Teach Them Diligently
345 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratingsIf you’re a homeschool family, you’ve found the right place! We invite you to join us each week on the Teach Them Diligently Podcast, where we’ll discuss a wide-range topics related to Biblical Parenting and Excellent Home Education to help you strengthen your family in every area of life. You have a high calling! Together, let’s explore how to fulfill that well. You can find even more resources and experiences for Christian homeschool families like yours at TeachThemDiligently.net
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The One Why To Homeschool | 158
October 04, 2022 09:53 - 28 minutes - 25 MBOn 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
September 29, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutes - 40.3 MBFor 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 ...
Strategic Prayer For Parents | 156
September 27, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 31.3 MBOn 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 ...
When Hope Gets Messy | 155
September 22, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 41.9 MBToday’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 alm...
Unrealistic Expectations: Homeschool Edition | 154
September 20, 2022 13:22 - 32 minutes - 29.2 MBRecently 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 u...
Raising Godly Girls In A Lonely, Anxious World | 153
September 15, 2022 12:43 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBI’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 pre...
How To Create Or Fine-Tune A Rhythm-Based Homeschool | 152
September 13, 2022 15:21 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBThrough 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 childr...
Men and Boys Growing In Their Faith Together | 151
September 01, 2022 12:00 - 41 minutes - 34.9 MBOn 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 insig...
5 Strategies For Increased Production | 150
August 30, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 39 MBOur God is a God of order. Increasing the order in your home can have a dramatic impact on the joy and peace your family experiences on a daily basis. Just a few small adjustments can profoundly transform your home life, and today, we share 5 strategies that can make a massive impact on the way you and your family functions. Podcast Sponsor: Homeschooling empowers parents to give their children an individualized education like no other educational setup can provide. With AOP, you can teach ...
Children and Whining | 149
August 25, 2022 12:30 - 37 minutes - 34 MBToday’s podcast is a practical one and I’m excited to dive in, because we’re going to be discussing an issue that hits home for all of us from one time to another. WHINING. We’ll look at how parents can address whining from a heart-oriented, biblical perspective and teach their children to be better communicators. Meet the Guest: Ginger Hubbard 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 f...
Catalyst vs Calling | 148
August 23, 2022 17:37 - 34 minutes - 32.1 MBOn today’s episode, which originally aired in July of 2020, David and Leslie will be talking about the peace and direction that can come to your days when you focus on your calling and not just on the smaller catalysts that God put in your path to get you here. They will talk practically about the calling we believe every parent has and how current circumstances can actually be a great catalysts to get God's people to focus on that calling a little bit more. What they talk about today will gi...
The Working Homeschool Mom | 147
August 18, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 39.1 MBThere have been a lot of changes in the homeschool community since we first started Teach Them Diligently in 2011, and our guest today is excellently equipped to talk about one of those changes as increasingly we’re seeing moms who are having to balance working and homeschooling and trying to figure out if it’s even possible to do both. Leslie first met today’s guest at our first Teach Them Diligently event in Spartanburg, and she has been privileged to see her many times since then. Jenn ...
Practical Discipleship Ideas For A New School Year | 146
August 15, 2022 16:22 - 21 minutes - 20.4 MBA brand new homeschool year is upon us, and now is a great time to start implementing some new discipleship and parenting strategies that will help you make the most of every opportunity you're given this year. Learn practical ways and helpful ideas for teaching your children diligently, both from a discipleship and academic perspective as David and Leslie Nunnery explore teamwork in homeschooling. As the parents of four children, three of whom have already graduated, David and Leslie have...
A Gospel-Centered Home Through Hygge | 145
August 11, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 29.6 MBOn today's podcast, we are joined by author, podcast host, and homeschool mom Jamie Erickson. We are continuing our series to help us go back to homeschool with more purpose and clarity that we have ever had before! What Jamie and Leslie will discuss today is something we believe all of us want but sometimes seems hard to find because we have to rearrange our thinking to make it happen. We know today your heart will be encouraged as we discuss hygge (HOO-GUH) in our homeschool and creating a ...
The “ENOUGH” Question | 144
August 09, 2022 12:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MBOver the last few weeks, Leslie Nunnery has been doing a series of podcasts specifically designed to help you go "back2homeschool" with the right mindset and strategy. The 2022-2023 school year can be your family’s best ever, especially if you approach it with your mission in mind. Be sure to check out the last 2 podcasts in this series where we discussed some tips and resolutions to make your homeschool year exceptional. This week, we’re going to explore one of the biggest questions or stru...
