Parenting
Your guide to raising your children in Christ, disciplining them in love, and navigating your role as both parent and teacher.
Christian Parenting
Discipline with love. Teach children about discipleship. Lead by example.
These are just some of the reasons that parents choose to homeschool their children. Homeschooling is an incredible tool for Christian parents, allowing you to seize control of decisions related to the education of your children as part of your ultimate goal of raising their children to love God, love people, and to be well-prepared to take advantage of every opportunity God gives them in the days ahead
Praying for your Children
There is a battle raging, and our children are high value targets to the evil one. Just imagine, though, what an entire generation of children who truly love God with all their hearts, souls and minds can do in this world! My prayer is that this free Prayer Guide and series will be as much of a help to you and your family as it has been to me and mine.
Parenting Children
Being a parent is one of the greatest privileges we could ever have in this life.
Parenting children in today’s society can seem like it’s an uphill climb at times– if we are parenting our children God’s way, we are most certainly going against the flow of culture in many cases. We want to parent our children in such as way as to help them understand that others are more important than themselves, to make good decisions, to seek wisdom, and to dig into God’s Word and learn to think biblically.
If you choose to homeschool your child as part of your parenting efforts, there are many Christian-based homeschool curriculums that align with these core values that also provide high-quality video courses and lesson plans.
Parenting Teens
As parents of teenagers, we have an incredible opportunity to help them as they make the transition from child to adult. We get to become the ones they go to for counsel and advice. We get to help them learn to think biblically and to set up their lives accordingly.
With home school for high school, parents not only have a hands-on approach with teaching science, math, and literature but also helping your teen build character and grow in their faith.
Discipling Your Children
Your home is ground zero in passing on your faith and modeling the Christian life. So, discipling your children starts in the home. Parents are the ultimate teachers in charge of guiding children into a life of faith and helping to shape the moral fabric of their lives.
If you choose to homeschool, we have found the using a Biblically-based homeschool curriculum reinforces discipling along with the traditional subject matter.
Parenting Articles
Raising Daughters | 198
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
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
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
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
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
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.
What’s Holding You Back from Biblical Education?
Education has been a crucial aspect of human development for thousands of years, and the Bible provides a rich understanding of what education should look
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.
We don’t advocate homeschooling! Are you surprised?
You might be surprised to hear me say that as a parent, your greatest mission isn’t to homeschool. Don’t get me wrong; homeschooling is awesome.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
The Invitation of Advent
A season of waiting. The season of Advent dates back to the early church. A season of expectation and arrival. The arrival of Jesus. Emmanuel.
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
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
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
Questions Enhance Learning
May I ask you a question? As a mom, I’ve very good at doing that! “Are you up yet?”“Do you need some help?”“Why did you
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
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
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
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
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
Keeping it in your Hand
I needed to give someone a check in church yesterday. They were collecting money for someone, and I had forgotten to give it to her
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
Establish Responsibility in Your Home
With Back2Homeschool festivities in full swing, it’s a great time to encourage your children to be more responsible both around the house and in their
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
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
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
The Secret To Your Best Homeschool Days
When I was a relatively new homeschool mom, I heard my friend Heidi St. John say something along these lines, “The things the kids remember about
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
Dealing With The Doubts That Are Flung Your Way
The other day I was driving with my oldest. Well, I wasn’t really driving. She was driving. On the highway. A week after she got
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
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
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
23 Summers of Motherhood and Many More to Go
I saw a graphic once noting that there are only 18 summers of childhood, and I’ve thought about that ever since. We’ve already passed summer
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
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
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
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
Creation to Revelation | 127
Today we are joined by Joie Harber from Creation to Revelation. She and her husband run a ministry that’s all about simplifying and amplifying Bible
You Only Have 1 Chance! (Enjoy every minute of it!)
One evening a few weeks ago, David came into the kitchen after spending some time talking with a friend. He walked up to me, gave
Parenting & Homeschooling
As parents that homeschool, our primary goal is to teach our children about discipleship and spiritual living.
When children are homeschooled, parents have more opportunities to teach them about living their lives according to God’s Word and God’s design.
