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If you’re a homeschool family, you’ve found the right place! We invite you to join us each week on the Teach Them Diligently Podcast, where we’ll discuss a wide-range topics related to Biblical Parenting and Excellent Home Education to help you strengthen your family in every area of life. You have a high calling! Together, let’s explore how to fulfill that well. You can find even more resources and experiences for Christian homeschool families like yours at TeachThemDiligently.net
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Teach Them Diligently Podcast Episodes
Adult Children of Divorced Parents | 213
On today’s podcast, Leslie Nunnery is joined by Kent Darcie of Adults Children of Divorce Ministry. Leslie and Kent will be discussing an incredibly important, yet way under-discussed topic—how adults with divorced parents can overcome the impact their parent’s divorce has had on them. As the author of “Choose a
Homeschool and Music | 212
On today’s podcast, Leslie is joined by Gena Mayo of Music in Our Homeschool. Leslie and Gena will be discussing the importance of music to your children’s development and easy ways to include music education in your homeschool, even if you know nothing about how to teach music! We’ve got
Gentle Summer Schooling | 211
Leslie Nunnery is joined by Jamie Erickson of the Unlikely Homeschooler to discuss gentle summer schooling. Summer is a great time to get ready for the next school year! Today, Leslie and Jamie will discuss seizing the summer and making the most of the season. Whether you are a year-round
Learning the Bible Together as a Family | 210
On today’s podcast, Joie Harber, the co-founder of Creation to Revelation is here to chat with us about a 3-cycle approach to learning the Bible that she and her husband have developed. If you’re looking for a method of diving into God’s Word as a family in a way that
Homeschooling and Cultural Literacy: Understanding Diversity | 209
Today, Leslie is joined by Amber O’Neal Johnston, author of A Place to Belong: Celebrating Diversity and Kinship in the Home and Beyond. Amber has such a heart for creating a homeschool environment that opens the door for conversations and experiences of cultural literacy and understanding diversity among each other.
Benefits of a Gap Year Program | 208
On today’s podcast, Leslie will be joined by Brian Tanedo to explore an after-high school option that you may have heard about but have not been really sure what it is. Gap Year programs may be a great fit for your teenager, and we are excited to have an expert
Cultivating Curiosity In The Summer | 207
Summer time is upon us, and with it comes some great opportunities for building on what our kiddos have learned and the things they have enjoyed during the school year—but with a much more relaxed and natural approach. Rachel Figg is joining us today to talk all about Cultivating Curiosity
Making Family Discipleship Fun | 206
Most of you listening in share the belief that the discipleship of our children is a really important part of our job description. For many, though, how that looks practically seems like a mystery. Today’s podcast will go a long way towards shattering that mystery as Leslie talks to Katie
Hard Is Not the Same As Bad | 205
Today, Leslie Nunnery is joined by Abbie Halberstadt of M is for Mama. They will be talking about how God grows us, even in the midst of hard situations. They will also discuss the current dark and combative culture, and how that can impact our families. Meet the Guest:
How To Stop Defiance, Disrespect, and Meltdowns Without Yelling or Ruining Your Relationship | 204
Kirk Martin is joining us again today, as we look specifically at how to stop defiance, disrespect and meltdowns without yelling or ruining your relationship with your child. This is a really practical discussion that you don’t want to miss. Meet The Guest: Kirk is the founder of Celebrate
The Home Part Of Homeschooling | 203
Today, we are joined by Chelsea Cameron. Leslie and Chelsea are going to be talking about the home part of homeschooling, because that’s where the stakes are high and the rewards are even higher. You’re going to love to hear her heart and practical advice, and I believe you’re going
Takeaways from 25 Years of Marriage | 202
Today is a BIG day for David and Leslie. It’s their 25th anniversary! Since this episode falls directly on their big silver anniversary, they thought it would be fun to chat about some things we’ve discovered since we got married and to share some practical takeaways that we hope will
Homeschool Co-Op Security And Safety | 201
