Family Relationships
Your guide to healthy and Christ-centered relationships within your family!
Family Relationships
At Teach Them Diligently we believe that having strong family relationships is vital to any christian house hold. We hope that this material will help not only foster your relationships with your kids but also grow the relationships between siblings.
Disciplining Your Children
Discipling your children is one of the core values of Christian parenting.
Being able to lovingly steer your children in the right direction is vital to the growth of your children.
Rooting Your Family in Christ
Rooting your family in Christ is not just the responsibility of the church. As parents, are the primary teachers to help our children grow in faith.
It is our responsiblity to teach our children how to have a relationship with Christ. We not only need to set an example but also take the time to teach them how to have a great relationship with Christ.
Maintaining Healthy Marriages
Educating your kids at home can mean less time on homework and not having to commute back and forth to school.
Homeschool families have more free time to spend together at night and on the weekends, which helps to build and maintain a healthy marriage.
Family Relationship Resources
Get Your Head In the Game
David and I have 4 children who have always been active and involved in athletics (among other things.) Our daughters are both volleyball players, so
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
What to Do When it Seems Like the World is Ending
Right now in the world, there are so many difficult things going on. There’s inflation, the threat of war, the church is on the decline, political unrest, and
Actively Remember What Is Important
I love this time of year, but I was missing it! About two weeks before Christmas, I looked up from the trenches of work and
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
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
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
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
Trust God’s Plans Because They Are Good
God’s plans for His people are so good—and they haven’t changed since the beginning of time. The Lord really reinforced that for me over the
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
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
Every Home Needs A Strong Foundation
Teach Them Diligently has been in existence now for eleven years. During that time, my children have grown from youngsters to young men and women.
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
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
Questions Prick The Conscience…
“Innocent until proven guilty” is a long-standing tenet in the judicial system in our country, and we’ve come to expect that to be the way
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
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
Strengthen Relationships Through Creative Writing
Homeschooling provides us with a great tool and countless opportunities to get to the heart of our children. We also have a myriad of ways
From One Child to Another
Operation Christmas Child is a project for all ages! You can get the boys and girls in your family and at your church involved in
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
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
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
Being Confident in Your Own Homeschool
Last fall, I was making applesauce. As I spent hours hunched over the apples, I was cutting in half, coring, cooking, and blending in the
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
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
The Power of Scripture in Parenting
In the Spring of 2014, we were joined by Pam Tebow at a few of our events, and she was an incredible inspiration and encouragement to all
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
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
World Watch Review
World Watch News is a new platform from World News Group that is particularly beneficial for educational and family settings. Each weekday, you can stream
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Redeem The Season | 134
We are launching a brand-new season and a new series here on the Teach Them Diligently podcast! Over the next few weeks, David and
International Joke Day!
Did you know that Friday, July 1st is International Joke Day? I didn’t, but I absolutely love jokes so I’m very excited to have a
Leaving a Legacy
Many of you know that for my kid’s sixteenth birthdays, I always journal through a Bible on their behalf. I pray specifically for insight into
Embrace Your Adventure
Though it was many years ago, I can still hear his whisper in my helmet…”Altitude“. My instructor pilot was a young first lieutenant named Stu.
The One Who Dies With the Dirtiest Towel Wins
In high school and college, I served at a Christian camp in North Carolina called The Wilds. It would be hard to overstate how God
Freedom in a Screen Saturated World | 122
On today’s episode, Douglas Smith will be joining us to discuss how to intentionally lead our families to freedom and purpose in a screen saturated
Are You Homeschooling Next Year?
