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Honoring God in Everything We Do: Chris & Chelsea DuKate, Business Leaders and Parents in Christ-Centered Education 30:43

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Chris is a CPA and partner with CapinCrouse, LLC a division of CRI Advisors, LLC. CapinCrouse is a full-service public accounting firm that focuses on serving the not-for-profit industry. Chris has almost 20 years of experience providing audit and consulting services to a variety of nonprofit organizations. Chris’s current volunteer efforts include College Park Church and Board member and Treasurer of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Indianapolis. Chelsea, a Taylor University alum, serves as the President and Founder of Red Envelope Consulting, a human resources consulting firm. Chelsea has almost 20 years of experience helping teams, including ministries, with their people & culture needs. Chelsea volunteers for Next Gen Talent HR and College Park Church and serves as an Indiana Right to Life board member. Chris and Chelsea reside in Westfield, IN, with their two children, ages 11 and 8, who attend Heritage Christian School. They are members of College Park Church. Connect with us!…

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Nobody Does Anything That's Just This or Just That: Dr. Timothy Wiens, Chief Academic Officer at The Woodlands Christian Academy, TX 30:19

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Timothy Wiens has spent 33 years in education as a history teacher, coach, dean, assistant principal, head of school, and college professor. He led independent Christian schools for 17 years and served as Co-chair of the Peabody Professional Institute for Independent School Leadership, and as a lecturer at Vanderbilt University for seven years. He was also Co-director of the ADVIS-Penn Institute and mentored graduate students at the University of Pennsylvania’s Graduate School of Education. Tim aided the president and provost of Gordon College in developing graduate leadership programs, teaching courses like Leadership Theory and Practice. Currently, he teaches finance classes at Baylor University and is the Chief Academic Officer at The Woodlands Christian Academy. In 2009, he founded the Council on Educational Standards and Accountability, serving nearly 90 schools and over 100,000 students. Most of his career has focused on teaching and leading in Christian schools. Dr. Wiens holds a BA and an MEd from Bethel University; an MBA from the University of Oxford; and an EdD from St. Mary’s University. Connect with us!…

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To Flourish, Seek Truth, and Delight in Learning: Laura Grammer, Head of School at The Oaks Academy Middle School 25:32

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Laura Grammer has been the Head of School at The Oaks Academy Middle School since 2001. She holds a master's degree in educational leadership from Covenant College and has dedicated 34 years to the field of education. Laura has taught in both the Chicago Public Schools and Indianapolis Public Schools, where she was honored with the Indianapolis Public Schools Teacher of the Year award. There are also rumors that she is quite skilled with a lightsaber. Connect with us!…

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Transformation through Community, Caring, and Kindness: Brian Mueller, President of Grand Canyon University (GCU) 32:03

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Brian Mueller has been president of Grand Canyon University since 2008, transforming a struggling institution into a leader in higher education. He has reinvigorated GCU’s academic programs to focus on high-growth fields like computer science and engineering. By developing operational efficiencies, he has kept tuition frozen on the Phoenix campus for 16 years, making quality private Christian education affordable. He has also revitalized West Phoenix through impactful public-private partnerships. Since Mueller's arrival, enrollment on the Phoenix campus has surged from under 1,000 to about 25,000, with online enrollment at 100,000. He has managed a $2 billion campus expansion, enhancing technologies, classrooms, and student facilities. Mueller’s vision for Christian education is shaped by his experiences as a student and teacher. His passion shines in his Chapel service addresses, drawing stand-room-only crowds at GCU Arena. Connect with us!…

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The Purpose of Christ-centered Education is Found in Deep Relationships: Dr. Dennis Kilama, Professor, Pastor, and Civic Leader 41:24

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Dr Dennis Kilama is a Council member of The Gospel Coalition Africa. He has served as a lecturer and the Deputy Vice Chancellor of Africa Renewal University in Uganda, an evangelical University equipping leaders to transform society. Dennis is an ordained minister under the Baptist Union of Uganda and has served as senior pastor of Lugogo Baptist Church in Kampala. He is currently on sabbatical leave as he pursues his PhD in Philanthropy at Indiana University in Indianapolis. Dennis has written and researched on cross-cultural missions and contextualization. He also serves on several boards engaged in missions mobilization and training in Uganda. Dennis is married to Yvonne and God has blessed them with three children. Connect with us!…

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Connecting the Unknowable and the Knowable: Dr. Jeff Myers, President of Summit Ministries 40:30

