Kingdom Educators with Jesica Glover

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  1. 5d ago

    146. Learning to Receive | From Striving to Trust

    When you’re used to being the one everyone depends on, what does it look like to let the Father care for you? Friend, you spend your days noticing needs, answering questions, adjusting plans, and encouraging others. But you are also someone the Father loves. You get to receive, too. In this episode of The Connected Educator: Abiding in Jesus, Teaching from His Victory, we’re slowing down with Scripture to explore what it means to approach God as His child—and receive His care in the middle of your teaching life. Last week, we brought Jesus what we were carrying. This week, we’re making room to receive. In this episode, we explore: Entering your school day secure in belonging to the Father. Bringing Him your ordinary needs for wisdom, courage, and encouragement. Recognizing how receiving care can include accepting help from others. Moving from trying to supply everything yourself toward trusting His goodness. Remaining connected to Jesus as you learn, serve, and take your next faithful step. You’ll also have space for a brief guided reflection to bring one specific need to the Father and consider what receiving His care could look like this week. A simple practice for your week Before opening your classroom door—or when you notice yourself trying to manage everything alone—pause and pray: “Father, I belong to You. Help me receive Your care today.” Then consider: “What would it look like to trust Your care for me in this one part of my school day?” Perhaps there is help to accept, a request to make, or a truth from Scripture to carry into a difficult conversation. Stay connected—and save December 1 For encouragement as you learn to teach from a place of belonging, visit kingdomeducators.com and join my mailing list.

  2. Oct 18

    145. I Have to Hold It All Together | An Invitation to Release

    What are you carrying alone that Jesus is inviting you to entrust to Him? Friend, sometimes the weight of teaching follows us home. A conversation keeps replaying. Feedback becomes a question about our worth. Preparing for tomorrow turns into trying to prove we’re enough. In this episode of The Connected Educator: Abiding in Jesus, Teaching from His Victory, I share a painful experience from my recent practicum—and how Jesus met me through encouragement, honest conversation, and support as I worked through the hurt. Together, we’ll slow down with Scripture and explore Jesus’ invitation to bring Him what we’re carrying, receive His care, and take our next faithful step with Him. In this episode, we explore: Recognizing when a difficult experience becomes a damaging conclusion about who you are. Receiving Jesus’ rest while continuing to learn, practice, and grow. Releasing hurt and walking through forgiveness, sometimes one layer at a time. Discerning your responsibilities and entrusting unfinished outcomes to Jesus. Receiving practical support and setting boundaries as you depend on Him. You’ll also have space for a guided reflection to bring one specific concern to Jesus and consider what is yours to do—and what you can entrust to His care. A simple practice for your week At the end of one school day, take a few minutes with Jesus. Name what needs follow-up, then name what you cannot control. You might pray: “Jesus, help me do my part with You. I entrust these people and the unfinished outcomes to Your care. Help me receive Your care for me tonight.” Stay connected—and save December 1 For encouragement as you learn to release pressure and receive from Jesus, visit kingdomeducators.com and join my mailing list. And mark your calendar for our online Winter ReCONNECT Experience on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, from 6–7:30 p.m. Central! We’ll practice what we’re exploring this season: bringing Jesus what we’re carrying, receiving His truth and care, and learning to teach connected in our actual school lives. It’s an opportunity to slow down with Him before the semester ends and receive direction for your next faithful steps. Join the mailing list so you receive registration details and don’t miss what’s coming. I would love for you to be part of this time together! Scriptures explored Matthew 11:28–30 — Come to Jesus, learn from Him, and receive rest for your soul. 1 Peter 5:7 — Entrust your cares to Him because He cares for you. Ephesians 2:5–6 — Remember that you are made alive, raised, and seated with Christ by grace. John 15:5 — Remain connected to Jesus, your Source of life and fruitfulness. Your assignment matters. Your heart matters, too. Stay connected to Jesus. You don’t have to hold it all together.