As obedient children, do not be conformed to the passions of your former ignorance. I Peter 1:14 Like us, I know that many of you
A Hidden Secret of a Healthy Marriage | 118
Today’s episode is a throw back to our most popular episode of 2020. This has been such a helpful conversation through the years and we
Perspective At The Finish Line
Do you remember that feeling you got as a kid when you were racing someone and about “out of gas,” and then the finish line
Power Struggles and the Strong-Willed Child | 117
On today’s podcast, we are honored to have Kirk Martin of Celebrate Calm. We will be talking all about power struggles with strong-willed children and
Raising Boys To Be Men | 115
This week, we are thrilled to have Mark Hancock, who leads Trail Life USA joining us. Mark is a homeschool dad who knows a lot
6 Things We’ve Learned in 24 Years of Marriage | 114
Next week David and Leslie will celebrate their 24th anniversary, so they thought it would be fun to share several simple things they’ve learned
Teaching (and Learning) Obedience | 112
This week on the podcast, David and Leslie will be talking all about teaching and learning obedience. They will share tips about how they approached
Revival
Over the summer, I came across a little known revival in the mid-19th Century that very few people know or talk about. It took place
Only You Can Do It!!
I was a cheerleader for my Christian high school when I was a teenager, and I can actually remember a lot of the cheers we
Top 5 Mistakes Homeschoolers Make | 110
With the end of the school year upon us and many of us doing an assessment of the year and planning for next, we wanted
The Lasting Impact of Fathers | 109
On today’s podcast, we are joined by Stephen Ashton. Stephen has a heart for ministering to our boys and he’s spent a lifetime doing it–
Mystery of Discipleship | 108
On today’s podcast, we’re going to be talking very practically about discipleship. For some, that’s a concept that seems so lofty and difficult that many
3 Simple Ideas For Discipling Your Children
Through the years, David and I have seen the Lord do amazing things in the lives of our children, and by His grace, they all
7 Highly Effective Ways to Disciple Gen Z | 107
On today’s podcast, we are joined by Joe Elliot, who is the founder and executive director of the Catalyst Collective. He’s also designed an incredible
Priorities of Parenting | 106
Over the last few weeks, we’ve had several conversations about how our big goal impacts our daily lives. We’ve discussed nailing down our “Big Why”
The Milk and Meat of Standards
“For everyone who lives on milk is unskilled in the word of righteousness, since he is a child. But solid food is for the mature,
Grandparents and Homeschooling
Having a grandparent that homeschools is an added blessing.
Grandparents can bring a lot of life experience and wisdom to the table when they homeschool grandchildren. Sometimes due to financial constraints or other factors, it is necessary for both parents to work.
Having a grandparent step in to take the role of teacher can be an amazing gift for the children and family.
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Go For The Heart– January 2023 Audio
Join Leslie as she shares NINE heart focuses for 2023!! I’ll give you a sneak peak: GAIN THE RIGHT PERSPECTIVE. KNOW WHERE YOUR REST IS FOUND. LIVE WITH THE BIG PICTURE IN VIEW. BE CONTENT RECOGNIZE WHERE YOUR POWER COMES FROM. BE COURAGEOUS. LOOK UP, NOT SIDEWAYS. PERSEVERE. GO FOR THE HEART! She also shares […]
Technology’s Influence Over Beliefs and Behaviors
Speaker: Dr. Kathy Koch Understanding how technology influences children’ beliefs and behaviors will change your approach to both technology and their foolishness and disobedience. It’s the root of some of your biggest concerns (e.g., complaining, pride, anger, depression, poor decision making). Learn communication patterns that matter and practical things to do to help children mature […]
Evening of Real Refreshment — Mom’s Night
Speaker: Rachael Carman This evening is for MOMS ONLY! Dads will need to plan to get the children in bed, so mom can enjoy a night of fellowship and encouragement! (You will be REALLY glad you did!!) Listen Now
Homeschooling from a Biblical Worldview
Speaker: Israel Wayne Are your children prepared to face the “Real World”? Learn how to equip your children to stand against the flood of secularism that threatens to drown them. What is your worldview? How are you going to transfer it to your children? Will you be more effective than the media and popular culture? […]
