Teach Them Diligently

Welcome back to the Teach Them Diligently podcast! Today's episode is a special one focused on fatherhood and raising boys. We have a dynamic conversation in store for you, featuring David Nunnery and David Mills of Men's Alliance, an organization dedicated to transforming men's lives and, in turn, their homes, marriages, churches, and communities. Joining us today is David Mills, who is deeply passionate about empowering fathers and sons through the Men's Alliance movement. This episode is not only designed to give women insights into how men think but also to provide practical advice for men looking to engage and learn more through Men's Alliance. Discover why fathers and sons getting involved together in Men's Alliance is a game-changer, both spiritually and physically!

 Dave “Goose” Mills spent his career in the Air Force flying squadrons which taught him how tribes are formed, how they operate, and how they save lives. He has seen how isolated men are and how badly they need a tribe, and he created Men’s Alliance to fix that problem and help men become the husbands, fathers, and leaders that God designed us to be. David believes that healthy men create healthy families, and healthy families create a healthy country. So, if we want to improve the world, we must start with the men. Goose has been married for 23 years, has 4 kids, and is the Founder and Director of Men’s Alliance. 

• Men's Alliance focuses on bringing men together through physical workouts and devotions. 
• The ministry aims to get men out of isolation, teach them leadership skills, and disciple them in their faith. 
• Men's Alliance provides a low-threat environment for men to practice leading and encourages them to deploy their leadership skills in various ways. 
• The ministry has had a significant impact on churches, with men becoming more involved in church activities and conferences. 
• Men's Alliance offers a proven and tested program that churches can implement to reach and engage men in their congregations. Men's Alliance provides an outlet for men to be active and build genuine relationships. 
• The wives and children of Men's Alliance members see the positive impact it has on their husbands and fathers. 
• Men's Alliance creates a band of brothers that is stronger and more supportive than any other group. 
• Men's Alliance is open to men of all physical abilities and can be started by any average guy at a church or in any community. 

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• To find out more about Men’s Alliance click HERE 
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Welcome to the Teach Them Diligently podcast. Today, we have a special guest, Robert Walsh, joining us. Robert is the founder of the Excalibur Solutions STEM Academy®, bringing a wealth of experience as a former mathematics teacher, IT director, programmer, and business owner. With his diverse background, Robert sheds light on what STEM truly entails, why it's vital for our children's future, and how to seamlessly integrate STEM into our daily lives. Robert will be joining us in Pigeon Forge and Branson to provide amazing workshops for our teens that will open them up to the world of coding. Be sure to see additional resources below for these classes.

• STEM education combines science, technology, engineering, and math through interdisciplinary instruction and project-based learning. 
• STEM education develops problem-solving, critical thinking, and 21st-century skills that are valuable in various careers. 
• Even if a child is not initially interested in STEM, providing them with foundational STEM knowledge allows them to make informed decisions about their future. 
• Incorporating STEM into everyday life can be done by encouraging curiosity, asking questions, and exploring how technology works. 
• The Excalibur Solution STEM Academy offers online video lessons and hands-on activities for students from elementary to high school, focusing on computer programming, electronics, and 3D modeling. 
• Teach Them Diligently conferences provide opportunities to learn more about STEM education and participate in computer programming classes. 

Robert, the founder of the Excalibur Solutions STEM Academy®, is a former mathematics teacher who has also worked as a hardware technician, an IT director, a trainer, a programmer, a software tester, a technical writer, and a business owner. Additionally, he has presented at numerous software development and testing conferences and has had multiple articles published on these subjects. His unique blend of skills in education, technology, and business allows him to communicate effectively with people with diverse backgrounds. He is able to relate to each of them as an individual and to capitalize on each person’s specific goals and desired outcomes.

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In this episode of the Teach Them Diligently podcast, which is the first in a series about Parenting Towards Your Goals, hosts David and Leslie Nunnery delve into the topic of parenting toward the ultimate goal of bringing children to Jesus Christ. Drawing from Ephesians 5:1-20, they explore the concept of being imitators of God and how this influences every aspect of family life. From modeling worship to cultivating friendships, Leslie and David offer practical insights for nurturing a Christ-centered home environment. Join them as they unpack key principles for intentional parenting and discipleship, guiding listeners on the path to raising children who walk in the footsteps of their Savior. 

• Introduction to the mission of parenting towards the goal of bringing children to Jesus Christ. 
• Exploring Ephesians 5:1-20 as a framework for understanding parenting goals biblically and practically. 
• Emphasizing the importance of parents being role models and creating a Christ-centered atmosphere at home. 
• Discuss strategies for nurturing children's faith, including involvement in church, family worship, and open discussions about God's work in their lives. 
• Highlighting the significance of monitoring children's friendships and influences, both within and outside the home. 
• Providing actionable steps for parents to cultivate a lifestyle of intentional discipleship and imitation of God's love. 

