Discipleship
Your guide to helping raise your children in Christ as a homeschool parent.
Discipling Your Kids
How do we disciple our kids and lead them to walk the path of faith?
Teaching our kids to follow Jesus starts at an early age. We teach them right from wrong, we teach them limits and boundaries, we praise them when they do something good.
This children’s gospel song comes to mind: “This little light of mine. I’m going to let it shine.” This simple song has a huge message.
It is a song about shining the light of Jesus Christ so that others may see it and want to be a part of it, too.
Teaching Your Kids about the Bible
Daily devotionals, Sunday school, daily prayers, and reading Scripture are just some of the ways that we can teach our kids about the Bible.
Other ways to bring the Bible to life are through multimedia—music, videos, cartoons.
There are also homeschool curriculums centered around Christianity that are accessible via download, streaming, or with a monthly subscription.
Teaching Your Kids to Stand Up for Jesus
“Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” – Proverbs 22:6
We want our kids to be confident in their sense of self, in their knowledge of God’s word, and in their value and self-worth.
We best teach our children by modeling so if we want our kids to stand up for Jesus, we need to show them how.
As our children get older, the influence of peer groups is much greater. We need to teach our children to make good choices when it comes to friends as well.
Family Discipleship
Family discipleship, or teaching your family to love God, can be done through serving others, fellowship at church and in the community and also through homeschool education.
Whether you are a parent, grandparent, sibling, or foster parent, home school provides a unique opportunity to teach children about how to follow Jesus and to love one another.
Discipleship Resources
How To Teach Them Diligently, Homeschooling Families Podcast Episode 2
Learn practical ways and helpful ideas for teaching your children diligently, both from a discipleship and academic perspective as David and Leslie Nunnery explore teamwork
Supernormal Stimuli and 3 Steps to Train Your Child
The First Reason Kids Get Sucked in by Porn Fifteen-year-old Sarah’s brow furrowed as she recounted her story of being stuck on porn at age 8. As a homeschooled child, Sarah (not her
Internet Protocols, No More Heads In The Sand!
(This post contains affiliate links) World Wide Web The internet is frightening to me as a mom. Quite frankly, if I could pick one thing
Take a Breath and Focus on What is Important
What’s important? Hey dads! This year is starting to come to a close real soon. We are in the last three months of the year.
Diligently Soak Them in the Word
If you are a homeschooler in America, you are probably familiar with Tim Tebow. You know–the two time national champion, Heisman trophy winning, former Denver
The One Word Important to a Discipling Parent
Youth Group When we were younger Leslie and I helped out in a youth group at our church. Honestly, there was no better training for
Money – Ultimate Power Trip or Ultimate Opportunity for Growth?
A lot of people are surprised to learn that Jesus devoted 15 percent of his recorded words to the subject of money, and that the
Homeschool Foundation Is More Important Than Your Curriculum
New Year, New Path Yes, this homeschool year looks very different than when we started! It looks very different than it did last year. But
Grandparents Can Get Involved in Homeschooling
Have you ever wondered how to get your extended family on board with homeschooling? There are all types of families who homeschool. Some families have
Celebrating Amazing Lessons for Homeschool Moms And Dads
https://vimeo.com/292192823 I’m pretty sure that when we reach the end of our homeschool journey, David and I will look back to see that God taught
How to Avoid Burnout in Homeschooling
Has your decision to homeschool your children ever left you feeling tired, overwhelmed or stressed out? As a student who was homeschooled (my family began
Object Lessons from Life
“It is more important for your child to be who he should be than know what he should know. “ Knowledge is important, but character
Don’t jump to conclusions: The Importance of Questions in Conversations
Have you noticed how often we jump to conclusions in this day and age? We read a headline and fill in the blanks with whatever
Teaching Purity In an Impure World
“Dad, what does *!$&#! mean?” My son’s pronunciation of the crude sexual term even at 10 years old was flawless. I kept my eyes on
Do You Hear What I Hear?
I first noticed it last December. How I had missed it for forty-something years, I have no idea, but I did. Last December was different,
Big Announcement– Well, It’s Big To Me, At Least!