8 Great Smarts: All Children Are Smart – Help Them Believe It!
Speaker: Dr. Kathy Koch All children need to know they’re smart. Being smart empowers them to believe in their todays and tomorrows, to expect some learning to be easy, and to study when something isn’t. Being smart gives them hope. There are 8 distinct and proven ways of being smart (word, logic, picture, music, body, […]
Learning with Living Books
Speaker: Sonya Shafer Good living books feed our children a feast of ideas, not just dry facts. Join Sonya for a look at this simple, yet effective, approach to true education. Learn what makes living books “living,” and practice using them in a way that makes learning stick. Listen Now
Every Dad a Homeschooling Dad!
Speaker: Todd Wilson You may not crack open a book, work through a curriculum, or call it school, but it’s your job to train your children. Join me as we look at the trials, triumphs, and tribulations of training our children. Now don’t worry, I won’t make you feel guilty or give you a forty-six […]
College Prep 101: How to Use Your Time So You Can Have a Life in College
Speaker: Mark Pruitt Time Management is THE BIGGEST challenge for every student. Learn ways to get more done in less time so you can have a blast in college. Listen Now
Our Kids, God’s Plan, and a Plague of Locusts
Speaker: Marty Machowski Home school parents know the importance of academics in home school and look to give their children the best education to prepare them for life. But too often the Bible and learning about God get second place. No universities are looking to see how many years of Bible training a student received. […]
Bible Study Should Ignite a Child’s Imagination
Speaker: Stuart Peck What can we as parents do to help our children see the stories of the Bible come alive and get excited about God’s word? Stuart Peck demonstrates a variety of ways that parents can incorporate engaging videos, podcasts, and unique workbooks about the Bible into their homeschooling, and encourages parents to recognize […]
Interpreting Our Nation’s National Parks
Speaker: Patrick Nurre Our national parks are a great place to study history, but also science! This seminar focuses on three of our most famous national parks from a young-earth perspective – Yellowstone, Yosemite and Petrified Forest – and helps you see a new way of understanding their amazing features, from a Biblical perspective. Listen […]
Modern History—That Everyone Ought to Know!
Speaker: Linda Lacour Hobar Want to better understand the headlines? Then you need “Modern History that Everyone Ought to Know!” Join Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History, as she recounts world-shaking events from the 20th and 21st centuries from a biblical worldview. With vivid snapshots of the Cold War, the War in […]
Can We Write More, Please?!
Speaker: Tricia Goyer Easy activities to get your kids and teens writing. Lots of ideas your kids will love! Listen Now
10 Ways to Stop Defiance, Disrespect & Meltdowns
Speaker: Kirk Martin Nothing is more frustrating and embarrassing than a child being defiant or melting down in public. Have a little one who looks right through you and says, “No!”? Have a teenager who defies you or rolls his eyes? Have a child who refuses to go places? Kirk will show you how to […]
How to Help Kids and Teens Study the Bible and Grow in Faith
Speaker: Kim Sorgius Whether you have toddlers or teens, we all have a desire to see our kids walk with the Lord and grow in faith. In this session, we will explore fun and simple ways to teach your kids to have regular devotional study, a meaningful prayer life, and engaging family discussions. Listen Now
Perspective is Everything
Speaker: Rachael Carman As you consider how to go forward in your homeschooling journey, where are you standing? Are you on the field or in the stands or in the blimp? It matters. What is obstructing your view? Who’s on your team? Where is the finish line? How can you best proceed? Why are you […]
The Art of Story Telling: Developing Discernment in an Age of Dystopian Disorder
Speaker: Dr. Mark Hamby The themes of love, compassion, courage, and friendship that dystopian heroes promise as the new rule of order sound good in a story but they do not work in the real world. Love without absolute truth leads to hypocrisy and eventually, oppression. Some may argue that dystopian stories demonstrate sacrificial love […]
20 Things to Pray for Your Children