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Dr. Jeff Myers is the president of Summit Ministries and a respected authority on youth leadership development in America. He is an educator and entrepreneur who captures audiences with humor and insight from a Christian worldview through his speaking engagements and media appearances. Dr. Myers has authored 18 books, including "Understanding the Faith," "Understanding the Times," and "Understanding the Culture," which tens of thousands of students study. In addition to his writing, Dr. Myers engages college students through an exclusive series called the Signature Leadership Course, offered in partnership with Unbound, a project-based education company that prepares high school and college students to become leaders for Christ in the real world. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Washburn University and a Master of Arts from Baylor University before completing his Ph.D. at the University of Denver. Dr. Myers resides in Colorado with his wife, Stephanie, and their family. Connect with us!…

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The Effort's Important, But Trusting God is Everything: Rob Jankowski, Lead Minister at New Hope Christian Church in Whitestown, IN 34:40

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Rob was born and raised in South Florida, experiencing a tumultuous childhood after his father was killed in an armed robbery when he was four. Raised by a single mother and later supported by an uncle, Rob struggled with anger until a friend introduced him to a youth group. There, he connected with Youth Minister Nate, who helped him draw closer to Jesus. After his baptism, Rob enrolled in Bible College, later transferring to Florida Christian College, where he met his wife, Sarah. Rob and Sarah served in youth ministry together in St. Cloud, Florida, before moving to Lincoln, Illinois, for further education at Lincoln Christian University. In 2009, they answered a call to serve as Youth Minister at New Hope, where Rob now serves as Lead Minister. Rob is also pursuing a doctorate in Church Leadership and Spiritual Formation at Lipscomb University. Connect with us!…

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Christ-Centered Excellence is About Serving Others: Dr. Russell Dawn, President of Concordia University Chicago 33:21

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Dr. Russell Dawn currently serves as the twelfth president of Concordia University Chicago, a position he has held since his appointment in 2019. From 2012 to 2019, Dr. Dawn was part of the faculty in the Department of History and Political Thought at Concordia University Irvine in California. During his time there, he took on several administrative roles, including director of the Vision-Mission-Vocation program, member of the academic council, chair of the education policies committee, and director of the pre-law program. Before that, between 2010 and 2012, he was a faculty member at Lindenwood University in St. Charles, Missouri. Dr. Dawn earned a B.S. in Finance from Arizona State University, as well as a J.D. and an MBA from the University of Colorado Boulder. He began his career in law and finance in Colorado, working as an associate attorney for Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons LLP from 1994 to 2000, as an associate investment banker for Stifel, Nicolaus & Co. from 2000 to 2001, and as assistant general counsel for Cenveo, Inc. from 2001 to 2003. Afterward, Dr. Dawn returned to academia, attending Oxford University, where he received a B.A. in Theology, a Master of Studies in Church History, and a D.Phil. focused on the history of theology and politics in 17th-century England. He and his wife, Sharon, are proud parents of two daughters. Connect with us!…

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Special Edition: A Warm Thank You and Happy New Year from the Transforming Lives Podcast 2:22

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Getting People into the Presence of Christ so He Can Change Them: Danny Smith, Director of Lifeline Christian Mission, Indianapolis 29:45

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Danny Smith has dedicated most of his life to ministry. He served as a youth pastor for 10 years and as a small group and discipleship pastor for 14 years at three different churches. While at Covenant, he taught Bible for 7 years and also coached girls' basketball and boys' and girls' golf. Currently, he is the Director of Lifeline Christian Mission at the Indianapolis location. Danny earned a B.S. in Bible and Christian Education from St. Louis Christian College, and an M.A. in Global Leadership from Fuller Seminary. Danny and his wife, Maria, have been married for 32 years. Maria taught at Kingsway Christian School for many years and now teaches in Zionsville Community Schools. Their two daughters, Halle and Emilee, graduated from Covenant in 2015 and 2016 respectively. Connect with us!…

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Showing Up and Doubling Down on Jesus: Dr. David Hoag, President of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) 32:31

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David Hoag, Ph.D., is the president of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU), which is the leading voice for Christian higher education. He has served as a board member of the CCCU and was most recently the president of Warner University, a CCCU institution in Florida, from 2016 to 2024. Dr. Hoag has shown his lifelong dedication to Christian higher education through decades of leadership in Christ-centered universities, where he held various advancement and executive roles. His successful track record in accreditation, fundraising, and grant management has significantly supported the vision and mission of the institutions he served, as well as the broader Christian higher education community. Throughout his career, Dr. Hoag has worked at four different CCCU institutions: Warner University, Trinity International University, Greenville University, and Asbury University. He holds a bachelor's degree in education from Asbury University, a master's degree in education from the University of Kentucky, and a Ph.D. in higher education from St. Louis University. He has also served on the executive committee of the Independent Colleges and Universities of Florida (ICUF) and on the Council of Presidents for the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Dr. Hoag is married to Joanna, his wife of 38 years, and they have two married daughters, both of whom are graduates of CCCU institutions. Connect with us!…

