One of the best ways we can build healthy boundaries is by setting ourselves up for success with a regular time with Jesus and dive into the Word of God. In Part 2 of Healthy Boundaries Jill Miller from Teacher Be Still reviews the power of learning to hear God's voice through connecting with His Word-- learning to discern His voice and follow His leading. She then leads us into a series of practical boundaries we can set for ourselves to make sure we're taking a Sabbath, keeping ourselves away from correcting EVERY bit of student work, bringing home work every night, and being so consumed with our "to do" lists that we don't put our relationships with others first.

Making sure we have health in our own families at home requires that we don't work all afternoon, or evening, and that taking time to be present is key. Jill encourages us to use her 3 part power to do list to hone in on the most important tasks for the day, and only adding to it if we can successfully accomplish any additional items. She also encourages us to celebrate finishing items... "because our "to do" list will never be done... and that is ok!" Thank you, Jesus, that you help us say, "no!" is another important boundary that has to be practiced and followed to mean anything to us or those around us. I'm excited to hear how this Boundaries Podcast Series helps improve your educator self-care!!

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As we begin this new podcasting unit of healthy boundaries for Kingdom Educators, I've invited Jill Miller from Teacher Be Still to join us as she has a wealth of experience on the topic as an educator, blended family mama, and business woman. She also offers professional development on this topic (see below for her contact info). During Part 1 Jill dives into the foundation of all of our boundaries as Kingdom Educators: purposeful time with God. Join us as we converse about the topic of boundaries, unmask the "hard" of spending time with God, and peak into hearing His voice for ourselves.

To learn more about Teacher Be Still and what Jill Miller's ministry offers Christian teachers check out her website HERE.

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Amber Auger from Beacon of Light joins us this week to discuss the incredible Check the Facts Curriculum they've created, released, and use as an educational tool in public, private, and homeschools across the U.S. Beacon of Light offers a totally unique, comprehensive sexual health curriculum that is free from the over-sexualized content and unbalanced messaging typically found in standard school curricula.

Check the Facts Curriculum program is designed to give students fact-based, balanced education on sexual health without promoting risky behaviors. Beacon of Light's Mission is to prevent the lifelong emotional, physical, and relational consequences of engaging in sexual activity at a young age. We do this by providing fact-based education that empowers teens to make informed, healthy decisions. We use a 10-day curriculum called Check the Facts in public schools.

This program covers essential topics, including:

-Anatomy

-Conception and Fetal Development -Identity and Stereotypes

-Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

-Boundaries

-Social Media Awareness and Safety

-Healthy Relationships

-Finding and Identifying Trusted Adults

-And so much more...

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Support Our Mission: We've already raised $120K of the $220k total needed to create 10 Junior High and 10 High School videos for use at home with parents and teens, as well as for homeschoolers and as an alternative for those who "opt out" of sex education. The content is ready to go, but your help can make a difference in bringing these engaging and impactful resources to life. Help us continue empowering young people with the education they need to make informed, healthy choices. Consider donating today to support Beacon of Light's programs.

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In lieu of Thanksgiving Week, and the reminder that we've got so much to be thankful for in the gift of one another-- we want to invite you to our newest Kingdom Educator COMMUNITY... we're launching the Connected KE+ Membership and you don't want to miss out!!

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To wrap up our self-care podcast series this week Jesica Glover invites us into the center of one of her Christian teacher community conversations-- and this week it happens to be with 2nd Grade teacher Bekah Hutchinson from SW Washington. Bekah invites us into her own experience of truth-telling which really hit home this summer when she attended a Christian Educators Leadership retreat where Jamie and Donna Winship invited a group of teachers into some identity exchange experiences with Jesus. This powerful time of encounter has continued for her as she's allowed the Lord to show her who he sees her to be and to allow herself to tell the truth in response-- often called confession. The process, for Bekah (and Jesica), has been powerfully freeing and has proven to minister deeply to their hearts, thus deemed a good took for self-care. Bekah even says, "I think truthtelling the highest form of selfcare." 

Our prayer is that our candid conversation would draw you into a deeper personal relationship with the Lord in which you can ask Him who He calls you to be and that in knowing your true identity and continuing to seek out His thoughts toward you (see Jeremiah 29:11 among many others!)-- that you're own heart would overflow with the truth that sets you free (see John 8:32)!

And if you're starving to connect with other Christian educators, hear what God is doing, who He's called you to be as a Kingdom Educators, and gain the support you need to stay fired up as a Teacher on Mission be the first to join the Kingdom Educators Community+ Membership HERE... cause the fun begins in December!!  

