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Charlotte Mason Education | 180 Jan 03, 2023

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On today's podcast we are joined by Sonya Shafer of Simply Charlotte Mason. So many Teach Them Diligently families are interested in the Charlotte Mason method, that we wanted to bring in an expert to talk to us all about it, and we cannot wait for you to dive in with us as Sonya shares some of the philosophy, habits, and action points that make a Charlotte Mason education so unique and so natural. Meet the Guest: 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. Simply Charlotte Mason publishes her many books and provides a place of practical encouragement to homeschoolers at simplycharlottemason.com. Today's podcast is sponsored by Leslie Nunnery's new book, Homeschooling for the Heart, How Amazing Parents Become Excellent Home Educators. It’s available now in digital form for only $5, and I sincerely believe it will be a great help and encouragement to you as you homeschool and parent your precious children. Click HERE to learn more and download your copy today. Additional Resources: Find out more about Simply Charlotte Mason HERE Hear Sonya Shafer at our conventions in Round Rock, TX and Pigeon Forge, TN. Secure your ticket HERE

Encouragement for the Homeschool Journey | 179 Dec 29, 2022

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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 enjoyed the fellowship they shared so much that she couldn’t wait to have her on the show. Rebecca is a homeschool veteran, having graduated all 5 of her children and having served on the board of the Christian Home Educators Association of California for many years. She has so much wisdom and help to share! Meet the Guest: Rebecca Kocsis and her husband homeschooled all five of their children, graduating their youngest in 2006 from their homeschool. They are now the proud grandparents of an ever-growing tribe of energetic boys and girls (12 to date) who are their greatest delight. Rebecca served for 15 years as a private school satellite program administrator and for several years on CHEA’s Regional Advisory Board. Today she is still passionate about private home education and helping families homeschool. In addition to serving on CHEA’s board of directors she has also serves as General Manager. She is the author of the devotional booklet Let Not Your Feathers Be Ruffled. You can find out more about CHEA HERE Podcast Sponsor: Today’s podcast is sponsored by The Voice of the Martyrs, which is a nonprofit missions organization that serves persecuted Christians in the world’s most difficult and dangerous places to follow Christ. In partnership with Teach Them Diligently, VOM is offering listeners a free Global Prayer Guide! This full-color prayer guide, with summaries of the restricted nations and hostile areas where VOM works, will help you pray more specifically for persecuted Christians. You can use that guide to follow along with our weekly Taste and See prayer and geography guide for families that will be featured in our Homeschool Subjects emails each week, beginning January 8th. Visit teachthemdiligently.net/vom to request your FREE copy of VOM’s Global Prayer Guide today and then make praying for our brothers and sisters all around the world part of your family’s regular devotion time. Homeschooling for the Heart, How Amazing Parents Become Excellent Home Educators. It’s available now in digital form for only $5, and we sincerely believe it will be a great help and encouragement to you as you homeschool and parent your precious children. Go to TeachThemDiligently.net/book to learn more and download your copy today.

Biblical Worldview in a Modern World | 178 Dec 27, 2022

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Many worldviews exist in our culture and none of them are neutral. SO, it is the responsibility of every Christian parent to train their children’s worldview to be centered in Jesus Christ. With that in mind, we are excited to welcome Davy Liu to the podcast today. Davy has an incredibly interesting testimony about how God used his incredible artistic talent at Disney and then how He led Davy away to create content with a distinctly Christian message. Meet the Guest:Growing up, Davy struggled with his academic studies in Taiwan. The idea that “you are nobody unless you become like the perfect kid next door” led him to be consumed by the darkness of low self-esteem. During his first year in the United States, he found his life calling: not in making straight A's but in drawing straight lines. His artistic talent quickly led him to work for Walt Disney Animation on classic films such as Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, The Lion King, Mulan and Star Wars franchise. Davy Liu is the president of Kendu Films in Los Angeles. Davy is an innovative creator who brings stories of faith and hope to the world—a pioneer in bringing imaginative storytelling to the corporate world with story-driven products and services, creating timeless content and IP to inspire individuals, families, and businesses.Podcast Sponsor: Cedarville University is home to more than 4,700 students in southwest Ohio. Students spend approximately 1,000 days in college, no matter where they go. Cedarville is committed to helping students make the most of every one of those days with a mission to transform lives through excellent academics and intentional discipleship in submission to biblical authority. Students graduate from Cedarville ready to make a Kingdom impact in their careers, their churches, and their communities. They leave bolder, wiser, and closer to Christ. Learn more at teachthemdiligently.net/cedarville Homeschooling for the Heart, How Amazing Parents Become Excellent Home Educators. It’s available now in digital form for only $5, and I sincerely believe it will be a great help and encouragement to you as you homeschool and parent your precious children. Go to TeachThemDiligently.net/book to learn more and download your copy today. I’ve been overwhelmed by and grateful for the feedback I’ve already received from those who have read it, and I’m eager to hear your thoughts as well. Additional Resources:Find out more about Kendu Kids by clicking HERE Watch about Davy's testimony "Lion King to the King of Kings" HERE

