Making The Leap is a weekly podcast hosted by Christine and Chris Stigall. The Stigalls recently made the leap to Christian education, pulling their daughter out of a public school and sending her to a private Christian school. The Stigalls want to empower other families to choose the school that’s best for them and break free from the status quo. They speak with society experts, educators, legislators, psychologists, and other parents to uncover the hidden truths in education and lay the gr ...
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Teachers Make the Leap is a show that empowers educators to embrace the possibilities of online business. Kristin and Hillary are two former teachers turned online business owners who have created flexible work schedules, exceeded their teaching incomes, and built thriving businesses that keep them fulfilled and excited to show up for their clients. If you dream of finally leaving teaching to be able to make your own schedule and increase your earning potential, join us each week as we explo ...
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Make the Leap focuses on the many economic hurdles facing college students, lower-income individuals, and those striving to move up the social ladder. Hosts George Grayeb, Brad Constant, and Kristen Beal pay special attention to social mobility, career opportunities and the support that people need along the way.
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Improve your voice with The Making Musical Quantum Leaps Podcast! Master vocal techniques, find your stage presence, and navigate the music industry. Learn from experts and write songs. Join our thriving community of singers from all over the world let's make that quantum leap together.
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A parenting blog through the eyes of a doting father with a little bit of psychology thrown into the mix for good measure.
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Church, School, And Home. How Do Yours Compare?
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Have you heard of RenewaNation? They are an organization near and dear to our hearts. They share many of the same objectives of our parent organization, The Herzog Foundation. In addition to impacting schools with a Biblical worldview, theirs expands into the church and the home as well. They say it is that three-stranded cord of church/school/home…
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4 Sneaky Obstacles to Watch Out for When You're Just Starting Out
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Think time is your biggest obstacle to building a successful copywriting business? Think again! In this episode, Kristin and Hillary break down the four major roadblocks that actually hold new copywriters back – and more importantly, how to overcome them. Whether you're just starting out or feeling stuck in your journey, this episode provides actio…
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These Moms Carry A Big Political Stick
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If you're a concerned parent about the state of your community's schools, odds are you've heard of Moms for Liberty. They've played a big roll in the presidential election cycle, with candidates since the primaries attempting to court their support. They aren't a partisan group. They don't pledge to a particular party. But who are they? What are th…
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4 Reasons Teachers Make Excellent Copywriters
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In this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, Kristin and Hillary share 4 reasons why teachers make incredible copywriters — and how teachers naturally develop skills inside the classroom that lend themselves to professional copywriting. They're also sharing why copywriting was such a great alternative career path to teaching, as opposed to traditiona…
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Elections, The Church, And Your Kids
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With a major, national election just around the corner, the Stigalls contemplate with their pastor, Dr. Ken Parker the role of the church and its leaders' in discussing civics, voting, and education with our school-aged kids and how they do or don't compliment our primary focus - Jesus, and the Word of God. Is your church speaking up about the issu…
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What It Really Takes to Start Earning Money Copywriting in 3 Months
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In this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, Kristin and Hillary pull back the curtain and share exactly what they did in their first 3 months of starting their businesses to be able to start working with clients and earning money in less than 90 days. Want to ask Kristin and Hillary a question? Click here to submit your question to the podcast. We'l…
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Could Your Kids Be Our Next Ambassador?
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Chris and Christine have a pretty cool job at the Herzog Foundation getting to talk to you every week on this podcast. But if you know anyone headed for college or is currently enrolled in, or about to finish their college education - you should let them know about THE coolest job inside our Herzog Foundation headquarters. Become a Herzog Ambassado…
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'Will I really have time to start a copywriting business while teaching?': Our Honest Thoughts
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In this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, Kristin and Hillary share their thoughts on how to recognize when you're truly too busy to fit building a business — which is no small feat — into a busy teaching schedule, and when you can spot opportunities to make time for your business-building journey. Want to ask Kristin and Hillary a question? Click…
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Does Your Child's School Make The Grade?