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Public Service, Human Flourishing, and a Stint at Oxford: Blair Milo, Founding Director of the Center for Talent & Opportunity at Sagamore Institute 35:02

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Blair Milo is the Founding Director of the Center for Talent & Opportunity at Sagamore Institute and focuses her work on growing entrepreneurialism, local government and community innovation, and civic leadership. Projects at the Center build off the momentum Blair produced while serving as the first Secretary of Career Connections and Talent, a cabinet position for Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb. Before joining state government, Blair was elected Mayor of La Porte, Indiana in 2011 and re-elected in 2015 – serving throughout as the youngest female mayor in Indiana. Prior to and during her roles in public service, Blair served 13 years with the U.S. Navy as a Surface Warfare Officer. A veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom, Operation Enduring Freedom, and the Global War on Terror, she served multiple overseas deployments aboard the USS Mason (DDG 87) and on the command staff of Destroyer Squadron 50 in Bahrain and Iraq before joining the Chief of Naval Operations staff at the Pentagon. Blair earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Purdue University and a Master’s degree in Legislative Affairs from George Washington University. She is currently in residence at Wycliffe Hall at the University of Oxford studying theology. Connect with us!…

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Being Faithful Where We Are and Not Presuming God's Will for Our Lives: Dr. Glenn Slater, Head of School at Covenant Christian School in Conroe, TX 34:02

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Dr. Glenn Slater is originally from Dallas, Texas. He has been married for 45 years and has one daughter. He received his Bachelor of Arts in History, a Master of Arts in History, and a Master of Education in Educational Administration from Texas A&M University, Commerce. At the age of 46, he went back to school and earned a PhD in History from the University of Tennessee, a journey that took him nine years. Dr. Slater has published several articles and a book titled "A Christian America Restored: The Rise of the Evangelical Christian School Movement in America, 1920-1952," which focuses on the history of the Christian school movement. In 2023, he won the ACSI Advocacy Award. He has worked in three Christian schools: - Greenville Christian School in Greenville, Texas, from 1981 to 2002 - Maryville Christian School in Maryville, Tennessee, from 2002 to 2015 - Covenant Christian School in Conroe, Texas, from 2015 to the present. Connect with us!…

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Being Still and Pursuing God's Plan: Matt Reffeitt - Husband, Father, and Faithful Servant in Church, Community, and Business 32:05

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Matt and Melanie Reffeitt have built a strong life together, focusing on family, faith, and their careers. Matt is a real estate agent with Keller Williams Realty, while Melanie is a registered nurse at IU Health. Matt grew up in Indiana, spending much of his childhood in music ministry, and Melanie, originally from Canada, moved to Indiana as a teenager. The Reffeitts have been members of Connection Pointe Christian Church in Brownsburg for nearly 20 years, where Matt is actively involved in the worship ministry. They have four children: Brooke, Morgan, Gunnar, and Logan (the youngest, graduating in 2024). Brooke graduated from Purdue and earned a Master’s in Speech Therapy, while Morgan has a Bachelor’s in Tourism/Event/Sports Management from IU Indianapolis. Gunnar attended Olivet Nazarene for basketball before transferring to Purdue for a Business degree. Three of their children are active in youth groups and sports, while Brooke focuses on music and leads worship at Church. Brooke and Gunnar recently got married. Logan, a standout in middle school sports and academics, chose Covenant for high school after shadowing there. He graduated from CCHS in 2024 and is now a Finance major at Taylor University, where he serves as a student assistant coach for the football program after a knee injury changed his playing path. Connect with us!…

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Preparing Students for Life of Mission for Christ: Dr. Daniel Overdorf, President of Johnson University in Knoxville, TN 26:40

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In July 0f 2024, Dr. Daniel Overdorf became the eight president of Johnson University. In 2005, he joined Johnson University as a faculty and held roles such as Professor of Ministry Leadership, Director of Preaching Programs, and Dean of the School of Christian Ministries. From 1995 to 2005, he worked as a minister in churches in Illinois and Georgia. Dr. Overdorf graduated from Johnson University in 1995. From 1995 to 2005, he completed his graduate studies at Lincoln Christian Seminary, earning a Master of Divinity, and at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, earning a Doctor of Ministry, while also serving in churches. He has written six books: - Preaching: A Simple Approach to the Sacred Task - A Death Well Lived: A Novel - One Year to Better Preaching: 52 Exercises to Hone Your Skills - Rediscovering Community: What the Bible Says About the Church - Applying the Sermon: How to Balance Biblical Integrity and Cultural Relevance - Ministering to Your Minister Dr. Overdorf grew up in the mountains of eastern Tennessee and southern West Virginia. He has been married to his wife, Carrie, for thirty years. They have three children. Connect with us!…

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