Teach Them Diligently

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The Wisdom Of Putting Things Together As Parents | 170 Nov 15, 2022

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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 do that regularly, for everything we do runs through our house– as do a whole lot of teenagers and young adults. Getting away is honestly the only way we can effectively plan it feels like. One morning, David shared with me what he had learned in his devotions that morning and by pulling on a few extra threads, so to speak, in his study, and I convinced him to chat with me about it today, for it’s all about how we can pass on wisdom to our children by helping them put things together. There is some GREAT, super practical information for parents. 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. Learn more at teachthemdiligently.net/aop It is Collection Week for all those Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes! These shoeboxes give us a wonderful way to participate in the gospel going all around the world as each child who receives a gift also hears about Jesus' love for them and gets a copy of The Greatest Journey, which is connected to a discipleship program they are invited to participate in. Go to teachthemdiligently.net/occ to learn more and to discover where you can drop off your gift now.

How To Discipline a Strong-Willed Child Who Doesn’t Care About Consequences | 169 Nov 10, 2022

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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 power struggles with even the most strong-willed children. He joined us for Teach Them Diligently last season for the first time, and offered incredibly helpful insight to thousands who heard him speak. Today, we’re talking about how you can discipline and teach a strong-willed child who doesn’t seem to care about the consequences. We’ll also spend some time chatting about the lessons parents of strong-willed kiddos get to learn and how God uses those children to refine and sanctify us along the way. 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. We want to encourage you to check out our Sunday night Homeschool Subjects email. It’s totally free, and we believe that the 15 minutes or less that it will take you to read it over and check out the resources and links we share there 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. Go to homeschoolsubjects.com to learn more and sign up today. Additional Resources: Find out more about Kirk Martin HERE Listen to the Celebrate Calm Podcast HERE

3 Ways Gratitude Benefits A Homeschooling Family | 168 Nov 08, 2022

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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 as we are marching towards Thanksgiving and Christmas. But, how does all that Thanksgiving impact us practically? How does it change the way we engage with our spouse, our children, go about our day, etc. This week, that’s exactly what we’re going to be talking all about how gratitude benefits a homeschooling family. Podcast Sponsor: Today’s podcast is sponsored by Cedarville University which is home to more than 4,700 students in southwest Ohio. Students spend approximately 1,000 days in college, no matter where they go. And, 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 cedarville.edu. David Nunnery has created a Thanksgiving Journal that will help you study Thanksgiving in the Psalms while establishing a habit of Thanksgiving and gratitude in your own life that will transform you and your family in ways that will astonish you! For 40-days, you’ll study what God’s Word tells us about being grateful and then you’ll write very specifically about the things that you are thankful for. It will prove to be a life-changing exercise. Check it out today at TransformJournals.com and pick up a copy for yourself or get a family pack to work through with your children in your family devotions.

Turning Tough Conversations Into Discipleship Opportunities | 167 Nov 03, 2022

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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 be talking about the importance of engaging with our children around the news and how we can turn tough conversations into discipleship opportunities. We think you’ll find that you’re challenged to think about current events in a whole new way, so stay tuned! Talk about good news.A video current events program has arrived to instill news literacy and Biblical discernment in your family. Prepare to learn about the world and be reminded of who made it.It turns out that watching the news can be fun.This is the stuff streams are made of. But you'll never know unless you try.Start your free, 30-day trial at worldwatch.news/ttd. You can even access our app for seamless streaming. We want to encourage you to check out our Sunday night Homeschool Subjects email. It’s totally free, and we believe that the 15 minutes or less that it will take you to read it over and check out the resources and links we share there 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. Go to homeschoolsubjects.com to learn more and sign up today.