The Battle for our Children’s Identity | 143
August 04, 2022 17:05 - 41 minutes - 34 MBMost would agree, we never imagined that identity would be a problem issue for parents and children alike, and yet it has become a massive issue. Between media bombarding us with messaging that’s contrary to God’s plan to insecurities that arise from past experiences, many adults and children alike are struggling with the issue of who and Whose they are. Today’s podcast will be a great help as we not only frame the discussion on identity, but also give you information that will equip you to p...
New Back to Homeschool Resolutions | 142
August 02, 2022 17:30 - 35 minutes - 31.9 MBOn today's podcast, Leslie Nunnery will be building on the ideas from last weeks podcast as she gets really practical again and get ourselves ready to go back to homeschool. Leslie will share 7 new homeschool year resolutions for you this week, so grab your notebook and take notes to prepare for your best homeschool year yet! Back2Homeschool virtual conference is OPEN for registration, and this year’s event is outstanding. With more than 35 speakers and more than 70 workshops PLUS a live Q a...
A Place to Belong | 141
July 28, 2022 13:07 - 38 minutes - 32.5 MBOn today's podcast, we are joined by an amazing lady sho has truly seized the adventure with her kids as they have traveled all over the world together seeking out amazing culturally appropriate literature and so much more! Amber O'Neal Johnston is a homeschool mom and author who encourages families of all backgrounds to celebrate their cultural heritage and embrace inclusivity in the home. Meet the Guest: Amber O’Neal Johnston is a Charlotte Mason mama of four who has authored A Place to Be...
Simple Steps for Back To Homeschool Success | 140
July 26, 2022 12:56 - 32 minutes - 27.5 MBWith August fast approaching, it's back to homeschool season whether we’re ready for it or not! Today’s conversation will be all about a few simple things you can do to ensure the best homeschool year for your family yet! Leslie will share really simple things to revolutionize your new year whether it’s your first back to homeschool or 20th! By ensuring the right mindset and preparing well, this year your family can thrive! Whether it is your first season or your 21st, we want to encoura...
The Impact of Relationships | 139
July 21, 2022 12:52 - 42 minutes - 40.3 MBOn 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,...
Be Present | 138
July 19, 2022 13:01 - 38 minutes - 31.8 MBToday’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 ...
The Blessing of an Unexpected Life | 137
July 14, 2022 13:31 - 21 minutes - 17.8 MBOn 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 teach...
Do the Unexpected | 136
July 12, 2022 12:28 - 26 minutes - 23.4 MBThis 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 inves...
Why Motherhood Matters In All Seasons | 135
July 07, 2022 14:03 - 36 minutes - 29.6 MBOn 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, au...
Redeem The Season | 134
July 05, 2022 13:36 - 22 minutes - 19.7 MBWe 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, ti...
Benefits of Quality Literature | 133
June 30, 2022 12:58 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBOn 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...
Stair Step Subjects and Living Subjects | 132
June 23, 2022 17:42 - 53 minutes - 47.4 MBThis 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 Colos...
STEM Education and the Homeschool Family | 131
June 16, 2022 11:54 - 30 minutes - 30.2 MBThis 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 exis...
The Homeschool Awakening | 130
June 09, 2022 13:30 - 17 minutes - 15.5 MBFamilies 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=...
Strengthening Character in Your Homeschool | 129
June 07, 2022 15:52 - 38 minutes - 36.1 MBThis week, Kathie Morrissey of the Character Corner is joining us. Kathie is a veteran homeschool mom of 8, all who have graduated and launched. In today’s podcast, Kathie will share a lot of what God has taught her through the years, as well as provide information and resources to help you to not only focus on the academics, but the more important issues of the relationship with your kids, character training, and pointing them to God. PLUS, she has some unbelievable freebies available for...
Life Beyond High School | 128
June 02, 2022 13:39 - 27 minutes - 22.8 MBThis week, as we’re deep in graduation season, today’s guest has a really pertinent message. Melanie Kriewaldt from GW Bridge Academy is joining us today to talk all about preparing our graduates for life beyond high school, and she has a great resource that works as a wonderful gift! 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...
