TTD Pigeon Forge Livestream - Teach Them Diligently

What is TTD Livestream and what is included with my ticket?

Our TTD Livestream ticket is a combination of live-streamed videos from our TTD Pigeon Forge 2022 event. This ticket will give you access to our live-streamed videos from the three day event in Pigeon Forge. You will be able to view the live-streamed sessions up to 60 days after they have been live-streamed. This is a great option if you are unable to physically join us at our TTD Pigeon Forge event. We will livestream one session per hour during the event.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our goal is to make each conference an informative and
valuable event for you.

What Is The Schedule?

The live event will start on Thursday, May 5th 2022 at 11:30am and end Saturday, May 7th, 2o22 at 5:40pm. The livestream will run one session per hour, except during lunch and evenings. You can find the specific event below.

How Is The Livestream Experience Different From The In-Person?

Besides the obvious video feed vs in-person experience, we are live-streaming only one session per hour. The livestream will provide access to all three days of the event, but only one room per hour. Plus, you will have access for 60 days to all livestream sessions to watch at your convenience.

Why Does It Matter That The Videos Are Recorded Live Before An Audience?

If you can not make it to the live in-person event, the next best thing is watching the livestream of the speakers on stage. This is not a collection of info provided across a desk on a Zoom call. The live stream will be from stage in front of a live audience. The delivery from the speakers and the energy from the audience can not be matched, and you will benefit even while watching from home.

Why Is This Event Valuable To Homeschool Families?

We are focusing on strengthening homeschool families as they begin this school year. As Homeschoolers we have the opportunity to disciple and teach our children in a way that others may not. Which makes it all the more important that we know What we are doing; How we should be doing it; and What we stand to gain by doing it.

Why These Speakers?

Each speaker touches on a specific aspect of homeschooling and family that when put together will thoroughly equip parents to strengthen their families. As you will see from our speaking schedule—which can be seen on this webpage—the speakers address reaching the heart of your families as well as the day to day function of running a homeschool successfully.

Can We Watch With Friends?

What a great idea!! Gather some friends together to make an event out of the live streams. You’ll get the same benefit of fellowship and fun that can be found at the actual event. You will all want to have a ticket, though, so you have access to the recordings in the days ahead.

What Are Advantages To Attending In Person?

This event will provide substantial opportunity to speak with experts and speakers.

Will The Sessions Be Recorded?

All sessions will be recorded and available through a TTD365 membership, along with every session ever recorded at each event over the last 10 years! You can also purchase a live stream ticket that will give you access to each day of our Pigeon Forge, TN live event for up to 60 days after the event.

Teach Them Diligently LiveStream Speakers

Kirk Cameron

Kirk Cameron

Kirk Cameron has been a part of the national landscape since starring as “Mike Seaver” in the ABC hit sit-com, “Growing Pains.” That role turned him into a cultural icon in the 80’s, with his mullet hairstyle, cool sunglasses, and wisecracking comebacks. Since then, he’s appeared in numerous television and movie productions, including the “Left Behind” series, “Monumental,” and Fireproof- the marriage-centered film that became the #1 grossing inspirational movie of 2008. His newest film, Connect, released Feb, 2018, and offers “real help for parenting kids and teens in a Social Media world.” He’s been featured on Nightline, Fox News, and CNN and currently tours the country speaking live to 30 churches a year as part of the “Living Room Reset” marriage and parenting conference. In the fall of 2016 and 2017, he hosted live Fathom theater events called “Revive Us” — a “national family meeting” urging the family of faith to return to the biblical principles that will bring blessing and protection to our country. The live events took place in over 750 theaters across the United States and were attended by over 200,000 people. Kirk and his wife, Chelsea, met on the set of “Growing Pains” and have been married for over 26 years. Together they have six teenage children and host an all-expenses-paid summer camp for terminally ill children and their families called Camp Firefly.

Dr. Kathy Koch

Celebrate Kids

With a passion for being an influence and for helping build strong and healthy families, Dr. Kathy writes (6 books and counting) and speaks (a lot and often) on a wide range of topics that are both timeless and current. Her humorous and easy-to-learn-from speaking style, foundational wisdom, and practical and relevant details leave her audiences empowered with strategies to navigate the challenges of raising and teaching children. She warmly speaks to young people and their adults with compassion and understanding, never shying away from tough topics in our current culture. Her messages are always beautifully woven with Biblical truth and hope.