You Weren’t Meant To Walk Alone | 166 Nov 01, 2022

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This week, Leslie will to talk to you about something that’s been on her heart for a while, and that’s the importance of living in community with one another. God created us and called us to be part of a body of believers, but she talks to so many who are isolated, often by choice. Prioritizing community always seemed like a foreign concept to Leslie. As a deeply introverted person by nature, she never saw the need to invest in community at all. Has God ever changed her heart and my focus through the years! This week, we’re going to look at community through both Biblical and practical lenses. We’ll be discussing several agreed-upon benefits of community and marveling at how God’s plans for us truly are always best. 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 joy and order in what God has called them to do. It is truly 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 Round Rock, TX or Pigeon Forge, TN for a 3-day 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 clicking HERE. . We cannot WAIT to see you there! You can learn more about Teach Them Diligently 365 by clicking HERE.

The History Of Marxism | 165 Oct 27, 2022

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Today’s podcast is a uniquely important one, and we are so glad you’re joining us for it. Linda Lacour Hobar, the author of a full world history curriculum called The Mystery of History is here today to talk about the history of Marxism, how we are seeing it in our world today, and what that topic has to do with Christian Home Education. As a home-educating parent, one of the big battles you are facing is with the hidden enemy of Marxism and it’s imperative that we educate ourselves and prepare our children to discern truth from error. Linda’s natural teaching style is a perfect fit to help us do just that. 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. Go to AOP.com to learn more today. Be to check out our Sunday night Homeschool Subjects email. It’s totally free, and we believe that the 15 minutes or less that it will take you to read it over and check out the resources and links we share there 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. Go to homeschoolsubjects.com to learn more and sign up today. Additional Resources: Find out more about Linda Lacour Habor and The Mystery of History HERE

Building Resiliency | 164 Oct 25, 2022

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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 is a lot different than they were for us when we were growing up. So how can we help them learn to roll with changes in their lives, and how can we help them bounce back when they’re disappointed? Beyond even that how can we silence the voices of doubt and failure in our own minds and find our own resiliency as parents? Today’s episode is one that I recorded in 2021, and I thought was incredibly relevant and helpful for us today. I'm joined by a favorite around here Dr. Kathy Koch. Dr Kathy is one of the most knowledgeable and insightful people I know. She loves people, and it shows. On her heart right now is helping children and adults to be resilient, and she recently published a book on the subject called Resilient Kids: Raising Them to Embrace Life with Confidence. Podcast Sponsor: Did you know that you can be a part of the Great Commission simply by packing an operation Christmas child shoebox gift? Your gift of school supplies, toys, hygiene items, and more will open the door for children around the world to encounter the love of Christ for the very first time. Around 1000 churches are being planted each year, even among unreached people groups as communities are transformed by the power of the gospel. National collection week is November 14th through 21st. Learn more by going to TeachThemDiligently.net/OCCAdditional Resources:Find out more about Celebrate Kids HERE Purchase your copy of Resilient Kids: Raising Them to Embrace Life with Confidence

Strength and Hope Out of Tragedy | 163 Oct 20, 2022

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Elizabeth Groff grew up in an orphanage in Ukraine, and had a really rough childhood. But God didn’t leave her in her difficult situation. She received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox and heard the Good News of God's love for her. Not too long after that, she was adopted and moved to the US. While in college, she started an Operation Christmas Child club and throughout her life, she has participated in packing thousands of shoeboxes. As you’ll find out later in this episode, Elizabeth has recently reconnected with her sister who she hadn't seen since childhood and has had the opportunity to show her Jesus’ love in very practical ways as well. Meet the Podcast Guest:Elizabeth Groff was born and raised in Eastern Ukraine. She grew up in a broken family and ended up in an orphanage when she was only 7years old. While she was in the orphanage, Elizabeth received an Operation Christmas Child shoebox gift. Because of the shoebox, she began to have hope that God would not leave her at rock bottom, but that He would meet her there, and become her family. At the age of 13, Elizabeth was adopted into an American family. While a student at Virginia Tech, she enjoyed getting people involved in her Shoebox Club on campus. She went on to earn her master’s degree in Public Health and now works in the health care field. Elizabeth continues to encourage people to pack shoebox gifts wherever she is.Podcast Sponsor: Operation Christmas Child demonstrates God's love to children worldwide by delivering gift-filled shoeboxes and the good news of Jesus Christ! Each shoebox is an opportunity for a child to hear the Gospel and be invited into a 12 lesson discipleship program, The Greatest Journey. Since 1993, more than 198 million children have received a shoebox gift and since 2010 more than 30.9 million children have been discipled. Children are now praying for and sharing their faith with family and friends. As a result of this ever-expanding witness, new churches are starting and communities are being transformed! Together we are working to see “a great multitude which no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb” (Rev. 7:9-10). Learn more about packing shoeboxes at samaritanspurse.org/occ and find fun resources for your family at samaritanspurse.org/childrens-ministry-resources. National Collection Week is November 14-21.