Creation to Revelation | 127
May 26, 2022 20:08 - 34 minutes - 32.5 MBToday we are joined by Joie Harber from Creation to Revelation. She and her husband run a ministry that’s all about simplifying and amplifying Bible teaching, and they have some really amazing resources to help your family do just that. The story behind how God got their ministry started is awesome, and we cannot wait for you to hear it. Talk about good news. A video current events program has arrived to instill news literacy and Biblical discernment in your family. Prepare to learn abo...
The Legacy of Homeschooling | 126
May 19, 2022 17:24 - 35 minutes - 33.6 MBOn today's podcast, we are joined by Ruth Adams. Ruth is the author of the book “Legacy – Reflections of a Homeschooled, Homeschooling Mama” and is the host of the Legacy Homeschool Reflections Podcast. She was home educated herself in the 1980’s and the 1990’s and is now homeschooling her own seven children, seeking to pass on the legacy of faith her parents imparted to her. She has an almost forty-year perspective on the homeschooling movement and encourages parents to reach the hearts of t...
How to Make Decisions Stick | 125
May 17, 2022 15:47 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBThis week, we’re going to be follow up on an article David wrote for our Homeschool Subjects email on Sunday night all about what we refer to as camp decisions– or those decisions you make in a mountain top environment that we sometimes get discouraged about as we try to implement or keep them once we’re back in our normal arena. We have some strategies for you no matter what mountain top experience you’re coming off of, whether it be a homeschool event, revival at your church, or just a time...
Dual Enrollment and the High School Student | 124
May 12, 2022 14:29 - 47 minutes - 45.5 MBToday’s podcast is a really important one for parents with middle school or high school kids especially, as we will be talking to Stephen Buettell all about dual enrollment. Stephen will give us insight about why dual enrollment can be a good idea for your student, what to look for to make sure your student is prepared to be successful as a dual enrollment student, the questions to ask the higher education institutions as you’re considering dual credit and so much more. You don’t want to miss...
The Skit Guys Go To Family Camp | 123
May 10, 2022 13:05 - 31 minutes - 25.4 MBToday, we are excited to be joined by Tommy Woodard and Eddie James. You may know them best as the Skit Guys, and we imagine for many of you the mere mention of the Skit Guys brings a smile to your face. Tommy and Eddie have had an incredible impact on families for years through their heart warming videos and stories they tell through film. This week, though, they have something big to tell us all about. They’re releasing their first feature length family comedy, Family Camp, and we are so ...
Freedom in a Screen Saturated World | 122
May 05, 2022 18:27 - 34 minutes - 32.2 MBOn today’s episode, Douglas Smith will be joining us to discuss how to intentionally lead our families to freedom and purpose in a screen saturated world. There isn’t a family alive that doesn’t need to hear what Douglas has to say and the strategies he offers. Each one of us is bombarded strategically with messaging that is designed to lead us away from the direction God has designed us to go, but there is so much hope to be found. Today’s episode is brought to you by Trail Life USA. T...
You’re Not Meant to Be Alone | 121
May 03, 2022 20:05 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MBToday, we wanted to talk about the fact that not one of us was created to go it alone. Throughout God’s Word we see that God has created mankind to live in community with others– God created families, people groups, and the church to fill that void, yet far too many families we talk to feel so isolated. I’ll be honest with you. As a natural introvert, community is not something I ever thought I needed or craved– that is until God got a hold of my heart and changed my appetite completely. I a...
Reclaiming the Princess | 120
April 28, 2022 21:50 - 26 minutes - 24.9 MBJeanna Young joins today's podcast! Jeanna, who after many years as an event planner, stepped out in faith to do a completely unexpected project that God put on her heart– and then has been able to stand back and watch Him work through it for many years. Jeanna is the author of the Princess Parables, which uses characters that girls naturally relate to to teach the CHARACTER they need. TTD loves being able to point families to resources and we truly believe these will be beneficial for you! ...
Overcoming Learning Challenges | 119
April 28, 2022 01:42 - 43 minutes - 35.3 MBToday’s podcast is centered around overcoming learning challenges, getting equipped to handle hard things, and more. Andrea Pitman is the Executive director of the Nectar Group, which focuses on helping children truly overcome learning challenges like ADHD, dyslexia, or other learning struggles. On today’s episode, she will talk about how these issues can be identified and treated to allow children to reach their full learning potential. The Nectar Group will be joining us in Pigeon Forge M...
