Testimonials
As homeschool parents ourselves, we have benefitted enormously from the speakers at Teach Them Diligently!
But don’t just take our word for it – as you’ll see below, over 100 other families have shared how they were encouraged by TTD!
Finding Peace When You Feel Hemmed In
Some days are just harder than others! I think you understand what I’m saying here. We can be generally joyful. We can love our life,
Teach Them Diligently Partners with AdelFi to Provide Faith-Based Financial Services to Homeschooling Families
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Raising a Testimony: How Taking Your Young Children in Public Can Glorify Christ
“…let the sound of his praise be heard…” (Ps. 66:9) Have you ever noticed that young families with children often step back from church or
Has the Adventure Lost Its Adventure?
“…they went forth together from Ur of the Chaldeans to go into the land of Canaan, but when they came to Harlan, they settled there.”
The Power of Faith-focused Storytelling. God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust | 314
Actress Samaire Armstrong discusses her role in the movie ‘God’s Not Dead: In God We Trust’ and the importance of faith-based projects. The movie explores
God’s Blueprint For Growth, Even in Difficult Seasons
God’s Plans for His People are Good—and They Haven’t Changed Since the Beginning of Time The Lord recently reinforced this truth for me as I
What’s Next?
“While they were worshiping and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called
8 Laws Every Parent Should Know
As an attorney with Heritage Defense, I frequently get questions from homeschool parents about laws affecting their parental rights. As a parent myself, I have
One Sure Way to Strengthen Your Child’s Money Skills
Every parent who has passed the toddler-wrangling stage knows that kids learn by watching, and then doing—why else would we buy a lock for a
So Many Good Sessions
I have been trying to come to an event since you began these and was beyond excited when you came so close to me this
Changing Lives
I can say that this conference is doing more than helping homeschools. It is changing lives. Please do not ever stop.
Mom’s Night Was Fabulous
The mom’s night was fabulous!! Loved loved. God spoke to me !! He spoke in every session ?
The Conference Helped
As a 2nd generation homeschooler, the conference helped my husband and I have more of a Christ focused outlook on all areas of life. Dealing
Awesome Weekend at the Convention
When my husband suggested we homeschool … I was hesitant. Could I do it? Would I mess up her education? Did I want to do
Keep Everything
Keep everything but add more. We are all praying with you of what God sees that we need for the future. God has blessed you
Superb
You reach out to the family, in all of its various stages, with open arms. The goal is to educate/enlighten and equip. Delivery and follow
Not Taking A Backseat to Homeschooling
My husband is finally not taking a backseat to homeschooling. He wants more involved now after hearing from other fathers at the event and speakers
Begging to come back next year
My children who are never away from me for more than a couple of hours begged, “Please don’t pick us up early from the children’s
Renewed my passion for Homeschooling
…this seminar has renewed my passion for homeschooling, and has reminded me of the reason why I started homeschooling in the first place, to raise
I Heard Things I’ve Never Heard Before
I feel like as a parent I heard things I’ve never heard before. I was so thankful for all the scriptures that were shared and
Christ Centered Atmosphere
The Christ centered atmosphere. Beginning with the concert, every session started & ended with prayer, being encouraged to pray over classes & curriculum.
Love the Focus on Jesus
Outstanding speakers!! Appreciate affordability, love the focus on Jesus and bringing that into our family through school and life!
Spiritual Side of Homeschooling
You focus on the spiritual side of homeschooling better/more than any of the other (three or four) conventions I have been to. I went home
Unifies and Strengthens Families
Unifies and strengthens families of various denominations through a tangible immersion experience while building individual relationships based on our relationship with Jesus Christ.
Everyone Was So Friendly
I was so amazed at how everyone was SO friendly, you could talk to a stranger and feel like you have known them for years!
Well Worth the Money
TTD is organized, incredibly friendly, family oriented, and well worth the money with great speakers on a variety of subjects.
Focus on Christ
The focus on Christ at the center of all we do. Such an important reminder that with Christ we can do anything—even this thing called
On Fire For Homeschooling
This was my best friend’s first year homeschooling. I had been pestering her about coming to TTD all year. She signed up the week or
I Loved the Time With Friends
I loved the time with friends! I loved that prayer was a Major focus at the beginning and end of each session I went to.
