“What I thought was something burning down was something getting ready to be built.” 

Hear the inspiring story of Dave Decker, Jr, founder of LightsOut, a nonprofit organization that ministers to artists, speakers, and bands on the road. Dave shares how he led youth ministry and came to a point where he realized God had an even bigger calling for his life. God has provided for the Decker family, and proved His goodness and mercy throughout their journey. Be encouraged and motivated today as you hear of God’s faithfulness!

Check out LiveLightsOut.org to see how you can connect with Dave and help the Lights Out ministry! You can also find them on Facebook and Instagram!

Join us as we talk with Melinda Whited, a mom of 7 children on the mission field in Southeast Asia. Melinda shares how God has provided for her family over the past decade, including providing the exact resources she has needed for her children with dyslexia. Learn the signs of dyslexia and hear advice that she has picked up along the way. Melinda strives to teach her children to pray for unreached people groups, support missionaries, and make disciples no matter where God calls them in life. Be motivated and encouraged as you hear her passion for her family and their devotion to serving in the aviation ministry so that unreached people can hear the name of Jesus.

Hear the fascinating story of Tammy Miller as she shares what it’s like to grow up in a jungle in South America as a missionary kid and then later go back as an adult and serve as a missionary. She will share how God provided a way for her sons to do online school so that they could do His work. Hear how God did amazing things to provide for this family!

Join us as we talk with Lisa Newman! Lisa discusses growing up as a pastor's kid, navigating the season of becoming a mom, life in ministry, and struggles with depression. She shares how she gained strength from God and why she chooses laughter each day. Listen and be encouraged! 

Listen in as we talk with Pastor Bartholomew Orr! Known to many as the "flying pastor," Pastor Orr serves as the Senior Pastor at Brown Missionary Baptist Church in Southaven, MS. Pastor Orr discusses bullying, George Floyd, racial issues, and the importance of being proactive about instilling the truth of God's Word into the next generation. Gain practical advice about how to handle the crucial issues surrounding us in this episode of The NorthStar Narrative! 

Join us again with author and social entrepreneur Stephen James. Listen as Stephen discusses his latest book, Parenting with Heart: How Imperfect Parents Raise Resilient, Loving, and Wise-hearted Kids. Hear advice for parents with toddlers through teenagers.

Join us as we talk with author and social entrepreneur Stephen James. Stephen has a Masters in Counseling and has been in the field for 20 years. Listen as he shares advice on how to identify and cope with anxiety.

Continuing the conversation with my friend, Menya Jefferson. 

A raw conversation with my friend, Menya Jefferson. 

NorthStar Academy alumna Morgan Raines shares what it was like to be a student at NSA and how the skills she acquired helped to prepare her for college. Hear her share about traveling to over 17 countries while she completed her courses and the leadership opportunities she's had in college because of the experience she had at NSA!