• Teach Them Diligently Events in Pigeon Forge, TN, and Branson, MO.  
• Heart School Book 
• Heart School Parenting Intensive Application
• TTD365 Membership 

Welcome to the Teach Them Diligently Podcast! In this episode, Leslie Nunnery interviews Lyndsey Mimnagh from Treehouse Schoolhouse. Lyndsey shares her journey of homeschooling her four children while building a business and going through a major transition in her family life. She emphasizes the importance of discipleship in everyday life and encourages families to be adaptable and flexible during times of transition. Lyndsey also highlights the significance of strengthening marriages and maintaining open communication with spouses.

• Discipleship is not just about formal education but also about the everyday conversations and experiences with our children. 
• During times of transition, it is important to focus on the atmosphere of learning in the home and adapt to the circumstances. 
• Guarding and strengthening marriages is crucial during times of transition, as it impacts the entire family. 
• Being flexible and adaptable allows families to navigate through challenges and continue the mission of homeschooling. 
• Engaging with resources and communities can provide support and encouragement during times of transition. 

Lyndsey is a homeschool mom of four and the founder of Treehouse Schoolhouse. Before motherhood, Lyndsey had a career in children's ministry and special needs education. Her home education centers around living books and ideas, hands-on learning, nature exploration, and biblical discipleship. She shares experiences and home education inspiration through her Instagram and blog, as well as creates curriculum and resources for families around the world. Her most popular curriculum titles are An Expectant Easter, A Connected Christmas, and Treehouse Nature Study. 

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• Find resources from Treehouse Schoolhouse HERE
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Welcome to the Teach Them Diligently podcast! In today's episode, Leslie is here to encourage you, especially as we navigate through the challenges of homeschooling and parenting. Leslie will delve into the different stages of parenting and how, at times, we can feel weary and drained. But fear not! This conversation is all about finding refreshment, encouragement, and a renewed sense of purpose in the important work you do within your home. We're all about "heart schooling," focusing on the mission, relishing the adventure, and recognizing your calling. So take the next 12-15 minutes to be uplifted and reminded of the significance of your role.

• Encouragement for Homeschooling: The podcast offers a dose of encouragement for homeschooling parents, especially as they navigate the challenges of the school year. 
• Parenting Weary Moments: Leslie discusses the moments when parents feel weary and perhaps don't want to continue, providing insights on how to navigate these feelings. 
• Heart Schooling: The episode emphasizes the concept of "heart schooling," focusing on the mission, relishing the adventure, and recognizing the profound calling of parenting. 
• Renewed Purpose: Listeners are reminded of the importance of their work within their homes and families, finding refreshment and encouragement in their roles. 

• We want to encourage you to check out TTD365! Teach Them Diligently 365—an online community that's far from cold and sterile. It's a warm, vibrant place where thousands of moms are growing together, sharing ideas, prayer requests, burdens, and even their lives. From impromptu family meet-ups during travels to heartwarming stories of friendships forged across the country, this community is a testament to the bonds created through shared faith and values. If you're feeling the pull to join, click HERE to learn more.
• We are just a month away from our first convention of the season, next month in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, and Branson, Missouri! These events are designed to be phenomenal times filled with great content, fellowship, and experiences for every member of your family. If you're a Christian homeschool family on a mission, you won't want to miss out! Click HERE to secure your tickets.
• Pick up a copy of the Heart School Book in Digital Format or in Paperback Format.  
• Apply for the Heart School Parenting Intensive to get more information and see if that program is right for your family. Click here to apply now.  

We are so excited for today's episode of the TTD podcast. We have a special guest joining us to explore a thought-provoking topic: Christian Book Month and reclaiming our public libraries. Have you ever wondered how our public library system reached its current state? More importantly, what can Christians do to make a meaningful impact within these community institutions? Joining us today is Korrie Johnson, the founder of Good Book Mom. Since 2019, Korrie has been on a mission to discover books that resonate with both adults and children, all through the lens of a Biblical Christian worldview. Today, we delve into how we can engage with Christian Book Month and take back our public libraries, shaping them into spaces that align with our faith and values. 

• Christian Book Month promotes good books written by Christians and encourages believers to engage with public libraries. 
• Public libraries face challenges due to the liberal bias of the American Library Association (ALA) and the lack of Christian librarians. 
• Building relationships with librarians and requesting Christian books can help promote the presence of Christian literature in libraries. 
• Checking out books and engaging with libraries beyond April is essential to support Christian literature and be a positive influence in the community. 

Korrie Johnson started Good Book Mom in 2019 with the goal of finding books that both you and the children in your life will love, filtering everything through a Biblical Chrisitan Worldview. 