  3. Oct 11

    144. What Abiding Looks Like in a Real Classroom

    What does staying connected to Jesus actually look like when students need you and your plans unravel? Friend, you may love Jesus’ invitation to abide in Him—and still wonder what that looks like when a student responds sharply, your lesson goes sideways, or you’ve already said something you regret. In this episode of The Connected Educator: Abiding in Jesus, Teaching from His Victory, we bring abiding into three everyday classroom moments and explore practical ways to receive His wisdom, remember what is true, and respond with Him. We’ll explore: Separating what actually happened from the story you’re telling yourself. Responding to challenging behavior with clarity, love, and appropriate boundaries. Asking for wisdom when your plans change. Returning to Jesus after a mistake and taking steps to repair. Recognizing fruit in your everyday responses—even when a situation is still unfolding. You’ll also have space for guided reflection and prayer to bring one real classroom situation to Jesus and consider your next faithful step. A simple practice for your week Pause. Remember. Respond. Pause to notice what is happening within you, when the situation allows. Remember who Jesus is, that you belong to Him, and what His Word makes clear. Respond with one faithful action. Ask: What would a wise and loving response look like? What support do I need? What is one step I can take? At the end of the day, reflect with Jesus: Where did I receive Your help, and what can I learn for tomorrow? Stay connected—and save December 1 For practical encouragement as you learn to teach connected, visit kingdomeducators.com and join my email list. And mark your calendar for Tuesday, December 1, from 6–7:30 p.m. Central. I’m preparing something super special—a live experience to help us put this season’s teaching into practice. Join the list so you don’t miss the details or what we’re rolling out this fall. I’d love for you to be part of it! Scriptures explored John 15:4–5, 12–14; James 1:5; 1 John 1:9. Bring one real classroom moment to Jesus. Receive from Him. Take your next faithful step. You don’t have to teach in your own strength.

  4. Oct 4

    143. Remain in My Love: Where Connected Teaching Begins

    What would change if you walked into school already secure in how deeply you are loved? Friend, you know Jesus loves you. But what happens to that truth when a lesson falls flat, you receive difficult feedback, or you go home replaying a moment you wish you had handled differently? In this episode of The Connected Educator: Abiding in Jesus, Teaching from His Victory, we slow down with John 15:6–14 and Romans 8:15–16 to explore what it means to remain in Jesus’ love—and let belonging become the place we teach from. We’ll explore: Receiving the Father’s love before trying to prove your worth. Approaching feedback and mistakes from a place of secure belonging. Responding to Jesus through loving, practical obedience. Making room for His joy amid real school-day challenges. Loving students and colleagues from what you receive from Him. You’ll also have space for guided reflection and prayer to bring one moment of pressure to Jesus and consider what changes when you remember you are already loved. A simple practice for your week Return to John 15:9–11 and Romans 8:15–16. Read them slowly or listen aloud. Before entering school or a difficult conversation, pause and remember: I am loved. I belong to the Father. I can respond with Jesus. Then ask: What changes in this moment when I remember that I am already loved? Stay connected—and save December 1 For encouragement as you learn to teach from a place of being loved, visit kingdomeducators.com and join my email list. And mark your calendar for Tuesday, December 1, from 6–7:30 p.m. Central. I’m preparing something super special—a live experience to help us put this season’s teaching into practice. Join the list so you don’t miss the details or what we’re rolling out this fall. I’d love for you to be part of it! Scriptures explored John 15:6–14; Romans 8:15–16; 1 John 4:19. Before the lesson succeeds, before the checklist is finished, before anyone notices what you’ve given—you are deeply loved. Remain in His love, and let that be where your teaching begins.

  5. Sep 26

    142. Jesus Is Your Source | You Don't Have to Teach in Your Own Strength

    Where do you turn when your students need more than you feel able to give? Friend, you care deeply about your students. But caring can begin to feel like carrying everything—and somewhere along the way, you may find yourself teaching as though every outcome depends on you. In this first full episode of The Connected Educator: Abiding in Jesus, Teaching from His Victory, we slow down with John 15:1–17 and explore Jesus’ invitation to remain in Him, receive His love, and draw from His life throughout our teaching day. We’ll explore: Recognizing self-dependence and returning to Jesus as your Source. Receiving His love and responding through obedience. Letting His Word shape your perspective, prayers, and relationships. Seeing a challenging student or colleague beyond the pressure of one moment. Recognizing the fruit of His life becoming visible in your everyday responses. You’ll also have space for a guided reflection and prayer to bring one real school situation to Jesus and consider your next faithful step. A simple practice for your week Return to John 15:1–17. Read slowly or listen aloud, noticing repeated words such as abide, love, fruit, and ask. Consider: What does Jesus supply? What is He inviting me to receive and do? What would that look like in one real moment at school? Stay connected—and save December 1 For encouragement as you learn to teach connected, visit kingdomeducators.com and join my email list. And mark your calendar for Tuesday, December 1, from 6–7:30 p.m. Central. I’m preparing something super special—a live experience to help us put this season’s teaching into practice. Join the list so you don’t miss the details or what we’re rolling out this fall. I’d love for you to be part of it! Scriptures explored John 15:1–17; Colossians 1:27; 1 John 4:19; Psalm 25:14; Ephesians 2:4–6; Colossians 3:1–2; 1 John 5:14–15; Mark 9:23–24; Galatians 5:22–23. You don’t have to teach in your own strength. Jesus is your Source.

