Transforming Lives
by Dr. Andy Goodwin
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Conversations about lives being transformed by excellent, Christ-centered education.
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- Navigating Life through Relationships, Trust, and Discovery: Dr. Stephen Holsgrove, Head of School, Thames Christian School, London · 31 minHaving gained a degree in Civil Engineering and a Doctorate in numerical analysis, Stephen worked in the Engineering Sector for 20 years. He became Development Director of a…
- Being Serious about Cultural Engagement: Dr. Jim Spiegel is Executive Director of the Geneva College Center for Faith & Life · 36 minJim Spiegel is Executive Director of the Geneva College Center for Faith & Life. Jim earned a B.S. in Biology at Belhaven University (1985). He then turned his interests to…
- Cultivating a Posture of Attentiveness: Matt Erickson, Senior Pastor, Eastbrook Church, Milwaukee · 28 minMatt is a pastor, writer, speaker, and disciple of Jesus. Since 2010, Matt has served as the Senior Pastor at Eastbrook Church, an urban, multiracial church in Milwaukee…
- A Global Strategy for Flourishing through Education: Dr. Mark, ACSI Director for South Asia · 29 minBorn and raised in India, Dr. Mark has dedicated more than two decades to shaping the future of Christian education. He cofounded his first Christian school at just 27 years of…
- Helping Students Understand their Purpose: David Adkins, Deputy Head at Thames Christian School, UK · 28 minDavid Adkins moved to London in 1993 to study Fine Art at the Slade School of Fine Art, UCL. He also holds an MA in Sculpture at Wimbledon School of Art, London. David joined…
- Purpose Rooted in What Jesus has Said: Dr. Mark Yarbrough, President of Dallas Theological Seminary · 46 minDr. Mark Yarbrough began his tenure as the sixth president of Dallas Theological Seminary on July 1, 2020, continuing a legacy of leadership shaped by decades of service to the…
- Sustainable Christ-Centered Education for Flourishing Nations: Amanda Forbes, VP of Christ-Centered Education & Godfrey Lugoloobi, VP of East African Programs at Edify · 45 minAmanda Forbes, VP of Christ-Centered Education Amanda has over 15 years of experience in international development and education, working closely with leaders and students…
- The Importance of Wonder for Formation and Flourishing: Dr. Darren Iselin, Director of Christian Schools Australia · 29 minDr. Darren Iselin has over 3 decades of leadership experience in education across Australian and international contexts and has served in a wide range of principal and executive…
- Spiritual Formation and the Things We Have in Common: Dr. Kevin Cline, Superintendent of Lakeway Christian Schools in East Tennessee · 29 minDr. Kevin Cline is a Christ-centered educational leader with nearly 20 years of experience guiding school systems toward academic excellence, spiritual formation, and long-term…
- Achievement Redeemed through the Ministry of Reconciliation: Siebert J. "Seppie" Myburgh, Director of the International Christian School of Vienna · 35 minSiebert J. "Seppie" Myburgh is an international educator and leader currently serving as the Director of the International Christian School of Vienna (ICSV). Originally from…
- An Unexpected Journey in Flourishing through Education: John and Agnieszka Crozier, Educators and Church Planters in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland · 40 minJohn and Agnieszka Crozier have been working in education in Poland for 20 years. Agnieszka came to faith as a student in Poland and has a degree in management of human…
- Special Edition: Rest for Summer 2026 · 9 minWe're so grateful for your listenership and hope that the Transforming Lives Podcast is an encouragement to you each week. Please enjoy this special edition on rest. We look…
- The Essentialness of Intentional Stewardship: Rich and Cherry Smith, Cofounders of Casa de Gracia in Antigua, Guatemala · 39 minRich and Cherry Smith are graduates of Dayton Christian School and Cedarville University. Before entering full-time ministry, Rich spent 30 years as a business and finance…
- Place and Purpose through Radical Hospitality: Kent Austell, Director of Adult Ministries at Harvest Church (Memphis) and former Head of School at Bingham Academy (Ethiopia) · 27 minKent Austell lives in Memphis, Tennessee, with his wife, Jenni, and their three daughters. A former collegiate track and field athlete, Kent holds a bachelor’s degree in Exercise…
- The Impact of Worldview Formation: Billy Hutchinson, Director of Colson Educators at The Colson Center · 34 minBilly Hutchinson (M.Div., Christian Apologetics) is the Director of Colson Educators at the Colson Center. Before joining the Colson Center, he spent over a decade in Christian…
- Thriving as Image Bearers: Chad Dirkse, Head of School, Annapolis Area Christian School · 28 minChad Dirkse is in his third year as Head of School at Annapolis Area Christian School (AACS) in Severn, Maryland. Before joining AACS, he served for 14 years as President of…
- Pursuing Research in Support of Flourishing: Dr. Lynn Swaner, President, US, for Cardus · 34 minDr. Lynn E. Swaner is the President, US, for Cardus. A public scholar and organizational strategist, Lynn joined Cardus after two decades of executive leadership in non-profits…
- Setting a Vision and Running After It: Becky Hansard, Head of School at Silverdale Baptist Academy · 38 minBecky Hansard serves as the head of school at Silverdale Baptist Academy, a PreK-12 school in Chattanooga, TN. She has been in this role for over 25 years and has been…
- Forward Thinking and the Permeation of Values: Dr. Sonny Sherrill, Founder/Superintendent Emeritus of North Raleigh Christian Academy, ACSI NC, SC, VA Field Director · 37 minDr. S. L. (“Doc”) Sherrill founded North Raleigh Christian Academy in 1996, serving as its only Superintendent for 22 years and assisting Dr. Kevin Mathes for 2 years. He stepped…
- Kingdom Education without Borders: Stephanie Shafer, CEO and Head of School at NorthStar Academy · 33 minStephanie Shafer is the CEO and Head of School at NorthStar Academy, a global online Christian school serving students in grades 4 through 12 in over 80 countries. She is…