Sessions Were So Anointed
I’m usually one who plans out exactly what sessions I’m going to each hour and writes out my schedule. I still did that BUT –
Encouraged and Equipped Us
My husband and I would not be who we are today (as a couple, as parents, or as a homeschool family) if it were not
Better Equipped
Encourage and empower homeschool families! I look forward to TTD every year as a retreat from which I return better equipped spiritually, mentally, and practically
More Like A Christian Conference
My wife has tried to get her homeschooling sister to come every year that TTD has been in Atlanta. She has refused because she said
Immediately Successful
I was tearing up within the first five minutes of the first session I attended on Thursday! I say it was immediately successful. It is
A Great Conference
…I got to hear my husband and 2 long time friends sing together during worship. I haven’t gotten to do that in almost 20 years!
Speakers Are Fantastic
The speakers are fantastic. The exhibit hall is amazing. Everything was very well organized.
All-about-the-family Speakers
Great selection of God-honoring, all-about-the-family speakers to choose from and a wonderful place to shop for curriculum … the venue itself is beautiful and made
Marriage Grew Closer
My husband was only half in to this Homeschool lifestyle! After his first session, we split up so I could have ears in more sessions,
Marked Off On Our Calendar
These 3 days are marked off on our calendar like Christmas. For the past 2 years it has been where my husband has held off
Sessions Hit Me Right Where I Am
Every year, the sessions hit me right where I am, and the Lord uses the speakers to convict me.
Kids are Happier and Listening Better
Israel Wayne’s talk on anger has already changed the tone and feel of my household for the better. We haven’t had any yelling matches or
Miracles Happen Every Day
Three conferences ago I accidently bumped into a mom at a booth. I said I was sorry and so did she and we parted ways.
I Felt Refreshed and Renewed
I came to TTD Nashville having asked God to answer some very specific questions regarding our homeschool. He did that and so much more! I
New Homeschool Mom
I’m a new homeschool mom and it makes me feel like I can do this and that I’m not alone! I’m telling all my friends!
Homeschool Education
Getting back to the Word and make it the foundation of our Homeschool Education, not a pre packaged curriculum.
Loved TTD
I LOVED TTD. It is an amazing encouragement simply as a Christian parent AND obviously very informative for homeschooling parents. It was such an amazing
Reliance
Knowing He has called me to this homeschool journey and that He will equip me on this journey.
Reliance
That faith is a shield and we have to push through. It’s hard but we can do it with Christ
Prayer
Steven Kendrick’s teaching on prayer last spring in Atlanta was inspiring and very helpful!
Reliance
God has used TTD in the past to aid me and help walk me through my the moments of doubt on this journey…. I am
Reliance
Life is precious… A year ago my husband was disconnected and ended up having a heart attack. Now he’s present in our sons daily lives
God Has Been Teaching Me
God has been teaching me about identity, and he continues to teach me how to teach that same idea to my children. I am a
Reliance
God revived our newborn son last year after he was diagnosed with an unknown congenital heart defect that sent him into cardiac failure. He endured
Reliance
If my anchor is in God, then I can make it through even “those” days/weeks/seasons. Homeschooling is about Him refining me as much as it
Encouragement
I was encouraged to keep pressing onward during the Mom’s refreshment evening.
Kids
God has taught me the importance of leaving a Godly heritage for my children. Teaching my children daily the truths from His Word
Encouragement
I always learn something, but I go to just absolutely soak in the encouragement from Godly moms in the trenches. Nuggets of wisdom are great,
Encouragement
I have been craving inspiration and encouragement. It sounds funny, but I have been really hoping and praying that we can go this year and
Encouragement
One thing I’ve learned at TTD is that I am not alone! TTD is my favorite conference and I always walk away refreshed and encouraged.
Mind Blown
1st year, mind blown!! God put HS on my heart years ago and these past few days used TTD to convict me and solidify all
Many Blessings
Trying to decide which of the many blessings to share. I think realizing my child isn’t broken just because he can’t sit still, can’t look
Booked for Next Year
Thank you Leslie and crew!! This was my husband’s first one (outside of a quick trip to the vendor hall on a Saturday last year
Always Pointing Us to God
Thank you for a wonderful conference and for modeling grace under pressure. I know there were some hiccups (always will be when an event this
Learned So Much
Swing and a HIT Benham Brothers! Thanks for pinch-hitting today!!It was our first conference and we registered for 2016 while there! Even with minor hiccups,
Life-Changing Encounters With the Lord
Many told me that they had life-changing encounters with the Lord. One woman remarked, “The Lord saved my marriage through the message I heard today.”
