Teach Them Diligently

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The Lasting Impact of Fathers | 109 Mar 24, 2022

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On today’s podcast, we are joined by Stephen Ashton. Stephen has a heart for ministering to our boys and he’s spent a lifetime doing it– from serving at risk youth for 15 years to now being on the executive team at Trail Life USA. Now, as a homeschool dad himself, he has some incredible insight into how we can best engage our boys in not only the learning process, but in activities that go a long way towards helping them become the man God has created them to be. You don’t want to miss a minute. Whether you have boys, have friends who have boys, or think your girls may one day have boys of their own, this is an episode that no family can afford to miss! Additional Resources: What to learn more about the incredible boat story? Click HERE to read in full the adventure of building a boat! Find information about Stephen Ashton's book "Remembering the Wilderness Road" by clicking HERE. Find out more about Trail Life and how your family can be involved! Find a location near you by clicking HERE. We are excited to have Trail Life as part of our upcoming in person conferences in Round Rock, TX and Pigeon Forge, TN. We hope you will join us! Click HERE to find out more!

Mystery of Discipleship | 108 Mar 22, 2022

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On today's podcast, we’re going to be talking very practically about discipleship. For some, that’s a concept that seems so lofty and difficult that many are overwhelmed and at a loss, but we contend it’s actually the most natural thing in the world. We’re excited to share what God’s Word says about it and how that looks in modern day. AOP was here before homeschooling was accepted…before it was amovement…before you were told you had to stay home…before it waspopular. Their mission today remains the same as it did 45 years agowhen they began: to educate, inspire, and change lives throughcurriculum that promotes academic excellence and Christian values.Discover the benefits of a Christian homeschool education and learn moreabout AOP’s award-winning homeschool options today at aop.com or call them at 800-622-3070! Additional Resources: Find the Teach Them Diligently book by Leslie Nunnery by clicking HERE. Leslie Nunnery has created a wonderful resources to pray for your children. Find out more information about those materials by clicking HERE. We are just one week away from our first convention of 2022!! Find out more information about our Round Rock, TX and Pigeon Forge, TN convention by clicking HERE.

7 Highly Effective Ways to Disciple Gen Z | 107 Mar 17, 2022

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On today's podcast, we are joined by Joe Elliot, who is the founder and executive director of the Catalyst Collective. He’s also designed an incredible tool that can give us great discipleship and parenting insights into our kiddos as well as help them better understand themselves. Today, we’re going to be talking about 7 effective ways to disciple Gen Z, and Joe will give us not only actionable ideas but a lot of great information about this generation that will help us more effectively go for their hearts even as we prepare them to make a big Kingdom impact on our world. We are less than 1 month away from our first big event of the season, and we are super excited to be back in Round Rock, TX this season March 31-April 2. We have an incredible line-up of speakers and resources lined up for that event, as well as an Evening Of Real Refreshment for Moms, Men’s Breakfast for Dads and sons, and teen and children’s programs for your kids. We hope you’ll plan to join us there!! You can see the full schedule, more details about the hotel, and more on our website. Go to TeachThemDiligently.net/events to get information about any of our upcoming live or virtual events. We can’t wait to see you there!! Additional Resources: Author, Professional Speaker and Founder of the Catalyst Collective, Joe Elliott, has been on the front lines serving teens and families for over 20 years. He currently runs the fastest growing mentoring program in Texas and is at the forefront of innovating experiences that empower teens and parents to maximize their impact by embracing their God-given, unique design. Joe lives in Austin, Texas with his wife of 22 years and 3 teenage kiddos. Find out more about the Purpose Pro. You family can enjoy a discount with this program using code TTD for 25% off the purpose project. Click HERE to sign up and find out more. Find out more about the Catalyst Collective and more information about how to disciple Gen Z by clicking HERE.

