Teach 4 the Heart
635 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 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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News: Virtual Classroom Rules List (free download)
April 17, 2020 09:00 - 57 seconds - 1.89 MBAre you teaching virtually? Download our free Virtual Classroom Rules list to help class go just a bit more smoothly. www.teach4theheart.com/virtual
QT: God Has You Where You Are for a Reason
April 16, 2020 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.51 MBNOTE: We recorded this episode before the current crisis exploded into our world, but as I went back and listened, I found the truths amazingly applicable to what we're all facing today. So I hope this episode will be an encouragement to you. **** Sometimes we might wonder if we are in the right school, the right grade level, the right profession - but God has you right where you are for a reason. He didn't make a mistake, and we can rest in that truth. Join us for our 21-Day Prayer C...
News: Teach Uplifted (even during this crisis!)
April 15, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.5 MBAre you finding yourself struggling with anxiety? Knowing you want to trust God during this crisis but not exactly sure how to do that? Join us in Teach Uplifted, where you’ll learn how to trust and rest in God – teaching & living with joy, even in the middle of this crisis! Get all the details at www.teachuplifted.com. Plus, for a limited time, get a free enrollment for a friend!
QT: Connection Matters (now more than ever!)
April 13, 2020 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.8 MBWe're all struggling with the lack of our normal interactions, and that means the connections you have with your students are more important than ever! Join us as we hear encouragement from Kim Pendleton, who's been teaching online for two years. Join our Facebook group at www.teach4theheart.com/facebook
QT: Following Christ's Example of Service
April 09, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.41 MBAs teachers, we deal with a plethora of challenges and are often even mistreated. But Christ's example and Paul's admonition in Philippians 2:1-13 can be a huge encouragement for us not to worry so much about what we think we deserve but to instead seek to serve our students and those around us. Join us for our 21-Day Prayer Challenge at www.teach4theheart.com/prayerchallenge.
News: Join the 21-Day Prayer Challenge for Teachers
April 08, 2020 09:00 - 2 minutes - 3.5 MBAre you struggling with overwhelming feelings of uncertainty, fear, loss, or anxiety? Are you worried about your students and frustrated that you can't be there physically for them through these trying times? Are you stressed at how little control you have over this whole situation? How little you can do to help? Well, there's one answer to all of these struggles. It's simple and humble but profound and life-altering: and that's prayer. Join us in the free 21-Day Prayer Challenge ...
141: Relinquishing Control in the Midst of Chaos
April 06, 2020 09:00 - 15 minutes - 13.5 MBAre you stressed about all the things that are out of your control during this crisis? Join us for a word of encouragement about how to let go and trust the One who holds everything in the palm of His hands. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/141 Join Teach Uplifted at www.teachuplifted.com
QT: When a Situation Feels Impossible…
April 02, 2020 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.99 MBSometimes a situation (whether inside or outside the classroom) feels simply impossible. But nothing is impossible with God, and He can redeem even the messiest of situations. Join us in our upcoming prayer challenge at www.teach4theheart.com/prayerchallenge
139: Transitioning to Distance Learning? Start Here!
March 30, 2020 09:00 - 17 minutes - 15.2 MBIs your head spinning as you scramble to transition to distance learning? These five questions will help guide your thoughts and actions towards what matters most.
Special: If You’re Feeling Overwhelmed…
March 28, 2020 11:00 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBSome people are finding themselves with extra time during this quarantine, but others of us have more responsibilities than ever! If you’re feeling overwhelmed, join us as we discuss how to experience God’s rest even as we tackle our mile-long to-do lists.
Special: Coping with Missing Our Students & Teaching
March 27, 2020 11:00 - 8 minutes - 8.09 MBAre you missing your students? Missing teaching? Let's talk about what to do with all these challenging emotions.
Special: Coping with Uncertainty
March 26, 2020 14:29 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBAs teachers, we like plans! So how do we cope with all the uncertainty all around us? Join us as we discuss how Gospel hope can help us navigate this unique challenge.
COVID Special: How Do I Know I’m Doing Enough for My Students?