Shock You, Move You, and Have You in Tears
Mark Hamby’s session on the Strong-Willed Parent will shock you, move you, and have you in tears. But if you have a child you butt
Hearing in a New Way
I really enjoyed Nancy Campbell of Above Rubies. She was so encouraging and helped me to realize that the Devil will pull me away from
Joyous Time
He certainly did give me a JOYOUS time with my daughters. I guess most every homeschooling family gets a case of the February doldrums each
Convicted and Encouraged
I was convicted and encouraged by Rachael Carmen’s session on doubt and how we should be doing our Bible work first and what that tells
Learned and Been Convicted
I may need a day to decompress and process all that I’ve learned and been convicted of this weekend. God spoke to me much more
Awesome Weekend
After an awesome weekend at TTD we came home to finalize our son’s adoption. We have had him since he was a baby. He is
Highly Distractable Mom
So needed Carol Barnier’s session on the highly distractable mom! Enjoyed the encouragement so much! It was humorous how much she described me.
I Am Not the Only One!
For those of you in one of the classes with Carol Barnier- I laughed so hard this morning when Zach fell out of his chair
Loved the Youth Program
I just want to say how much my 2 older kids (almost 12 and 13) loved the youth program. They are still talking about it.
Christ-Centered
My family and I had a wonderful time at TTD Nashville. It was a great environment, and the speakers kept it Christ-centered.
So Blessed Here
Does anyone else wake up having that sad camp feeling? I was so blessed here, coming back home and seeing my parents I don’t want
How Much We Learned
My friends and I definitely want to return next year to the TTD conference. I can’t tell you how much we learned and how grateful
Refocused, Refreshed, and Ready to Roll
My special blessing this year? God clearly answered my prayer for a door to be shut… a door that I have been cracking open and
Encouragement and Support
Wow– not sure I can adequately describe the encouragement and support this new to homeschool mom received at TTD!! I kept messaging my husband telling
Renewed and Rejuvenated
It was an AMAZING weekend. I feel renewed and rejuvenated. I pray blessings on you as you prepare for the next three TTD still to
Already Planning for Next Year
Our second year at TTD and we are already planning for next year. I am so uplifted and ready to turn the world upside down
We Came Away Refreshed and Renewed
Once again, we came away refreshed and renewed just by the godly, high energy atmosphere, not to mention the amazing sessions. Can’t wait until TTD
Heard God Speaking To Me
The speakers. I truly heard God speaking to me through them. I wish I had attended a conference earlier in my homeschooling journey!!
Speakers Were So Personal and Real
That’s hard, because I loved ALL of it. The workshops were SO encouraging. The prices and sales on the books were awesome. And the fact
Godly Wisdom
The sessions!! There where so many wonderful ones to choose from. All of the speakers I saw where passionate and informative. They were willing to
Informed and Empowered
Loved your speakers and the chance to visit with vendors and missions. We left feeling very informed and empowered to start our first year of
Plenty of Speakers and Topics
I loved everything! I especially loved the emphasis on Christ in everything! There were plenty of speakers and topics to choose from. I loved the
Parenting Our Children’s Hearts
I loved the focus on parenting our children’s hearts and being reminded that our first priority is not their education, but their discipleship.
Renewed In My Vision to Homeschool
Wide range of speakers. I felt renewed in my vision to homeschool. I came away with incredibly helpful ideas, some of which I’ve already implemented.
We Will Be Back
I knew it was going to be great, however I wasn’t sure how the organization would be, considering the size. It surpassed all of my
Have to Experience It For Yourself
Had a friend that attended last year, she told me how fabulous it was…but you really have to experience it for yourself!
Could Go On for Days
Wow, could go on for days about all my husband & I learned & how excited we were to discuss the sessions at the end
Exactly What I Needed
I have had a rough year, and this conference was exactly what I needed to get my focus back on the things that matter most.
Truly Amazing
Never in a million years would have thought my heart could be touched as deeply as it was…truly amazing!
Special Needs Focus
I liked the variety of options. I loved the special needs focus, so fantastic for the mother of a dyslexic. I also liked that after
Foundation in God for Homeschooling
The focus on the importance of a foundation in God for homeschooling. Not in my strength can homeschooling be what it is meant to be
Renewed Spiritually
Really?!? Everything! The variety in the sessions offered was outstanding! My husband was able to attend some that were just for him, and one about
Not Just Focused On Homeschooling
Christian focus. Very encouraging. Variety of topics. It’s not just focused on homeschooling – it focuses on parenting, marriage, health, business, Christian living.
Focus on Jesus
The breadth of amazing speakers; the welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere; the focus on Jesus; and the huge Expo Hall.
Love the Focus
We love the focus on family and my husband really appreciated the men’s focus this year. The session by Alex Kendrick for men only touched
God Is The One Leading
I love that every speaker truly speaks from the Teach Them Diligently philosophy. Each one I listened to emphasized that God is the one leading
Learning How to Minister to My Children
Learning how to minister to my children in my own home. I wish that I could have learned some of these things years ago. It
Could Not Wait
Speakers were great, exhibit hall was great, hotel was great. My sons could not wait to get to their sessions everyday! They loved it!!
