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
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,
Homeschool Moms and Community | 105
On today’s podcast, Leslie will be talking with Rachael Carman. God bonded Leslie’s heart to Rachael’s several years ago, and she so thankful for her
Taking Control of Distractions | 104
Do you ever get discouraged because you find yourself overwhelmed or running in circles when you want to be productive and stay on mission? Do
The Science of Connections, A Homeschool Lesson
Don’t you love how as home educators, we’re always learning or being reminded of cool things? And isn’t it amazing how as Christian home educators, the
You Teach What You Know… | 102
Many years ago, David and I were deeply impacted by a statement made in a Sunday School class we were attending, and it has been
A Powerful Word And Good Practice For A Discipling Parent
When we were younger, Leslie and I helped out in a youth group at our church. Honestly, there were very few things that would have
Thriving Through Habits | 95
Has your family set big goals or have big dreams, but you’re having a hard time finding the way to accomplish them? Then, you’re in
It Is Time To Take Back Control
“You don’t rise to your goals; you fall to the level of your systems.” James Clear, author of Atomic Habits I’m a big believer in
Disruption Brings Opportunity | 94
Disruption always brings opportunity, and that’s exactly what we’ll be discussing today on the Teach Them Diligently podcast. Connie Albers joined Leslie on today’s episode
Children and The Word | 92
On today’s TTD podcast, we are joined by Katherine Pittman. Katherine is a mom of 3 who has served in ministry for many years. She’s
Thriving Through Subtraction | 91
Welcome to the Teach Them Diligently podcast. Each episode is full of real world information to help your homeschool family thrive. For the last couple
Family Worship For A Thriving Family | 89
As we are setting the foundational building blocks for a thriving family, family worship is definitely an element that cannot be overlooked. On today’s podcast,
The Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Children This Year
This year, I heard a relatively new Christmas song, and it caused my heart to swell with gratitude and praise for what God has done.
Christmas Traditions To Make Your Season More Meaningful (Part 2)
Last Sunday evening, we discussed Christmas traditions to make your season more meaningful. If you missed that, you can find it here. As a follow
Slowing Down In An Ever-Changing World | 84
On today’s podcast, we are joined by Paige Gallant. Many of you follow along as Paige shares her heart and the rhythm of her family’s
What Is Going On With Families In America?
In a 2021 Gallup survey, 47% of all Americans belonged to some form of a religious congregation (church, synagogue, or mosque). These numbers are down
There Is Always A Throne
There is always a throne. “A throne stood in heaven, with One seated on the throne…” (Rev. 4:2) This last week, as part of my
Can It Happen In Your Home? Bullying, Cyber Bullying, and Other Abuses | 80
When I first started talking to today’s guest, my initial thought was “surely, it doesn’t happen here…” although I knew in my heart that bullying,
Fostering Resiliency In Children | 79
This past year and a half has been challenging in so many ways, and our children have really been stretched as they’ve missed out on
The Life Changing Power of Forgiveness | 78
Can you imagine experiencing something so horrific that it changed your life forever– and then finding the grace to forgive the people who orchestrated that?
Transferring Responsibility to your Children | 77
Charla McKinley of Beyond Personal Finance joins the TTD podcast! Charla and Leslie will discuss practical ways for parents to teach and steward their children
The Power of Community | 76
These past couple of years have really underscored our need for people, hasn’t it? We are absolutely not called to go it alone in this
Faith Building Can Be Fun | 74
Katie is a leader in the Christian homeschool community outside Phoenix, Arizona . She left a thriving career in school counseling and mental health program
Family and Apologetics | 73
Cathryn Sterling is a Nasa engineer turned Christian apologist. She’s the founder of Defend the Faith Ministries and co-author of Mama Bear Apologetics. Cathryn and
How Homeschool Prepared Us For College and Beyond | 71
Today’s podcast is one that every homeschool parent should listen to, for I promise you’ll be encouraged to keep on doing what you’re doing. My
Cheering On Other Homeschool Families | 70
Who’s your biggest cheerleader? When I ask that question, does someone come quickly to mind? Maybe it’s someone that YOU like to cheer on who
Happy Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day!!
Did you know that July 1st is Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day? I love summer. Summer is and always has been one of my favorite
The Freedom Of The Four Hour Homeschool Day | 65
Can you really homeschool with confidence and in less time than you’d ever imagine? Durenda Wilson, says, “YES!” Join Durenda and Leslie as they discuss
When Trials Come | 64
Trials come into all of our lives, but how we respond to those trials say a lot about our faith– and teach our children more
Celebrating Every Little Win | 62
Join Leslie as she chats with Todd and Brooke Tilghman about how taking note of “Every Little Win” and celebrating those little victories can lead
Every Home Centered On Christ Has This Foundation
You cannot build a strong house on a bad foundation… Teach Them Diligently has been in existence now for ten years. During that time, my
Letting Go of Control
Homeschooling is something I said I would NEVER do. I longed for the day my kids jumped on the bus and left me with hours
Fostering Sibling Connections | 43
In this podcast, Jamie Erickson shares insightful thoughts both from Scripture and practical experience that will cultivate sibling connections in your home. There is absolutely
Creating Life-Giving Family Fall Memories
The changing of the season brings such excitement as we enter into shorter days and colder nights. From the color changing of leaves to memories
Lack of Communication Cultivates Anger & Bitterness
Absalom is well-known as the rebellious son of King David. His mother was Maacah who was the daughter of Talmai, the king of Geshur. Geshur
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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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 […]
How NOT to Lose Your Teens
Speaker: Hal and Melanie Young When you get to the end of your homeschooling and your child leaves home, things get real. At that point, the only thing you’ll have is relationship: their relationship with God and their relationship with you. Learn about encouraging research that highlights the critical importance of relationships in the spiritual […]