Todd Wilson

The Smiling Homeschooler

TODD WILSON, is a dad, grand dad, writer, conference speaker, and former pastor. As founder of Familyman Ministries and the Smiling Homeschooler, his passion and mission are to remind dads and moms of what’s most important through weekly e-mails, seminars, and books and products that encourage parents.

Kim Sorgius

Not Consumed Ministries

A 20+ year homeschool veteran, Kim Sorgius is passionate about helping families grow in faith so they are NOT CONSUMED by life. Her practical sessions will inspire and equip you to homeschool without feeling overwhelmed by circumstances. Kim loves combining her teaching experience with her M.Ed. in Curriculum Development to create incredible resources for families.

Rebecca Spooner

Gather ‘Round Homeschool

Rebecca is a second generation homeschool mom to 5 beautiful kids. She is married to an RCMP officer and lives in Northern BC, surviving on an ample supply of coffee and Jesus. She is the creator of Gather ‘Round Homeschool and blogs over at Homeschool On where she shares not Pinterest perfect, but real life chaos. She passionately believes that God is raising up a generation of families who are connected and following Him, and that she (and many others) are called to this path they are on. Her sessions have a simple underlying message: life and life abundantly, no more settling for mere survival, you can find joy in the journey! You are not here by accident, come and hear the imperfect testimony of a mom in the trenches with you and be encouraged to persevere!

Rachael Carman

Apologia Educational Ministries

Rachael Carman is co-owner of Apologia. As a mom to 7 and ‘Coco’ to 3, she’s a 25-year homeschool veteran—still energetic about affirming, encouraging, and equipping the next generation of families. She is a respected speaker and author of a Bible study titled The Word in Motion. Connect with her online at RachaelCarman.com, Real Refreshment – The Community, and the Let’s Talk Homeschool podcast.

Sonya Shafer

Simply Charlotte Mason

Sonya Shafer is a popular homeschool speaker and writer, specializing in the Charlotte Mason Method. She has been on an adventure for more than 20 years studying, researching, practicing, and teaching Charlotte’s gentle and effective methods of education. Her passion for homeschooling her own four daughters grew into helping others and then into Simply Charlotte Mason.

Dr. Jeff Myers

Summit Ministries

Dr. Jeff Myers is president of Summit Ministries. Dr. Myers has become one of America’s most respected authorities on youth leadership development, offering humor and insight from a Christian worldview. He is the author of 14 books, including the Understanding the Times series. Dr. Myers holds a Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Denver and lives with his family in Colorado.

Heidi St. John

Heidi St. John

Heidi and Jay have been married since 1989. They homeschool through high school and are still finishing up with a couple at home. Heidi is a Podcaster at Off the Bench with Heidi St. John and the author of the Becoming MomStrong seven book collection. Join Heidi at MomStrong International, an online Bible Study group with weekly Bible Studies, Scripture Writing, and fellowship.

Dr. Mark Hamby

Lamplighter Ministries

Dr. Mark Hamby uses stories of Christlike character to offer Christ-centered hope around the world. As founder and president of Lamplighter Ministries, he has published 235 books from 17th to 19th-century literature and produced 29 audio dramas heard across 30 countries. He shares how to find hope and healing for the problems in our families, media, culture, and literature.

Israel Wayne

Family Renewal, LLC

Israel Wayne is a homeschool graduate and father of eleven who is passionate about defending the Christian faith and developing a Biblical worldview. He is the Director of Family Renewal and author of the books Answers for Homeschooling, Education: Does God Have an Opinion, and Raising Them Up: Parenting for Christians, among others. More information may be found at www.familyrenewal.org.

Tricia Goyer

Tricia Goyer

A homeschooling mom of ten, including seven by adoption, Tricia Goyer is also a grandmother and wife to John. USA Today bestselling author of over 80 books, Tricia is speaker and podcast host. She also loves to mentor writers through WriteThatBook.Club. You can connect with her at www.TriciaGoyer.com

Linda Lacour Hobar

The Mystery of History

Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History, is a follower of Christ, a genuine people-person, and a fan of comfortable high-heels. Formerly a missionary, she graduated from Baylor University, where she first fell in love with world history.

Kirk Martin

Celebrate Calm Parenting

Laugh-out loud funny, practical and life-changing. That is how over 750,000 parents at over 1,700 live Workshops have described Celebrate Calm Founder and homeschooling father Kirk Martin. Kirk’s strategies will eliminate the power struggles, yelling and arguing that characterize our homes. Parents leave changed and grateful.

