Family Relationships
Your guide to healthy and Christ-centered relationships within your family!
Family Relationships

At Teach Them Diligently we believe that having strong family relationships is vital to any christian house hold. We hope that this material will help not only foster your relationships with your kids but also grow the relationships between siblings.
Disciplining Your Children
Discipling your children is one of the core values of Christian parenting.
Being able to lovingly steer your children in the right direction is vital to the growth of your children.
Rooting Your Family in Christ
Rooting your family in Christ is not just the responsibility of the church. As parents, are the primary teachers to help our children grow in faith.
It is our responsiblity to teach our children how to have a relationship with Christ. We not only need to set an example but also take the time to teach them how to have a great relationship with Christ.
Maintaining Healthy Marriages
Educating your kids at home can mean less time on homework and not having to commute back and forth to school.
Homeschool families have more free time to spend together at night and on the weekends, which helps to build and maintain a healthy marriage.
Family Relationship Resources

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

Making Family Discipleship Fun | 206
Most of you listening in share the belief that the discipleship of our children is a really important part of our job description. For many,

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

Motherhood After Party | 199
On today’s podcast, Leslie will be chatting with Kate Batistelli all about life after our children launch and leave the home. Kate has a fascinating

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

The Great Commission Begins At Home | 196
We talk a lot about the Great Commission and the Gospel here at Teach Them Diligently, and we even go so far as to say

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

Deschooling: A Basic Training for Home Education
I was listening to one of my favorite podcasts recently while I was taking a walk. In it, the host started talking about Basic Training

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

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.

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

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

What to Do When it Seems Like the World is Ending
Right now in the world, there are so many difficult things going on. There’s inflation, the threat of war, the church is on the decline, political unrest, and

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

Biblical Worldview in a Modern World | 178
Many worldviews exist in our culture and none of them are neutral. SO, it is the responsibility of every Christian parent to train their children’s

From Hesitance to Confidence | 177
On today’s podcast, Leslie Nunnery be chatting with Leigh Nguyen all about a homeschooling lifestyle for a Christian Homeschooling family. Leigh is the host of

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

Overcoming Homeschool Fears | 174
On todays podcast, we are thrilled to welcome back Jennifer Pepito of The Peaceful Press. The last time she was with us, Leslie and Jennifer

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

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

Common Hindrances for Parents | 162
This week, we’re going to look at a couple of the hindrances many families allow to hold them back from truly fulfilling their mission. These

Strengthen Relationships Through Creative Writing
Homeschooling provides us with a great tool and countless opportunities to get to the heart of our children. We also have a myriad of ways

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

Crisis-Proof Your Homeschool | 161
Beverly Jacobson is joining us today, and we are so excited for you to hear her. She is strong in her faith, solid in her

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

Being Confident in Your Own Homeschool
Last fall, I was making applesauce. As I spent hours hunched over the apples, I was cutting in half, coring, cooking, and blending in the

When Hope Gets Messy | 155
Today’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

Unrealistic Expectations: Homeschool Edition | 154
Recently on an office hours call with a number of Teach Them Diligently 365 members, a question was asked that sparked a conversation about realistic

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

How To Create Or Fine-Tune A Rhythm-Based Homeschool | 152
Through 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

World Watch Review
World Watch News is a new platform from World News Group that is particularly beneficial for educational and family settings. Each weekday, you can stream

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

The Working Homeschool Mom | 147
There have been a lot of changes in the homeschool community since we first started Teach Them Diligently in 2011, and our guest today is

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

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

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

Redeem The Season | 134
We are launching a brand-new season and a new series here on the Teach Them Diligently podcast! Over the next few weeks, David and

International Joke Day!
Did you know that Friday, July 1st is International Joke Day? I didn’t, but I absolutely love jokes so I’m very excited to have a

Leaving a Legacy
Many of you know that for my kid’s sixteenth birthdays, I always journal through a Bible on their behalf. I pray specifically for insight into

Embrace Your Adventure
Though it was many years ago, I can still hear his whisper in my helmet…”Altitude“. My instructor pilot was a young first lieutenant named Stu.

