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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
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
Rethinking Dyslexia and How To Help Our Children Overcome It | 173
On today’s podcast, we’re going to be rethinking Dyslexia with Dr. Rebecka Spencer. Dr. Spencer will help us better understand what dyslexia really is and how we can help our children overcome it. Many kiddos are dyslexic, yet they’ve never been diagnosed. This episode may be very eye opening for
Don’t Let The Turkey Hijack Your Thanksgiving | 172
It’s Thanksgiving week, and if you’ve spent any time listening to our conversations or hanging out with us over the last few years, you know that THANKSGIVING and gratitude are huge topics of conversations around here. Since David began his lengthy study on the subject, he’s found creative ways to
Navigating The Library With Wisdom | 171
On today’s podcast, Whitney Newby of Brighter Day press is joining Leslie to talk about navigating the library when the resources there can made it a rather dangerous place for children if we aren’t careful. She’ll give us some incredibly practical ideas for preparing our children for library time, how
The Wisdom Of Putting Things Together As Parents | 170
Last week, David and I took a few days to head up to the mountains to pray and plan about the next few months. We do that regularly, for everything we do runs through our house– as do a whole lot of teenagers and young adults. Getting away is honestly
How To Discipline a Strong-Willed Child Who Doesn’t Care About Consequences | 169
Kirk Martin is the founder of Celebrate Calm and over the years, he’s shown almost 1 million parents how to stop the yelling, defiance, and power struggles with even the most strong-willed children. He joined us for Teach Them Diligently last season for the first time, and offered incredibly helpful
3 Ways Gratitude Benefits A Homeschooling Family | 168
It’s now November, and for so many of us that means recounting what we’re thankful for, making a point to journal or talk about gratitude as we are marching towards Thanksgiving and Christmas. But, how does all that Thanksgiving impact us practically? How does it change the way we engage
Turning Tough Conversations Into Discipleship Opportunities | 167
We are excited to be joined today by Kelsey Reed, who is a news coach with God’s World News. Kelsey and Leslie are going to be talking about the importance of engaging with our children around the news and how we can turn tough conversations into discipleship opportunities. We think
You Weren’t Meant To Walk Alone | 166
This week, Leslie will to talk to you about something that’s been on her heart for a while, and that’s the importance of living in community with one another. God created us and called us to be part of a body of believers, but she talks to so many who
The History Of Marxism | 165
Today’s podcast is a uniquely important one, and we are so glad you’re joining us for it. Linda Lacour Hobar, the author of a full world history curriculum called The Mystery of History is here today to talk about the history of Marxism, how we are seeing it in our
Building Resiliency | 164
These past couple of years have been challenging in so many ways and our culture has changed immensely and quickly. The reality for our children is a lot different than they were for us when we were growing up. So how can we help them learn to roll with changes
Strength and Hope Out of Tragedy | 163
Elizabeth Groff grew up in an orphanage in Ukraine, and had a really rough childhood. But God didn’t leave her in her difficult situation. She received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox and heard the Good News of God’s love for her. Not too long after that, she was adopted and
Common Hindrances for Parents | 162
This week, we’re going to look at a couple of the hindrances many families allow to hold them back from truly fulfilling their mission. These common mindset issues were common in Jesus’ day, and we still see them tripping people up today. We believe this will be a helpful conversation!
Crisis-Proof Your Homeschool | 161
Beverly Jacobson is joining us today, and we are so excited for you to hear her. She is strong in her faith, solid in her messaging, and one of those people that we think we could hang out with for days on end and never run out of things to
Why Homeschooling Works | 160
On today’s podcast, David and Leslie will be picking up the conversation we had last week and they’ll be going a little deeper by looking at Why Homeschooling Works. As has been noted time and time again, homeschooling is a great tool for a discipleship-focused family, and today, we’ll explore
The Power Of A Parent’s Impact And A Golden Yo-Yo | 159
Growing up in a family of 9 kids, Vladimir Prokhnevskiy didn’t get many gifts and food was a luxury. One harsh winter in Kiev, Ukraine, Vlad and his siblings rode a bus and then a tram to get to the church where shoeboxes were handed out. The brightly colored gifts
The One Why To Homeschool | 158
On today’s podcast, David and Leslie are going to take a look at why Christian families homeschool. We’ll be specifically diving into the power of the right why (spoiler alert, we believe there’s only one!) and the difference that finding that why and aligning everything in your life up behind it can make in your life and in your family. It’s truly powerful!