Priorities of Parenting | 106 Mar 15, 2022

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Over the last few weeks, we’ve had several conversations about how our big goal impacts our daily lives. We’ve discussed nailing down our “Big Why” and what is truly that driving force that compels us forward in whatever we’re doing. We’ve talked about subtraction, goal setting, and more. So, if you missed those episodes, I encourage you to subscribe to the Homeschooling Families podcast on your favorite platform and catch up. You can also find all our podcasts online at TeachThemDiligently.net/podcast or via the Teach Them Diligently App. As we continue with our discussion of how our Big Why impacts what we do day in and day out, we’re going to take some time to look at the Top Priorities of Parenting. There are a MILLION distractions that threaten to pull us off mission, so how do we determine what is worth pushing everything else out of the way for? Make a point to join us at a Teach Them Diligently event this year-- or in Teach Them Diligently 365 all year long. 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 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 visiting TeachThemDiligently.net/events. We cannot WAIT to see you there! Additional Resources: Throughout the podcast, David and Leslie referenced many previous blog posts and podcasts. You can find links to all of them below! The Big Why Podcast You Teach What You Know Podcast Taking Control of Distractions Podcast Biblical Worldview for Parents Podcast Biblical Worship for a Thriving Family Podcast A Powerful Word for a Discipling Parent Blog Post

Homeschool Moms and Community | 105 Mar 10, 2022

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On today’s podcast, Leslie will be talking with Rachael Carman. God bonded Leslie's heart to Rachael’s several years ago, and she so thankful for her friendship and for her heart to serve homeschool families, especially moms through her speaking and writing ministries. Through the years, Rachael and Leslie have talked a lot about our need for community within the body, and especially community among homeschool moms. We know this conversation will encourage your heart! Rachael will be joining us this year in Round Rock, TX and Pigeon Forge, TN, and we invite you to join us there. Not only will she be speaking, but she’s bringing back her Evening of Real Refreshment for Homeschool moms and you don’t want to miss that! Get your ticket now and invite some girlfriends to join you there. TTD is always better when it’s experienced with those you love! Click HERE to find an event near you!Find more encouragement from Rachael Carman by clicking HERE.

Taking Control of Distractions | 104 Mar 08, 2022

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Do you ever get discouraged because you find yourself overwhelmed or running in circles when you want to be productive and stay on mission? Do distractions plague you and you’re not even sure how to take control of them? If so, you are in the right place today!On this episode David and Leslie will be talking about distractions. Distractions are a wonderful thing and in moderation they can be probably helpful! Unfortunately, waisting lots of time on less valuable things can cause all sorts of problems for you and can wreak havoc on your family leaving you all frustrated and often anxious. Today, you will receive practical tips on how to best manage life with distractions. 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. Additional Resources:We are just WEEKS away from our first convention of the year in Round Rock, TX! The hotel deadline ends 3/9/22. Be sure to purchase your ticket today! Click HERE to find out more! Encouragement ALL YEAR LONG! TTD365 offers resources and encouragement for your family and homeschool journey! Click HERE to join today!

Biblical Worldview for Parents | 103 Mar 03, 2022

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On today's podcast, we are joined by Dr. Jeff Myers from Summit Ministries. Jeff and Leslie will be talking about worldview in an incredibly practical way for parents. You’ll leave their time together with a much better understanding of what a worldview is, what a Biblical Christian worldview is, and why it’s so important that we prepare our children to be able to stand against the battling worldviews they’re confronted with every day. This truly is an episode that no parent can afford to miss! 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. Click HERE to get exclusive discounts, view dates, and more. Additional Resources:Be sure to see Dr. Jeff Myers in person at our TTD Conferences! Click HERE to sign up today for our conferences in Round Rock, TX and Pigeon Forge, TN.Summit Ministries has a wonderful summer planned for your child! Click Summit.org/diligent to see how you can save $200 off with early bird ticket before March 31 and additional $100 off with discount code DILIGENT22.Follow Dr Jeff on his podcast "Dr. Jeff Show" and to sign up for their weekly email by clicking HERE.