This week’s topic is an important one as we’ll be looking at homeschool co-op security and safety. While we all wish this was a topic that didn’t require serious consideration, in the day and age we live in we must have a solid plan to protect our kiddos when they’re
The Discipleship Gift of a Journaling Bible | 200
On today’s podcast, Leslie is going to share with you in a little more detail about a project that she started years ago by journaling in a Bible for each of her children. She’ll be discussing the whys and the hows of what she deems to be the most impactful
Motherhood After Party | 199
On today’s podcast, Leslie will be chatting with Kate Batistelli all about life after our children launch and leave the home. Kate has a fascinating testimony that we’re excited for you to hear, but she’s also further along in her parenting journey than most of us are, so she’s going
Rubric for Growth | 198
Is it possible to gauge how our children are growing in their faith? Could there possibly be a “rubric” that we could look to to encourage us as parents and to give us ways to encourage our children in their own walk with God as well? Today, David and Leslie
Raising Daughters | 197
Today’s podcast is really special. Tricia Goyer is joining the podcast, and we’ll be talking all about helping our daughters prepare to meet their future husbands. Tricia has just written a book with Robin Jones Gunn entitled “Before You Meet Your Future Husband”, and she’ll be sharing some really practical
The Great Commission Begins At Home | 196
We talk a lot about the Great Commission and the Gospel here at Teach Them Diligently, and we even go so far as to say things like, “Your home is your Jerusalem” and “The Great Commission Begins At Home.” Today, David and Leslie are going to work those ideas out
Really Radical Discipleship | 195
Today’s podcast is all about discipleship—Really Radical Discipleship! Leslie is joined by Champ Thornton, author of the Radical Book for Kids and the new Really Radical book for kids, to talk about parenting and the importance of discipleship and training the next generation in the ways of the Lord. They
Every Family Has A Goal | 194
On today’s podcast, David and Leslie will revisit a topic that has proven to be super helpful to families as they’ve talked about it over the last couple of years: goals. Every person and every family has a goal whether they’ve actually taken time to think about it or not,
United Prayer For Homeschool Families | 193
Today’s podcast is one all about extraordinary prayer. It’s a conversation about the need for corporate, united prayer and how God has worked through the ages when His people come together to pray. Our guest today is Steven Lee, the founder of SermonAudio.com. On December 19, 2019, he proposed a
Staying On Mission With Many Children | Episode 192
For so many families, parents are outnumbered by kiddos, so it’s important to understand how to stay on the mission when you have many children to disciple and educate. We’ll be specifically addressing accomplishing your mission with the individual children in mind. Today’s guest, Beverly Jacobson, understands the struggle. She’s
Pre-Teens, Teens, and Medical Consent | 191
Although we hate even to entertain the thought, we need to be ready to know how to react if the state ever approaches us, and our guest today is incredibly well-equipped to help us know how to respond in difficult situations
When Faith Is Forbidden| 190
Literature and good stories offer homeschool parents incredible tools to help capture our children’s hearts and give them a better understanding of biblical truths. Many great conversations have started after reading time, and many doors for discipleship have opened as we use the stories as jumping-off points for sharing our experiences and lessons learned.
Filtering Books Through A Biblical Worldview | 189
Literature and good stories offer homeschool parents incredible tools to help capture our children’s hearts and give them a better understanding of biblical truths. Many great conversations have started after reading time, and many doors for discipleship have opened as we use the stories as jumping-off points for sharing our experiences and lessons learned.
Homeschool Basic Training Everyone Should Go Through | 188
Many find that the act of doing school is actually hurting their relationships with their children while also not instilling a love of learning that we know will take them far in the days ahead. On this episode, David and Leslie will talk about what often hinders that love of learning and how we can overcome it in a way that will actually strengthen the relationships you care most about.