Throughout my entire life I have been reminded and have strongly believed that God’s plans were better than our plans– higher, greater, more spectacular. Well,
Avoiding Burnout in Homeschooling
By Israel Wayne Has your decision to homeschool your children ever left you feeling tired, overwhelmed or stressed out? As a student who was homeschooled
A Heart of Rebellion
By Chuck Black, for the Teach Them Diligently Blog 10/2013 In 1998 BT (Before Teens) I held to the ideological view that if we as
When discipleship turns personal
“Mama, did you know that Noah’s ark was not cute like it is on nursery walls?” That completely random statement came from my 10-year-old while
Six Activity Ideas for A Fun Fourth Of July Family Celebration
Next week, we will celebrate the 241st birthday of America’s adoption of the Declaration of Independence. For many of our families, that means extra family
Day Starters—Scriptures To Start Your Day Off Right
Encouragement and insight about starting your day off on the right foot through God’s Word, plus a free printable to get you started.
Homeschool Mom’s Monday Morning Minute
Homeschool Mom, have you ever had the Lord calling you to do something, but you really were uncertain about your ability to do it? Yeah,
Why Do You Do It?
Why do you homeschool?” I love to ask that question, because it offers a fascinating glimpse into the lives of those I talk to. Each
Five Ways To Handle Stress This Christmas
Guest Post by Rachel Jankovic, author of Loving the Little Years and Fit to Burst. With Christmas fast approaching, I’m sure many of us can
With Faith Nothing Is Impossible
Nine-year-old Faith Russell was born with the worst form of spina bifida. She endured three surgeries within her first year and then amazed her doctors
Words to Live By…Gentleness
Normally I write to the dads of the homeschoolers. That leader in the house that oversees his family and is doing so diligently. However this
Are You Leading or Selling Ice Cream?
Hey dads! I am asking a question about you. Are you leading your house or just selling ice cream to the family? At this point
FREE Bible Matching Game
How well do you know the stories in the Bible? How well does your child know the Bible? Test your knowledge together with this
Your Foundation – The Most Important Thing
Attending a Teach Them Diligently Convention is a great start to your homeschooling journey. You will meet like-minded families from across the country and the
Homeschooling & Discipleship
Christian homeschooling creates a prime environment for learning about discipleship.
There are several top rated complete homeschool curriculums starting that go from kindergarten through 12th grade.
Find one that fits with your family’s learning style and budget.
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TTD365 Audio Resources - Discipleship (Members Only!)
Teaching Several Grades at Once
Teaching several grade levels all together can seem daunting. However, what might at first appear to be overwhelming can be turned into an asset in your homeschool. Let’s look together at planning ahead, group teaching, leading older children in sharing knowledge (and boundaries for this approach), and ideas that bring the family together.
Lost Secrets of Ancient Civilization
Lost Secrets of Ancient CivilizationSpeaker: Mike Snavely Listen Now https://s3.amazonaws.com/ttdfiles.teachthemdiligently.net/memberscontent/audio/2018/columbus-oh/lost-secrets-of-ancient-civilization.mp3 Download this Audio File Favorite To access this content, you must purchase TTD365 Membership –
Adulting in Your Parents Home
Speaker: Sarah Fowler Listen Now https://s3.amazonaws.com/ttdfiles.teachthemdiligently.net/memberscontent/audio/2018/columbus-oh/adulting-in-your-parents-home.mp3 Download this Audio File Favorite To access this content, you must purchase TTD365 Membership – Monthly, TTD365 Membership –
A Woman of Remarkable Endurance
Desiring to be homeschool moms and wives who endure with hope in the race set before us, we will go over how to maintain JOY. The secret is something that we need to do daily (if not moment by moment). You will find this session encouraging as Brandy shows you that you can go through and come out of this journey with a smile on your face; not just surviving but thriving!
How Home Education Prepared Me for Public Office
Sarah Fowler is the first homeschool graduate to serve on a State Board of Education. In this session she will be exploring key education experiences that prepared her for service in state government and how the lack of training in these areas has undermined the ministry and service of others. Sarah will explore the benefits of Christian mentorship in her personal and spiritual development and share how she has reciprocated by mentoring young people as well.