Takeaways

Welcome to the Teach Them Diligently podcast. Today's episode is different from most of our usual episodes. Today is a personal story shared by Leslie Nunnery as she recounts how her family transitioned to homeschooling and eventually started Teach Them Diligently. She shares the challenges they faced, the lessons they learned, and the impact Teach Them Diligently has had on their own family and the families they serve.

Take a few minutes to listen in and make your plans to join us in May. ❤️

* Homeschooling is a powerful tool for discipleship and strengthening family relationships.

* Teach Them Diligently exists to strengthen families and equip parents to follow God's plan for their lives.

* Teach Them Diligently events provide opportunities for learning, fellowship, and encouragement for the whole family.

* Investing in family and prioritizing discipleship is crucial for parents.

Be sure to register today and join us as we pursue God's plan for families! We want to see you in Pigeon Forge, TN or Branson, MO!

Welcome to a special episode of the Teach Them Diligently Podcast! Today, we have a very special guest joining us, Lee Ann Mancini, the award-winning podcaster of Raising Christian Kids. In a world where Christian values are increasingly challenged, Lee Ann inspires parents, grandparents, and caregivers to build a strong spiritual foundation for their children. Her book "Raising Kids to Follow Christ, Instilling a Lifelong Trust in God" offers personal experiences and teachings rooted in God’s Word, providing strategies and techniques to help you take advantage of those in between moments to turn them into opportunities for discipleship.  

Join us as Lee Ann reminds us of our calling and also gives us a sense of what our vision for our families should be, both of which are key Heart School Marks. As parents, grandparents, and educators we’ll see how we’re privileged to teach, guide, and instruct the next generation. We are indeed the first and most impactful teachers in our children’s lives, entrusted with the task of anchoring their lives in Jesus now and for eternity. I’m excited for you to hear what Lee Ann has to say, for I know you’ll be encouraged and challenged by her.  

Lee Ann is the founder of Raising Christian Kids, a nonprofit organization that provides families with free and affordable resources to help their children develop a strong biblical foundation. She is the author of Raising Kids to Follow Christ: Instilling a Lifelong Trust in God.

Lee Ann hosts the Raising Christian Kids podcast, where she equips and empowers her listeners to be the best spiritual leaders for their children. She is also an adjunct professor at South Florida Bible College and Theological Seminary.

Lee Ann is the author of the Sea Kids series books and the executive producer of the Sea Kids animation series featured on Right Now Media, Pure Flix, Answers.Tv and other streaming platforms.

Her website, RaisingChristianKids.com, offers free resources for families and ministries.

She loves to read, teach, and spend time with her family. She gives glory and honor to the Father in all her endeavors and is blessed to be called by God to help all who are raising the next generation.

• Building a Strong Spiritual Foundation: Lee Ann Mancini shares insights on how parents can build a solid spiritual foundation for their children in a world where Christian values are increasingly challenged. 
• Transforming Disciplining into Discipling: Learn strategies and techniques to turn everyday disciplining moments into opportunities for discipleship. 
• Emotional Guidance for Children: Discover ways to help children control their emotions and actions, drawing wisdom from Christian teachings. 
• Expert Suggestions: Insights from some of today’s brightest Christian minds in children’s spirituality. 
• Real-Life Parenting Examples: Lee Ann provides real-life examples of best parenting practices to capture a child’s heart organically. 
• Apologetics Made Easy: Understandable apologetics for both children and adults, making faith discussions accessible for the whole family. 
• Connecting Hearts to Christ: Fun and engaging ways to connect your child’s heart to Christ, fostering a lifelong relationship. 
• Parental Calling: Reminders of the vital role parents, grandparents, and caregivers play in anchoring children’s lives in Jesus. 

• Learn more about Lee Ann's ministry HERE
• Pick up a copy of the Heart School Book in Digital Format or in Paperback Format.  
• Apply for the Heart School Parenting Intensive to get more information and see if that program is right for your family. Click here to apply now.  
• Join us at a Teach Them Diligently event in May! Click here to get your tickets now. 

Welcome to the Teach Them Diligently Podcast. Leslie Nunnery is joined by Lori Wildenberg, a licensed parent and family educator, to talk all about the importance of intentional parenting. Leslie and Lori will discuss the three messages that children need to hear: that they are loved and lovable, that they are capable, and that they are born on purpose with a purpose.  

Lori emphasizes the importance of communicating these messages to children to reinforce their identity in Christ and help them navigate life with confidence. She also shares insights from her books. This conversation highlights the significance of intentional parenting in shaping children's lives and fostering their relationship with God. 

