Parenting
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Christian Parenting

Discipline with love. Teach children about discipleship. Lead by example.
These are just some of the reasons that parents choose to homeschool their children. Homeschooling is an incredible tool for Christian parents, allowing you to seize control of decisions related to the education of your children as part of your ultimate goal of raising their children to love God, love people, and to be well-prepared to take advantage of every opportunity God gives them in the days ahead

Praying for your Children
There is a battle raging, and our children are high value targets to the evil one. Just imagine, though, what an entire generation of children who truly love God with all their hearts, souls and minds can do in this world! My prayer is that this free Prayer Guide and series will be as much of a help to you and your family as it has been to me and mine.
Parenting Children
Being a parent is one of the greatest privileges we could ever have in this life.
Parenting children in today’s society can seem like it’s an uphill climb at times– if we are parenting our children God’s way, we are most certainly going against the flow of culture in many cases. We want to parent our children in such as way as to help them understand that others are more important than themselves, to make good decisions, to seek wisdom, and to dig into God’s Word and learn to think biblically.
If you choose to homeschool your child as part of your parenting efforts, there are many Christian-based homeschool curriculums that align with these core values that also provide high-quality video courses and lesson plans.
Parenting Teens
As parents of teenagers, we have an incredible opportunity to help them as they make the transition from child to adult. We get to become the ones they go to for counsel and advice. We get to help them learn to think biblically and to set up their lives accordingly.
With home school for high school, parents not only have a hands-on approach with teaching science, math, and literature but also helping your teen build character and grow in their faith.
Discipling Your Children
Your home is ground zero in passing on your faith and modeling the Christian life. So, discipling your children starts in the home. Parents are the ultimate teachers in charge of guiding children into a life of faith and helping to shape the moral fabric of their lives.
If you choose to homeschool, we have found the using a Biblically-based homeschool curriculum reinforces discipling along with the traditional subject matter.
Parenting Articles

Benefits of a Gap Year Program | 208
On today’s podcast, Leslie will be joined by Brian Tanedo to explore an after-high school option that you may have heard about but have not

Cultivating Curiosity In The Summer | 207
Summer time is upon us, and with it comes some great opportunities for building on what our kiddos have learned and the things they have

Hard Is Not the Same As Bad | 205
Today, Leslie Nunnery is joined by Abbie Halberstadt of M is for Mama. They will be talking about how God grows us, even in the

How To Stop Defiance, Disrespect, and Meltdowns Without Yelling or Ruining Your Relationship | 204
Kirk Martin is joining us again today, as we look specifically at how to stop defiance, disrespect and meltdowns without yelling or ruining your relationship

The Discipleship Gift of a Journaling Bible | 200
On today’s podcast, Leslie is going to share with you in a little more detail about a project that she started years ago by journaling

The Homeschool Tug Of War
Homeschool families understand that homeschooling goes well beyond the books. What we are teaching our children will shape their character and equip them to be

Rubric for Growth | 198
Is it possible to gauge how our children are growing in their faith? Could there possibly be a “rubric” that we could look to to

Raising Daughters | 198
Today’s podcast is really special. Tricia Goyer is joining the podcast, and we’ll be talking all about helping our daughters prepare to meet their future

Really Radical Discipleship | 195
Today’s podcast is all about discipleship—Really Radical Discipleship! Leslie is joined by Champ Thornton, author of the Radical Book for Kids and the new Really

Every Family Has A Goal | 194
On today’s podcast, David and Leslie will revisit a topic that has proven to be super helpful to families as they’ve talked about it over

Staying On Mission With Many Children | Episode 192
For so many families, parents are outnumbered by kiddos, so it’s important to understand how to stay on the mission when you have many children

Pre-Teens, Teens, and Medical Consent | 191
Although we hate even to entertain the thought, we need to be ready to know how to react if the state ever approaches us, and our guest today is incredibly well-equipped to help us know how to respond in difficult situations

Filtering Books Through A Biblical Worldview | 189
Literature and good stories offer homeschool parents incredible tools to help capture our children’s hearts and give them a better understanding of biblical truths. Many great conversations have started after reading time, and many doors for discipleship have opened as we use the stories as jumping-off points for sharing our experiences and lessons learned.