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We bring back a familiar voice to Making the Leap this week. Ginny Gentles - a senior fellow at Independent Women's Forum - has now joined with a fairly new D.C. based organization called the Defense of Freedom Institute where she serves as the Director of Education Freedom and Parental Rights. Ginny's mission is to push for more educational freedo…
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The Only 5 Start-Up Costs New Copywriters Need to Plan for in Their First Year of Business
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In this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, Kristin and Hillary unpack the only 4-5 expenses new copywriters really need to plan for to start and run a successful business online. Want to ask Kristin and Hillary a question? Click here to submit your question to the podcast. We'll answer it on an upcoming episode of Teachers Make the Leap! To make su…
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How One Christian School Literally Rose From The Ashes
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Sometimes we hear churches find reasons why opening their doors to Christian schools or homeschool programs doesn't work for them. We've never heard of a church totally destroyed, only for the leadership to declare - "We must rebuild, and this time with a school!" That's the story of Victory Church in Bloomington, Illinois - home to Foundation Chri…
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How to Get Started as a Copywriter When You Don't Have Any Experience (Yet)
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In this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, Kristin and Hillary share what you can do to start building experience as a copywriter when you're starting from zero. They cover what you can do in the 'consuming' phase of the learning process as well as what you can do in the 'doing' phase to start applying what you know. By following these steps, you c…
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Creating A Pod School - One Year Later
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Join Chris and Christine this week as they talk with Joelle Fortin and Kelly Lyman, a dynamic pair of moms who have been working to create a pod school in southeast Pennsylvania. Joelle and Kelly share their experiences, success and strategies related to curriuculum and the day-to-day challenges they've encountered, relaying on faith and support fr…
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How Hillary Prepares for Maternity Leave as a Business Owner
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In this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, Kristin asks Hillary all about her experiences prepping for maternity leave. Hillary shares what she did (and what it was like) to prepare for her first maternity leave in 2022, and how her experience has been different this time around. (In case you didn't know, Hillary is expecting her second child at th…
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While there's never been a bigger selection and menu of Christian media options today, there's also never been a more aggressive push to silence those products. That's why the National Religious Broadcasters exist as an organization - to advocate for and defend Christian programming. President of the NRB, Troy Miller has invited the Stigalls to par…
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Housing Insecurity and Homelessness: Changing The Narrative
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Ever wondered how the United States can better address the homelessness crisis? This episode of "Make the Leap" promises eye-opening insights as we welcome Kelsey Fox, the dedicated Director of Housing and Community Solutions at the United Way in Delaware County, Ohio. Kelsey guides us through her journey from public relations to becoming a passion…
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Surprise Episode with Special Guest SARAH HUCKABEE SANDERS
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The 47th Governor of Arkansas drops by to discuss how she championed school choice in her state. Don't miss it! Follow Making the Leap on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. You can also sign-up for our newsletter or send us an email hello@makingtheleappodcast.com. To learn more about the Herzog Foundation, visit HerzogFoundation.com. Like and fol…
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The Exact Steps We Would Take to Go From Zero to $10K Months in 2024
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In this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, Hillary and Kristin discuss the exact steps they would take to reach $10K months if they were starting their copywriting businesses from scratch in 2024. They cover strategies that will help new copywriters differentiate themselves from other copywriters, find their initial clients, and work up to $10k mon…
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Homeschool Or Christian School - Part 2
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Last week, Christine joined Emilie Lunt of "Heart and Soul Homeschool" to discuss the pioneering work of Bitterroot Heritage Academy. This week, the conversation continues as the Stigalls explore how a highly degreed professional educator and church administrator - Megan Gesler - weathered the highs and lows of bringing quality, Christian education…
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When to Say Yes to 'Non-Ideal' Clients (and When to Say No!) in Your First Year of Business
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In this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, Kristin and Hillary discuss potential grey areas of choosing when to work with 'non-ideal' clients — especially in the first year or so of business. They also discuss a few non-negotiable red flags to watch out for when deciding whether to work with a client. Want to ask Kristin and Hillary a question? Cli…
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Homeschool Or Christian School - Make It Kingdom Focused
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In a Herzog Podcast Network first, Christine Stigall of "Making the Leap" and Emilie Lunt of "Heart and Soul Homeschool" join forces for an important conversation for believers, no matter how you choose to educate your kids. The ladies discuss the importance of Kingdom education. Christine and Emilie talk with Christine Agin, co-founder of Bitterro…
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Summer Office Hours, August 2024 (Part 2)
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Want to ask Kristin and Hillary a question? Click here to submit your question to the podcast. We'll answer it on an upcoming episode of Teachers Make the Leap! To make sure you never miss an episode of Teachers Make the Leap, subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts. And to stay in the know about all the exciting things we’re doing to help mo…
