What do you do when the system has no place for your child—or any child with special needs?

In this moving episode of WISE and Otherwise, you’ll meet Meghan Melchor, founder of Lionheart Academy, a microschool for children with autism, intellectual delays, behavioral challenges, and other high-support needs. When one mom reached out with nowhere else to turn, Meghan said yes—and opened her home, her heart, and eventually, her own school.

🎙️ In this episode:

– Why most Christian schools weren’t willing to serve high-needs students

– How Meghan began homeschooling someone else’s child in her basement

– The daily miracles and spiritual battles of running a school for overlooked kids

– What church partnership can look like when done right

– Why she believes there are more Lionheart Academies waiting to be built

This isn’t just a story about education—it’s about calling, compassion, and the kind of love that refuses to give up on a child.

📢 What would happen if every community had a Lionheart? Could you be the next one to say yes? Tell us in the comments.

🔔 Like and follow for more real stories of courage, creativity, and Kingdom work in education.

📌 Resources & Links:

🔹 Visit Lionheart Academy: https://www.lionheartacademykansas.com/

🔹 More podcast episodes: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6GbjQYqh0HeG7ojJNq0eoe?si=cIryTLDnQLitWpKqfZ5RSQ#SpecialNeedsEducation

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