Homeschool Basic Training Everyone Should Go Through | 188
Many find that the act of doing school is actually hurting their relationships with their children while also not instilling a love of learning that we know will take them far in the days ahead. On this episode, David and Leslie will talk about what often hinders that love of learning and how we can overcome it in a way that will actually strengthen the relationships you care most about.

What’s Holding You Back from Biblical Education?
Education has been a crucial aspect of human development for thousands of years, and the Bible provides a rich understanding of what education should look

Innovative Ways To Use Literature to Capture Children’s Hearts | 187
Literature and good stories offer homeschool parents incredible tools to help capture our children’s hearts and give them a better understanding of biblical truths. Many great conversations have started after reading time, and many doors for discipleship have opened as we use the stories as jumping-off points for sharing our experiences and lessons learned.

A Massive Hindrance To Effective Homeschooling | 186
Many find that the act of doing school is actually hurting their relationships with their children while also not instilling a love of learning that we know will take them far in the days ahead. On this episode, David and Leslie will talk about what often hinders that love of learning and how we can overcome it in a way that will actually strengthen the relationships you care most about.

We don’t advocate homeschooling! Are you surprised?
You might be surprised to hear me say that as a parent, your greatest mission isn’t to homeschool. Don’t get me wrong; homeschooling is awesome.

The Power Of Developing Quality Communication Skills | 185
We talk a lot about Heart Schooling—or discipleship-focused homeschooling. So, this week, David and I are going to look specifically at what Heart Schooling really entails and give you some ideas to start putting some of these concepts into action right now.

The Importance of Heart Schooling | 184
We talk a lot about Heart Schooling—or discipleship-focused homeschooling. So, this week, David and I are going to look specifically at what Heart Schooling really entails and give you some ideas to start putting some of these concepts into action right now.

Get Your Head In the Game
David and I have 4 children who have always been active and involved in athletics (among other things.) Our daughters are both volleyball players, so

Teamwork in the Homeschool Family | 183
Todd Wilson joins Leslie Nunnery on the podcast. Many of you know of his Family Man and smiling homeschooler ministries, and he’s always a joy

The Joy of Parenting Teens | 182
Today we are joined today by Amber Johnston. Amber and Leslie Nunnery are going to be discussing the absolute joys of parenting teens, and we

Actively Remember What Is Important
I love this time of year, but I was missing it! About two weeks before Christmas, I looked up from the trenches of work and

Encouragement for the Homeschool Journey | 179
We are pleased to welcome Rebecca Kocsis to the podcast. Leslie met Rebecca when we were doing an event in California this fall, and she

Battling Overwhelming Situations while Homeschooling | 176
Several years ago, I remember checking Facebook one day and seeing a myriad of posts asking for prayer for a family whose husband had just

Parenting Lying Children | 175
Is your child struggling with lying, but you aren’t sure how to address it from a heart-oriented, biblical perspective? Then we’re glad you’re joining us

Trust God’s Plans Because They Are Good
God’s plans for His people are so good—and they haven’t changed since the beginning of time. The Lord really reinforced that for me over the

The Invitation of Advent
A season of waiting. The season of Advent dates back to the early church. A season of expectation and arrival. The arrival of Jesus. Emmanuel.

Don’t Let The Turkey Hijack Your Thanksgiving | 172
It’s Thanksgiving week, and if you’ve spent any time listening to our conversations or hanging out with us over the last few years, you know

The Wisdom Of Putting Things Together As Parents | 170
Last week, David and I took a few days to head up to the mountains to pray and plan about the next few months. We

Every Home Needs A Strong Foundation
Teach Them Diligently has been in existence now for eleven years. During that time, my children have grown from youngsters to young men and women.

