Last Supper and what that moment teaches us about servant leadership. Jesus chose to do work that was considered lowly and humble, showing that true leadership is rooted in service rather than status or recognition. I

Episode Summary In this episode, I reflect on the story of Jesus calming the storm from the Book of Mark and how deeply that message connects to the life of a teacher. The disciples found themselves in the middle of a violent storm, overwhelmed by fear and uncertainty, while Jesus remained calm in the middle