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The Best In Christian Education - Part 3
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In part three of this three-part series, the Stigalls interview this year's recipients of the 2024 Excellence In Christian Education Awards. Hear why these exemplary teachers from all over the country have been nominated and ultimately chosen by the Herzog Foundation for the highest honor in Christian education in the country! Each will be recogniz…
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How Corrie Became a Copywriter After 15 Years in the Classroom
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In this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, former high school English teacher Corrie Myers shares her journey from the classroom to founding her own copywriting business. Discover how Corrie leveraged her 15-year teaching career to build a successful copywriting business, all while balancing full-time teaching and being a busy mom. Corrie shares pr…
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The Best In Christian Education - Part 2
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In part two of this three-part series, the Stigalls interview this year's recipients of the 2024 Excellence In Christian Education Awards. Hear why these exemplary teachers from all over the country have been nominated and ultimately chosen by the Herzog Foundation for the highest honor in Christian education in the country! Each will be recognized…
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Empowering Foster Children: The Ross Last-Dollar Grant for Foster Children
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Curious about how a debt-free education could transform the lives of foster children? In this episode of "Make the Leap," Brad Constant, George Grayeb, and Kristen Beal introduce the Ross Last-Dollar Grant for Foster Children, a last-dollar grant initiative that ensures foster children can attend Ross without tuition fees or student debt. Listen as…
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Summer Office Hours, August 2024 (Part 1)
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On this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, you'll get an inside look at Summer Office Hours. This summer Kristin and Hillary are hosting free open office hours to the teachers on their email list where they come and ask questions about copywriting, freelancing, and living life beyond the classroom. During this conversation, Kristin and Hillary answ…
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The Best In Christian Education - Part 1
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In part one of this three-part series, the Stigalls interview this year's recipients of the 2024 Excellence In Christian Education Awards. Hear why these exemplary teachers from all over the country have been nominated and ultimately chosen by the Herzog Foundation for the highest honor in Christian education in the country! Each will be recognized…
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Sales? Marketing? Here's What to Do to Get Your First Few Clients
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In this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, Kristin and Hillary unpack the difference between sales and marketing. They're also sharing exactly what you should do to get your first few clients fast as a new business owner. Want to ask Kristin and Hillary a question? Click here to submit your question to the podcast. We'll answer it on an upcoming ep…
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If you're a parent, it's no secret the secular world is working overtime to drive a wedge in between you and members of your family. Chris and Julie Bennett have one of the most extraordinary stories of trying to listen and follow God's will for their lives while at the same time coming up against some of life's biggest challenges in their professi…
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Our Foster Care Journey: The Inspiring Story of Beth Dock-Henschen
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What if the shortage of foster homes could be solved by one inspiring story? Join us as we tackle the foster care crisis, sharing the compelling journey of Beth Dock-Henschen. Learn how a close friend's impact led Beth to open her heart and home to foster children. Her experiences reveal the complexities and emotional challenges of foster parenting…
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Inside Britney’s First Six Months as a Copywriter
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Want to ask Kristin and Hillary a question? Click here to submit your question to the podcast. We'll answer it on an upcoming episode of Teachers Make the Leap! To make sure you never miss an episode of Teachers Make the Leap, subscribe now wherever you listen to podcasts. And to stay in the know about all the exciting things we’re doing to help mo…
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Christian School Conquers Student Anxiety
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What can Christian school do for a child struggling with mental health challenges? Meet Janie Wilson - a young woman who convinced her parents before entering kindergarten she knew she needed Christian school. But it was not without challenges. Hear how she battled mentally, with parents somewhat new to walking in Christianity, and ultimately made …
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Peta's Journey From Classroom Teacher to Conversion Copywriter for Socially Conscious Brands
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On this episode of the Teachers Make the Leap podcast, Hillary and Kristin sit down with Peta O'Brien-Day, former teacher turned brand messaging strategist and conversion copywriter. Peta works with socially conscious brands to help weave their values into their messaging without getting canceled. Peta is also the host of the Soapbox Podcast and ru…
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The Net Below the Net: Millions in America Count on Free Medical Clinics
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How do free and charitable medical clinics manage to provide essential healthcare services to millions of Americans with little to no federal or state funding? Join us on this episode of Make the Leap as we uncover the invaluable role these clinics play in our healthcare system. With special guest Mary Lewis, CEO of the Gary Bernstein Community Hea…
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2023 Christian Teachers Of The Year - Where Are They Now?
