Episode 14: Faith, Mental Health, and the Fragility of Public Education

In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with Delaney Gillespie — a Southern California public school teacher, woman of faith, and passionate advocate for students’ well-being. Delaney shares what it looks like to pray for her students, the emotional weight educators silently carry, and how deep the mental health crisis has impacted her classroom.

We also pull back the curtain on the instability facing teachers today, as Delaney bravely shares her experience with California's sweeping layoffs and the uncertainty new educators are facing year after year.

Finally, we explore the growing movement of educators choosing to homeschool their own children — even while working in the public system — and the powerful tension between being a passionate teacher while wanting something different for future generations.

This raw, honest conversation is a must-listen for educators, parents, and anyone who cares about the future of our schools.

Connect w/ Delaney:

@delaneyrgillespie on Instagram

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