You Teach What You Know… | 102 Mar 01, 2022

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Many years ago, David and I were deeply impacted by a statement made in a Sunday School class we were attending, and it has been a driving force in the way we parented our children and in the way we speak and direct the ministry to families that God has given us. We’ve noticed that every time we mention it, we get the same reaction for those who hear as we had long ago, so we wanted to share that with you today and talk about how it looked practically in our family through the years. We are less than 1 month away from our first big event of the season, and we are super excited to be back in Round Rock, TX this season March 31-April 2. We have an incredible line-up of speakers and resources lined up for that event, as well as an Evening Of Real Refreshment for Moms, Men’s Breakfast for Dads and sons, and teen and children’s programs for your kiddos. I do hope you’ll plan to join us there!! You can see the full schedule, more details about the hotel, and more on our website. Go to TeachThemDiligently.net/events to get information about any of our upcoming live or virtual events. We can’t wait to see you there!!

The Lifelong Benefits of Getting Outdoors | 101 Feb 24, 2022

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Does getting outside and playing excite you or intimidate you? Have you felt a longing to spend more time outdoors and less on screens, but you don’t even know where to start? If so, today’s podcast is PERFECT for you! On today’s podcast, Ginny Yurich from 1000 Hours Outside is going to talk to us about the lifelong benefits of getting you and your kiddos outside. We’ll discuss the developmental, emotional, spiritual, relational, and academic benefits of prioritizing time outdoors, and give you a lot of tips for how to get started and how to make that a permanent part of your family dynamic. Ginny is a Michigan homeschooling mother of five and the founder of 1000 Hours Outside. She is a thought-leader in the world of nature-based play and its benefits for children. One of her top priorities is to inspire parents to invest in spending time in the outdoors! This month, Apologia is running a sale on their incredible elementary math curriculum. Apologia’s Exploring Creation with Mathematics curriculum is designed to help young minds discover the power of numbers throughout Creation. With hands-on learning activities and games using household objects, short 20-minute lessons, and a suggested 4-day week schedule, you and your children will love Apologia's math curriculum. So many homeschool families have switched to Apologia math after struggling with other curriculums and have seen their children become excited about math for the first time. Through February 28, you can shop Apologia's math curriculum at Apologia.com and use the promo code LOVEMATH at checkout, and receive 25% off! Additional Resources:Find more AMAZING resources from 1000 Hours Outside by visiting their website HERE. Ginny Yurich will be a speaker at all of our TTD Conventions this year- Cedarville, Round Rock, and Pigeon Forge! Check out the link HERE to secure your ticket! You do NOT want to miss hearing Ginny in person. Find out more about the book "Smart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All In Your Head" by clicking HERE.

Great Things He Has Done – Celebrating 100 Episodes | 100 Feb 22, 2022

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Today’s a BIG DAY around here! We’re celebrating the 100th episode of the Teach Them Diligently podcast and looking forward to kicking off our 10th season of Teach Them Diligently events. When we asked our listeners what they thought we should talk about on this special episode, the response was overwhelmingly that they wanted us to take a look back, share the history of and incredible ways God has worked through Teach Them Diligently, and we are so excited to do just that, for if there was a perfect way to encapsulate the years we’ve served through TTD, it would be to say, “Great Things He Has Done!” The Voice of the Martyrs (VOM) is a nonprofit, interdenominational missions organization that serves our persecuted Christian families around the world. VOM is dedicated to inspiring believers to deepen their commitment to Christ and to fulfill His Great Commission — no matter the cost. More than 4 million persecuted Christians receive help from VOM each year. Through this fellowship, our brothers and sisters are reminded that they are part of the wider body of Christ, encouraged to remain steadfast in their faith and challenged to continue to advance the gospel where they live. Visit vom.org/ttd to receive a free copy of Foxe Book of Martyrs and a monthly magazine to help you and your family pray strategically for our brothers and sisters around the world. We are thrilled to be back in-person events in Round Rock, Texas and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. The line ups of speaker are amazing and our desire is to encourage each family as they follow God's calling to teach their children diligently. Find out more about our in-person events and how you can be part of the excitement by clicking HERE.

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