March 24, 2020 16:32 - 14 minutes - 13 MBAs you face distance learning & COVID closures, do you find yourself wondering if you’re doing enough for your students? In this special episode, we look at Biblical principles that will help you serve your students without taking on too much.
QT: Working Without Stress by Resting in God
March 23, 2020 09:00 - 4 minutes - 5.05 MBI've always thought of work and rest as two separate things, but God is showing me the amazing power of working out of rest. I explain what that means in this quick episode. Grab your copy of Take Heart & Teach at www.teach4theheart.com/take-heart.
Special Episode: Responding to COVID-19
March 19, 2020 09:00 - 14 minutes - 12.7 MBLife looks so different than it did a week ago. In this special episode, we discuss how we at Teach 4 the Heart are seeking to support you during this challenging time. You’ll also hear words of encouragement and ideas for how to keep faith and focus while we wait.
News: Teaching Jobs Board
March 18, 2020 09:00 - 3 minutes - 3.6 MBWe just released a teaching jobs board where you can submit and search job openings. If you know of an opening, please let the community know about it. And if you’re searching for a job, you can view recommendations as well. Simply head to www.teach4theheart.com/jobs to view or submit teaching job openings.
QT: How to Make Lessons Engaging (even when they aren’t fun)
March 16, 2020 09:00 - 4 minutes - 4.75 MBDo you ever feel like lessons or activities have to be fun in order to be engaging? Well, that’s not true! There are other ways to make lessons engaging, and we’ll share them in today’s episode. For more ideas, join us for the free Respectful, Responsible, & Engaged training at www.teach4theheart.com/trainings.
QT: Why Your Classroom Management Isn’t Working
March 12, 2020 09:00 - 5 minutes - 5.89 MBDo you ever wonder why your classroom management isn’t working? I reveal the answer in today’s episode. Join us for our FREE Classroom Management Solutions training at www.teach4theheart.com/trainings.
137: When Teachers Experience Trauma (and How to Heal)
March 09, 2020 09:00 - 35 minutes - 29.7 MBLast July Janyne McConnaughey joined us to discuss trauma-sensitive teaching and how to support students affected by trauma. But what about when we as teachers are dealing with the effects of trauma? Join us for an enlightening conversation about how trauma might be impacting us as teachers - and how to find healing and hope. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/137
QT: How to Balance Firmness & Kindness in the Classroom
March 05, 2020 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.6 MBDo you ever feel tension with wanting to be kind but feeling you should be more strict? Join us for a quick conversation about how to balance kindness & firmness in the classroom. Join us in our upcoming FREE classroom management live trainings at www.teach4theheart.com/trainings.
QT: Let’s Reframe Interruptions as Opportunities
March 02, 2020 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.38 MBNo one longs for a discipline issue to interrupt their day, but what if those interruptions are actually important opportunities - opportunities God has brought you to help that student learn and grow? Join us as we consider this together. Join one of our free trainings at www.teach4theheart.com/trainings.
QT: What Makes a Day Successful?
February 27, 2020 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.5 MBAs teachers, we often count a day successful if our lessons go well, the kids mostly behave, or we get a lot done. But is God’s measure of a successful day? Let’s consider this important question together. Join us in Teach with Faith, not Fear or Teach for Eternity at https://academy.teach4theheart.com.
136: How to Handle Constructive Criticism
February 24, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 12.5 MBNone of us enjoy negative feedback, but how we respond to it can truly change the course of our career. Will we get upset and defensive? Or will we use it as an opportunity to grow? Get the notes and links at www.teach4theheart.com/podcast136 Find out more about CEAI at www.teach4theheart.com/ceai
QT: When Parents Are Frustrated
February 20, 2020 10:00 - 4 minutes - 5.13 MBIf you’ve been teaching long, you’ve probably been the target of a parent’s stress and frustration. But rather than taking it personally, we can understand where this frustration is likely coming from and respond with compassion. Listen to discover how! Join Beyond Classroom Management at www.teach4theheart.com/beyond
QT: When Parents Ask Something Unreasonable
February 17, 2020 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.4 MBParents often make unreasonable requests – often without even realizing quite how unreasonable they are. Today we discuss how we should respond to them. Find out more about Classroom Management 101 at www.teach4theheart.com/cm101.
