Lionel Cable joins us to share how a Christ-centered, whole child model in Memphis is opening doors for under-resourced families through rigorous academics, deep relationships, and a culture of joy. Lionel walks us through New Hope’s origin, outcomes, farm and forest learning, alumni support, and bold plans to expand.

• founding vision rooted in urban Christian education
• five keys of teaching, learning, discipleship, affordability, relationships
• culture shaped by joyful hiring and mission clarity
• campus highlights: renovated gym, forest, and farm
• alumni support office guiding school choice and college
• ways to help through prayer, volunteering, and giving

Laura Barringer shares her journey from kindergarten teacher to co-author with her father of "A Church Called Tov" and "Pivot," exploring how biblical goodness transforms Christian communities.

• Tov is the Hebrew word for goodness appearing over 700 times in Scripture
• Tov cultures are characterized by empathy, grace, truth-telling, and putting people first
• Honest assessment requires asking for feedback and being willing to hear uncomfortable truths
• Leaders must listen when the Holy Spirit disrupts their plans and ambitions
• Healthy leadership uses power as Jesus did—often by giving it away rather than controlling others

Lorelei Kilmer, a former NorthStar Academy student, shares her journey from being a third culture kid to discovering her calling in campus ministry with the Navigators after college graduation.

• Spent three years at North Star Academy while her family served in Turkey
• Found valuable community and spiritual formation through NorthStar's online education
• Recently graduated college where she was deeply involved in ministry
• Describes the challenges and blessings of being a Third Culture Kid (TCK)
• Advises current students to be brave when facing transitions rather than fearful
• Will be mentoring 5-6 college women through personal relationships while leading Bible studies on campus
• Views her TCK background as an "identity gift" that helps her connect with diverse students
• Shares how discipleship creates generational impact through spiritual multiplication