The One Who Dies With the Dirtiest Towel Wins
In high school and college, I served at a Christian camp in North Carolina called The Wilds. It would be hard to overstate how God

Freedom in a Screen Saturated World | 122
On 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
Grandparents and Homeschooling
Having a grandparent that homeschools is an added blessing.
Grandparents can bring a lot of life experience and wisdom to the table when they homeschool grandchildren. Sometimes due to financial constraints or other factors, it is necessary for both parents to work.
Having a grandparent step in to take the role of teacher can be an amazing gift for the children and family.

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Organized (Well, Almost!) Time Management for Busy Moms
Speaker: Vicki Bentley As a busy mom, do you sometimes struggle with lesson planning, keeping the house somewhat presentable, teaching, keeping up with the laundry, AND getting dinner on the table the same day you homeschool? Come hear practical tips and encouragement from a fellow homeschool mom of many. Your husband and children will thank […]

Dual Enrollment: Navigating High School and College Simultaneously
Speaker: Stephen Buettell Navigating dual enrollment and the high school years can be a challenging task. Stephen shares what to look for and how to approach the high school years with an eye toward college and dual enrollment. Listen Now

Busy But Not Barren: Developing Scripture Memory as a Life Habit
Speaker: Randy Williamson Listen Now

Reading, Writing, and Running the Vacuum…How to Manage Home and School
Speaker: Linda Hobar You’ve done your research and you’re all set to teach the three R’s: reading, ‘riting, and ‘rithmetic. Good for you! But how in addition to that will you run the vacuum, put away the laundry, and mop? If you need tips for getting it all done around your home, join veteran homeschool […]

Culture Shock: How to Equip Your Kids to Thrive in a Post-Christian Era
Speaker: Heidi St. John Description Listen Now

The Perils of Parenting Gen Z
Speaker: Hal and Melanie Young What’s going on with our kids’ generation when 75% despair about the future, 42% are dealing with mental health issues, and a shocking number are struggling with sexuality and gender? Our grandparents formed The Greatest Generation, but they call our children’s The Most Fearful. Generation Z, now 10 to 25 […]

Start Preparing Your Students for Their Financial Future NOW!
Speaker: Janet Smith This workshop will help you teach your students how to handle money God’s way versus the world’s way. You will learn how to prepare them to handle money for a lifetime! How young should you start? As soon as they know what money is. Listen Now

Let Boys Be Boys
Speaker: Mark Hancock Listen Now

How to Keep Your Child In The Faith
Speaker: Israel Wayne Studies show that 70% of churched youth abandon the Christian faith sometime before high school graduation. While there are no guarantees in parenting, there are steps parents can take that have been proven through various studies to statistically improve the chances of your child embracing and remaining in the faith. Learn what […]

The Mystery of the Dinosaurs
Speaker: Mike Snavely This session provides a biblical alternative to the standard explanation for these creatures, and answers the basic questions everyone has on the subject – What were dinosaurs? When did they live? What really happened to them? Does the Bible talk about them?, etc. This is one of our most requested sessions. Listen […]

Bringing Back Family Time & Biblical Family Devotions
Speaker: Glenn Ransom Want to bring your family together? Desire to help your family grow a relationship with God? Get caught up in not having enough time, struggling to understand things or cannot find what you’re looking for? This session shows you a tool to overcome these and discover the benefits of family devotions. Listen […]

Navigating The Library With Wisdom
Speaker: Whitney Newby How do you navigate visiting the library when it can feel like a minefield? Do you just stop going? Do you pre-read every book that comes through your doors? In this session, Whitney will discuss practical ways to navigate the public library to find rich, wholesome, developmentally-appropriate reading material for children. Listen […]

Light a Thousand Fires
Speaker: Heidi St. John Right place. Right time. Right team. We’re raising a generation of Daniels as America becomes a modern Babylon. The Lord has set us apart for such a time as this and He has a purpose for each of us and each of our children. Heidi St John lays out the rules […]

Homeschooling When Life is Hard
Speaker: Dr. Sandi Queen|ND Listen Now

Cultivating Curiosity Through Project-Based Learning
Speaker: Jamie Erickson Listen Now

Practical Apologetics
Speaker: Chuck Black The description of the Enemy in our modern world seems overwhelming at times, especially for young people. Is there scientific evidence for God? Does faith deny logic and reason? Chuck tackles these challenging questions and offer solid answers through practical apologetics. Equip your youth using the synergy between scripture, science technology, logic […]

