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Why Homeschooling Works | 160 Oct 11, 2022

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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 at Why Homeschooling Works. As has been noted time and time again, homeschooling is a great tool for a discipleship-focused family, and today, we’ll explore some of the reasons why. Podcast Sponsor: Fall is upon us now, and the colors we get to experience as the Lord paints His new masterpiece are stunning! We have so much to be grateful for. Speaking of being grateful, did you know that there are countless scientifically proven benefits for practicing the habit of gratitude and thanksgiving? According to an article in Forbes Magazine, gratitude improves relationships. It improves your physical and emotional health. It helps you sleep better, think clearer, and even enhances your ability to empathize with people. Far beyond those benefits, though, the Bible talks about Thanksgiving extensively and tells us the far greater spiritual benefits of it. My husband, David, spent several years studying what God’s Word has to say about thanksgiving, and I can tell you first-hand that the way God has used that study in his own life has been amazing. Out of that study, David created a 40-day journal to help you learn about Thanksgiving as you walk through the Psalms and then to put into practice what you learn with simple, yet profound prompts. 40 days of practicing thanksgiving while studying the Psalms will create a new habit in your life that you’ll never want to stop practicing. Learn more about that Thanksgiving in the Psalms journal and get a copy now. Many families have used these for family devotions, so we also offer family packs to help you do that. Go to TransformJournals.com today.

The Power Of A Parent’s Impact And A Golden Yo-Yo | 159 Oct 06, 2022

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Growing up in a family of 9 kids, Vladimir Prokhnevskiy didn’t get many gifts and food was a luxury. One harsh winter in Kiev, Ukraine, Vlad and his siblings rode a bus and then a tram to get to the church where shoeboxes were handed out. The brightly colored gifts stood out immediately! He was so excited about this gift and time seemed to stand still for a brief moment. The shoebox represented God’s love that heals everything, allowing Vlad and his siblings to forget their struggles for a moment and just feel loved. Meet The Guest: The Prokhnevskiy family moved to the states in 2001. Today, Vladimir lives in Charlotte, North Carolina with his wife and two young boys. He is a content creator and works with his twin brother at their company Ukramedia. Podcast Sponsor: Today’s episode is brought to you by Samaritan’s Purse/Operation Christmas Child. 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.

The One Why To Homeschool | 158 Oct 04, 2022

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On today’s podcast, David and Leslie are going to take a look at why Christian families homeschool. We’ll be specifically diving into the power of the right why (spoiler alert, we believe there’s only one!) and the difference that finding that why and aligning everything in your life up behind it can make in your life and in your family. It’s truly powerful!

Wise and Discerning Children | 157 Sep 29, 2022

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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 conversation is one that will absolutely speak to the heart of every parent as he helps us see through a look into Proverbs how to help our thoughtless ones transform into wise and discerning children. There are so many great takeaways in this conversation. Meet The Guest: 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. Upcoming Events: our TTD Live Events are going strong, and we have several in the works for you this fall. We’ll be hosting a one day event in San Diego California October 22, then on Saturday, November 5, we’ll be in Washington, DC at the Museum of the Bible. We, along with our partners at Trail Life USA, are excited for you to join us there. These one-day events are an incredible way for you to experience the teaching and encouragement that Teach Them Diligently has to offer in a smaller package, so grab your friends and make your plans to join us there, You can learn more about all of our events and secure your tickets by clicking HERE. Podcast Sponsor: Today’s episode is brought to you 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! Additional Resources: Find out more about Dr. Mark Hamby and the Lamplighter Ministry by clicking HERE

