Teach 4 the Heart
631 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 200 ratingsIn the Teach 4 the Heart podcast, Linda Kardamis shares ideas and inspiration to help you overcome your teaching challenges and make a lasting difference in your students’ lives.
Designed for Christian teachers in both public and private schools, Teach 4 the Heart strives to present every discussion from a Biblical perspective.
Season 1 will discuss classroom management. Future season's topics TBA but will likely include work/life balance, how our faith should affect our teaching, and more.
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QT: Working Too Many Hours? Too Little? How to Find the Right Balance
July 01, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.85 MBSometimes, in an effort to avoid one extreme, we end up falling into another. Join us as we explore this concept and apply it to our work hours as teachers. Find out more about Angela Watson's 40 Hour Teacher Workweek at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher
170: 4 Time-Management Strategies that Will Reduce Stress Right Away
June 28, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 23 MBAs a teacher, you have so many responsibilities that stress and overwhelm are almost inevitable. But what if they weren't? Special guest Angela Watson, creator of the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek joins us to discuss four simple but powerful time-management strategies that will reduce stress right away and help you achieve better work/life balance. Find out more about the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher. (affiliate link)
QT: Why We Need Mentors - And How to Get One (or Be One!)
June 21, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 6.01 MBTeaching is a challenging profession, and it's not good to try to go at it alone. Join us as we discuss the value of mentorship and how to seek out a mentor - or mentee. Find out about the Teach 4 the Heart Mentorship in our free training at www.teach4theheart.com/free.
News: The 40 Hour Teacher Workweek is OPEN for New Members!
June 15, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.88 MBAngela Watson’s 40 Hour Teacher Workweek program is now open for new members at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher! For those who cannot handle another year of feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and stressed, this is for you! Get all the details at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher.
QT: The ONE Thing You Need Most this Summer to be Ready for Next Year
June 14, 2021 09:00 - 3 minutes - 4.1 MBThere are so many ways to use your summer break, but there's one thing that is more powerful than anything else!
News: Pray & Plan is Back!!
June 10, 2021 09:00 - 3 minutes - 3.71 MBPray & Plan is back and available to order at www.teach4theheart.com/planner. This planner is designed to help you prioritize what matters most – at school, at home, and in your spiritual walk. Order by Thursday, June 24 to get yours before school starts.
QT: How to Engage in Cultural Issues as a Christian Teacher
June 07, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.76 MBThere are so many ways in which our culture is headed in a direction that is in opposition to Biblical teaching. How do we engage with this as Christian teachers? Join us as we discuss this important question. For more help with gender identity, listen to episode #125 and 126 or go to www.teach4theheart.com/125 For help with racial unity and Critical Race Theory, listen to episode #151 or go to www.teach4theheart.com/151 Join the discussion in our Facebook group at www.teach4thehear...
News: Free Summer Book Clubs 2021
June 01, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 3.08 MBDo you love to read over the summer? Join one of our book clubs to get encouragement, inspiration, and fresh ideas for next year. Get all the details & sign up at www.teach4theheart.com/bookclub.
169: Reflecting with Gratitude on This Crazy Year
May 31, 2021 09:00 - 15 minutes - 13.8 MBThis year was like nothing we've experienced, but God takes every trial and uses it for good. In this celebratory episode, we share stories of lessons learned and silver linings from this crazy year of pandemic teaching. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/169 Check out our celebratory merch at www.teach4theheart.com/merch.
QT: Growth Opportunities this Summer
May 27, 2021 09:00 - 3 minutes - 4.17 MBThere are lots of opportunities for growth this summer! Here's a few: Teach 4 the Heart Mentorship: www.teach4theheart.com/free Courses: https://academy.teach4theheart.com/courses Teachers in the Word Bible Study: www.bonniekathryn.com/teachers-in-the-word Book Clubs: www.teach4theheart.com/bookclub
News: Anniversary Sale!