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Get Ready to be encouraged... and welcomed into an AWAKE Experience coming to your area SOON! Heather Kohnen, Christian Educators Awake Experience Coordinator, joins us this week to continue our unit of Teacher Heartcare by encouraging us to connect with the faith community, dig into our true identity--- identifying lies and replacing with the truth, and holding onto the realities of we do have faith rights in our schools; yes, even in this hour! As it might be seemingly growing darker this is when the lights grow brighter! But we need to "go" with one another as we enter into an upgrade of "not just surviving, but thriving" as Heather says, as we gather together to recharge, encounter God's presence and voice, and hear real testimonies that will encourage our teacher hearts to run this race with perseverance.

To learn more about the AWAKE Experience offered closest to your area, please visit: christianeducators.org/awake and register here for the Wichita, Kansas AWAKE Saturday 2/8/25. If you'd like to talk to Heather Kohnen about hosting AWAKE in your region please reach out to her via email. 

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Melinda Wilson with the Immanuel Approach Inner Healing Ministries joins us, again, for Part 2 addressing our Teacher Hearts in an inner-healing activation. We begin with gratitude and appreciation and then we invite Jesus to show us where he is. This is not guided imagery, but rather an invitation to commune with Jesus. Dr. Karl Lehman, who created the Immanuel Approach, has combined brain science in this faith-based emotional healing tool and it has proven to bring healing to children, adults, and veterans. Expect to connect with Jesus, hear His heart for you, and walk away with a new realization of who He is for you, His Beloved. . Kingdom Educator, this is worth your time. I pray your socks are blessed off & you see radical shifts in yourself and your students through this investment in yourself. You're worth it because you're good soil. 

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Melinda Wilson with the Immanuel Approach Inner Healing Ministries joins us for a 2-Part Series addressing our Teacher Hearts. Often we don't take time to listen to our hearts, and while serving our students is a daily passion, we must stop to care for our own hearts so we can be good stewards of those under our care. This is how we get unstuck in our classrooms

Melinda challenges us to use some simple tools for listening to our hearts and helping students do the same. We are only in control of ourselves, but seeking out healing for what triggers us is a huge step toward breaking us more and more free to live the full life Jesus paid for... AND healing that will impact generations both in our families, schools, and cities! You are worth it... and be sure to HIT PLAY for Part 2...that'll help you step into your breakthrough. bless your socks off!

➡️ Check out Face-to-Face Ministry's podcast, Immanuel Approach training opportunies or schedule one in your area, and be sure to sign up for their inner healing opportunities by visiting https://facetofaceministries.org/.

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➡️ Did you know that Jesica Glover is now offering professional development, and providing her special speaking for community workshops and faith-related events-- both in-person and online? Check out kingdomeducators.com/speaking for more info, or email: [email protected] She looks forward to connecting with you! 

Jessica Klika returns to give us some more practicals for grounding, regulation, remaining in the present, and focusing on slowing down as educators. She talks a bit about identifying our needs with acronym H.A.L.T.S.-- where we ask ourselves am I Hungry, Angry, Lonely, Tired, or Stressed, right now? Identifying what we need and then seeking to meet those needs is our goal our healthy teachers.

Jessica recommends educators read "Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" by John Mark Comer as she says that "we really need to hone in and give attention to rest because slowing down is the key to remaining in the present, which is our goal."

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In the middle of our "Teacher Self-Talk" podcast unit former middle school teacher gone counselor, Jessica Klicka, shares some tips and tricks for keeping ourselves well inside and out. As we all know teachers can be notorious for putting off their own needs for those of others, but is this really the right thing to do in the long run? Ignoring the signs our bodies are sending us can lead to some serious health issues all around... so we're needing to tune into the signs our bodies are sending us and regularly checking in with our emotional state to keep us in the healthy lane. It's super important that we're regularly filling our buckets (needs): physical, emotional, and spiritual. After all we are no good as Kingdom Educators to our students (or our educational community, at large) if we're constantly running on empty, right?! Setting healthy boundaries, taking breaks, and utilizing restorative practices are keys to breaking free of the stress cycle that eat at our Kingdom impact, and the JOY of partnering with Jesus in our classrooms. 

Jessica Klika comes to us from Cornerstone Christian Counseling out of Boulder Colorado, however she counsels online from her Florida home. God led Mrs. Klicka, a former middle school teacher of 8 years into the world of counseling. Because she's so familiar with the many unique challenges we face in our classrooms, Jessica is a perfect asset to this professional development type episode. We pray this episode encourages you by giving you a "hand up"-- so that you're able to increase your own health by listening to what you need and following up to meet your own needs. 

Counselor Jessica Klicka recommends these resources for Educator Self-Care: 

Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Twin Sisters

Unlocking Us Podcast by Brene Brown

The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz

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