Strategic Prayer For Parents | 156 Sep 27, 2022

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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 shown Leslie the value of prayer and the priority that needs to be placed on it, and today she wants to share some of what He’s taught her and how the way she has prayed for her children through the years will impact the way you parent, the decisions you make, your state of mind, and more. Upcoming Events: Our TTD Live Events are going strong, and we have several in the works for you this fall. We’ll be hosting a one day event in just under a month in San Diego California October 22,, then on Saturday, November 5, we’ll be in Washington, DC at the Museum of the Bible. We, along with our partners at Trail Life USA, are excited for you to join us there. These one-day events are an incredible way for you to experience the teaching and encouragement that Teach Them Diligently has to offer in a smaller package, so grab your friends and make your plans to join us there, You can learn more about all of our events and secure your tickets by clicking HERE. 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 and see what they have to offer. Additional Resources: Free Prayers for Children Prayer Guide Click HERE

When Hope Gets Messy | 155 Sep 22, 2022

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Today’s podcast will cover some difficult topics and we believe it will give a lot of hope to parents who may find themselves in situations where their children are struggling with anxiety, depression, or even suicidal ideation. As David and Leslie's children have gotten older, they have come to realize the depth of the issues young people today are faced with, regardless of how solid their own foundation at home. Even if your own children don’t struggle with any of these things, we can almost guarantee that some of their friends will, so educating yourself on these issues and how to combat them in a way that will maintain relationships and allow you to continue to have a platform to shepherd hearts is incredibly important. Meet the Guest: Lori Wildenberg is the mom of a daughter who has wrestled with depression, and she’s passionate abut helping parents help their children. Lori is a licensed parent and family educator, national speaker, parent coach, and author or coauthor of 6 parenting books, and I’m thrilled to have her joining us today. Podcast Sponsor: Today’s episode is brought to you by Alpha Omega Publications. 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! Additional Resources: Mom's Together Facebook Group Mom's Together Instagram Follow Lori on Facebook and Instagram Lori and Focus on the Family Find out more about Lori's ministry HERE

Unrealistic Expectations: Homeschool Edition | 154 Sep 20, 2022

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Recently on an office hours call with a number of Teach Them Diligently 365 members, a question was asked that sparked a conversation about realistic expectations. As Leslie discussed the situation with the mom who asked the question, she was amazed to see the chat box blow up as others expressed their struggle with that as well. When Leslie stepped back a bit and thought it through a little more, she realized that much of what we see and read is actually designed in such as way as to feed unrealistic expectations and all the frustration, stress, and discontent that come along with it. So, today, we’re going to look at Unrealistic Expectations– Homeschool Edition. Our TTD Live Events are going strong, and we have several in the works for you this fall. We’ll be hosting a one day event in San Diego California October 22,, then on Saturday, November 5, we’ll be in Washington, DC at the Museum of the Bible. We, along with our partners at Trail Life USA are excited for you to join us there. These one-day events are an incredible way for you to experience the teaching and encouragement that Teach Them Diligently has to offer in a smaller package, so grab your friends and make your plans to join us there, You can learn more about all of our events and secure your tickets by going clicking 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. If your student has in interest in drawing, this is the program for them. 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. You do not have to be gifted. In this program Sharon will teach students step-by-step how to plan, develop, and enhance 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 in interest in drawing, this is the program for them. carefully designed projects. As students advance through the levels they will learn more intricate ways of implementing and enhancing their projects through applying technique. As they master these techniques, their own drawing projects will improve. The projects in this program have been limited to the inexpensive mediums of Pencil, Colored Pencil, and Charcoal. The skills being taught can be used to enhance many other forms of drawing and fine art media. You can learn more about Creating A Masteriece by going to CREATINGAMASTERPIECE.com.