May 25, 2021 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.61 MBIt’s our 8-year anniversary, and we’re celebrating with a sale! Enjoy 50% off our most popular PD programs at www.teach4theheart.com/anniversary (ends Thursday, May 27)
QT: How to Choose Joy Over Stress in Our Work
May 24, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.4 MBWhen we're feeling stressed or frustrated, this simple reminder will help us work with joy. Find out more about... Teach Uplifted: www.teachuplifted.com Teach 4 the Heart Mentorship: www.teach4theheart.com/free
QT: Take Your Class Outside!
May 20, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 3.35 MBHave you taken your class outside recently? Time to try it! Find out if the Teach 4 the Heart Mentorship is right for you in our free training at www.teach4theheart.com/free.
News: New Merch Celebrating the Completion of this Crazy Year
May 19, 2021 09:00 - 3 minutes - 3.97 MBThis school year was a marathon, and completing it was no small accomplishment. Like a marathon, its completion deserves celebration, and we’re celebrating with this new limited-edition merch, which says… 2020-21 Pandemic Teaching ✅ Fought the good fight ✅ Finished the race ✅ Kept the faith Sola Gratia Check out the design and order yours now at www.teach4theheart.com/merch.
168: How God is Leading Us at Teach 4 the Heart
May 17, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 23.9 MBToday, we want to talk honestly about how God is leading us at Teach 4 the Heart - and the part God may have you to play in supporting our mission.
QT: Help Students Find Their Own Relevance
May 13, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MBHave you ever taught your students how to find their own relevance? Join us to discover how powerful this concept is and how to get started. Find out more about the Teach 4 the Heart Mentorship at www.teach4theheart.com/free.
QT: Ask This Question to Make Lessons More Relevant
May 10, 2021 09:00 - 3 minutes - 4.35 MBJoin us to learn a simple question you can ask yourself to help make your lessons more relevant. Find out more about the mentorship in our free training at www.teach4theheart.com/free.
QT: Why We Need to Guard Our Energy
May 06, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.37 MBIt's so easy to run ourselves ragged trying to meet everyone's expectations. But perhaps it's actually more important to guard our energy. Let's talk about it! Get our new FREE training about how to create a class you & your students enjoy together at www.teach4theheart.com/free.
167: 25 Creative Ways to Use Parent Volunteers
May 03, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 14 MBIt can be so helpful to have parent volunteers support your classroom. But what if you're not sure exactly what to have them do? What if most of your students' parents are working and can't be there during the school day? We polled our community to come up with innovative ways to best utilize parent volunteers, both in-person and virtually. Did you know you may be able to earn PD credit for listening to podcast episodes? Get the details at www.teach4theheart.com/pd.
QT: Why We Need to Avoid Unintentional Breaks (and what to do instead)
April 29, 2021 09:00 - 3 minutes - 3.99 MBListen to discover the difference between intentional breaks & unintentional breaks -which can make all the difference in allowing you to get more done at school so you can take less home.
QT: How to Know if You Should Quit Teaching
April 26, 2021 09:00 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MBAre you wondering whether or not you should keep teaching next year? Listen as we discuss some key questions to help guide your decision.
QT: 6 Powerful Questions to Ask Yourself Each Month
April 22, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 5.02 MBListen to hear six powerful questions that will help you learn from the past and plan wisely for the future. These reflection questions are included each month in Pray & Plan, our new planner for Christian educators. Pre-order yours now at www.teach4theheart.com/planner.
News: Earn PD Credit for Listening to the Podcast
April 21, 2021 09:00 - 3 minutes - 3.66 MBNow you can get potential PD credit for listening to podcast episodes! Find out how and sign up at www.teach4theheart.com/pd.
166: 8 Planning Strategies to Maximize Balance, Effectiveness & Joy
April 19, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 14.6 MBDo you ever feel stressed or frazzled when you consider all the to-do's you need to accomplish? Join us to discover 8 planning strategies that will help you be more balanced, effective, and joyful. Get Pray & Plan at www.teach4theheart.com/planner. Get PD Certificates for this & other podcast episodes at www.teach4theheart.com/pd
News: Pray & Plan is available for pre-order
April 16, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.45 MBPre-order Pray & Plan, a planner for educators who want to prioritize what matters most, at www.teach4theheart.com/planner. Pre-orders are open now through April 26.
