Welcome back, Everyone!  We hope your Christmas was joyous and that the New Year is off to a great start for you!

In this episode we speak with Meredith, who shared her experiences at an elementary school that has many unique dynamics and demographics.  Listen all the way to the end for a great tool they employ in their program and consider trying it out in yours if you aren't using it already...

In this episode we hear from Paul, a dad who has been part of the Rise Up! program from the beginning. 

On this episode we discuss this year's theme of "Engage" with Samantha, who began as a school leader and now serves on the Ministry Team. 

In this episode Jenny shares a talk she gave at Volunteer Training and describes the Ministry Team's vision for the coming school year.  Join us for an inspirational talk that will motivate you for the start of Rise Up!

In this episode we talk with three amazing ladies who led and continue to lead one of the early chapters of Rise Up!  Heather was the original leader and provides great insights on how to prepare the next generation of volunteers for roles as leaders. SL and Kelly provide candid observations on their difficult but rewarding first year, and how they overcame their initial confusion and matured as chaptered leaders.  And of course, as always, we finish with each person's recommendations for books and shows for kids that are "off the beaten path" but worth checking out.  Thanks for listening! 

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In this episode we talk with one of our awesome moms who started as a school leader and made the leap to join the ministry team.  Jenny talks about her experience starting a program in a school she was brand new to, the great support she received from those around her, and what it is like to mentor the next generation of leaders. 

In this episode Jenny and Kelli explain how RISE UP! 4 Christ came to be, how it has grown from a backyard summer experiment to an awesome monthly after-school program educating thousands of kids, and what you can do to start a free program at your child's school.