How To Discipline a Strong-Willed Child Who Doesn’t Care About Consequences | 169
Kirk Martin is the founder of Celebrate Calm and over the years, he’s shown almost 1 million parents how to stop the yelling, defiance, and

3 Ways Gratitude Benefits A Homeschooling Family | 168
It’s now November, and for so many of us that means recounting what we’re thankful for, making a point to journal or talk about gratitude

Questions Prick The Conscience…
“Innocent until proven guilty” is a long-standing tenet in the judicial system in our country, and we’ve come to expect that to be the way

Turning Tough Conversations Into Discipleship Opportunities | 167
We are excited to be joined today by Kelsey Reed, who is a news coach with God’s World News. Kelsey and Leslie are going to

Questions Enhance Learning
May I ask you a question? As a mom, I’ve very good at doing that! “Are you up yet?”“Do you need some help?”“Why did you

Building Resiliency | 164
These past couple of years have been challenging in so many ways and our culture has changed immensely and quickly. The reality for our children

From One Child to Another
Operation Christmas Child is a project for all ages! You can get the boys and girls in your family and at your church involved in

Why Homeschooling Works | 160
On today’s podcast, David and Leslie will be picking up the conversation we had last week and they’ll be going a little deeper by looking

Wise and Discerning Children | 157
For 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

Strategic Prayer For Parents | 156
On 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

The Power of Scripture in Parenting
In the Spring of 2014, we were joined by Pam Tebow at a few of our events, and she was an incredible inspiration and encouragement to all

Raising Godly Girls In A Lonely, Anxious World | 153
I’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

Keeping it in your Hand
I needed to give someone a check in church yesterday. They were collecting money for someone, and I had forgotten to give it to her

Men and Boys Growing In Their Faith Together | 151
On 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

Children and Whining | 149
Today’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

Catalyst vs Calling | 148
On 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

Establish Responsibility in Your Home
With Back2Homeschool festivities in full swing, it’s a great time to encourage your children to be more responsible both around the house and in their

Practical Discipleship Ideas For A New School Year | 146
A brand new homeschool year is upon us, and now is a great time to start implementing some new discipleship and parenting strategies that will

The Battle for our Children’s Identity | 143
Most would agree, we never imagined that identity would be a problem issue for parents and children alike, and yet it has become a massive

New Back to Homeschool Resolutions | 142
On 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

The Secret To Your Best Homeschool Days
When I was a relatively new homeschool mom, I heard my friend Heidi St. John say something along these lines, “The things the kids remember about

A Place to Belong | 141
On 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

Simple Steps for Back To Homeschool Success | 140
With 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

Dealing With The Doubts That Are Flung Your Way
The other day I was driving with my oldest. Well, I wasn’t really driving. She was driving. On the highway. A week after she got

The Impact of Relationships | 139
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

Be Present | 138
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

The Blessing of an Unexpected Life | 137
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

Do the Unexpected | 136
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
Parenting & Homeschooling
As parents that homeschool, our primary goal is to teach our children about discipleship and spiritual living.
When children are homeschooled, parents have more opportunities to teach them about living their lives according to God’s Word and God’s design.

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Discipline: Get Your Kids to Listen the First Time
Speaker: Kirk Martin Instead of being drawn into power struggles, yelling and giving meaningless consequences, Kirk will show you 10 ways to discipline with dignity so kids listen to, respect, and trust you. – Stop the whining, complaining and tantrums. – Get kids to listen when they are loud in the car or interrupt on […]

Reaching the Heart of Your Child
Speaker: Ginger Hubbard Based on Ginger’s best-selling book, Don’t Make Me Count to Three! There is far more to parenting than getting children to “act” right. We have to get them to “think” right and to be motivated out of a love of virtue rather than a fear of punishment. Ginger equips parents to reach […]

Dealing with Behavior Issues without Punishment or Scolding
Speaker: Staci Ericson Imagine gaining cooperation from your child in changing their misbehavior – all without punishment or scolding. Parents, news flash – most of what we tend to call ‘misbehavior’ in children is really just a lack of skillfulness in manners? What?! It is. All of our little darlings come into this world without […]

