In this episode, host Elizabeth Pittman sits down with Lois Stewart, a lifelong champion of Lutheran education who has served as a teacher, administrator, and now mission facilitator for schools in the Northern Illinois District of the LCMS.

Together they explore what makes Lutheran schools so special—from their Christ‑centered mission to the deep relationships they build between students, families, congregations, and communities. As National Lutheran Schools Week unfolds, Lois shares stories from the classroom, powerful examples of school–church partnership, creative celebration ideas, and inspiring glimpses into the daily joy found in our Lutheran schools.

Topics Covered

• What Makes Lutheran Schools Unique

• Celebrating Lutheran Schools Week

• Service as Joy

• Lois’s Journey Through Lutheran Education

• Celebrating School & Church Together

• Building Strong School–Family Relationships

• Simple Ways Any School Can Celebrate

• Signs of a Joy‑Filled School

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