Christian Education – Dr. Mike Goddard – The MakeReady Podcast #24

About this episode

Dr. Mike Goddard discusses the transformative power of faith in education and leadership.

In this episode of the MakeReady Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Mike Goddard—longtime educator, former superintendent, and current head of Prestonwood Christian Academy—to uncover how faith transforms education, family, and leadership in a culture that often fractures both truth and trust. Mike shares his journey from chasing NFL dreams to decades in public schools, and ultimately to leading one of the largest Christian academies in Texas. Along the way he opens up about seasons of brokenness, how a classroom of freshmen “saved his life,” and why discipleship—not diplomas—is the true measure of educational success. He recounts powerful stories of camp, coaching, and community that shaped his calling, and how God uses pain, setbacks, and even lawsuits to forge leaders who stand firm. We talk about the battle for kids’ hearts in today’s schools, why parents are the clearest model of Christ their children will ever see, and how isolation is Satan’s favorite trap for men. Mike challenges fathers to double down on faith, create ripple effects that last for generations, and model a wholehearted walk with Christ—because every decision echoes in eternity. If you’ve ever wrestled with the…

People in this episode

Guest: Dr Mike Goddard

Topics covered

• Christian education
• faith
• leadership
• discipleship
• family
• culture

Keywords

• NFL dreams
• public schools
• Prestonwood Christian Academy
• educational success
• fathers
• Kingdom good

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Prestonwood Christian Academy

Books & works: The MakeReady Podcast

Places: Texas

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