Hal & Melanie Young

Great Waters Press / Raising Real Men

Hal & Melanie Young are the parents of eight and the authors of the award winning “Raising Real Men” and “No Longer Little.” They are publishers, writers, and popular conference speakers, known for their Christ-centered focus and practical, real-life stories. With six sons grown and two daughters still homeschooled, they live in messy happiness in North Carolina.

Ginger Hubbard

Ginger Hubbard

Ginger Hubbard, bestselling author of Don’t Make Me Count to Three, Wise Words for Moms, and I Can’t Believe You Just Said That, speaks at women’s events, parenting conferences and home school conventions across the country, and co-hosts the Parenting with Ginger Hubbard Podcast. For more information visit www.GingerHubbard.com

Workshop Schedules

Thursday Sessions:

11:30-12:20 PM

Rebecca Spooner– Gather ‘Round Homeschool– Is It Enough?

How do you know that you are doing enough? The pressure to do it right, not mess up your kids, and fill in all the gaps is coming from all sides—often to the detriment of our children. This session is all about permission: permission to make homeschooling what it needs to be for you, to raise out-of-thebox thinkers, to skip that lesson, and to refuse to settle. If this question has been plaguing you, you need to sit in this session to remind yourself that you don’t have to aim for the national average . . . you can choose extraordinary. Raise world changers with me.

12:40-1:30 PM

Rachael Carman– Apologia Educational Ministries– Homeschooling Isn’t the Answer

Bummer isn’t it. Wouldn’t it be nice if homeschooling was the answer? I mean, wouldn’t it be nice if all of the problems in our families could be solved with good family time and great curriculum? Wouldn’t it be great if all we had to do was adopt a certain daily schedule, read aloud certain books and follow a certain educational philosophy? Wouldn’t it be great it there were just a simple check list of To-Dos each day that would guarantee success? Alas, there’s not. But there is an answer to all that ails us. Come be reminded of the answer and the hope it engenders.

1:50-2:40 PM

Sonya Shafer– Simply Charlotte Mason– Five Flavors of Homeschooling

The world of homeschooling is a lot like the world of food. You know that you want to provide nutritious meals for your children’s minds, but there are so many possibilities for what that food could look like and taste like. Join Sonya for a simple overview of five main flavors of homeschooling: traditional, classical, Charlotte Mason, unit studies, unschooling. Find your preferred flavor and learn how to shop for a successful homeschool menu.

3:00-3:50 PM

Todd Wilson– The Smiling Homeschooler– This, We Believe

Dads and moms, in all the busyness of life and swell of expert advice, we’ve forgotten the fundamental truths of homeschooling and family. In short, we’ve forgotten why we do what we do. We have plenty of “how tos” but have forgotten the “why tos” and it evidences itself in our lack of joy of homeschooling, family, and parenting.

4:10-5:00 PM

Dr. Jeff Myers– Summit Ministries– Standing in the Land of Giants: Four Ways to Grow our Children as Leaders.

We daily face giants of culture that cause our kids to lose hope instead of embracing God’s promises. How do we prepare kids to stand alone even when everything seems to be falling apart? With our guide Dr. Jeff Myers from Summit Ministries we’ll look at four areas where we and our children can make daily progress in getting a vision for our lives, developing a strong sense of mission, staying motivated, and setting worthy goals.

5:30-7:00 PM

Dr. Kathy Koch– Celebrate Kids– Created To Be

As Dr. Kathy shares her story, you’ll be able to see yours more clearly. Why were you created? What about children and others you serve? Who are they and who are they becoming? You will be inspired by Chatty Kathy’s too-tall, spelling-is-challenging, low-voice reality and how it’s God’s perfect design for her. Her humor is disarming and the truths are undeniable. You are who you are supposed to be!

Friday Sessions:

9:00-9:50 AM

Heidi St. John– Heidi St. John– Light a Thousand Fires: How Homeschoolers Can Engage the Culture and Win the Battle for Truth

Right place. Right time. Right team. We’re raising a generation of Daniels as America becomes a modern Babylon. The Lord has set us apart for such a time as this and He has a purpose for each of us and each of our children. Heidi St John lays out the rules of engagement for winning the culture war that seeks to destroy your children’s future and offers encouragement for the days we are living in. Listen. Learn. Leave with purpose and confidence.