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My Mom Heart Matters
Your heart is what your children will be drawing from. Stand guard around your heart. This session will encourage your heart from many precious women. Motherhood can feel so lonely. How can you live in an idealistic life that follows Jesus and fills your heart! Surrounding your mom heart with community of like-minded believers. Listen […]
Reaching the Heart of Your Child
Speaker: Ginger Hubbard Based on Ginger’s best-selling book, Don’t Make Me Count to Three! There is far more to parenting than getting children to “act” right. We have to get them to “think” right and to be motivated out of a love of virtue rather than a fear of punishment. Ginger equips parents to reach […]
5 Things God Says About Loving Your Sibilings
Speaker: Kim Sorgius Hey kids, bring your parents and learn how to LOVE your siblings. We will take a look at what the Bible says about siblings and learn easy ways you can love your siblings even when it’s hard. (Parents are welcome without kids, too!) Listen Now
From Boys to Men: The Goal is Not Well Behaved Children but Godly Adults
Speaker: Jeff Reep You will hear a Biblical perspective on parenting, firmly rooted in the belief that God gives instruction in Scripture and the Holy Spirit empowers parents by His grace to carry out the instructions. After raising 5 boys to men and investing 26 consecutive years of homeschooling, you’ll learn 2 keys for successful […]
Family Time 101
This session is specifically for dads encouraging them as they are leading family devotions. You have great influence! Speaker: Tommy Hendricks Listen Now
The Power of Humility in Parenting
Speaker: Norm Wakefield When parents display humility, their children are attracted not only to them, but to Christ. You’ll be encouraged as you see the power of humility in the lives of Jesus Christ and the Apostle Paul. You’ll learn how you can grow in humility and add tremendous value to your relationship with your […]
From Boys to Men: The Goal is Not Well Behaved Children but Godly Adults
Speaker: Jeff Reep This practical session will cover the importance of determining your priorities and then managing those You will hear a Biblical perspective on parenting, firmly rooted in the belief that God gives instruction in Scripture and the Holy Spirit empowers parents by His grace to carry out the instructions. After raising 5 boys […]
The Power of Words for Our Children: Edifying and Terrifying
Speaker: Sherri Seligson Our world is filled with words. Whether we are reading them, writing them, or instructing with them, they are our tools to build stories, create emotions, and make connections. Yet we need to be aware that words have the power to build up others as well as to tear them down, especially […]
Training Our Boys to be Men
This world is full of sissy men. Our boys need to be invited into the adventure and challenge of life! How can we teach our boys to follow Christ and to embrace the desire of drive and adventure. Listen Now
3 Strategies to Encourage a Love of Learning {Christian Leadership Series Part 2}
Speaker: Kerry Beck Are your kids “less than” motivated to love learning? Do you want to inspire your kids to love learning for a lifetime? Kerry used 3 simple strategies in her homeschool to give her kids a love of learning. Come discover these simple techniques you can use everyday in your homeschool. We will […]
Pitchin’ a Fit: Overcoming Angry and Stressed-Out Parenting
Speaker: Israel Wayne Everyone struggles with anger on some level, but when anger is a frequent occurrence with your children, over time, it will damage your relationships and hinder your effectiveness. Are you tired of being stressed-out, and ready to have a peaceful atmosphere in your home? Learn how in this important workshop. Listen Now
How do I Raise my Son to be a True Gentleman and Make Sure my Daughter Knows how to Find One?
Speaker: Monica Irvine Imagine what it will feel like, as you watch your son, even while he is young, be an example to those around him of what a true gentleman looks like, acts like and is. His focus is on others. He notices without effort when someone near him is in need, and then […]
Homeschooling and Living out the Gospel
Intentionally living out Godliness through the living Gospel everyday should be my goal as a mama, wife, teacher, and friend. When life gets crazy, where do we turn? Or who do we turn into? The learning my children receive not only comes from books, but more importantly, it comes from a life wholly dedicated to God. A life that LIVES OUT THE GOSPEL.
