It has been a long time since I wrote to you on Sunday night. I’ve been studying Nehemiah since January 13th, and I am only on chapter 4. It has been a slow, in-depth, verse-by-verse adventure that has been so good. I have learned so much, and in many ways this study has helped me through some frustrating times. I believe it will help you as it has helped me. I am sharing today comes from
If your home looks anything like ours right now, you may be feeling the swirl of these final days before Christmas Eve. Decorations that still haven’t made it to their proper places, gifts that need wrapping (or still need buying), a to-do list that feels strangely longer now than it did two weeks ago… I get it. And I’ve talked to so many moms over the years who feel the same way. December carries both
Some of the best ideas in life come quietly. They don’t make a big splash, they don’t feel world-changing at first — but years later, you realize how deeply they shaped your family. That’s exactly how it was with one of the best ideas I ever had as a mom — birthday dates. When my kids were preteens, I started taking each one of them out for a one-on-one birthday date. Just the two of us.
This past week, David and I had the joy of traveling to Branson for a TTD365 retreat. The retreat was amazing– 365 retreats always are! It was a time of sweet fellowship, encouragement, and fun — the kind of gathering that reminds us why we do what we do. But one of my favorite parts of the week actually wasn’t during the retreat at all. It was the journey getting there. We decided to take
Can you believe it’s already mid-October? The freshness of this new school year has probably started to fade a little. The planners that were once neatly color-coded now have scribbles and arrows, and if your home looks anything like mine always has, the first cold snap has brought more socks to match, more soup on the stove, and a few more sighs of exhaustion from mom as the darkness falls earlier than it did before.
This episode is meant for parents only — not little ears — but it will equip you to disciple your children well in a world eager to shape their views on identity and truth. In this deeply important and sensitive episode, Leslie Nunnery sits down with Elizabeth Urbanowicz of Foundation Worldview to discuss her new book, Helping Your Kids Know God’s Good Design: 40 Questions and Answers on Sexuality and Gender. Together, they tackle how
In this episode of the Teach Them Diligently Podcast, David and Leslie Nunnery unpack one of the most common questions they hear: What does it mean to parent biblically? With nearly 15 years of ministry and four children who grew up alongside Teach Them Diligently, the Nunnerys share timeless biblical principles that apply to every family—regardless of background, culture, or season of life. Topics Covered In This Episode: You’ll walk away equipped to mine Scripture
Discover how apologizing to your kids and modeling forgiveness can transform your family relationships, teach grace, and disciple your children in real life. Practical advice for Christian parents and homeschool families.
Have you ever ended a homeschool day thinking: All I did today was correct behavior? I just read an email from a mom noting that she started the morning with hope and a plan. But before the first subject was done, someone was dragging their feet. Another child was bickering. Someone else rolled their eyes at a simple instruction. By lunchtime, she was exhausted—not from teaching math or phonics, but from refereeing, correcting, and reminding. It
Do you know your family’s mission—but find yourself constantly knocked off track by the demands of daily life? You’re not alone. In this episode, David and Leslie unpack the 3 foundational shifts that will keep your family focused on discipleship, help you build a home where faith flourishes, and remind you why what you do matters more than you think. Discover how to safeguard your family’s mission, streamline your approach, and create a home that
Recently, I sat down with a young mom at our church who’s preparing to homeschool. She told me why she wanted to homeschool, and she was very missional and excited as she talked about it. Though she was excited, there was some nervous energy in the room. When she pulled out her notebook I understood why. Her first questions were about curriculum, co-ops, and planning. That’s so common. We know our mission—to disciple our children and follow