A Hidden Secret of a Healthy Marriage | 118
April 26, 2022 15:47 - 35 minutes - 32.4 MBToday’s episode is a throw back to our most popular episode of 2020. This has been such a helpful conversation through the years and we have so many new families joining us now that we didn’t want you to miss it. In this episode, David and Leslie will talk about marriage. Starting with a lesson they learned while going through pre-marital counseling, then they’ll share something they discovered around the 20 year mark, but they don’t want you to wait that long to learn it! So, whether you’v...
Power Struggles and the Strong-Willed Child | 117
April 21, 2022 17:48 - 46 minutes - 42.2 MBOn today's podcast, we are honored to have Kirk Martin of Celebrate Calm. We will be talking all about power struggles with strong-willed children and then specifically how to homeschool them. For many of you, there will be a lot of familiar situations discussed. Today's podcast is sure to give practical approaches to those struggles– as well as encouragement about where your headed with that strong-willed kiddo! Kirk Martin was a standout at our event in Round Rock, and we can’t wait for yo...
11 Tips for Homeschool Success | 116
April 19, 2022 13:28 - 39 minutes - 35.5 MBThis is the time of year when I have historically struggled with finishing strong while looking ahead—both to a break for the summer and to make things better for next school year. So, today we’re going to be talking all about some tips for homeschool success that you can easily incorporate right now—and then use to plan ahead for next year. 11 Homeschool Success Tips Start the day with the right focus. Share what God is teaching you. Pray and sing together. Even if you don’t do Bible cl...
Raising Boys To Be Men | 115
April 14, 2022 16:58 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBThis week, we are thrilled to have Mark Hancock, who leads Trail Life USA joining us. Mark is a homeschool dad who knows a lot about how to reach boys and help shepherd them into men after God’s own heart. He has great insight to share with parents and you’ll be excited to hear about the opportunities for your family and even your church through Trail Life. If you have boys– or have boys in your church or co-op, you don’t want to miss this episode. Trail Life is where boys and men thrive! W...
6 Things We’ve Learned in 24 Years of Marriage | 114
April 12, 2022 12:52 - 46 minutes - 41.6 MBNext week David and Leslie will celebrate their 24th anniversary, so they thought it would be fun to share several simple things they’ve learned through the years about marriage and their relationship with each other. Though the lessons they are going to share are simple, you may find they’re not super easy! So stay tuned to see what they are. We want to invite you to join us in Pigeon Forge, TN May 5-7 for our largest event of the year. Kirk Cameron will be joining us along with many o...
Classical Living Education | 113
April 07, 2022 15:50 - 38 minutes - 36.6 MBOn today’s podcast, Robert Bortins from Classical Conversations will be joining us. As we near the end of the homeschool year and start making plans for the upcoming one, many are considering what style or approach they want to take. Robert will give us some great information about classical education. Each week for years, David and Leslie have shared their hearts with you through what we endearingly call the Sunday Night Email. They have now made that even more helpful for you, and we don’...
Teaching (and Learning) Obedience | 112
April 05, 2022 16:51 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBThis week on the podcast, David and Leslie will be talking all about teaching and learning obedience. They will share tips about how they approached it when their children were younger, and why it’s such a big deal. We think you’ll be encouraged, and we hope you get some really good ideas to incorporate into your own family. Last weekend, we had our first big event of the season as we enjoyed hanging out with hundreds of homeschool families in Round Rock, TX. We are so grateful for how the ...
Finishing the School Year Strong! | 111
March 31, 2022 18:52 - 43 minutes - 39 MBAre you having a hard time with the motivation to finish the homeschool year strong? Or, are you looking at all that needs to be accomplished before you call it a year and wondering how you’ll ever make it? If so, then you are definitely in the right spot today. On today’s podcast, we are joined by Sharon Fisher, who is a veteran educator, curriculum writer, homeschool mentor and has now started a new role of helping to homeschool her granddaughter. She’s actually experiencing first hand the...
Top 5 Mistakes Homeschoolers Make | 110
March 29, 2022 16:16 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBWith the end of the school year upon us and many of us doing an assessment of the year and planning for next, we wanted to take some time this week to talk about some of the big mistakes homeschoolers make that rob them of the peace they are longing for and even hurt their relationships sometimes. It’s super easy to fall into these, whether it’s your first year or your 11th year, so today’s episode is important for those just thinking about homeschooling and homeschool veterans alike. We are...
The Lasting Impact of Fathers | 109
March 24, 2022 17:35 - 46 minutes - 40.3 MBOn 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 minu...