130. Called for This Moment: A Christian Educator's Story of Courage, Crisis, and Kingdom Impact
Kingdom Educators with Jesica GloverShow Notes
This episode is different—it carries weight, conviction, and an invitation into deeper surrender. Jesica sits down with Terry Orange, a JROTC instructor and former Army aviation officer, whose story reveals what it truly means to stand for righteousness in today’s educational climate. Terry shares his journey of boldly living out his faith in a public school setting—even when it led to opposition, false accusations, and a nine-month investigation that could have cost him everything. And yet… God. Through every moment of pressure, God was writing a story of protection, refinement, and Kingdom impact. As Terry remained faithful, the fruit became undeniable. Students are encountering Jesus, lives are being transformed, and even years later, students are still reaching out for mentorship, truth, and guidance. His story brings into focus what it looks like to stand for truth in a culture that resists it, to navigate spiritual warfare in the classroom, and to choose to fear God over man. It’s a powerful reminder that consistent, obedient presence—anchored in Christ—can produce lasting Kingdom impact far beyond what we can see in the moment. This conversation doesn’t shy away from the reality that following Jesus is not always comfortable. There are moments when obedience feels costly, when standing for truth feels isolating, and when doing what’s right puts you at risk. But Terry’s journey points us back to this unshakable truth: God is faithful in every part of the process. Even when others intend harm, God is still working for good (Romans 8:28). As believers, we are called to stand firm (Acts 5:29), trusting that there is blessing even in persecution (Matthew 5:11). If you’re walking through a hard season, let this encourage you: you are not in your school by accident. You are a Kingdom Educator on assignment. And while obedience may require courage, surrender, and even sacrifice, your faithfulness is producing fruit that reaches far beyond what you can see. If this episode stirred something in you, take a next step:
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