  6. Sep 20

    The Connected Educator: Abiding in Jesus, Teaching from His Victory | Season Preview

    The Connected Educator: Abiding in Jesus, Teaching from His Victory | Season Preview What would change in your classroom if you could draw on Jesus’ peace, strength, and wisdom right in the middle of your teaching day? Welcome to a new season of the Kingdom Educators Podcast! Friend, you love your students and want to be faithful. But have you started carrying your calling as though everything depends on you? This fall, we’re coming back to our Source. Beginning in John 15, we’ll explore what it means to abide in Jesus, remain in His love, and receive what we need for our everyday teaching lives. Through biblical teaching and honest conversations with educators, we’ll explore: Receiving Jesus’ strength instead of relying on ourselves. Living and teaching from His finished work and victory. Trusting His presence within us for wisdom, patience, and courage. Putting God’s Kingdom first and living from peace over pressure. Expecting God to move in situations that seem impossible. Recognizing the unexpected gifts that grow from staying connected to Jesus. My hope is that each episode gives you a truth to hold onto and a simple way to respond to Jesus in your next school day. Stay connected—and save December 1! Something super special is coming toward the end of this season: a live experience to help you put what we’re exploring into practice. Mark your calendar for Tuesday, December 1, 2026, from 6–7:30 p.m. Central, and visit Kingdom Educators to join my email list so you don’t miss the details or what we’re rolling out this fall. Scriptures anchoring this season: John 15:1–14; Ephesians 2:4–10; Mark 9:23–24. You don’t have to teach in your own strength. Jesus is your Source, and you’re invited to remain in His love. Let’s learn to teach connected—together.

  7. Jul 10

    140. The Story Is Still Being Written: Trusting God Through Life's Unexpected Chapters

    What do you do when life doesn't unfold the way you expected? In this special season finale, Jesica welcomes her husband, Jake Glover, for an honest conversation about trusting God through unexpected transitions, career changes, family challenges, closed doors, and seasons of waiting. Together they reflect on how God has faithfully met them through years of uncertainty, reminding us that faith isn't about having the whole plan—it's about trusting the One who does. Whether you're wondering about your future in education, navigating a difficult school year, carrying unanswered prayers, or simply trying to remain faithful in the season you're in, this conversation will encourage you to hold onto God's character, embrace gratitude even while longing for more, and remember that your story—and your calling as a Kingdom Educator—is still being written. Resources & Next Steps Free Daily Truth Declarations for Christian Educators More Encouragement & Resources  Interested in Kingdom Educator Coaching this Fall? Email jesica@kingdomeducators.com to learn more about limited coaching opportunities beginning this September. ⭐ Enjoying the Kingdom Educators Podcast? Please take a moment to rate and review the show—it helps more Christian educators discover hope, encouragement, and Kingdom perspective. 📲 Know another Christian Educator who needs this encouragement? Share this episode with a friend or colleague.

  8. Jun 28

    139. Waiting is Not Wasted: Trusting God While Your Story is Still Unfolding

    What do you do when life doesn't make sense yet? In this reflective solo episode, Jesica invites Christian educators into an honest conversation about waiting, trust, and faithfulness in the middle of unfinished stories. Following last week's discussion on worldview, she explores what it looks like to trust God when the next chapter isn't clear, prayers seem unanswered, and circumstances haven't changed the way we hoped they would. Drawing from personal experiences, Scripture, and lessons woven throughout this season, Jesica reminds listeners that faith was never about having the whole map—it was always about trusting the One who does. Through the stories of Abraham, David, and countless Kingdom educators who have shared their journeys this season, you'll be encouraged to embrace stewardship over striving, presence over productivity, and obedience over certainty. If you're walking through a season of transition, disappointment, waiting, or unanswered questions, this episode will remind you that God is not wasting your story. He is not only interested in where He's taking you—He's deeply invested in who you're becoming along the way. Resources & Next Steps: Free Daily Truth Declarations for Christian Educators  More Encouragement & Resources Coaching Support for Christian Educators: jesica@kingdomeducators.com Guided Burdens Exercise for Christian Educators (Coming Soon) Reflection Questions: Jesus... • Where am I trying to rush You? • What am I afraid won't happen? • What are You teaching me in this season? • What does faithfulness look like today? • What do You want me to know about the chapter I'm living right now?  Rate & review the podcast  Share this episode with a fellow educator  Next week, Jesica welcomes her husband Jake for an honest conversation about trusting God through uncertainty, transition, disappointment, and the unexpected twists that shape our stories.

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