Create a foreign language immersion homeschool
Speaker: Adelaide Olguin Want a foreign language to be a part of your homeschool? But your family is either stuck learning vocab words instead of immersing yourself in the language by talking in it together or the whole idea of learning a foreign language is super overwhelming? I grew up monolingual and learned to conjugate […]

Putting ADHD into Focus
Speaker: Danni Gugel ADHD can be exhausting for the child and the parent, especially when that parent is also the teacher! Join us to learn everything you need to know about ADHD. We’ll cover symptoms, diagnosis, and research-based options for treatments that work! Participants will: ~Learn methods for diagnosing ADHD ~Learn types and common symptoms […]

Creating A Grateful Home: Way Beyond Please and Thank You!
Speaker: David Nunnery Gratitude is so powerful in the heart of a believer. It will transform your home, your heart, and your mind. It will improve your platform for teaching, heal your marriage, and so much more. Listen Now

The Theology of Technology, A Brief Overview
Speaker: Chris Kaspar When Cain killed Abel, he ran to technology to fill the God-shaped hole in his life. How can we apply transcendent truths to today’s choices regarding technology? Let’s dive into a topic that rarely hits the pulpit but is intensely relevant. Understand fundamental Biblical principles and guide your familys vision for technology. […]

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 […]

Messy Marriage Stuff: 10 Things Your Spouse Desperately Wants You to Know
Speaker: Kirk Martin So marriage is tougher then you expected. You thought everything was white picket fences and then you had kids. And now the real you is coming out. Before you had kids (and all that stress and anxiety), you were patient, fun, had energy, you listened. But now you yell, withdraw, snipe at […]

Creating your very own unit study with ease
Speaker: Christine Zell Unit studies can become some of the most fun lessons in your homeschool! They give you an opportunity to dig deep and get hands on. Get your thinking caps ready and come alongside Christine as you create a unit study together. She’ll show you how she goes down the Rabbit Trail to […]

Teach Them, Don’t Tell Them: Study Strategies that Work
Speaker: Kathy Koch Although most homeschooling days are probably about learning, remembering, and completing papers and projects, studying is also important. Have you taught your children HOW to study or do you think they’ll figure it out one day? Studying matters today and for their future. Dr. Kathy will suggest that you teach strategies from […]

The Underground History of Education
Speaker: Robyn van Eck With a tip of the hat to the late, great John Taylor Gatto, what is the true history of education, the story you’ve never been told? Do we really owe all we know about education to John Dewey and the ancient Greeks? Learn how we ended up where we are today, […]

Skill, Will and Thrill: Instilling a Lifelong Love of Learning
Speaker: Lee Jenkins Learn practical strategies to create a learning environment where students exceed educational expectations, and their enthusiasm to learn is driven by continued success. Developing skill, will and thrill for students will result in better outcomes and happier kids! Listen Now

Help! Homeschooling Isn’t Working!
Speaker: Rich and Barb Heki Whether homeschooling was your fondest dream or worst nightmare, you parents and grandparents jumped into it, but it’s just not working the way you thought it should! Maybe you don’t like it, or the kids/grandkids don’t like it. And you’re driving one another crazy! Or maybe you like it, but […]

The Collapse of the Soviet Union, and Why it Matters!
Speaker: Linda Hobar The collapse of the Soviet Union is one of the most unprecedented events in modern history! How did it happen and why does it matter? Join Linda Lacour Hobar, author of The Mystery of History, for a sobering look at the founding of the Soviet Union to its shocking early dissolution. This […]

What’s Executive Functioning Have to Do with Dyslexia? How to Increase Dyslexic Student Outcomes
Speaker: Dr. Rebecka Spencer It’s no secret that when it comes to literacy instruction, Phonological Awareness, Phonics, Vocabulary, Reading Fluency, and Comprehension all are keys to unlocking the dyslexic brain. But there is another KEY component that we need to be including in our literacy lessons of our dyslexic and struggling learners homeschool lessons if […]

College Prep 101: How to Take Notes & Tests
Speaker: Mark Pruitt Learn how to take notes and tests in college so you can be a student of Excellence. Listen Now