Faith & Purpose

Episode Summary In this Sunday School for Teachers episode, I reflect on the story of Moses and the burning bush from Exodus 2–4. Moses was not confident or polished when God called him. He was hesitant, insecure, and carrying a complicated past. Through Moses’ objections — “Who am I?” “What if they don’t believe me?”

Episode Summary In this Sunday School for Teachers episode, I reflect on Daniel in the Lion’s Den and what courage looks like for Christian educators serving in public spaces. Daniel’s courage was not reckless defiance. It was consistent integrity formed long before crisis came. He didn’t suddenly become bold; he had already been faithful. Daniel

Episode Summary In this Sunday School for Teachers episode, I reflect on the Parable of the Talents from Matthew 25 and what it means to be faithful with what we’ve been given. Jesus’ words remind me that the goal is not comparison or competition, but stewardship. The master in the parable doesn’t measure success by

Episode Summary In this Sunday School for Teachers episode, I reflect on Galatians 5 and the Fruit of the Spirit, focusing on who we are becoming before what we are producing. As Christian educators, we spend so much time measuring outcomes—test scores, growth data, performance metrics—but heaven measures differently. The real question is not just

Episode Summary This week on Sunday School for Teachers, I reflect on the story of Peter walking on water and what it means for educators living and teaching in uncertain seasons. The waves, the wind, and the fear feel familiar in a profession where change and pressure are constant. The story reminds me that Peter

Episode Summary In this episode, I reflect on the story of Mary and Martha from Luke 10 and what it reveals about the tension I often live in as a teacher. I talk honestly about how easy it is for me to drift into “Martha mode” — constantly moving, constantly managing, constantly carrying responsibility —

Episode Summary In this Sunday School for Teachers episode, I reflect on the Parable of the Lost Sheep from Luke 15:1–7 and what it means for Christian educators. Jesus tells a story about a shepherd who leaves the ninety-nine to go after the one who wandered. It is not a story about efficiency. It is

Episode Summary In this Sunday School for Teachers episode, I reflect on the parable of the Good Samaritan and what it means to love beyond convenience as an educator. Faith is not something we reserve for Sundays; it shows up in how we notice, respond, and care for others throughout the school week. The story

Episode Summary This episode centers on the story of David and Goliath and what it reveals about faith that is bigger than fear. I reflect on this familiar scripture with a focus on trusting God rather than relying on strength, experience, or perfection. The moment David stands before Goliath is explored through the lens of

Episode Summary In this episode, I reflect on the story of Esther and what it means for teachers who find themselves in moments that feel uncomfortable, risky, or uncertain. As Mr. Funky Teacher, Nicholas Kleve, I explore how faith is not just something we talk about on Sundays, but something we live out Monday through