The Gideon Factor—The Greatest Gift You Can Give Your Homeschooled Children
Speaker: Frederic Gray While we get caught up in the day-to-day decisions of homeschooling, it may be easy to lose the big picture. Employing the Gideon Factor will help you crystallize your main objective in homeschooling, and will be the greatest gift you ever give your children. Whether you are a new or veteran home […]

From Boys to Men: The Goal is Not Well Behaved Children but Godly Adults
Speaker: Jeff Reep You will hear a Biblical perspective on parenting, firmly rooted in the belief that God gives instruction in Scripture and the Holy Spirit empowers parents by His grace to carry out the instructions. After raising 5 boys to men and investing 26 consecutive years of homeschooling, you’ll learn 2 keys for successful […]

Launching Your Teens into Adulthood
Speaker: Karen DeBeus When they’re little you can’t imagine it, but yes one day those precious ones grow up. Having launched two young adults recently, there have been some lessons that were quite unexpected. Come hear about the teen years, college, college alternatives, and even dating and marriage! Be prepared for those years before you […]

Angry Children
If you are living in the house with a Tasmanian Devil, your child has a classic condition of sinful anger. There is a biblical diagnosis and a biblical cure for your little terror. You don’t have to live with an angry child.

Attitude Adjustment 101: 3 Tips to Encourage Good Behavior
Speaker: Kerry Beck How’s it going around your house? Are your kids an example of good behavior? Or, do they need an attitude adjustment? In this session, discover how to become consistent in your child training, tips to tend your child’s heart to make a real change in behavior, difference between motivating and inspiring, how […]

What is a Mother To Do With Sons?
Many homeschool mothers grieve over the conflict that often occurs between them and their sons, especially as the enter the teen years. How does a mother handle the transition of her little boy as he begins to identify with his father and manhood? What is her role? What can she do to not alienate her son as she gives instruction? You learn the answers to these questions and more!

Call to Arms: The Guts & Glory of Courageous Fatherhood
Speaker: Chuck Black There is a spiritual war being waged for our families. Our enemy is strong and we are in his territory. Dad, if you don’t fight for your family, no one else will. When a soldier is in enemy territory he is alert, focused, and purposeful about every move he makes with weapons […]

Teach Them Diligently 102
Creating a Christian family environment. Hear wonderful tips and encouragement about the role of a father in a Christian home. Listen Now

Identity: Who Do Your Children Think They Are and Why Does It Matter?
Speaker: Dr. Kathy Koch How children see and define themselves matters greatly because identity controls behavior. How do they think of themselves? Overwhelmed, stressed, talented, passionate, creative, bored? Who they think they are is who they will be. Identity influences children’s relationships, academics, future, hopes, beliefs, and so much more. Learn how to parent so […]

Resiliency Rescues: Helping Children Break Bad Habits
Speaker: Dr. Kathy Koch Do your children repeat unhealthy choices? Are they not changing their behaviors? Their mindset matters. How can we help them believe truth and change their mindset so their behaviors change? They need to develop resiliency – the choice and ability to make changes and to try something new. Learn how to […]

Parenting and Homeschooling by Faith Not Fear
Fear can paralyze; it can grip your heart, torment your mind, and hinder you from parenting with God’s joy and purpose. In this biblically focused session, you will be equipped to conquer your parenting and homeschooling fears. Listen and be encouraged!