From Hesitance to Confidence | 177 Dec 20, 2022

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On today’s podcast, Leslie Nunnery be chatting with Leigh Nguyen all about a homeschooling lifestyle for a Christian Homeschooling family. Leigh is the host of Little by Little Homeschool podcast where she shares tips and encouragement for homeschool moms. Like Leslie, she was a hesitant homeschooler, but alongside her husband, she has recently graduated 2 out of 3 children. We could have chatted non-stop about all things homeschool and discipleship. Meet the Guest:Leigh Nguyen is host of Little by Little Homeschool podcast where she shares tips and encouragement for homeschool moms. She was a hesitant homeschooler, but alongside her husband, has recently graduated 2 out of 3 children. TTD events and resources have been used by the Lord to impact countless homeschool families just like yours by encouraging their hearts, refocusing their minds, and helping them find the joy and order in what God has called them to do. It is a JOY to get together with thousands of others who are making decisions that put the hearts and minds of their family first. Please make your plans to join us this season in Greenville, SC, Cedarville, OH, Round Rock, TX or Pigeon Forge, TN for a celebration of faith, family, and homeschooling unlike you’ve ever experienced. Get more details, including a list of speakers and resources that can be found there by visiting TeachThemDiligently.net/events.Podcast Sponsor: Today’s podcast is sponsored by Cedarville University. home to more than 4,700 students in southwest Ohio. Students spend approximately 1,000 days in college, no matter where they go. Cedarville is committed to helping students make the most of every one of those days with a mission to transform lives through excellent academics and intentional discipleship in submission to biblical authority. Students graduate from Cedarville ready to make a Kingdom impact in their careers, their churches, and their communities. They leave bolder, wiser, and closer to Christ. Learn more at teachthemdiligently.net/cedarvilleAdditional Resources:Find Leigh Nguyen podcast HEREOnline course for homeschool families HEREFollow Leigh on Facebook HERE

Battling Overwhelming Situations while Homeschooling | 176 Dec 13, 2022

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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 been shot at a rest area. Since then, I’ve followed along as God has worked, provided, and given their family quite a story to tell. On today’s podcast, Terri McKee is here to share that story with us and to talk about battling overwhelming situations while you’re homeschooling. I hope her story and the lessons she’s learned over the past several years are a real encouragement to you today. Meet the Guest: Terrie McKee is an author, speaker, podcaster, and blogger who also homeschools her youngest daughter. Married to Greg (who is paralyzed), together they have four children who all have varying special needs. Podcast Sponsor: Creating a Masterpiece provides award-winning drawing classes for your children taught by an expert instructor, and we can’t recommend them highly enough. If your student has an interest in drawing, this is the program for them. This excellent program was designed by master artist and teacher Sharon Hofer to empower students who love to draw. In this program, Sharon will teach students of all levels step-by-step how to plan, develop, and enhance carefully designed projects. The skills being taught can also be used to enhance many other forms of drawing and fine art media. You can learn more about Creating A Masterpiece HERE Additional Resources: Purchase Terrie's book "Overwhelmed: Biblical and Practical Ways to Manage a Crazy-Busy Homeschool Life" HERE Follow Terrie's Blog HERE