QT: Time to Reteach Procedures
February 13, 2020 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.41 MBNow is the perfect time to shore up & reteach your procedures. Listen to discover tips & resources to help you do just that. Join the free 5-Day Classroom Management Tune-Up at www.teach4theheart.com/tuneup Start the free Classroom Management Minicourse at www.teach4theheart.com/minicourse
#135: How to Promote Worldview Thinking in the Classroom
February 10, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 24.8 MBNo matter where you teach, helping students understand worldview is important. In Christian schools, we want to guide them towards Biblical thinking; and in public schools, we can ask questions that will cause them to consider these important questions for themselves. Join us for an enlightening conversation with Eric Reenders, author of Rooftop Perspectives. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/135 Find out more about the Christian Educators’ Virtual Summit at www.christianeduc...
QT: Mourning the Fall
February 06, 2020 10:00 - 6 minutes - 6.03 MBWhen we see or experience difficult things like death, serious illness, abuse, or trauma, we may struggle with our thoughts and emotions. Today we talk about why it’s right to mourn these difficult effects of the fall. Find out more about Teach Uplifted at www.teachuplifted.com
QT: Save Time & Effort Planning Class Parties & Events
February 03, 2020 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.66 MBListen to discover how to leverage parent a key parent volunteer to save you tons of time and effort planning class parties & events. Join one of our free book clubs at www.teach4theheart.com/bookclub
QT: Create Loving Boundaries with “I” Statements
January 30, 2020 10:00 - 3 minutes - 3.61 MBDiscover the power of replacing “you” rules with “I” statements - a simple tweak that might be just what you need.
News: Experience Victory Amidst the Struggles of Teaching (special one-night event)
January 28, 2020 14:59 - 4 minutes - 4.42 MBJoin us for a special one-night event on how to experience victory amidst the struggles of teaching. There’s no cost to attend, but you need to reserve your spot at www.teach4theheart.com/victory
#134: How to Lift Your Spirits When You’re Frustrated or Discouraged
January 27, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 16.4 MBTeaching is tough, and sometimes we feel down. Listen to discover over 20 ideas from fellow teachers for how to lift your spirts when you’re feeling frustrated or encouraged. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/134
QT: Build Rapport with One Sentence
January 23, 2020 10:00 - 3 minutes - 3.75 MBLove & Logic’s One-Sentence Intervention is a super simple way to build rapport – even if you don’t have much time.
QT: Make Meetings Worthwhile with an Issue List
January 20, 2020 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.42 MBEver feel like meetings are a waste of time? Implementing an issue list will turn meetings into effective and powerful tool.
QT: We Cannot Find Our Identity in Teaching
January 16, 2020 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.59 MBIf we find our identity in teaching, it will create a myriad of problems and keep us from experiencing the soul rest we desperately need.
#133: Self-Esteem & Positivity v. the Gospel
January 13, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 18.2 MBIn our culture, we’re often told the importance of loving ourselves, having good self-esteem, and thinking positively. But how does this jive with the message of the Gospel? Join us to discover how the Gospel offers something radically different – and so much better than the self-love and positivity movement. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/133 Find out more about the Gospel at www.truthforlife.org/thestory
QT: How to Make Self-Care and Time Off More Meaningful
January 09, 2020 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.89 MBOur physical rest and self-care should be tied to spiritual refreshment as we enjoy God and what He has done. Join us to discover what this might look like in your life.
QT: Why You Have to Make Rest a Priority
January 06, 2020 10:00 - 4 minutes - 4.92 MBGod designed us to need Sabbath rest, and we cannot violate our need for rest without consequences. Join the 40 Hour Teacher Fast Track program at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher.