Raising Godly Girls In A Lonely, Anxious World | 153 Sep 15, 2022

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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 of discontent. It’s stunning how quickly the messaging has changed for parents, but it’s even more unbelievable to think about what our children are being confronted with. Media, messaging, friends and others are reinforcing lies to our children, and as parents we get the incredible privilege to give them the tools to combat those with Biblical truths and to prepare them to stand in a world that’s becoming increasingly hostile to things of the Lord.On today's podcast, we’re going to be discussing the loneliness, isolation, and anxiety that so many girls are struggling with right now and how, as parents, you can encourage and help them overcome that. You don’t want to miss a minute! Meet the Guest:For more than two decades, Patti Garibay has been at the forefront of countering the culture by leading girls and women to creating lives of integrity. She is the founder and executive director of American Heritage Girls (AHG), a national Christ-centered leadership and character development program. She helps thousands of girls discover their true identity and purpose in Christ through AHG’s transformative programming. Podcast Sponsor: 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. Check out AOP.com today to see how AOP can serve your family.Additional Resources: Click HERE for your copy of "Raising Godly Girls" from American Heritage Girls. Click HERE for more information about "Raising Godly Girls Guide to Gender and Identity" Podcast with TTD and Patti Garibay "From Mom to Movement Maker" "Raising Godly Girls" One-Minute Daily Videos "Culture Translator" by Axis Find an American Heritage Girl Troop Near You American Heritage Girl Story Godly Girls Guide to Safe Technology

How To Create Or Fine-Tune A Rhythm-Based Homeschool | 152 Sep 13, 2022

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Through the years, I’ve seen the benefits of what many refer to as a rhythm-based homeschool. With so many just starting to homeschool or heading back to homeschool for the new year, now is a great time to consider whether a rhythm-based approach to your days would help your family get more done and enjoy more peaceful days. Stay tuned and we’ll explore what a rhythm-based homeschool is and how to set one up for yourself. Podcast Sponsors: 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. Teach Them Diligently 365. With a membership to TTD365, you get access to our audio vault of every workshop given at a Teach Them Diligently event through the years. That’s literally thousands of workshops available on demand whenever you need encouragement or help with a specific issue. But, the audio vault is just the beginning of the awesomeness that awaits you in 365. You also have access to every virtual event we’ve ever produced, exclusive, new monthly content from me and from other members and experts, community groups and discussion, retreats, regular meetups, and more. The community and discipleship that happens within it are truly the power behind TTD365. Moms there are growing together and thriving because there is always someone ready to answer a question, give an idea, or help carry their burdens by praying for them and encouraging them. Get a membership to Teach Them Diligently 365 today and see how it can transform your homeschooling efforts as well. Click HERE to learn more and to sign up now. Use discount code PODCAST before September 30th to save $49 off your first year’s membership! I promise you’ll be glad you did!! Additional Resources: Time Inventory Sheet Click HERE Movement in Homeschool Exercise Video Click HERE

Men and Boys Growing In Their Faith Together | 151 Sep 01, 2022

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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 in our own walk with the Lord and allowing that growth to naturally overflow into our relationship and discipling efforts with our children, and women seem to find a lot of ways to connect with others and grow in community. That seems a lot harder to come by for our husbands, though, doesn’t it? Mark Hancock is the founder of Trail Life, USA and he has great insight for families, especially dads, as they navigate the discipleship relationship with their sons. Meet the Guest: Mark Hancock began his career founding a national advertising agency and running it for fifteen years. His conversion to Christ led him into ministry as a Youth and College Pastor, Associate Pastor, Homeless Ministry Director and Global Event Director for an international ministry, organizing events on five continents. He holds two Masters Degrees in the Mental Health Counseling field, having spent a number of years in private practice, and has taught at secular and Christian colleges. He is an author, award-winning writer, and conference speaker, and he serves as Chief Executive Officer of Trail Life USA. Podcast Sponsor: Today’s episode is brought to you by Trail Life USA. Trail Life is where boys and men thrive! With more than 40,000 members in nearly 900 Troops across all 50 states, homeschool moms and dads are discovering the power of outdoor adventure and badge-based education to engage boys, nurture faith, and awaken a love for learning. Unshackled from the classroom, boys and dads come to life in an environment where faith and understanding grow naturally. Men love the intentional discipleship time carved out with their sons, as together they plan, work, serve, learn, and experience adventure together -- relationships grow, faith becomes real, leadership is learned, and boys grow to become biblically-bold, courageous servant-leaders of faith and character. Learn more at www.TrailLifeUSA.com/ttd Additional Resources: Find a Trail Life, USA troop near you HERE Find out more about Trail, Life, USA HERE

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