Raising Godly Girls
Speaker: Patti Garibay This session includes scripture-based teachings and applicable advice on how to navigate Christian parenting on topics affecting girls in this post-Christian culture we live in today. Listen Now
Uncover Your Child’s Inner Genius: 5 Tips to Bring Out Their Best
Speaker: Antoinette Lagrossa Do you want your child to love learning and bring out their maximum potential? These five tips that will help you bring the best out of your child. Listen Now
Reaching the Heart of Your Child
Based on Gingers best-selling book, Dont Make Me Count to Three! There is far more to parenting than getting children to act right. We have to get them to think right and to be motivated out of a love of virtue rather than a fear of punishment. Ginger equips parents to reach past the outward behavior of their children and address the issues of the heart. Move beyond the frustrations of not knowing how to handle issues of disobedience and into a confident approach to raising your children.
The Way You Pray Will Change the Way You Parent
Speaker: Leslie Nunnery Are you strategic in the way you pray for your children? For your husband? For yourself? Let’s look together at how God will fundamentally change the way you approach parenting, marriage, and every other area of your life through the way you pray. Then, we will all spend some time praying together […]
Raising our Girls to be Ladies
Our precious daughters…do they know how special they truly are and are they confident enough in this truth that they will one day only accept the hand of a true gentleman? Today, our society is teaching girls that being a lady is a thing of the past. This is FALSE. Todays young ladies need now more than ever to have conviction in what it means to be a lady, as they have an amazing opportunity to be an example to so many.
Focus Children’s Thinking to Increase Learning and Decrease Frustration
Speaker: Dr. Kathy Koch When children don’t focus or don’t know what to focus on they become frustrated and less motivated and so do you. Learn how to focus their thinking so they know what to think about, what to think with, and why. The practical and realistic planning model will increase learning and decrease […]
Inspiring Your Children to be Helpers and Sharers
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Parents, YOUR Worldview is Vital – Your Kids are Watching!
Speaker: Roger Wheelock The church in America is being pummeled today because Christians have not been taught to battle the ideas that come against the knowledge of God (2 Cor. 10:4-5). In support of that statement, consider these facts: 1. The church is not only NOT taking ground back from the enemy in the culture […]
Seven Simple Steps to Sanity
People may tell you that you are “insane” for homeschooling your kids! This session will inspire in your journey to homeschool to remain sane despite all the crazy and hard curve balls that can be thrown at you! Rachael Carman shares how God worked in her life to teach her what is most important in […]
When Bribes and Punishments Stop Working
Speaker: Julie Polanco Come to this workshop to learn practical, fun, proven ways to motivate your kids to learn without using candy, money, privileges, grounding, threats, or other traditional methods. Through personal stories and some fun exercises, Julie will equip you with new strategies that will rekindle that fire of curiosity in your kids. Listen […]
Developing a Truly Christian Worldview
This workshop shows how Genesis 1-11 is foundational to developing a truly Christian worldview. As Ken Ham walks you through the 7 C’s of history, you will see how all the Christian doctrines essential for a truly biblical worldview are founded in the geology, biology, astronomy, and anthropology that is recorded in Genesis.
The Importance of a Biblical Worldview
Speaker: Andy Daniell The Importance of a Biblical Worldview Listen Now
Influence vs. Control: How to Best Motivate Your Child
Speaker: Israel Wayne There is a careful tension that must be maintained between being your child’s authority figure and being their life coach. There is a necessary shift in approach that must take place as your children go through various stages of development. If this transition is not carefully managed, your parenting approach will likely […]
Created To Be
Speaker: Dr. Kathy Koch As Dr. Kathy shares her story, you’ll be able to see yours more clearly. Why were you created? What about your children? Who are they and who are they becoming? You and your children will be inspired by Chatty Kathy’s too-tall, spelling-is-challenging, low-voice reality and how it’s God’s perfect design for […]
Understanding the Temperaments
Speaker: Catherine Zoller Proverbs 22:6 “Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it” has often been used to encourage parents whose children have walked away from the faith. But is that the true intent behind this most misunderstood verse?Join Catherine Zoller as […]
Raise Them Up; Don’t Crush Them Down – The Strong-Willed Parent
Eujeana will discuss ways to make time for enjoying reading again. Even a struggling reader can enjoy reading!
Taming Your Tongue
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, […]