QT: Time to Re-Tame Your To-Do List
April 15, 2021 09:00 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBIn episode 159, we taught a simple technique to tame your to-do list with the 4T's - trim, trash, transfer, and treasure. If you haven't gone through this recently, it's time to do it again. In fact, it makes a tremendous monthly habit, which is why we've incorporated it into Pray & Plan, our brand new planner for Christian educators. Pre-order Pray & Plan at www.teach4theheart.com/planner
QT: What Work/Life Balance Is & How to Maintain It
April 12, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.33 MBDo you ever feel like balance is unattainable? Maybe that's because you have the wrong idea of what work/life balance is. Join us as we discuss what balance does & doesn't look like - and the #1 key to maintaining it. Join the Pray & Plan launch party in our Facebook group at www.teach4theheart.com/facebook.
QT: Scholarships for Instructional Assistants from PIU
April 08, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 3.34 MBDo you know an amazing instructional assistant who would like to earn their teaching degree? Nominate them for a scholarship at www.piu.online/teach4theheart.
165: What to Do When You Feel Burnt Out
April 05, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes - 31.7 MBAre you feeling burnt out as a teacher? Join us to discover why you're feeling burnt out and how to know what to do next. Get notes, links, and access to the Burned In Teacher Quiz at www.teach4theheart.com/165.
QT: What is the Gospel & Why Does it Matter?
April 01, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 7.45 MBThe Gospel changes EVERYTHING. Join us to hear a bit of my own testimony, a short recap of the Gospel, and why it matters in our lives as believing teachers. Resources for additional help: www.thestoryfilm.com www.truthforlife.org
News: Free Training – How to Reach Every Student without Sacrificing Your Sanity
March 30, 2021 09:00 - 1 minute - 2.41 MBJoin us for a brand new FREE training: How to Reach Every Student without Sacrificing Your Sanity. Sign up free at www.teach4theheart.com/reach.
QT: Create Better Balance with a Little Intentional Planning
March 29, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 5 MBChoosing ahead of time when you will & won't work each week is so powerful! Listen to discover how and why this works. And watch for our brand new Plan & Pray planner for Christian teachers coming for pre-order in April!
QT: Confident & Resilience
March 25, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.91 MBListen as we discuss a recent epiphany I've had about the relationship between confidence and resilience. Share your thoughts in our Facebook group at www.teach4theheart.com/facebook.
164: How to Rest When You're Overworked
March 22, 2021 09:00 - 26 minutes - 22.4 MBTeaching is always overwhelming but this year has brought it to a whole new level. As Christians, we know God calls us to rest in Him, but what exactly does this look like when we have a million responsibilities and can barely keep our heads above water? Join us as we examine Scripture and consider how God would have us think about our work, rest, and stress levels.
QT: When We're Stressed About Things We Can't Control....
March 18, 2021 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.56 MBAre you tempted to stress about things that you can't control? I sure am! In this episode, we discuss a simple but profound habit that will help us stop stressing about things we can't control and focus our energies instead in the avenues of impact that God has given us. Struggling to trust God? Join us in Teach Uplifted at www.teachuplifted.com.
QT: When You Feel Inadequate....
March 15, 2021 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.8 MBOur culture tells us that when we feel inadequate, we need to believe in ourselves. But the Bible says exactly the opposite. The truth is that we are inadequate, but Christ in us is more than enough. Join us as we examine this incredible, life-giving truth.
QT: How to Stop Students from Arguing with You
March 11, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.38 MBWant to learn a surefire way to keep students from getting into an argument with you? Don't argue with them! Listen to discover how this works and why it's so powerful. Make sure to join us for our free trainings next week - Classroom Management Solutions or Respectful, Responsible, and Engaged. Learn more & sign up at www.teach4theheart.com/trainings.
163: 9 Strategies to Reach a Difficult Class (and survive yourself!)
March 08, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 26.2 MBSome classes are extra tough. If you're dealing with a difficult class, listen to discover 9 strategies to reach even these challenging students - and keep yourself sane in the process. Get notes and links at www.teach4theheart.com/163 Sign up for the free Classroom Management Solutions training at www.teach4theheart.com/training.
