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74 episodes
Rise & Build- How to Live a Life That Flourishes
Amber Joy is back for Part 2 of our conversation, diving deeper into what it truly means to live a life that flourishes.As a wife, mom, author, and speaker, Amber understands that spending time with God doesn't always look picture-perfec...
Aha Moments with Kendra - Part #8
In Part 8 of AHA Moments with Kendra, Kendra shares one of her favorite stories from the early days of Building All Children, a story that reminds us how God often provides in ways we never expect!Following one of BAC's early be...
Creating Joy for Today & Hope for Tomorrow
In today’s episode, Kendra is joined by author and Licensed Professional Counselor, Amber Joy Thaxton, for an honest and encouraging conversation about what it means to create joy for today and hope for tomorrow especially for families...
Aha Moments with Kendra- Part 7
What happens when someone challenges you to think bigger than you ever imagined? In Part 7 of AHA Moments with Kendra, Kendra shares about BAC’s very first church partnership, and a challenge from her cousin Justin to dream and pray BI...
Rise & BUILD Through the Unexpected: A Father’s Journey with Brandon Boyd
In this heartfelt episode of Rise & BUILD Through the Unexpected, Kendra sits down with author and father Brandon Boyd to share the deeply personal journey of raising his son, Ben, who is nonverbal and has a disabi...
Aha Moments with Kendra- Part #6
In this episode, Kendra continues sharing the early journey of Building All Children and one of the most unexpected, defining moments along the way. After months of pouring time, energy, and heart into building the website, she found herself he...
IEPs vs 504s & How to Best Utilize Them
Navigating support within the public school system can feel overwhelming for families—but understanding the difference between a 504 Plan and an IEP is a powerful place to start. In this episode, Kendra sits down with educator Jim Sides...
Aha Moments with Kendra Morgan - Part #5
In Part 5 of Aha Moments with Kendra, Kendra shares a pivotal moment in the early stages of Building All Children, when she sought out guidance from trusted, respected business leaders about her vision. One by one, each of them told he...
Joel Pepin-How to Help Preschool & Elementary Children Thrive
Helping children find success in school takes more than strong academics—it requires understanding the many pressures children face as they grow. In this episode, Kendra sits down with Joel Pepin of Rejoice Christian Sc...
AHA Moments with Kendra
Sometimes clarity comes in a single moment... In this episode, Kendra reflects on the early days of BUILDing ALL Children and the experience that confirmed her calling. After evaluating a little boy who was developmentally behind, she met with ...
Navigating Social Anxiety
Growing up today comes with pressures previous generations never had to navigate from social expectations, comparison culture, academic stress, and the overwhelming desire to belong.In this episode, Kendra is joined by Holly Tumpkin to t...
AHA Moments with Kendra #3
Every mission has a moment when everything changes. In this episode of the Rise and BUILD podcast, Kendra shares the early ideas that sparked BUILDing All Children and how an unexpected closed door ultimately opened the way for something greate...
Sensory Processing & Reflexes - What is it, what does it look like, and how do we help it?
In this episode of the Rise & BUILD Podcast, Kendra sits down with Occupational Therapist Heather Parmley, OTR/L to unpack the often-misunderstood topics of sensory processing and reflexes. What does it really mean when a child struggles wi...
Christmas Traditions & Santa
In this festive episode, Kendra and Ande dive into Christmas Traditions and the history of Santa Claus! Where the story began, how traditions have changed, and why the magic of Christmas still matters today.Before they begin, they give a...
AHA Moments with Kendra
In this episode of the Rise & Build Podcast, host Kendra Morgan shares another one of her powerful AHA moments—those unexpected, unmistakable times when God shows up and makes His presence known. With her signature honesty and grace, Kendra...
BUILDing Generosity
In today’s episode of the Rise & Build Podcast, we have the joy of welcoming one of our most generous supporters, Charlotte Breiland. Charlotte’s heart for giving has deeply impacted our mission, but what’s even more inspiring is where that...
BUILDing Gratitude (and Managing Picky Eaters) This Thanksgiving
In this episode of the Rise & Build Podcast, host Kendra Morgan is joined by Lauren Gebhardt for a heartfelt conversation about cultivating gratitude during the Thanksgiving season. Together, they explore practical ways to teach ou...
AHA Moments with Kendra
In this episode, Kendra Morgan—host of the Rise & BUILD Podcast and founder and director of Building All Children opens up about personal moments when God showed up in powerful ways. She calls these her “AHA moments.” Join Kendra a...
The Birds & The Bees - How to Talk to Our Children About Sex
In this episode, Dr. Amy Emerson joins Kendra for an open and honest conversation about how to talk to our children about sex. She shares practical ways to start the conversation early, keep it age-appropriate, and create a safe space ...
BUILDing Through Play - Why is Play Important?
Play is more than just fun — it’s a vital part of how children grow, learn, and connect. In this episode, Kendra sits down with Mary Beth Smith and Lauren Bryan to talk about the incredible impact of play on child development.They dive i...
Social Interactions - Why Are So Many Children Struggling?
This topic is for ALL children & families! So many children today are struggling with social interactions — but why? In this episode, Kendra sits down with speech pathologist Stephanie Barton to unpack the concept of pragmatic langu...
Building Confident Readers - Why Is Reading So Hard & What Can We Do To Help
In this episode, Jean Evans, leader of BUILDing All Readers joins us to unpack why reading can be so hard for some children and what we can do to help them succeed. She shares practical strategies, encouragement, and insights to help p...
Chores Q&A with Kendra Morgan
Kendra Morgan answers some of the most common questions we have about the topic of chores and expectations.