Innovative Ways To Use Literature to Capture Children’s Hearts | 187
Literature and good stories offer homeschool parents incredible tools to help capture our children’s hearts and give them a better understanding of biblical truths. Many great conversations have started after reading time, and many doors for discipleship have opened as we use the stories as jumping-off points for sharing our experiences and lessons learned.
A Massive Hindrance To Effective Homeschooling | 186
Many find that the act of doing school is actually hurting their relationships with their children while also not instilling a love of learning that we know will take them far in the days ahead. On this episode, David and Leslie will talk about what often hinders that love of learning and how we can overcome it in a way that will actually strengthen the relationships you care most about.
The Power Of Developing Quality Communication Skills | 185
We talk a lot about Heart Schooling—or discipleship-focused homeschooling. So, this week, David and I are going to look specifically at what Heart Schooling really entails and give you some ideas to start putting some of these concepts into action right now.
The Importance of Heart Schooling | 184
We talk a lot about Heart Schooling—or discipleship-focused homeschooling. So, this week, David and I are going to look specifically at what Heart Schooling really entails and give you some ideas to start putting some of these concepts into action right now.
Teamwork in the Homeschool Family | 183
Todd Wilson joins Leslie Nunnery on the podcast. Many of you know of his Family Man and smiling homeschooler ministries, and he’s always a joy to talk to. Today, they will be discussing teamwork in our marriages, homeschools, and more. They will also see how God’s plan for our families
The Joy of Parenting Teens | 182
Today we are joined today by Amber Johnston. Amber and Leslie Nunnery are going to be discussing the absolute joys of parenting teens, and we think you’ll be encouraged as they look at our expectations and realities, how to engage with your teen with a depth of understanding, how to
Grounding Our Family in Biblical Truth | 181
Today we are joined by Israel Wayne. Leslie Nunnery and Israel will be talking about how parents can teach doctrine and theology to their children– and why it’s so important that we do. We’ll share biblical truths as well as personal experiences about what we have found to be helpful (or
Charlotte Mason Education | 180
On today’s podcast we are joined by Sonya Shafer of Simply Charlotte Mason. So many Teach Them Diligently families are interested in the Charlotte Mason method, that we wanted to bring in an expert to talk to us all about it, and we cannot wait for you to dive in
Encouragement for the Homeschool Journey | 179
We are pleased to welcome Rebecca Kocsis to the podcast. Leslie met Rebecca when we were doing an event in California this fall, and she enjoyed the fellowship they shared so much that she couldn’t wait to have her on the show. Rebecca is a homeschool veteran, having graduated all
Biblical Worldview in a Modern World | 178
Many worldviews exist in our culture and none of them are neutral. SO, it is the responsibility of every Christian parent to train their children’s worldview to be centered in Jesus Christ. With that in mind, we are excited to welcome Davy Liu to the podcast today. Davy has an
From Hesitance to Confidence | 177
On today’s podcast, Leslie Nunnery be chatting with Leigh Nguyen all about a homeschooling lifestyle for a Christian Homeschooling family. Leigh is the host of Little by Little Homeschool podcast where she shares tips and encouragement for homeschool moms. Like Leslie, she was a hesitant homeschooler, but alongside her husband,
Battling Overwhelming Situations while Homeschooling | 176
Several years ago, I remember checking Facebook one day and seeing a myriad of posts asking for prayer for a family whose husband had just been shot at a rest area. Since then, I’ve followed along as God has worked, provided, and given their family quite a story to tell.
Parenting Lying Children | 175
Is your child struggling with lying, but you aren’t sure how to address it from a heart-oriented, biblical perspective? Then we’re glad you’re joining us today as Ginger Hubbard talks about why children lie, what God’s Word says about lying, and encourages parents with practical ways to train children to
Overcoming Homeschool Fears | 174
On todays podcast, we are thrilled to welcome back Jennifer Pepito of The Peaceful Press. The last time she was with us, Leslie and Jennifer talked about Creating A Living Education, and we encourage you to check out that podcast as well if you haven’t heard it yet. On today’s
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