Wise and Discerning Children | 157
For over 30 years, Mark and his wife Debbie have devoted themselves to making ready a people prepared for the Lord (Luke 1:17), and today’s conversation is one that will absolutely speak to the heart of every parent as he helps us see through a look into Proverbs how to
Strategic Prayer For Parents | 156
On today’s podcast, we’re going to discuss one of the areas the Lord has worked in Leslie’s life about more than almost any others. He’s shown Leslie the value of prayer and the priority that needs to be placed on it, and today she wants to share some of what
When Hope Gets Messy | 155
Today’s podcast will cover some difficult topics and we believe it will give a lot of hope to parents who may find themselves in situations where their children are struggling with anxiety, depression, or even suicidal ideation. As David and Leslie’s children have gotten older, they have come to realize
Unrealistic Expectations: Homeschool Edition | 154
Recently on an office hours call with a number of Teach Them Diligently 365 members, a question was asked that sparked a conversation about realistic expectations. As Leslie discussed the situation with the mom who asked the question, she was amazed to see the chat box blow up as others
Raising Godly Girls In A Lonely, Anxious World | 153
I’m so thankful I was able to raise my young children without social media telling me how horribly hard my job is and planting seeds of discontent. It’s stunning how quickly the messaging has changed for parents, but it’s even more unbelievable to think about what our children are being
How To Create Or Fine-Tune A Rhythm-Based Homeschool | 152
Through the years, I’ve seen the benefits of what many refer to as a rhythm-based homeschool. With so many just starting to homeschool or heading back to homeschool for the new year, now is a great time to consider whether a rhythm-based approach to your days would help your family
Men and Boys Growing In Their Faith Together | 151
On today’s podcast, we’re going to be addressing a question that I get a lot from members of TTD365. We talk so much about growing in our own walk with the Lord and allowing that growth to naturally overflow into our relationship and discipling efforts with our children, and women
5 Strategies For Increased Production | 150
Our God is a God of order. Increasing the order in your home can have a dramatic impact on the joy and peace your family experiences on a daily basis. Just a few small adjustments can profoundly transform your home life, and today, we share 5 strategies that can make
Children and Whining | 149
Today’s podcast is a practical one and I’m excited to dive in, because we’re going to be discussing an issue that hits home for all of us from one time to another. WHINING. We’ll look at how parents can address whining from a heart-oriented, biblical perspective and teach their children
Catalyst vs Calling | 148
On today’s episode, which originally aired in July of 2020, David and Leslie will be talking about the peace and direction that can come to your days when you focus on your calling and not just on the smaller catalysts that God put in your path to get you here.
The Working Homeschool Mom | 147
There have been a lot of changes in the homeschool community since we first started Teach Them Diligently in 2011, and our guest today is excellently equipped to talk about one of those changes as increasingly we’re seeing moms who are having to balance working and homeschooling and trying to
Practical Discipleship Ideas For A New School Year | 146
A brand new homeschool year is upon us, and now is a great time to start implementing some new discipleship and parenting strategies that will help you make the most of every opportunity you’re given this year. Learn practical ways and helpful ideas for teaching your children diligently, both from
A Gospel-Centered Home Through Hygge | 145
On today’s podcast, we are joined by author, podcast host, and homeschool mom Jamie Erickson. We are continuing our series to help us go back to homeschool with more purpose and clarity that we have ever had before! What Jamie and Leslie will discuss today is something we believe all
The “ENOUGH” Question | 144
Over the last few weeks, Leslie Nunnery has been doing a series of podcasts specifically designed to help you go “back2homeschool” with the right mindset and strategy. The 2022-2023 school year can be your family’s best ever, especially if you approach it with your mission in mind. Be sure to
The Battle for our Children’s Identity | 143
Most would agree, we never imagined that identity would be a problem issue for parents and children alike, and yet it has become a massive issue. Between media bombarding us with messaging that’s contrary to God’s plan to insecurities that arise from past experiences, many adults and children alike are
New Back to Homeschool Resolutions | 142
On today’s podcast, Leslie Nunnery will be building on the ideas from last weeks podcast as she gets really practical again and get ourselves ready to go back to homeschool. Leslie will share 7 new homeschool year resolutions for you this week, so grab your notebook and take notes to
A Place to Belong | 141
On today’s podcast, we are joined by an amazing lady sho has truly seized the adventure with her kids as they have traveled all over the world together seeking out amazing culturally appropriate literature and so much more! Amber O’Neal Johnston is a homeschool mom and author who encourages families
Simple Steps for Back To Homeschool Success | 140
With August fast approaching, it’s back to homeschool season whether we’re ready for it or not! Today’s conversation will be all about a few simple things you can do to ensure the best homeschool year for your family yet! Leslie will share really simple things to revolutionize your new year
The Impact of Relationships | 139
On today’s podcast, we are joined by a Teach Them Diligently favorite! Todd Wilson of The Familyman Ministries is a favorite among moms and dads every time he joins us! With a heart for family and homeschooling, Todd brings the fun where ever he goes! He has a heart for
Be Present | 138
Today’s podcast is the third in a series this month about redeeming the season to build or strengthen relationships with your children and prepare yourselves for a wonderful homeschool year ahead. So far, we’ve talked about the opportunities that summer time gives us, noting that it’s time to start saying
The Blessing of an Unexpected Life | 137
On today’s podcast, we are joined by Diana and Kate Cockrell. Diana and Kate are a mother-daughter writing team and they just published a book together! Today, we are going to talk all about the process and they why behind their project! They truly are the example of living
Do the Unexpected | 136
This month, we’re taking a little time to talk about building relationships with our children. Last week, we talked about the opportunities that summer time gives us, and we noted that it’s time to start saying “yes” to things that will allow us to spend meaningful time doing things that
Why Motherhood Matters In All Seasons | 135
On today’s podcast, we are joined by September McCarthy. September is a favorite at our TTD events and we love all of the wonderful materials she has created for homeschooling families! September has a heart for encouraging mothers as they live out the calling God has given them, no matter
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