Taming Your CHILD’S Tongue
Speaker: Ginger Hubbard Are you ever embarrassed or shocked by what comes out of your child’s mouth? Based on her newest book, I Can’t Believe You Just Said That, Ginger provides a practical, three-step plan to reach beyond the behaviors of tongue-related struggles—such as lying, defying, and manipulating—to address your child’s heart. After all, as […]

4 Steps to Raising Christian Leaders in Your Homeschool {Christian Leadership Series Part 1}
Speaker: Kerry Beck Do you want your kids to influence the world when they grow up? Most homeschoolers continue to offer their children the same type of education they received; they just do it at home. There’s a better way! Kerry reveals how she homeschooled her three kids to give them a love of learning, […]

Dating, Courtship, and All That
Speaker: Hal and Melanie Young Listen Now https://s3.amazonaws.com/ttdfiles.teachthemdiligently.net/memberscontent/audio/2018/myrtle-beach-sc/dating-courtship-and-all-that.mp3 Download this Audio File

Walk by the Way, Teaching Spiritual Truths through Natural Means
Speaker: Ginny Yurich Bring Deuteronomy 6:7 to life! “You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.” Opportunities to teach Biblical truths are all around us. Learn ten practical […]

3 Types of Parents You’ll Meet at the Playground
Most parents fall into one of three categories: survival parents, default parents, or intentional parents. In this workshop you will identify your parenting style, discover what that style can mean to your children, and be encouraged to parent intentionally.

Character Instruction
Freedom Project Education, Alan Scholl, shares the importance of establishing character into the lives of our children. Above all academics, learn how character is vitally important for all Christians and a vital role in Christian parenting. Listen Now

Understanding the Temperaments (And Their Blends)
Speaker: Catherine Zoller “Train up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it” (Prov. 22:6) has often been misunderstood as assuring parents of prodigals that they will return to the Lord. However, the verse is more properly translated, “Train….according to their bent, or in […]

Disciplinology 101
Clay Clarkson explains following God’s path to the heart of your child. Listen Now

Pitchin’ a Fit: Overcoming Angry and Stressed-Out Parenting
Speaker: Israel Wayne Everyone struggles with anger on some level, but when anger is a frequent occurrence with your children, over time, it will damage your relationships and hinder your effectiveness. Are you tired of being stressed-out, and ready to have a peaceful atmosphere in your home? Learn how in this important workshop. Listen Now

Don’t Miss the Gift in Your Child
Have you ever heard someone say “All children are gifts from God” only to roll your eyes and thinkÉ “Ha! They don’t know what goes on in my house!” If you don’t look for God’s gifts, you may be missing some of His best. Come laugh and be encouraged to see just what God had in mind when he designed your child. Learn how to see your child through God’s spectacles and how to stay focused on God’s vision of your child…not the world’s.

Priorities for Parenting Tweens and Teens
Speaker: David and Leslie Nunnery So many parents get nervous when it comes time for parenting tweens and teens, but with a proper foundation and focusing on the top priorities, you’ll find these stages of life to be the most fun of all. In this session, David and Leslie Nunnery will discuss the Top 7 […]

Training Our Boys to be Men
This world is full of sissy men. Our boys need to be invited into the adventure and challenge of life! How can we teach our boys to follow Christ and to embrace the desire of drive and adventure. Listen Now

How to Parent without Provoking Children to Anger
Speaker: Ginger Hubbard Does your child have a comeback for everything you tell him to do or always try and get the last word, even if it’s mumbled under his breath? Does he become mad and lose control when you discipline him rather than repenting? Or does he seem indifferent, giving the impression that discipline […]

A Life Giving Education
Speaker: Brandi McIntosh Join Brandi as she explores the three parts of a life giving education: atmosphere (the family culture), discipline (the importance of healthy habit training), and life (an education that is a delight). From her 19 years of parenting and 13 years of home educating, she’ll share from her heart on family rhythms, […]

Building a Strong Foundation: Bible Based Homeschooling
Speaker: Karen DeBeus Come and see how you can teach every subject with the Bible as your main textbook! Years ago, we spent an entire year in our homeschool using the Bible as our core. All of our lessons came directly from the passages we were studying- language arts, science, history, and even some math! […]

Battling With Behavior: Raising the Standard of Behavior in Your Home
Explore the Possibilities of Online Learning with Monarch. With Monarch online curriculum from Alpha Omega Publications, you get the most complete curriculum for your child’s Christian education. Monarch gives you unprecedented access to 5 courses for grades 3-12 in the five subjects of Bible, history and geography, language arts, math, and science.