Episode Summary:
In this energizing and visionary episode of The InFormed Parent Podcast, Suzanne Phillips is joined by Justin MacDonald, award-winning educator, coach, entrepreneur, global executive, and founder of The Academy at District Church.
Justin brings a bold, fresh perspective on what education could be — and what's possible when the Church, families, and innovative thinkers reclaim learning for the next generation
With a model that blends individualized learning, entrepreneurship, leadership development, and Christ-centered formation, The Academy is proving that children thrive when they are known, challenged, equipped, and expected to lead.
Parents, pastors, educators, innovators — this conversation will inspire you, stretch your imagination, and call you to action. The education system may be broken, but solutions already exist — and Justin is living out one of the most compelling models today.
Episode Highlights:
✔️ The story of how a local church stepped out to lead and provide solutions for education in its community.
✔️ Why the next generation of leaders must be trained with a biblical worldview and an entrepreneurial spirit.
✔️ How students learn through 6-week sprints, real projects, and leadership
✔️ Why pastors and parents must reclaim education as discipleship
✔️ Encouragement for parents who feel powerless in today's educational climate
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Featured Resource:
The Academy at District Church
A bold, Christ-centered K–12 leadership academy helping raise confident, joyful, purpose-driven students.
🔗 Visit → www.districtchristianacademy.com
🔗 Follow → @theacademyatdistrict
Call-to-Actions (CTAs):
📲 Follow Justin MacDonald & The Academy at District Church:
• Instagram: / jmacleads
/ theacademyatdistrict
• Website: https://www.theacademyatdistrict.com/
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Identity Truth for the Family:
"Leaders aren't born—they're discipled."
Families who build a culture of responsibility, curiosity, and biblical identity prepare children to lead with wisdom and courage.
Closing CTA:
Parents, pastors, and leaders — the future belongs to those willing to build it. Education is not neutral. It's discipleship.
If this episode gave you vision or stirred something in you, share it with a pastor, parent, or educator who needs to hear what's possible.