Liked Everything
The encouragement! The sessions! I learned so much instead of feeling like I am failing, I came home feeling on top of the world. I
Tremendous Time
Have had a tremendous time at the Teach Them Diligently Convention. So grateful for men of God such as Ken Ham who are not afraid
Encouraged and Refreshed
Thank you Teach Them Diligently Convention for a wonderful weekend. Heading home now encouraged and refreshed to see our sweet little ones. Already looking forward
Waiting for Next Year
What an amazing time! And what a blessing!!!!! Thank you so much for organizing this event…. We leave refreshed, energized, encouraged, sometimes “convicted”, excited —
Incredible Options
Soooo enjoyed seeing “old” friends, meeting new ones, and discussing the incredible options available to all parents. Thank you to ALL exhibitors, speakers, and parents
Blessed in SO Many Ways
Thank you for all the evident hard work that went into a fantastic convention! It was like a marriage retreat, parenting conference, and homeschooling convention
Character Above Curricula
Thank you so much for all of the hard work that you guys put into the TTD Convention in Spartanburg. This was my second year
Affecting a Great Work in My Heart
Wow. You all improved on last year (which was already excellent) in every way. The children’s program was MILES better than last year. The speakers
Blessed, Challenged, and Changed
I was blessed, challenged, and changed by my weekend at the Teach Them Diligently Convention! Each workshop I attended spoke directly to my heart –
Give God Praise
I give God praise for your conference! I learned so much and was refreshed and encouraged in every area of my life. Fabulous speakers! I
Asking About Next Year
Had a great time in Spartanburg. I have three children asking about “next year” so I’d say they feel the same way. Praying for Nashville
Re-fueled
I want to thank you for a wonderful conference! My daughter enjoyed the teen program and I was impressed with the all-around spirit of the
Been to Revival
Oh I had an awesome time. I’m overwhelmed with the way I feel God moving the homeschoolers to share the truth of God’s word.I went
Cup was Full to Overflowing
Thank you for all the work that went into the Conference this year. I came tired, a little discouraged and ready for school to be
What a Joy
As vendors at Spartanburg, we spent most of our time in the vendor hall. What a joy! My beautiful daughters joined us this past weekend
Standing Room Only
Standing room only at “The Encouraging Husband”. Even the floor is full! Truly a good sign!
Excellent Presentation
Excellent presentation by Sonya Shafer on Looking Past the Fear. Thank you!
Eternal Value
The eternal value of what has been taught so far this weekend is infinitely worth more than I’ve paid. To see where we have been
Amazing Time at Children’s Program
Thanks so much to General Matt and crew, our 5 year old had an amazing time and is sharing all he learned with us.
Amazing Speakers
Thank you for bringing such a great conference with wonderfully amazing speakers to Nashville.
Absolute God-send
I’ve been reading so many wonderful comments from others about encouragement they received at The Teach Them Diligently Convention in Nashville this weekend and I
Many More Conventions
Had a great time at the convention this past weekend in Nashville and learned so much!! Looking forward to implementing what we have learned and
Inspiration
Teach Them Diligently in Nashville was such an inspiration to me! I was especially encouraged by Heidi St. John, Sonya Samuell Schweighardt, Sally Clarkson and
Encouragement
Thank you so much for all the encouragement this weekend in Omaha! Great speakers and great resources from the vendors!
Fantastic Day
What a fantastic day today at the Teach Them Diligently Convention! So amazing to see all God did in people’s hearts! What a great bunch
Awesome Conference
Thank you for putting together such an awesome conference in Omaha. I’m sure the others were excellent as well. Hope you’ll be back here again.
Amazing Experience
A huge THANK YOU to every single person who made the Omaha TTDC so incredibly amazing. The Holy Spirit worked through the speakers and the
Todd Friel
Mr. Todd Friel’s session on parenting….wow!!!! I laughed. I cried. I can’t wait until tomorrow. Praise God for this convention.
Pam Tebow
What a beautiful lady Mrs. Pam Tebow is as she shares her love for The Lord and her family. Jesus love shines on her face
Loved It!
Thanks for a great convention! We really enjoyed hearing so many wonderful speakers. Our kids were apprehensive about participating in the children’s program, but they
Great Time
Having a great time at Teach Them Diligently Convention in SC. Really learning and being challenged to be more intentional in my parenting.
Israel Wayne
Israel Wayne’s workshop challenged us as Full-Time Parents! Great workshop!