Live to Love With Jesus
Experience freedom and joy in satisfying relationships as you learn the difference between a counterfeit love and Jesus love, two hindrances to the flow of love, and Gods provision for establishing loving relationships. Everyone wants the homeschooling experience to be satisfying and enjoyable. However, parents and children can unknowingly make idols out of homeschooling and relationships which always results in control and disappointment. Youll be encouraged as you hear how to live to love with Jesus.
The Transformative Power of Reading for the Central One Idea
This talk, geared toward students and teachers of literature, can dramatically change the way you read literature. Reading for the Central One Idea gives purpose and direction to your reading, opening the way for a more illuminating and sophisticated interaction with the text
Important Things to Teach Our Families
Homeschooling parents often have many things they want to teach their children, but what are the most important things that parents can pass down from one generation to the next? In her talk “Important Things to Teach Our Families” Ruth Adams seeks to encourage parents to intentionally disciple their families in the process of daily learning and living. Ruth is the author of the book “Legacy Reflections of a Homeschooled, Homeschooling Mama” and shares out of almost four decades of involvement in homeschooling both as a student and now as a Mama to seven. Ruth understands the joys and struggles of homeschooling many children and is passionate about helping other mamas embrace the ministry within their homes.
Mission Minded Mom’s Night
Join Ann Dunagan and Leslie Nunnery for an evening just for moms. In addition to some fun and a wonderful time of worship together, Ann will be sharing her heart for moms– and we’ll be hearing from those of you in the audience as well. This is an evening you will not want to miss.
Our Only Hope
Life can be very difficult and many feel helpless and defeated when struggles become too much to handle. As I share my story in my book, Our Only Hope, I describe the extreme hardships I faced throughout my youth and adult life, more than most individuals could imagine facing in an entire lifetime. If you are searching for hope and a purpose, I will share with you the encouragement and inspiration to move forward through the most difficult times. I will guide you down a path of unimaginable hope and a new-found purpose for your life.
Responding Biblically to Temptation
We all know that the Bible instructs us to flee evil desires, but how is that possible when the bait is so tempting? In this workshop, we will discuss the doctrine of sanctification, specifically as it relates to the work of the Holy Spirit coupled with our obedience to Gods commands in Scripture. We will learn how to respond biblically to temptation through the put off/put on process and also learn what it means to radically amputate sin from our lives.
The Highly Sensitive Homeschool Mom
Do you make it a priority to arrange your life to avoid overwhelming situations? Do you get rattled when you have a lot to do in a short amount of time? Do your childrens moods deeply affect you? If you answered yes to some or all of these questions you may be a highly sensitive person or HSP. Understanding your personal strengths and weaknesses as an HSP can help your homeschool world become more peaceful and manageable. In this seminar, I will explain what it is like to be a highly sensitive homeschooling mom and how God can help you to faithfully teach your children even on the toughest days.
Training Girls to be Mission-Minded Women
As Christian families, let’s raise our daughters to DARE TO DREAM about God’s purposes, to DARE TO CRY for the needs of the world, and to DARE TO OBEY God’s Great Commission. In this session, you’ll be inspired by God’s passion for the lost and the needs of the world. As homeschooling families, let’s help our daughters to find God’s clarity for life, with a love for His Word, a commitment to live for Him, and a compassion for others.
Encouragement for Young Moms
Training a child sounds a lot easier on paper than lived out in real life. Brook Wayne provides practical ways to train children, inspiring listening skills, initiating meaningful conversations, and gently guiding a child’s heart when correction is needed.
A Grandmothers Reflection on 35 Years of Homeschooling
Speaker: Leigh BortinsFounder of Classical Conversations shares her heart about homeschooling and her personal journey of homeschooling. She also reflects about how homeschooling is spreading…
Write the Word
Laura Macfarlan will challenge parents to install a passion for the Word of God in their children by encouraging them to write the Word.
Come learn how to choose what they should write: ensuring passages that are grade-appropriate and incorporate ideal letter combinations for handwriting mastery. Manually writing subject material is a way to enhance learning and retention, so let’s have them write the Word!
Moving From Surviving to Thriving While Leaving a Legacy of Faith
Busy mamas find themselves spinning many plates at once and are often left feeling like they are surviving rather than thriving. In her talk, Moving From Surviving to Thriving While Leaving a Legacy, Ruth Adams ( a busy Mama of seven ) helps you think about what defines true thriving. She will be offering hope, encouragement, and practical tips to help you move your homeschool from surviving to thriving while leaving a legacy for generations to come.
