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Transforming Lives
Conversations about lives being transformed by excellent, Christ-centered education.
Transforming Lives
Latest Episodes
Special Edition: Rest for Summer 2026
We'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 forward to connecting with you again in August 2026.
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The Essentialness of Intentional Stewardship: Rich and Cherry Smith, Cofounders of Casa de Gracia in Antigua, Guatemala
Rich and Cherry Smith are graduates of Dayton Christian School and Cedarville University. Before entering full-time ministry, Rich spent 30 years as a busi...
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)
Kent 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 Science and Biomechanics, a master’s in Business Administration, ...
The Impact of Worldview Formation: Billy Hutchinson, Director of Colson Educators at The Colson Center
Billy 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 education as both a classroom teacher and an administrator, focusin...
Thriving as Image Bearers: Chad Dirkse, Head of School, Annapolis Area Christian School
Chad 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 Chattanooga Christian School...