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Christine sits down with five recipients from last year's Teacher of the Year class to discuss where they are now twelve months after their honor and how their lives have changed since winning. Their stories continue to inspire, but also demonstrate that even when you're awarded Christian education's highest honor - God may not keep you in the same…
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Summer Office Hours, July 2024 (Part 2)
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On this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, you'll get an inside look at Summer Office Hours. This summer Kristin and Hillary are hosting free open office hours to the teachers on their email list where they come and ask questions about copywriting, freelancing, and living life beyond the classroom. Kristin and Hillary answer questions like: What ex…
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Entry 4; Laryngeal position for singers
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Unlock Your Vocal Power: Master Laryngeal Position Discover the secret to a powerful and effortless voice! In this episode, we dive deep into laryngeal position, a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of vocal technique. Learn why raising your larynx can lead to vocal strain and how to maintain optimal laryngeal placement across your vocal range. We…
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Entry 3; Breathing exercises for singers
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Unlock your vocal potential with powerful breathing exercises! 🎤 In this episode, we explore three essential techniques to boost your breath control, lung capacity, and vocal stamina. Learn how to master hissing, breath of fire, and slow exhale exercises to improve your singing and prevent vocal fatigue. Perfect for singers of all levels, this epis…
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When Tragedy Strikes, Who Tells Your Kids?
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The news of the attempted assassination of Donald Trump last Saturday got the Stigalls thinking about the different national tragedies that have befallen the United States over the years and who are our kids spending time with when they happen? How can we discuss these tough events with our kids and shield them from the ugliness? In addition, news …
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We continue where we left off yesterday..
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Our hundred day journaling has started already. And it's everything it promises to be. The take away of this pod is... Nah! Listen I won't tell you 😂 Join the ESOS community today let's get you singing with the voice of your dreams .. Send us a mail joinedenschoolofsounds@gmail.com We're passionate about your sound!…
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Our Top Two Secrets to a Successful Copywriting Business
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When you start a copywriting business, you want to be sure it'll pay your bills and then some! In this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, Hillary and Kristin share their top two secrets to building a copywriting business that's lucrative and successful. Tune in to find out what they are! Want to ask Kristin and Hillary a question? Click here to sub…
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Singing Breakthroughs with Judy Rodman
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🎤Episode 2: Mama Judy's Musical Journey - Breaking Bad Singing Habits and Embracing Growth 🎶 Join us in this enlightening episode as we delve into Mama Judy's remarkable growth process in the world of music. Discover how she broke through bad singing habits and transformed her vocal abilities. Mama Judy shares her inspiring musical background, high…
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Embrace Change If Your School Isn't Getting Through To Your Kids
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Dr. Allison Lassiter is one of the more interesting examples of someone whose life in education is one full of change. She's a community college professor who also homeschools but has also placed some of her kids in a classical Christian school. She's also willing to revaluate if it appears her kids' needs in learning change. As we know, every chil…
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Punishing The Poor - Navigating the Financial Aid Process For Low Income Students
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How has the value of the Pell Grant evolved from a crucial lifeline to a mere drop in the bucket when it comes to covering today's skyrocketing tuition fees? Join us on Make the Leap as we uncover the historical shifts and present-day challenges faced by low-income students navigating the financial aid landscape. We'll take you back to 1972, when t…
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Summer Office Hours, July 2024 (Part 1)
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On this episode of Teachers Make the Leap, you'll get an inside look at Summer Office Hours. This summer Kristin and Hillary are hosting free open office hours to the teachers on their email list where they come and ask questions about copywriting, freelancing, and living life beyond the classroom. Kristin and Hillary answer questions like: How do …
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Taking The Reigns Of Administration At A Young Age
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Chris and Christine sit down with Jonathan Houpe and Nia Thompson Campbell, administrators of Harvest Christian School in Kansas City, Missouri. Jonathan and Nia discuss taking over leadership roles at an early age, as well as the trials and triumphs of working in Christian education. Follow Making the Leap on Facebook, Instagram, X, and YouTube. Y…
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Love writing? Copywriting Could Be A Perfect Fit
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Are you a teacher who loves writing, rhetoric, or communication? In this episode, join Kristin and Hillary as they unpack what copywriting is and who is a good fit to start a copywriting business. Want to ask Kristin and Hillary a question? Click here to submit your question to the podcast. We'll answer it on an upcoming episode of Teachers Make th…
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This Family Shatters One-Size Fits All Education
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We've never met a couple with a background quite like the Oettels. In one conversation, you'll hear how a young couple became public school teachers - while first home-schooling their kids. They then started their own classical Christian school, followed by entering seminary, becoming a youth pastor and eventually an associate pastor. Then back to …
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