Parenting Lying Children | 175 Dec 06, 2022

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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 today as Ginger Hubbard talks about why children lie, what God’s Word says about lying, and encourages parents with practical ways to train children to speak truth. Meet the Guest: Our guest today is Ginger Hubbard. Ginger is the bestselling author of Don’t Make Me Count to Three, Wise Words for Moms, and the new Teaching Children to Use Their Words Wisely book series for children. She speaks at women’s events, parenting conferences and has been a favorite speaker for years at Teach Them Diligently. She also co-hosts the Parenting with Ginger Hubbard podcast. You can check out her parenting resources and find out when she’s speaking in or near your area at GingerHubbard.com. Podcast Sponsor:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Nd42fLZpG05000 Blankets MovieInspired by a remarkable true story, 5000 BLANKETS is filled with hope and highlights the power of family and faith. When her husband has a mental breakdown and goes missing, a woman and her young son set out to find him on the streets, sparking a movement of compassion towards those in need and inspiring a city. Get your tickets TODAY for showings on December 12th and 13th only! Click HERE for tickets!Additional Resources:Find out more about Ginger Hubbard's resources HERE. Use code PARENTING to receive 10% off anything you order from Ginger Hubbard's website.Find out more about TTD365 today! You do not want to miss the amazing opportunities you can find there! Listen to Ginger Hubbard and Leslie discuss Children and Whining HERE

Overcoming Homeschool Fears | 174 Nov 29, 2022

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On todays podcast, we are thrilled to welcome back Jennifer Pepito of The Peaceful Press. The last time she was with us, Leslie and Jennifer talked about Creating A Living Education, and we encourage you to check out that podcast as well if you haven’t heard it yet. On today’s episode, Jennifer and Leslie will be talking about overcoming homeschool and mothering fears, why it matters, and then some specific ways to help you overcome your fears. Meet the Guest:Jennifer Pepito is the mother of seven children and has been homeschooling for twenty-five years. She has graduated five children from her program, with two of her students earning honors degrees from their preferred university and one pursuing a J.D. When she discovered that her second daughter had learning disabilities, Jennifer became an avid student of child development, learning from innovators and researchers such as Carol Stock Kranowitz, Gordon Neufield, John Taylor Gatto, Jane Healy, Maria Montessori, Kim John Payne, and Charlotte Mason. The Peaceful Press resources were born out of these years of research, and Jennifer has a passion to equip families to homeschool in a way that is developmentally appropriate, spiritually nourishing, and based on proven methods of education. She doesn’t want you to just homeschool. She wants to help you enjoy the journey of homeschooling and connect with your children in ways that build lasting memories and relationships. Her book, Mothering by the Book can help you overcome the fears that steal that joy so you can savor motherhood.Jennifer is a Simplicity Parenting Coach, and a Certified Life Coach. She continually researches education and child development to ensure that Peaceful Press families are getting the best resources based on current research about learning while continuing to integrate time honored educational philosophy put forward by Charlotte Mason and Maria Montessori.Podcast Sponsor: Today’s podcast is sponsored by AOP. Homeschooling empowers parents to give their children an individualized education like no other educational setup can provide. With AOP, you can teach your children in the way they learn best while keeping homeschooling fun and full of excitement as you discover new things each day. Choose from multiple curriculum options to fit your child’s strengths, learning style, and needs. Click HERE to learn more today. Additional Resources: Find out more about The Peaceful Press HERE Order your copy of Mothering By The Book HERE Listen to Jennifer's podcast "Creating a Living Education" HERE