God Blessed America: Our Christian Roots
America is a nation based on the Law of Moses, given by God to His prophet at the foot of Mt. Sinai thousands of years ago. As a faithful Christian nation following those ancient principles, America has been wise, good and prosperous. To remain such, we must reinforce and restore our Christian principles. Our colonial pastors and Founders openly taught Christianity, extolling the benefits of freedom that would result from living by Gods Word.
Humanism, the sworn enemy of liberty and Christianity, seeks to destroy our national Judeo-Christian heritage. We must understand and defend ourselves from this desolating plague; but how? Join us to learn Christianitys essential contributions in the home and nation that preserve Americas greatness.
How to Select a College and Prepare Your Student to not just Survive but Thrive.
Over 50% of students walk away from the church during their first two years of college. In this
session, Dr. Thomas White, Cedarville University President, theology professor, published
author, and homeschool dad will present straight forward truth and insider tips from almost 20
years in higher education leadership. Topics addressed will include: how to determine what a
school really teaches; tips for the application process and scholarships; and preparing your
student spiritually to not just survive but thrive in college.
How to Create the Perfect Homeschool for Your Family
This workshop will be foundational and helpful for a family at any stage of homeschooling. The 5 big ideas presented could potentially revolutionize your family life and homeschool. There will be five seed truths that we will discuss to help you focus on what matters this summer and to lay the foundation for next homeschool year well before you actually embark upon it.
Homeschooling From the Beginning
Speaker: Hal and Melanie YoungTeaching young children or just starting out with homeschooling from the beginning! Listen Now https://s3.amazonaws.com/ttdfiles.teachthemdiligently.net/memberscontent/audio/2018/columbus-oh/homeschooling-from-the-beginning.mp3 Download this Audio File Favorite To
How Children Learn
This seminar sifts through what we now know to be true about how God has hard-wired kids to learn. It briefly reviews the steps of cognitive development for kids from K-6th grade and gives practical strategies for supporting their development in your homeschool program.
Raising Real Men: Surviving and Appreciating Boys
Have you ever had war break out during a play date? A single math lesson take three hours? Find your child turns every object into a pretend weapon? Then maybe you’re raising a boy! Hal and Melanie Young have SIX sons and a wealth of experience and Biblical principles – and a sense of humor – to encourage and empower the parents of boys.
Shining Armor: Your Son’s Battle for Purity
In a time when over 90% of boys have been exposed to pornography before they leave home, how can we teach them to keep their way pure? How can we help them walk in innocence when temptation lurks on a friend’s phone and beckons just a click away? Hal and Melanie offer frank and practical advice for teaching sons from toddlers to adulthood about God’s gift and Satan’s traps in the realm of sexuality. (Material is appropriate for ages 12 and up – parent discretion suggested!)
The SEVEN Most Important Things We’ve Learned in 25 Years of Marriage: A Workshop with Jay and Heidi St. John
“Transparent. Honest. Funny. Real.” That’s what people say when they hear the St. Johns speaking about the ups and downs of their union. If you’ve never heard Jay and Heidi speak together, now’s your chance. Join them for an hour that will encourage and inspire you as they share wisdom from 19 years of homeschooling and 26 years of marriage. This workshop is rated “M”? for marriage. Bring your spouse if you can!
Nurturing Sibling Relationships
As homeschooling parents we have a unique opportunity to nurture sibling relationships among our children just by nature of the fact that our kids typically spend so much time together. Find out why it’s so important to nurture sibling relationships as well as practical ways to do that!
Evolution: Probable or Problematic?
Speaker: Jay SeegertHow do we know Creation is real? How do we know there was a worldwide flood? How can our kids leave our home…
Lost Secrets of the Ancient Civilizations
With fascinating illustrations, this session contrasts the evolution model with the creation model from a historic standpoint through a look at what many ancient cultures were able to accomplish. These accomplishments baffle us even today! How did ancient man do these things? This session contrasts some of these civilizations to our own and has a personal application.
How To DeStress Mom
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Beyond "Because I Said So"
Speaker: Kim Sorgious“The only way to be a successful parent is if my children obey me.” This is the prize, right? NO! God reveals that…