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Does teaching leave you overwhelmed and burnt out? Are you tired of self-care being the answer everyone gives you? Listen as Linda shares why self-care only helps at a surface level, and points toward what will really bring healing and hope.

00:00 The Limitations of Self-Care 06:02 The Importance of Soul Care 14:48 Changing Habits for Better Outcomes

Resources/Links Mentioned:

Join Dordt University this summer for an online graduate course called "Emerging Technology": http://dordt.edu/emerging-technology

Praying the Bible by Donald Whitney: https://teach4theheart.com/whitneyprayingthebible

Free Training: 5 Time-Saving Practices to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed: teach4theheart.com/savetime

Hope Renewed: http://teach4theheart.com/hoperenewed

If you liked this episode, check out episode 87 The Simple (But Uncommon) Solution to Your Teacher Stress & Anxiety at https://teach4theheart.com/the-simple-but-uncommon-solution-to-your-teacher-stress-anxiety/

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Disrespectful students can be challenging to even the best teachers. So how do we handle them with grace while also maintaining our authority? Listen in as Linda shares strategies for dealing with disrespect in the classroom.

00:00 Navigating Disrespect in the Classroom 04:37 Our Identity as Teachers 12:05 Practical Strategies for Addressing Disrespect 18:38 Empowering Students Through Repentence

Resources/Links Mentioned:

Pocket Phrases: http://teach4theheart.com/310

CM 101: http://teach4theheart.com/cm101

If you liked this episode, check out episode 41 10 Classroom Management Changes to Make Right Now at https://teach4theheart.com/10-keys-to-a-controlled-effective-classroom/

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Do you ever wonder what you can legally say about faith and religion as a teacher in a public school? How can you be an ambassador for the kingdom and honor the authorities God has put over you? Listen as Linda talks with Heather Kohnen from Christian Educators about your rights and how God can use you in a public school.

Resources/Links Mentioned:

Pray + Plan Planner by Teach 4 The Heart: http://teach4theheart.com/planner

Christian Educators: https://christianeducators.org/teach4theheart/

Religious Liberties in Public Schools: https://christianeducators.org/resourcecenter/religious-liberties-in-public-schools/

Awake: http://christianeducators.org/awake

Don't Get Fired...Thrive: https://christianeducators.org/resourcecenter/dont-get-fired-thrive/

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Have you ever heard the saying "Work as if it all depends on you; pray as if it all depends on God"? While this may sound true, it might not be the right way to view our work. Listen in as Linda unpacks why this idea doesn't make us better teachers, and how to view hard work biblically.

00:00 Introduction to the Teaching Journey 01:22 The Tension Between Work and Prayer 04:32 Understanding the Dichotomy of Work and Faith 06:50 Integrating Prayer and Work 10:01 Releasing Stress 10:44 Letting Our Minds Rest 13:57 Approaching Work with Thankful Expectation

Resources/Links Mentioned:

Hope Renewed: http://teach4theheart.com/hoperenewed

If you liked this episode, check out episode 170 4 Time-Management Strategies that Will Reduce Stress Right Away at https://teach4theheart.com/time-management-strategies/

Lament is the means God gives us to navigate suffering and trials--but how do we engage with God through lament as teachers? How does lament set us up for healing? Listen in as we talk about how lament can help us navigate difficulties and griefs both large and small.

Get notes + links at http://teach4theheart.com/343

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Sitting through a class period can be hard for students. Getting up and moving around too much can be distracting. How do you get your class to stay seated? Linda shares in this episode some classroom management help for your class that wants to move.

Resources/Links Mentioned:

Consequence Ideas For Every Classroom : https://teach4theheart.com/consequences

Shake-Up Your Classroom Management Plan: http://teach4theheart.com/podcast3

Ideas to add movement to classroom: : http://teach4theheart.com/worksheets

Classroom Management 101: http://teach4theheart.com/cm101

If you liked this episode, check out episode 326 How to Manage Constant Chatter in Your Classroom at https://teach4theheart.com/326

Pre-order your Pray & Plan planner at www.teach4theheart.com/planner Pray & Plan is a planner that helps Christian teachers prioritize what matters most - at home, at school, and in their spiritual walk! Get all the details & pre-order yours today at www.teach4theheart.com/planner. 

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Finding balance as a teacher can be so hard. But there are teachers thriving out there! Listen in as Linda shares easy but powerful habits you can cultivate to save time and simplify your schedule right now!

00:00 Introduction to Intentional Planning 01:51 1. Pray Over How We Spend Our Time 03:15 2. Strategically Schedule Work Time 04:39 3. Plan Weekly To-Dos with Intentionality 07:12 4. Prioritize Daily Tasks 09:22 5. Regularly Reevaluate To-Do Lists 11:45 6. Develop Good Habits 13:20 7. Color Code for Efficient Planning 14:27 Recap + Extra Resources

Resources mentioned:

Planner: http://teach4theheart.com/planner Planner Reveal Party: http://teach4theheart.com/party 4T System: https://teach4theheart.com/tame-to-do-list-teacher/

If you liked this episode, check out our Answers series where we share responses to questions on classroom, management, balance, and more! https://teach4theheart.com/answers/

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Grading can be one of the most time-consuming parts of being a teacher. We have to grade things! But what if there were strategies to help us grade more efficiently? Or even be more strategic about what to grade? Get back some time with these tips from Linda on saving time when grading.

00:00 The Importance of Grading 02:50 Strategies for Effective Grading 06:08 Prioritizing Grading Tasks 09:02 Feedback and Correction Techniques 12:51 Using Forms for Efficient Feedback 14:38 Batch Grading for Efficiency 16:28 Maximizing Small Time Slots 17:52 Scheduling Grading Retreats 21:40 Empowering Students to Self-Grade

Free Training! 5 Time-Saving Practices to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed: http://teach4theheart.com/savetime

If you liked this episode, check out episode 302 Simple Ways to Relieve Decision Fatigue at http://teach4theheart.com/302

Pray & Plan 2025-26 is coming soon! Join us on April 7 for the Planner Reveal Party, where we'll unveil this year's design and open up pre-orders. Get free shipping as well as a chance to to win a planner! Register at www.teach4theheart.com/party.