Transforming Lives

Conversations about lives being transformed by excellent, Christ-centered education.

Transforming Lives is a education podcast hosted by Dr. Andy Goodwin, with 136 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Dr. Andy Goodwin hosts Transforming Lives, a education show with 136 episodes published.

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  Spiritual Formation and the Things We Have in Common: Dr. Kevin Cline, Superintendent of Lakeway Christian Schools in East Tennessee

  Aug 16, 202629 min

  Dr. 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 sustainability. He currently serves as the Superintendent of Lakeway Christian Schools in East Tennessee, providing executive leadership for a multi-campus, PreK–12 community. Throughout his career as a superintendent, administrator, teacher, and adjunct professor, Dr. Cline has focused on building schools that shape both minds and hearts around a Biblical worldview. His expertise includes curriculum unification, campus development, donor partnerships, and board governance. Beyond his local role, he serves in leadership with the Association of Christian Schools International to support Christian educators nationwide. Dr. Cline holds an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from Carson-Newman University, alongside a master's in educational leadership and a bachelor's in mathematics education. He resides in East Tennessee with his family, remaining actively involved in his church and local community while pursuing excellence in Christian education. Connect with him on LinkedIn . Connect with us!

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  Achievement Redeemed through the Ministry of Reconciliation: Siebert J. "Seppie" Myburgh, Director of the International Christian School of Vienna

  Aug 9, 202635 min

  Siebert J. "Seppie" Myburgh is an international educator and leader currently serving as the Director of the International Christian School of Vienna (ICSV) . Originally from South Africa, Siebert completed his graduate studies at the University of Stellenbosch before embarking on a global career in educational leadership. He spent 14 years at Morrison Academy in Taiwan as a campus principal, sharpening his expertise in accreditation, staff development, and capital campaigns. While there, he earned an international school leadership certificate from the Principal Training Center in London and published a critique of John Hattie's educational meta-analysis with the University of Bath. After returning to South Africa in 2018 to lead El Shaddai Christian School through the Cambridge curriculum and ACSI accreditation, Siebert stepped into his current role at ICSV in 2024. He is currently spearheading the implementation of the school’s 2025-2030 Strategic Plan and overseeing the development of a brand-new, state-of-the-art green campus set to open in August 2027. Siebert and his wife, Quirina, have three adult children residing in South Africa. You can connect with him via LinkedIn or follow ICSV on Instagram . Connect with us!

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  An Unexpected Journey in Flourishing through Education: John and Agnieszka Crozier, Educators and Church Planters in Tomaszow Mazowiecki, Poland

  Aug 3, 202640 min

  John and Agnieszka (Zaba) 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 resources. She is on the board of EurECa (European Educators Christian Association) and the European Alliance for Christian Education. John is an American and has lived in Poland for 30 years. He graduated with a theological degree from Lincoln Christian University and has an MA in teaching English as a second language. They began working in education as an outreach connected with a new local church Proem, planted in Tomaszow Mazowiecki. That has grown into their education facility, Proem EDU, which has 550 students from preschool through high school. Education has always and continues to be for them a way of introducing young people and families to Jesus and a new way of looking at the world. Their motto, "traditional values and innovative education," sits at the base of their approach. John and Agnieszka didn't set out to be educators, but have found it a wonderful way to make a difference in their local setting, connecting solid education with personal care for students, teachers, and parents. FaceBook: PROEM EDU Chrześcijańskie Centrum Edukacyjne, Przedszkole Tomaszek, Szkoła Podstawowa Tomek, Akademickie LO Thomas. Instagram: proem_edu Website: proem.pl, proemministries.org Connect with us!

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  Special Edition: Rest for Summer 2026

  Jun 1, 20269 min

  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. Connect with us!

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  The Essentialness of Intentional Stewardship: Rich and Cherry Smith, Cofounders of Casa de Gracia in Antigua, Guatemala

  May 25, 202639 min

  Rich 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 executive, while Cherry worked for many years in Christian education. Their daughters, Bailey and Bradee, were raised in Christian schools and graduated from Grace College, a foundation the Smiths credit with preparing their family spiritually and emotionally for their current mission. In 2017, the Smiths moved to Antigua, Guatemala, to serve with Global Action , where Rich currently serves as CFO. Their work focuses on training national pastors and leaders through a Biblical Foundations program. Shortly after arriving, they met their now-adopted son, Edwin, who had aged out of the local orphanage system. Inspired by Edwin’s journey, the family founded Casa de Gracia , a ministry dedicated to supporting vulnerable young people. The organization provides a transition home and a two-to-three-year program for girls and young men aging out of orphanages, focusing on three pillars: Discipleship Life skill training and mentorship Educational and occupational development The Smiths view their lifelong involvement in Christian education and local church ministry as the essential preparation for the mission God has entrusted to them in Guatemala. Connect with us!

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