QT: How to Not Be a Pushover
March 04, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.19 MBAre your students getting away with way too much in your class? There's one simple solution that will make huge strides to alleviating behavioral issues in your classroom. Listen to find out what it is! Get help creating a calm, conducive learning environment in our free Classroom Management Solutions training. Sign up at www.teach4theheart.com/training.
QT: Can We Trust God Enough to Rest?
March 01, 2021 10:00 - 8 minutes - 8.21 MBDo you ever feel like you have so much to do you can't possibly take a break and rest? In this episode, we discuss the Sabbath and what God intended it for, and how necessary it is for us to trust God enough to be able to rest. If you'd like help learning how to trust God and rest in Him, we invite you to join us in Teach Uplifted. Get more info at www.teachuplifted.com.
QT: Pray with Us for Students' Parents & Families
February 25, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.51 MBLet's pray together for our students' parents and their families. For more prayer prompts and reminders, join our free 21-Day Prayer Challenge at www.teach4theheart.com/prayerchallenge.
162: Finding Strength When You're #TeacherTired
February 22, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 22.2 MBFeeling #TeacherTired? Join this conversation with Gina Rodriguez, author of the book #TeacherTired as we discuss how to find strength in God when you're just not sure you can keep going. Get the notes and links at www.teach4theheart.com/162.
QT: Poverty Encounter Free Virtual Field Trip
February 18, 2021 10:00 - 3 minutes - 3.91 MBMissing field trips this year? Poverty Encounter has a wonderful virtual field trip that is completely free! Get the details and sign up at www.teach4theheart.com/poverty.
QT: How to Teach the Most Important Concepts When Time is Limited
February 15, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.63 MBTime is always limited, but this year even more so. How do we ensure we are teaching the most important concepts, since we don't have time to cover everything? We give you a simple framework in today's quick thought episode. Our Facebook group is wonderful resource for advice. Join at www.teach4theheart.com/facebook. And if classroom disruptions are eating into your class time, get our free Classroom Management Minicourse at www.teach4theheart.com/minicourse.
QT: Trusting God with Our To-Do List
February 11, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.18 MBGod cares about every aspect of our lives, right - but what about our to-do list? Is that something we can & should pray about? What does it look like to trust Him with our daily tasks & responsibilities? We talk about all this - and more - in today's episode. For a more in-depth conversation, listen to Podcast episode 155 at www.teach4theheart.com/155. You'll also find great help and support in Teach Uplifted at www.teachuplifted.com.
161: How to Be a Light in Your School
February 08, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 23.5 MBAs Christians, we know God has called us to be a light to those around us. But as teachers, we're not always sure what that looks like. Join us as we discuss how, as teachers, we are really called to be missionaries and how we can be a light in both public & private schools.
QT: When You See People Bashing Teachers
February 04, 2021 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.47 MBYou are working so hard, so it can be tough to see people bashing teachers or saying how online learning is failing our students. How do we stay positive and not allow these comments to derail us? That's what we're discussing in today's quick-thought episode. We dive deeper into how to control our thoughts & mindset in Teach Uplifted. Join us at www.teachuplifted.com.
News: New Count it All Joy Merch
February 03, 2021 10:00 - 1 minute - 2.21 MBCheck out the brand new Count it All Joy merch at www.teach4theheart.com/merch. Available items include t-shirts, sweatshirts, mugs, masks, and more!
QT: Recommitting to Spiritual Self-Care
February 01, 2021 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.86 MBSelf-care is a big buzzword these days, but have we ever thought about it in our spiritual lives? We desperately need to spend time with God in prayer, read His Word, and be in fellowship with others. Join us as we discuss how these spiritual disciplines are truly important aspects of self-care, and how we can re-commit to them today. Teach Uplifted is here to help re-vitalize your spiritual life as we dive into God's Word together. Join us at www.teachuplifted.com.
QT: How to Respond to Initiatives You Disagree With
January 28, 2021 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.64 MBLet's discuss what to do when your school is creating an initiative that you fundamentally disagree with - particularly if it goes against your Biblical values. These tips come from the Center for Biblical Unity. Follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/centerforbiblicalunity or check out their website at www.centerforbiblicalunity.com.