Speaker: Wendy Shaw Prayer to our spiritual life is like breathing is to living. Here is a starting list you can adapt and cultivate to your own family when praying for your children! I share ideas on how to have a disciplined prayer life and creative ways to implement these practices. I’ll also share how […]
A Biblical Model for Discipline
Speaker: Ginger Hubbard Do you find yourself threatening, repeating your instructions, or raising your voice in an attempt to get your children to obey? Do you feel guilty because you know you should be faithfully training and instructing your children in righteousness but you aren’t sure how? Through personal experience and practical application of Scripture, […]
Finding and Keeping Your Joy in Parenting
Speaker: Scott LaPierre Have you noticed that even though the Bible says children are blessings they can make life harder and feel like a burden? Want to be encouraged about your children and enjoy parenting more? Come listen to author and father of nine, Scott LaPierre, as he helps brings more joy to your parenting […]
Passing on the Torch
Speaker: Mike Snavely The goal of Christianity is not only salvation, but growth and discipleship. It falls to the Christians of every generation to mature in the faith, and figure out the best way to faithfully and successfully pass that “torch” to the next generation. Each generation and culture must understand the importance and pertinence […]
Weary of the Waiting? Dealing with Disappointment in a God-Honoring Way
Speaker: Cecelia Schmidt Waiting can be hard, and we can become weary and disappointed when our desires are not met. If God is all-powerful and loving, then why do we doubt Him when He doesn’t grant our requests? In this session, we will study God‘s Word to learn how to find joy in the waiting […]
A 4-Step Guide for Homeschooling High School
Speaker: Matthew Bullington Want to know what your teen should be focusing on to prepare for college and a career? In this session we will break high-school down into four crucial phases that build on each other, and give you the tools to determine what should be the priority for this next year, how to […]
What’s Your Homeschool Personality?
Speaker: Todd Wilson Frustrated by the fact that what works for your homeschooling friends doesn’t seem to work for you or what works for one of your children doesn’t work for all your children? For the first time ever discover the FOUR homeschool Personality Types. You’ll discover if you’re a Falcon, Owl, Swan, or Sand […]
Discipline with Love so We Don’t Break Our Child’s Spirit
Speaker: Monica Irvine I know you have felt the pain of regret when you have had a moment of failure when discipling your children. I know many of you are fighting against habits you learned from your parents that you swore you would never do. I know you want to parent with love, honor & […]
Vaccine Mandates for Homeschool Children
Speaker: Bradley Pierce Parents’ right to make medical decisions for their children is under attack. At Heritage Defense, we support vaccine freedom–the right of parents to make informed, voluntary immunization decisions for their children. Our attorneys have been fighting for this and other parental rights for over ten years and we want to use our […]
Starting a Trail Life Outdoor Education Troop in Your Homeschool
Speaker: Mark Hancock Engage dads and ignite a love for learning in boys through outdoor adventure and badge-based education. Discover the Trail Life difference! Join us as we share how your church or homeschool group can help boys thrive by layering adventure based education into your homeschool curriculum. Listen Now
Help! I’m Running on Empty!!!
Speaker: Dana Blomberg The term “”Homeschooling Mom”” means everything from preschool teacher to chemistry lab technician, from chief cook and bottle washer to Biblical Counselor and everything in between. And then there is maintaining my walk with the Lord, a healthy marriage, church involvement, piano lessons, soccer practice…how do I maintain while fulfilling several full-time […]
Walk by the Way, Teaching Spiritual Truths through Natural Means
Speaker: Ginny Yurich Bring Deuteronomy 6:7 to life! “You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.” Opportunities to teach Biblical truths are all around us. Learn ten practical […]
Out of the Box “Teenschooling”
Speaker: Rebecca Spooner Have some anxiety about high school? You aren’t alone! In this session, Rebecca talks about the teen years: how to keep your kids interested and break the narrative that finding something accredited or rigorous is the only way! You have a whole lot more options than you think you do. Yes, you […]