Common Hindrances for Parents | 162 Oct 18, 2022

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This week, we’re going to look at a couple of the hindrances many families allow to hold them back from truly fulfilling their mission. These common mindset issues were common in Jesus’ day, and we still see them tripping people up today. We believe this will be a helpful conversation! Podcast Sponsor: Today’s podcast is sponsored by AOP. Forty-five years ago, AOP began its mission to educate, inspire, and change lives through curriculum that promotes academic excellence and Christian values. Today, they’re proud to be a part of the homeschool journey and countless memories for thousands of families. Discover the benefits of a Christian homeschool education and learn more about AOP’s award-winning homeschool options today at aop.com or call them at 800-622-3070! LAUNCH PARTY!! It’s happening on Tuesday, October 25th, and you do NOT want to miss it. We’ll be making announcements about who’s coming and what you can expect with our big events next year as well as giving away some amazing prizes. You can enter to win our GRAND PRIZE right now as you start making your plans to join us there. Go to TeachThemDiligently.net/LaunchParty to get complete details and sign up now. As we always have, we will be offering a huge discount on tickets after that event for all who join us there, so not only will you have a lot of fun and have the chance to win some awesome prizes, but you’ll also get an amazing deal on tickets to what we believe will be the best event your family can attend. Additional Resources: If you have missed previous podcasts, please click the links below to catch up! Why Homeschooling Works | 160 The One Why to Homeschool | 158

Crisis-Proof Your Homeschool | 161 Oct 13, 2022

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Beverly Jacobson is joining us today, and we are so excited for you to hear her. She is strong in her faith, solid in her messaging, and one of those people that we think we could hang out with for days on end and never run out of things to talk about. Beverly is going to share with us about crisis-proofing your homeschool, and she has broken it down into such a practical way that we know will be incredibly helpful. Meet The Guest: Beverly Jacobson is an Air Force wife and homeschooling mother of 9. From marriage and motherhood to miscarriages and military moves, she has years of experience in homeschooling and the journeys that can come with it. After 25 years of marriage and 17+ years of homeschooling her 9 kids, she has graduated 3 so far and is in the homeschooling trenches with 6 kids still at home. Podcast Sponsor: Today’s podcast is sponsored by Heritage Defense. "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 heritagedefense.org to join today. One of the primary ways you can prepare your heart for whatever God has planned for your family is to be in His Word day by day. David has created a resource to help you do just that AND to help you cultivate a heart of gratitude and thanksgiving as you go. Working through the Transform Journal about Thanksgiving in the Psalms alone or with your spouse or family will prove to be an incredible discipline and I promise you’ll find that you can Open a deeper relationship with God by cultivating a daily habit of thanksgiving and prayer. Go to TransformJournals.com today to order your copy. With Thanksgiving right around the corner, now is a perfect time to start this journal and finish right as we celebrate being grateful together. Additional Resources: Find out more about Beverly Jacobson at her WEBSITE Beverly Jacobson Homeschool Support Group UN-Planning our Parenthood Book Invite Beverly to speak at your next event

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