Rethinking Dyslexia and How To Help Our Children Overcome It | 173 Nov 24, 2022

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On today’s podcast, we’re going to be rethinking Dyslexia with Dr. Rebecka Spencer. Dr. Spencer will help us better understand what dyslexia really is and how we can help our children overcome it. Many kiddos are dyslexic, yet they’ve never been diagnosed. This episode may be very eye opening for you if you have wondered about your own child’s struggles. Meet the Guest: Cherish Child Ministries encourages and equips parents and teachers to get the tools they need to ignite the brain and understand how these brilliant kids learn. Part of our ministry is that we get to share our expertise and experience with missionary friends working with children all around the world. Podcast Sponsor: You may or may not already have legal protection for your right to homeschool, but what if a social worker knocked on your door and the allegation was not about homeschooling?Since 2010, Heritage Defense has been providing member families with 24/7 direct access to experienced, Christian attorneys ready to protect your children and defend your parental rights. Membership with Heritage Defense also provides you an attorney beyond your initial call, including being with you for any meetings with CPS and representing you in court if needed… at no extra cost to you. Go to teachthemdiligently.net/heritagedefense to join today. Additional Resources: Find out more about Cherish Child Ministries HERE Find resources for dyslexia challenges HERE

Don’t Let The Turkey Hijack Your Thanksgiving | 172 Nov 22, 2022

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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 that THANKSGIVING and gratitude are huge topics of conversations around here. Since David began his lengthy study on the subject, he’s found creative ways to tie just about every conversation we have to gratitude in some way. We tease him about it all the time, but the truth is that we’ve learned a TON from him on this and we’ve all grown because of it. I guess you could say he’s put things together for all of us to pass on wisdom like we discussed last week. This week, though, I am excited to let him share with you and your children a little more about the foundations of Thanksgiving and how that factors in to the way we’ll celebrate together later this week. We want to make sure that none of us allow the turkey to hijack our thanksgiving! Podcast Sponsor: Today’s podcast is sponsored by our friends at Creating A Masterpiece. Creating a Masterpiece provides award-winning drawing classes for your children, taught by an expert instructor, and we can’t recommend them highly enough. If your student has an interest in drawing, this is the program for them. It was designed by master artist and teacher, Sharon Hofer, to empower students who love to draw, but honestly drawing is a skill anyone can learn. You don't have to be gifted. In this program Sharon will teach students step-by-step how to plan, develop, and enhance carefully designed projects-- all using easily accessible tools. You can learn more about Creating A Masterpiece and even get a free sample lesson by going to teachthemdiligently.net/cam The Transform Journal David created is an overflow of his study on Thanksgiving throughout the Psalms. It’s a 40-day, habit-creating, gratitude-instilling journal that will remake the way you think about things. There’s a lot of teaching like you’ll hear in this episode, along with a deeper look at 40 of the times that Thanksgiving is mentioned in the Psalms. He’ll also help you strategically journal your way through building this mental habit that will be so transformational for you and for your family. Learn more and pick up your copy today at TransformJournals.com.

Navigating The Library With Wisdom | 171 Nov 17, 2022

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On today’s podcast, Whitney Newby of Brighter Day press is joining Leslie to talk about navigating the library when the resources there can made it a rather dangerous place for children if we aren’t careful. She’ll give us some incredibly practical ideas for preparing our children for library time, how we can make sure that the resources we’re bringing home are good for our kiddos, and even what to do when we discover that they aren’t. I know you’re going to appreciate her insight and be encouraged as you listen in! Meet the Guest: Whitney Newby is a pastor’s wife and homeschooling mama of four. She has a Bible degree from Moody Bible Institute, is a registered nurse, and has created literature-rich, gospel-centered resources through Brighter Day Press. Find out more HERE. Podcast Sponsor: Today’s episode is brought to you by Creating A Masterpiece. Creating a Masterpiece provides award-winning drawing classes for your children, taught by an expert instructor, and we can’t recommend them highly enough. This award-winning program is designed by master artist and teacher, Sharon Hofer, to empower students who love to draw. Drawing is a skill anyone can learn, and the method Creating A Masterpiece uses really does ensure success and will get your children excited about art. You can learn more about Creating A Masterpiece HERE. Teach Them Diligently has put together a weekly email to encourage and equip you in such a way that it will take you 15 minutes or less the to read it over and check out the resources and links we share there. Homeschool Subjects will jump start your week and get you off on the right foot each time. Plus, once you sign up, you can share Homeschool Subjects with your friends using your unique referral link to earn fun homeschool swag beginning with just 1 referral. Click HERE to learn more and sign up today.

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