10:10-11:00 AM

Dr. Mark Hamby– Lamplighter Ministries–Let Me Go! Resolved Conflicts and Restored Relationships

Based on the manipulative life of Jacob, his rival relationship with his brother, the lack of relationship between his mother and father, and the many stressful marital conflicts, the stage is set for a child’s life of deception and self-deception. In this session, parents and teens will learn how their pursuit of unconditional acceptance can lead to a life of manipulation, control, and rebellion. Not realizing that grace (unconditional favor) is always free, they try to earn the right to be loved as they confuse the costly assignments that God gives for His blessing. Journey with Mark and Jacob and learn how to find unconditional acceptance in all the right places; but be prepared to fight because once you’ve found what you are looking for; you’ll need to fight for your life and the lives of those you love! This seminar is based on Mark’s two years of research for his thesis, covering sibling rivalry, marital conflict, parental insights, and the truth that unlocks God’s grace and blessing.

1:00-1:50 PM

Israel Wayne– Family Renewal, LLC– The Biblical Basis for Parental Rights

Who owns the children? Does the state have a compelling interest in your child’s education? What are your rights as a homeschooling parent? What does the Bible teach about parental rights vs. the control of the State? Develop a Biblical theology of parental rights.

2:20-3:10 PM

Tricia Goyer– Tricia Goyer, Author– Raising Godly Kids

Learn the “”9 Principles of Influence”” that will transform your parenting. Too often, we stress over the small stuff and miss the more important priorities of raising godly kids. Be inspired to parent well from YOUR strengths in YOUR daily life.

3:40-4:30 PM

Linda Lacour Hobar– The Mystery of History– “To Grade or Not to Grade” – A Practical Look at Grades in Homeschool

Shaped by our personality types, grades have the power to motivate some and destroy others! So, how do you decide when to grade or not to grade in a homeschool setting? Join Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History, and a veteran homeschool mom, for theories on grade keeping, tips by subject, and practical ideas for managing the grades you choose to keep. With Linda’s “real life” examples from the work of her own children, this session is designed to encourage both new and experienced homeschool teachers. Students are welcome to join.

5:00-5:50 PM

Kirk Martin– Celebrate Calm Parenting– Discipline: Get Your Kids to Listen the First Time

Instead of being drawn into power struggles, yelling and giving meaningless consequences, Kirk will show you 10 ways to discipline with dignity so kids listen to, respect, and trust you.
– Stop the whining, complaining and tantrums.
– Get kids to listen when they are loud in the car or interrupt on the phone.
– Teach kids to control their own behavior (self-discipline) so you don’t have to “make them” behave.

6:20-7:10 PM

Heidi St. John– Heidi St. John– From Diapers To Diplomas: Secrets to Starting Strong and Finishing with Joy

Homeschooling is a marathon- not a sprint. Too many start at a sprinter’s pace, burn out quickly and stagger hopelessly toward the finish line. Veteran homeschool mom of seven, Heidi St John knows what it takes to “run the race with perseverance keeping our eyes on Jesus.” Learn how to start strong, run with perseverance, and not lose your joy on the journey. Bring a friend and come as you are- but you’ll leave with a new song in your heart.

Saturday Sessions:

9:00-9:50 AM

Dr. Kathy Koch– Celebrate Kids – Technology’s Influence Over Beliefs and Behaviors

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 even as they keep using technology. You’ll find hope in this message.

10:00-11:30 AM

Kirk Cameron– Kirk Cameron–American Campfire Revival

My personal journey to starting 100 days of campfires in my backyard to pray with the family of faith and re-learn the principles of the original American Covenant that produced the freest, strongest, and most blessed nation in the history of the world. History and the Bible demonstrate that revival comes during times of moral meltdowns, pandemics, and economic crisis. Our critical moment is now here. When revival comes to America, will you be prepared to lead those looking for answers, and help rebuild our beautiful Christian constitutional republic? Kirk will show you how.

1:00-1:50 PM

Ginger Hubbard– Ginger Hubbard– A Biblical Model for Discipline

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, Ginger encourages and equips parents in the why, when and how of biblical discipline.

3:30-4:20 PM

Kim Sorgius– Not Consumed Ministries– How to Help Kids and Teens Study the Bible and Grow in Faith

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.

4:50-5:40 PM

Hal & Melanie Young– Great Waters Press / Raising Real Men– How NOT to Lose Your Teens

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 life of our children, find out how to rebuild strained relationships, and get practical help to build the kind of relationship that will last through adulthood. Hal & Melanie’s six oldest children have grown up and left home and are their best friends.