Mamma Really Needs This
Excitement was flying high at our house as everyone was packing and getting ready for the next two days of convention! I must say, we
Sally Clarkson
Mrs. Sally Clarkson spoke from her heart tonight at the Teach Them Diligently Conference. Moms heart matters its my child’s classroom. What I pour into
Life Changing Experience
We had a life changing experience and absolutely loved the convention. We are making plans to attend next year’s convention as well and bring many
Truly Blessed
We had a wonderful time this weekend and thought you did a great job with the conference. It truly blessed our family and renewed our
Simply the Greatest
Quite simply the GREATEST Homeschool Convention available that shares our biblical worldview and offers the encouragement we need for homeschooling our teenagers… So glad we
Loved and Accepted
I’m so EXCITED to meet up with dear friends and meet new ones! We feel so LOVED and ACCEPTED at the Teach Them Diligently conventions!
Wow!
Wow! I don’t know how to narrow it down. 🙂 I think coming home more inspired and encouraged to keep going on this path was
Can’t Wait
The countdown was on when the dates were released! It’s already on all my calendars and I CAN’T WAIT to head to Nashville this year because
Like-minded
I couldn’t possibly pick just one thing:) I loved meeting like-minded friends, hearing the Word and homeschool encouragement, shopping for curriculum. My kids would say
God Showed Up
I came to convention last year burned out with lots of questions about whether I was doing the right thing for my family. GOD SHOWED
Affordable
I liked that it was affordable. It made it reasonable for the family to drive from Florida. I liked meeting other people and seeing where
Fellowship
While the godly speakers and huge vendor hall will be WONDERFUL, I am most looking forward to the FELLOWSHIP with other home school families. It
Spiritual Growth
We got so much out of last year’s conference. Our whole family has EXPERIENCED SO MUCH SPIRITUAL GROWTH as we use the resources we found
Twenty Pounds Lighter
I’m excited about the unexpected WISDOM to be gained at the TTD conventions. The nutrition track was a blessing to our family! We are grinding
Inspired
WOW! I don’t know how to narrow it down. 🙂 I think coming home more INSPIRED and ENCOURAGED to keep going on this path was
Energizing
I am so EXCITED about TTD because when you pack that many people who are PASSIONATE ABOUT FOLLOWING THE LORD, the atmosphere is so PEACEFUL
Wonderful
Everything was amazing!! I loved it all, you guys did an amazing job! WONDERFUL, WONDERFUL job, and we are already making plans to come back
Even Better
I am so looking forward to attending next year’s convention. The 2012 convention was WONDERFUL and so IMPRESSIVE for it’s first year. I’M SURE 2013
Blessed
Thank you SO much for putting this on! I know it took a lot of work! My husband and I were totally encouraged and came
Can Hardly Contain my Excitement
So … I CAN HARDLY CONTAIN MY EXCITEMENT UNTIL MAY!!! Prayerfully, nothing will come up this year. We are so LOOKING FORWARD to being with
Next Year
Please tell me there will be a Teach Them Diligently convention next year!!! I was so very BLESSED this year!
Best One Yet
This was our 3rd homeschool conference and by far, the BEST one yet!!! Thank you for all your hard work in putting this conference together!
Better Teach My Boys
It was, by far, THE BEST convention I’ve ever attended!!! No detail was left out! I came away with a wealth of knowledge about the Lord and
Affordability
AFFORDABILITY, how easy it was to find a hotel through all of the preconvention info, how close it was to the highway. That and, of
Couldn’t Stop Talking About It
By far, the BEST convention I have ever attended! Just want to share a testimony. My teenage son began the weekend with the attitude that
His Power
Thank you, Teach Them Diligently family! The LORD USED this BLESSED weekend to encourage me through my homeschooling journey. Thursday was a breaking point for
Amazing
I am home now after a GREAT 3 days at the Teach Them Diligently Convention. It was such a BLESSING to be part of such
Favorite
I thoroughly ENJOYED seeing and hearing the children and babies AND seeing the dynamics of families! 😀 Being ENCOURAGED to be DILIGENT in teaching and
Blown Away
I am one of those supportive but a little reluctant dads. I came with an open mind but not sure what to expect. I LEFT
The Best One Yet
This was our 3rd homeschool conference and by far, the BEST one yet!!! Thank you for all your hard work in putting this conference together!
Inspiring
But the entire thing was so inspiring and I had forgotten what it was like to be surrounded with other homeschoolers. It was almost culture
Surrounded
A convention where I knew that I was surrounded by like-minded parents, speakers and vendors! I got almost as much out of all the moms
Godly
Thank you for putting on such a Godly convention! We left the convention on day 3 and went to Walmart, I immediately felt the difference