A Backwards New Years’ Resolution: Choose One Thing to STOP Doing
January 02, 2020 10:00 - 4 minutes - 5.09 MBThis year, let’s resolve to STOP doing something. And, no, I’m not talking about a bad habit. Today I’m encouraging you to stop doing something good – with the goal of having more time and energy for something even better. Join the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Fast Track program at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher
#132: Simplify Your Teacher Life
December 30, 2019 10:00 - 36 minutes - 29.5 MBAs teachers, a million and one things are coming at us all the time, threatening to overwhelm us. Join us as we discuss how to simplify & declutter your life so that you can be happier & more effective as a teacher. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/simplify Find out more about the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Fast Track program at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher
NEWS: NEW 40 Hour Teacher Fast Track Program Now Open!!
December 29, 2019 01:00 - 6 minutes - 6.02 MBAngela Watson is offering a brand new program called the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Fast Track, which will help you reduce your workload in just six weeks. Get all the details & join now at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher. 40 Hour Fast Track is a condensed version of the most impactful strategies from the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Club. You'll get the same results (trim hours off your workweek!) but in a shorter timeframe and at a lower cost.
How to Guard Your Off Hours (while still getting done what you need to)
December 26, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.18 MBDo you schedule work hours and off hours? If not, you should definitely try it. Listen to discover how to use a work schedule to give you guilt-free time away – while also providing the time you need to get work done. Find out more about the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Fast Track program at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher
NEWS: Free Quick Fix Challenge to De-Stress Your Teacher Life
December 23, 2019 10:00 - 2 minutes - 3.09 MBJoin us in a FREE Quick Fix Challenge that will help you de-stress your teacher life. Challenge takes place Dec 30 – Jan 2 in our Facebook group. Sign up at www.teach4theheart.com/challenge.
A Meaningful Last-Minute Gift Idea (for anyone)
December 19, 2019 10:00 - 2 minutes - 3.29 MBStill need a few more presents? Listen to discover a meaningful gift idea that will work for anyone on your list.
A Small Change to Stop Giving Work Permission to Interrupt You
December 16, 2019 10:00 - 3 minutes - 4.26 MBWhen we allow notifications on our phone we are giving things permission to interrupt us. That’s why turning them off can make such a difference and give us back some space we so desperately need. Find out more about the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Fast Track program at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher
NEWS: We’re Hiring!
December 13, 2019 15:20 - 9 minutes - 8.42 MBTeach 4 the Heart is expanding our team, and would love your help! Listen to discover more about the positions. If they’re a good fit for you, please apply. If not, please consider passing the info on to someone you know who would be a good fit. Get all the details at www.teach4theheart.com/work #1: SYSTEMS OPTIMIZATION SPECIALIST Teach 4 the Heart supports educators through our blog, podcast, books, free trainings, online courses, events, and more. But it takes so much work behind th...
A Quick, Easy Way to Declutter Your Email Inbox
December 12, 2019 10:00 - 3 minutes - 4.34 MBIs your email inbox cluttered with advertisements and subscriptions? The free tool unroll.me makes it easy to organize and declutter your inbox in just a few minutes. Find out more about the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Fast Track program at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher
#131: 60+ Classroom Reward Ideas
December 09, 2019 10:00 - 16 minutes - 14.6 MBRewards are a fun way to motivate students and celebrate progress, but seeing as we aren't made of money, sometimes we don't know what to give. Join us to discover over 60 fun, creative reward ideas for both elementary and secondary that are either free or inexpensive. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/rewards.
What to Do When You Don’t Finish Everything You Wanted To
December 05, 2019 10:00 - 3 minutes - 4.2 MBOur to-do list can feel overwhelming, but you’ll feel so much better (and less stressed) when you create manageable daily to-do lists. Listen for a special tip for what to do when you don’t finish every item on your list (this will make a huge difference in your outlook & mental energy.) Find out more about the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Fast Track program at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher
You’ll Immediately Feel Less Stressed When You Do This
December 02, 2019 10:00 - 5 minutes - 5.48 MBEvery time I feel stressed I’m immediately helped by getting my thoughts out of my head and on to paper. Discover why this works and if you’re stressed, take five minutes to try it now. Find out more about the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek Fast Track program at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher