In Part 2 of You Are Qualified, we take a deeper look at how to live out your Kingdom identity every day as a teacher.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

How to abide in Jesus and prune thoughts that don’t align with His truth

Practical strategies for exchanging lies for God’s living truth in your mind, heart, and classroom

How to step into freedom and peace as a teacher empowered by Christ, even in challenging moments

Personal examples of how saying “yes” to God transforms your teaching and your classroom culture

Gathering Place Activation Questions:

What are two things you’ve learned about yourself as a Kingdom Educator today?

How will you think of yourself differently as an educator who lives under the King’s unchanging mandates?

What scriptures about your identity feel more powerful now, knowing that they are decrees from the King Himself?

Scripture References: John 15:15–16, Romans 12:2, 1 Corinthians 2:11–13, & Matthew 11:28–30

 Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes that will equip and encourage you as a Kingdom Educator on mission with Jesus. And please grab your Free Daily Declarations at kingdomeducators.com where you'll also find out more about our newest resources and upcoming events.  

In this episode, you’ll hear:

How God equips you for the assignment He’s placed you in your classroom and school

The truth about imposter syndrome and how to recognize it in your own heart

Practical ways to walk in your qualification daily, leaning on Christ’s power instead of your own strength

The benefits of Jesus’ shed blood: forgiveness, cleansing, redemption, justification, sanctification, peace, and access to God’s throne

Gathering Place Activation Questions:

What are two things you’ve learned about yourself as a Kingdom Educator today?

How will you think of yourself differently as an educator who lives under the King’s unchanging mandates?

What scriptures about your identity feel more powerful now, knowing that they are decrees from the King Himself?

Scripture References: Psalm 24:7, Ephesians 1:17–23, Ephesians 2:4–10, Hebrews 9:22; 9:13–14, Ephesians 1:7, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 10:10; 10:19, & Colossians 1:20

 Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes that will equip and encourage you as a Kingdom Educator on mission with Jesus. And please grab your Free Daily Declarations at kingdomeducators.com where you'll also find out more about our newest resources and upcoming events.  

Your role as an educator is not just a job—it’s a calling. In this episode, Jesica continues the conversation on Your Kingdom Identity and reminds you that you’ve been qualified by God Himself to walk with authority, peace, and confidence in your school.

We’ll explore what it means to set your mind and heart above (Colossians 3:1–2), to live under the decrees of the King of kings, and to bring the realities of His Kingdom into your daily classroom life. You’ll be equipped to step into this new school year with fresh encouragement, grounded in who God says you are.

👉 Join the conversation inside The Gathering Place for Christian Educators! Here are three questions for you to reflect on or share this week:

What are two things you’ve learned about yourself as a Kingdom Educator today?

How will you think of yourself differently as an educator who lives under the King’s unchanging mandates?

What scriptures about your identity feel more powerful now, knowing that they are decrees from the King Himself?

🎙️ Be sure to rate, review, and subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes that will equip and encourage you as a Kingdom Educator on mission with Jesus. And be sure to grab your FREE Daily Truth Declarations HERE.

In this episode of the Kingdom Educators Podcast, Jesica kicks off a Mindset Monday teaching focused on identity and empowerment as Kingdom educators.

💡 Whether you’re in the classroom, working in an office, or teaching online you are not walking alone this new school year. The Holy Spirit empowers you to thrive, in partnership WITH Him.

Highlights in this episode:

You are a “power drill, not a hand drill” — fully equipped with the Holy Spirit.

John 7:38 — Rivers of living water flow through you as a source of life and truth.

God’s faithfulness is unchanging and He wants to work WITH us at school

Real-life examples of seeking God’s wisdom for students and children.

See yourself (and your students) through God’s eyes — beloved, chosen, more than a conqueror.

✨ Weekly Challenge: Ask God to show you how He sees you and your classroom. Share what He reveals inside our Christian educator community — because you don’t have to do this alone!

👉 Your next steps after listening:

Join the Gathering Place for Christian Educators on Facebook – connect, encourage, and pray with others on mission.

Download your FREE Daily Truth Declarations to speak life and identity over your classroom.

Explore courses designed for you at kingdomeducators.com — including Your Kingdom Classroom and From Burnout to Burning Bright. 

Because you’re not just teaching — you’re an educator on mission with the King of kings. 👑

In this powerful episode, Jesica sits down with Matthew Wagoner, a U.S. Army veteran, former pastor and police officer, and now a longtime public school teacher.

Matthew shares how God has been working in his heart in profound ways—healing wounds, restoring his identity, and leading him into deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit. From battlefield experiences in Somalia and Desert Storm to the front lines of the classroom, Matthew now walks in the daily awareness that he is a missionary sent to his school, empowered by the presence of God.

In this conversation, you’ll hear:

How Matthew’s calling unfolded across military, ministry, and education

The inner healing God began in his heart before the Leadership Summit

How the Holy Spirit is equipping him to carry God’s presence into his school

The scriptures that anchor him and the joy of walking in Kingdom purpose

This story is a reminder that God uses every chapter of our story for His glory—and that He is still in the business of healing, sending, and reviving His people.

 Resources Mentioned

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What if joy and love—not pressure and perfection—were the foundation of your school’s culture?

In this powerful conversation, Georgia educator Christy Mosher joins Jesica to unpack the spiritual, emotional, and neurological truths behind real Christian educator community. Rooted in Ephesians 1:15–19, Christy shares how she’s learned (often through mistakes!) to lead from love, cultivate unity, and create rhythms of joy among the teachers at her school.

Together, we explore:

Why Kingdom community isn’t optional for lasting impact

What brain science reveals about joy, love, and attachment

How our connection to Jesus fuels obedience and transformation

Practical ways to build connection: stories, prayer, meals, and identity statements

How to shift from task-driven to people-first leadership, just like Jesus

Whether you’re leading a team or longing for deeper connection, this episode will stir hope, offer tools, and remind you: you’re not in this alone.

Your next steps after listening:

You don’t have to teach alone. There is a growing community of educators just like you—on fire for Jesus and showing up in schools with purpose and power.

 Please rate and review the show to help spread the message—then share this episode with a fellow teacher who needs hope today.

In this special full-length episode, Jesica sits down with David and Elizabeth Schmus, leaders of Christian Educators, to unpack what God is doing in public schools through a growing family of Kingdom-minded educators.

Fresh from the recent Leadership Development Summit, they share powerful stories of breakthrough, boldness, and connection—revealing how God is raising up ambassadors in schools across the nation and forming Spirit-filled communities of faith and impact.

🛠️ Resources:

christianeducators.com

christianeducators.com/lift – Start a local prayer group

christianeducators.com/awake – Host or attend a regional event

Your next steps after listening:

📝 Download your FREE Daily Truth Declarations – speak truth over your identity, your classroom, and your calling every day. 

👉 Because you're an educator on mission with the King of kings, Your Kingdom Classroom is 50% Off w/code: KINGDOM25— and we’re here to cheer you on. Student Teacher Deal HERE.

You don’t have to teach alone. There is a growing community of educators just like you—on fire for Jesus and showing up in schools with purpose and power.

🎧 Please rate and review to help the message get out + share with a fellow teacher who needs this hope. 

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Is it possible to be a bold light for Jesus in a public school… and not feel so alone while doing it?

In this episode, I sit down with Pennsylvania teacher Shanna Daubenspeck, a passionate Kingdom educator who said yes to building Christian community on her campus—and watched God multiply it.

This conversation is honest, practical, and so encouraging if you’ve ever wondered:

Are there other Christians at my school?

How can we connect without making it weird or forced?

What difference could it really make if we prayed together?

Spoiler: It makes a big difference.

Listen in as we talk about:

📖 “Two are better than one… a cord of three strands is not easily broken.” – Ecclesiastes 4:9–12

Your next steps after listening:

📝 Download your FREE Daily Truth Declarations – speak truth over your identity, your classroom, and your calling every day. ➡️ kingdomeducators.com

You don’t have to teach alone. There is a growing community of educators just like you—on fire for Jesus and showing up in schools with purpose and power.

🎧 Listen now + share with a fellow teacher who needs this hope.

Reflect, Release, Receive – It’s summer break—and you’ve finally got a moment to exhale.

In this peaceful, Spirit-led solo episode, Jesica invites you to slow down and create space with Jesus. You’ll be guided through Scripture, reflection questions, and moments of surrender that help you:

✨ Celebrate the growth you saw—and the seeds God was planting behind the scenes

Whether you’re feeling exhausted, grateful, or a mix of both, this episode will help you meet Jesus right in the middle of it all—and walk away lighter.

📖 Featuring key Scriptures:

Mark 9:23 – “All things are possible for the one who believes”

Psalm 46:10 – “Be still and know that I am God”

1 Peter 5:7 – “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you”

💛 Plus: Hear wisdom from last week’s guest, April Graney, on what it looks like to rest well this summer—practically and spiritually.

📝 Download your free Reflect, Release, Receive Guided Journal

👉 Grab your free Daily Truth Declarations at kingdomeducators.com

It’s summer break—and after pouring yourself out all year, maybe you're just beginning to slow down and reflect. If you're wondering where Jesus was in the middle of the chaos, exhaustion, and even heartbreak of the school year, this conversation is for you.

In this deeply encouraging episode, children’s author, teacher and passionate advocate for hurting kids, April Graney, joins us to share the heart behind her new book, If Jesus Came to My School. April brings joy, honesty, and powerful truth as she talks about creating Christ-centered community—especially in hard places.

Together, we’ll reflect on:

What it means to carry Jesus’ presence into our schools

How God works through even the small, hidden moments of a teacher’s day

Ways Christian educators can rest and be restored this summer

Simple ways to prepare our hearts to love from overflow, not burnout

Wherever you are in your summer—exhausted, hopeful, or somewhere in between—you’ll walk away reminded that Jesus sees you, and your presence in the classroom matters more than you know.

✨ Grab April Graney’s book: If Jesus Came to My School 

👉 Grab your free Daily Truth Declarations at kingdomeducators.com