From a Shoebox Recipient to Changing Lives | 250

Join us in this heartwarming episode of the Homeschooling Families Podcast as we welcome Lyda Giedd, a recipient of an Operation Christmas Child shoebox, and a remarkable individual whose life has been profoundly impacted by the power of giving and faith. Lyda’s story takes us from her challenging childhood in Cambodia to her transformation through the kindness of strangers and the gift of a simple shoebox. Discover how a single act of love can change lives and how you can be a part of this incredible mission.

Meet the Guest:

Lyda will speak into the discipleship piece of OCC in really powerful ways as she has experience as a The Greatest Journey teacher in Cambodia. She will also briefly touch on the multiplication piece as some of the children she taught TGJ are now TGJ teachers themselves – just beautiful all around! But it all started with a shoebox Lyda was given!

Show Notes:

A Challenging Childhood- early life in Cambodia, marked by hardship and trauma, the circumstances surrounding her being sold into a brothel as a child
A Miraculous Rescue- dramatic rescue by a Cambodian Christian couple, life-altering impact of their kindness and care
Life with Her Uncle’s Christian Family- the role of faith and love in transforming her life
The Gift of an Operation Christmas Child Shoebox- memorable experience of receiving her first-ever shoebox gift, profound impact of simple items, including art supplies and hygiene products
The Power of Forgiveness- struggle with forgiveness and how faith played a crucial role, a turning point in her life that led her to Christ
The Greatest Journey Discipleship Program- the significance of The Greatest Journey in the lives of shoebox recipients, Lyda’s journey as a Greatest Journey teacher, spreading the message of hope

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Leslie Nunnery

Leslie Nunnery and her husband David founded Teach Them Diligently, the nation’s premier source for gospel-centered homeschool events and resources. With over 10 years of homeschooling experience from preschool-high school (and beyond) and a passion to encourage and equip homeschool families, Leslie has written a discipleship-focused parenting book called Teach Them Diligently and authored a course called Heart School that helps homeschool parents learn how to disciple their children through home education. This mom of 4 shares her know-how and insights weekly through Teach Them Diligently media and on Teach Them Diligently 365.

From a Shoebox Recipient to Changing Lives | 250

Meet the Guest:

Show Notes:

Leslie Nunnery

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