Teach Them Diligently

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The Impact of Relationships | 139 Jul 21, 2022

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On today's podcast, we are joined by a Teach Them Diligently favorite! Todd Wilson of The Familyman Ministries is a favorite among moms and dads every time he joins us! With a heart for family and homeschooling, Todd brings the fun where ever he goes! He has a heart for encouraging parents as they cultivate long-lasting and deep relationships with with their kids! We KNOW you will be encouraged by today's episode! Meet the Guest: Todd Wilson, is a dad, grand-dad, writer, conference speaker, and former pastor. Todd’s humor and down to earth realness have made him a favorite speaker at homeschool conventions, retreats, and churches across the country. He is also the founder of Familyman Ministries. Today’s episode is brought to you by Samaritan Ministries. As parents we know how quickly a medical need can arise. That’s where Samaritan Ministries comes in, connecting Christians across the nation who help pay one another’s medical bills. There are no networks. You choose the health care providers that best meet your needs. Medical bills are sent to Samaritan Ministries, and they notify members to pray and send money directly to you to help pay those bills. It’s Biblical, affordable, and you can join today. Learn more at SamaritanMinistries.org/TeachThemDiligently. Additional Resources: Find more from Todd Wilson at The FamilyMan and The Smiling Homeschooler.

Be Present | 138 Jul 19, 2022

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Today’s podcast is the third in a series this month about redeeming the season to build or strengthen relationships with your children and prepare yourselves for a wonderful homeschool year ahead. So far, we’ve talked about the opportunities that summer time gives us, noting that it’s time to start saying “yes” to things that will allow us to spend meaningful time doing things that are important to our kiddos. We’ve also talked about doing the unexpected and engaging with your children in ways that may be surprising to them. Today, we're going to be addressing one of the most important components of parenting, and honestly one that we all agree with on the surface but sometimes we allow things to happen in practice that take us in a completely different direction. It's a super easy pit to fall into, we we'll look at some very specific ways you can focus on being present with your children both this summer and all year long. We’re also super excited to announce that we’ll be hosting a one day event in San Diego California October 22. That will be our first ever event on the West Coast, and we’re thrilled that God has opened the door for us to bring TTD to so many who’ve been asking us to. You can learn more about that event and secure your ticket by clicking HERE. Additional Resources: Click HERE to find previous podcasts from this series. Find out more about HeartSchool by clicking HERE.

The Blessing of an Unexpected Life | 137 Jul 14, 2022

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On today's podcast, we are joined by Diana and Kate Cockrell. Diana and Kate are a mother-daughter writing team and they just published a book together! Today, we are going to talk all about the process and they why behind their project! They truly are the example of living an unexpected life and seeing the blessing that comes with it! Meet the Guests:Diana Cockrell lives with her husband in a Greenville, South Carolina, home overrun by pets, books, and story ideas. When she’s not teaching history or teaching composition, she’s thinking about history and thinking about writing. When she’s not doing that, she’s studyinghistory or actually writing (are you sensing a pattern here?), usually with a cat in her lap. Her dearest wish is to travel back in time, experiencing the events and meeting the people she loves. Kate Cockrell also lives in Greenville, South Carolina, and spends her days pretending she’s everywhere else. She reads, writes, teaches, and searches for every opportunity to grow imagination, both for herself and anyone else who’ll sit still long enough.Additional Resources: Find out more about the book Worth the Read or contact the author HERE. Follow on Instagram at @justourbook Purchase your copy of Worth the Read from any of the following: Amazon Barnes and Noble Books a Million Thrift Books Local podcast listeners (in South Carolina) can also purchase the book in person at As the Page Turns, an independent bookstore in Travelers Rest, SC.

Do the Unexpected | 136 Jul 12, 2022

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This month, we’re taking a little time to talk about building relationships with our children. Last week, we talked about the opportunities that summer time gives us, and we noted that it’s time to start saying “yes” to things that will allow us to spend meaningful time doing things that are important to our kiddos. Be sure to check that out if you missed that episode, for I believe that you’ll get some great ideas and a better understanding of why you’d want to intentionally spend time investing in those relationships and where that investment can lead. Today, we’re looking at another way to build or deepen relationships with our children as we talk about Doing the Unexpected. You’ll find that this is the “how” that supports the “why” we discussed last week. Sponsored By: 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 David and Leslie's podcast from last week, Redeem the Season, HERE Prayers for My Children Guide HERE Find this weeks blog post, 23 Summers of Motherhood and Many More to Go, HERE

Why Motherhood Matters In All Seasons | 135 Jul 07, 2022

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On today's podcast, we are joined by September McCarthy. September is a favorite at our TTD events and we love all of the wonderful materials she has created for homeschooling families! September has a heart for encouraging mothers as they live out the calling God has given them, no matter what stage of life they are in! Today's podcast is sure to encourage your heart whether you are in the stage of diapers or the stage of launching into adulthood. Meet The Guest: Meet September McCarthy, author, speaker, wife of 31 years, mom to ten children, and Nonna to 9 grandchildren and has been homeschooling for 26 years. September is the author of {Why} Motherhood Matters. She owns and directs a hybrid Homeschooling Center and co-hosts Mom to Mom Podcast. She founded and owns September & Co., the on-line and vendor based Educational Resource Shop for Families. Sponsored By: 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. Additional Resources: Find September McCarthy and more resources HERE. Find September on Instagram and Facebook Sign up for Homeschool Subjects HERE Subscribe to the TTD podcast HERE

Redeem The Season | 134 Jul 05, 2022

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We are launching a brand-new season and a new series here on the Teach Them Diligently podcast! Over the next few weeks, David and Leslie, as well as their guests, will discuss making the most of the time that God has given us with our children. They will discuss specific ways to redeem your time and LOVE the season you are in with your children, and those that are to come. Homeschool Subjects is our Sunday night email that is sent each week FULL of encouragement, blog posts, helps, tips, and so much more! 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 you 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.

Benefits of Quality Literature | 133 Jun 30, 2022

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On today’s episode, Leslie is by joined Chris and Andrea Elston of Shine a Light Press. We’re going to be talking really practically about enhancing or filling in the holes in curriculum by strategically utilizing literature. Andrea was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. She has a B.A. in Elementary Education and has taught 20+ years in Christian schools. Andrea and her husband, Chris, run Shine-A-Light Press, a publishing company supporting churches, schools, and families. Today’s podcast is brought to you by Summit Ministries. Young Christians have a lot of questions: BIG questions about life, love, the Bible, God, and so much more. At Summit Ministries, we give high school and college students a place to explore these big ideas with today’s leading Christian thinkers. If you want your kids to become more confident in their faith, send them to a Student Conference with Summit this summer. The time is now! Give your child an unshakeable faith that can withstand the challenges of today’s world. Visit summit.org Additional Resources: Find out more about Sine-A-Light Press by clicking HERE. Receive a copy of "Tales from a Teachers Bookshelf" by clicking HERE.

Stair Step Subjects and Living Subjects | 132 Jun 23, 2022

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This week, we are excited to speak with Linda Lacour Hobar. Linda is the author of The Mystery of History and the host of The Mystery of Home Education podcast. Through homeschooling her children, and service as a missionary, she discovered a deep love for world history where the famous and the infamous have left their mark in time. In the year 2000, Linda sensed a clear call to write The Mystery of History for her children, grandchildren, and generations to come that they might know as Colossians 2:3 tells us “the mystery of God . . . in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.” Today, Linda is going to be talking all about the difference between stair step subjects and living subjects. 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 out more about Linda Lacour Hobar and The Mystery of History by clicking HERE.

STEM Education and the Homeschool Family | 131 Jun 16, 2022

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This week, we’re talking all about STEM– science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, and we’re joined by Robert Walsh, who joined us for events this season in both Round Rock, TX and Pigeon Forge, TN. In 2019, Robert recognized a disparity in access to STEM education. This inconsistency leads to some students having a competitive advantage when applying to college and for the jobs of the future simply as a result of where they go to school. The Excalibur Solutions STEM Academy exists to help level the playing field and ensure that all students have access to quality STEM education. The content they develop not only teaches students basic skills in computer programming, electronics, and engineering, but also gives them the chance to engage in activities to help them discover whether a future in STEM is right for them. Buckle up, because you’re about to learn a whole lot of great information about how we can prepare our children today for the opportunities that await them tomorrow. You may have noticed Homeschool Subjects hitting your inbox every Sunday evening, and we hope you really enjoyed the content we’ve been sending. Each weekly edition of homeschool subjects will bring you the same teaching you’ve become accustomed to receiving each week from Teach Them Diligently, as well as news and information about homeschool and family that we’ve curated just for you– and that we truly believe you’ll be interested in reading. In addition to that, each week, we’ll share a Tip or trick from a Teach Them Diligently family, upcoming events or content that you can be on the lookout for and more. There’s even a way for you to share Homeschool subjects with your friends so you can easily earn free merch like stickers, tshirts, sweatshirts, and more. If you’re not receiving homeschool subjects, go to HOMESCHOOLSUBJECTS.COM today and sign up! Then, tell all your friends to do likewise. I think you’ll LOVE the merch we’ve prepared for you to win. Additional Resources: Find out more about Excalibur Solutions STEM Academy by clicking HERE. Robert Walsh shares resources for the fastest growing careers in the next 20 years. Click HERE to find out more! Find out more about how to combat the disadvantage of skills in the STEM world. Click HERE to find out more.

The Homeschool Awakening | 130 Jun 09, 2022

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Families across the nation are experiencing the homeschool awakening, taking advantage of the freedom and opportunities for self-discovery -- with the world as their classroom. Join award-winning actor, Kirk Cameron, as he dives into the adventures of dynamic American families on a mission to put fun and faith back into learning. The Homeschool Awakening explores the ins, outs, and honest answers to homeschooling’s most frequently asked questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wQeZDjxK5T8&feature=youtu.be Additional Resources: You can secure your ticket to see "The Homeschool Awakening" at a theatre near you! Click HERE to reserve your ticket today! Kirk Cameron is known by millions as “Mike Seaver” from the 1980’s hit sit-com, “Growing Pains.” Since then, he’s invested his time and energy into faith and family-focused films, television shows, and live events. These projects includes "Fireproof" -the marriage-centered film that became the #1 inspirational movie of the year, inspiring the best-selling book "The Love Dare". Kirk has also starred in the movies LEFT BEHIND, MONUMENTAL, "The Way of the Master" television series, and hundreds of live events focused on marriage, family and parenting. Recently, he's been featured on Fox News, Good Morning America, The Ben Shapiro Show, and Prager U. Kirk has been sharing about his passion for "American Campfire Revival, a 100 Day Plan.” ACR urges the family of faith to return to the principles that will bring blessing and protection to America. Kirk is currently producing his newest film with the Kendrick Brothers about the value of life in the womb and the beauty of adoption. He's also producing a documentary about the homeschooling movement. He and his wife, Chelsea, met on the set of “Growing Pains and have been married for 30 years. They have six children and host an all-expenses-paid summer camp for terminally ill children and their families called Camp Firefly.

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