This episode really leans into the Refocusing on Relationships Mark of a Heart Schooler, for by better understanding your kiddos and helping them better understand how God created them, you’ll find you have a much deeper, richer relationship with them that will only grow stronger in the days to come. Pick up the heart School book if you’re interested in learning more about the Heart School paradigm we talk about so much around here.

Helping families build relationships that last a lifetime is Lori Wildenberg’s passion. Lori, a licensed parent and family educator, is a national speaker, and award winning author or coauthor of six parenting books including Messy Hope: Help Your Child Overcome, Anxiety, Depression or Suicidal Ideation and The Messy Life of Parenting: Powerful and Practical Ways to Strengthen Family Connections. The Wildenberg home is nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. Lori is Mom to four, Mom-in-Love to three, and Mimi to four. A perfect day in Lori’s world is a hike with Tom (her hubby) and their growing family!

• Children need to hear three messages: that they are loved and lovable, that they are capable, and that they are born on purpose with a purpose.
• Communicating these messages to children reinforces their identity in Christ and helps them navigate life with confidence.
• Intentional parenting involves speaking truth, being specific in affirmations, and helping children discover and develop their unique gifts and talents.
• Understanding and embracing their identity in Christ is crucial for children's spiritual growth and their ability to resist seeking identity elsewhere.
• Lori Wildenberg's books, such as 'The Messy Life of Parenting' and 'Messy Hope,' provide practical guidance for intentional parenting and addressing specific challenges.

• Enjoy a Freebie from Lori Wildenberg HERE
• Pick up a copy of the Heart School Book in Digital Format or in Paperback Format. 
• Apply for the Heart School Parenting Intensive to get more information and see if that program is right for your family. Click here to apply now. 
• Join us at a Teach Them Diligently event in May! Click here to get your tickets now. 

• Fighting for Your Family- Build a strong, healthy family and fight for (not with!) the ones you love, right where you are. Chris and Julie Bennett invite you to step into their story of leaving the Oklahoma church Chris had pastored, uprooting their family of six, and moving to Los Angeles—an adventure further complicated by a cancer diagnosis and worldwide pandemic. Through it all, fighting for family was stressful, messy, exhausting—and absolutely, totally worth it. If you’re looking for inspiration and strategies to help your family thrive, get your copy of Fighting for Family today. Click HERE to find out more.

• The Ark and Darkness- Coming to theaters across the U.S. on March 20th and 21st – An epic film on Noah’s Flood! This film unveils compelling evidence in support of the Bible, including: What happened to the dinosaurs? Why do we find soft tissues and blood in their bones today? Why did God send the Flood? What are the parallels between the days of Noah and the coming judgement? Mark your calendars for March 20th-21st, and be prepared to experience the Genesis Flood like never before! Get your tickets HERE.

Welcome to the Teach Them Diligently podcast! Leslie Nunnery is joined today by Elizabeth Urbanowicz to discuss the importance of teaching kids to think critically and biblically, equipping them to discern truth from feelings, and the significance of a solid foundation for faith. 

Elizabeth is a follower of Jesus Christ who is passionate about equipping kids to understand the truth of the Christian worldview. She is a former elementary teacher and the founder of Foundation Worldview where she develops comparative worldview and apologetics resources for children. Her goal is to prepare the next generation to be lifelong critical thinkers and, most importantly, lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ. 

Today, Leslie and Elizabeth will be talking about the role of parents in modeling critical thinking and faith, as well as the importance of getting kids in God's Word, and she'll address the challenge of addressing tough cultural issues and offers an overview of the resources available through Foundation Worldview.

Elizabeth Urbanowicz is a follower of Jesus who is passionate about equipping kids to understand the truth of the biblical worldview. Elizabeth spent the first decade of her professional career teaching elementary students at a Christian school. After completing her M.A. in Christian Apologetics at Biola University, Elizabeth started Foundation Worldview, an organization that helps Christian adults equip children to carefully evaluate every idea and understand the truth of the biblical worldview.

• Teach kids to think critically and biblically to equip them to evaluate ideas and discern truth from feelings. 
• Model critical thinking and faith as parents to guide children in their own thinking and understanding of God's Word. 
• Get kids in God's Word to help them develop a solid foundation for their faith and understand who God is. 
• Use tools and resources, such as the Foundation Worldview curriculum, to teach kids to think critically and engage with Scripture. 

• Fighting for Your Family- Build a strong, healthy family and fight for (not with!) the ones you love, right where you are. Chris and Julie Bennett invite you to step into their story of leaving the Oklahoma church Chris had pastored, uprooting their family of six, and moving to Los Angeles—an adventure further complicated by a cancer diagnosis and worldwide pandemic. Through it all, fighting for family was stressful, messy, exhausting—and absolutely, totally worth it. If you’re looking for inspiration and strategies to help your family thrive, get your copy of Fighting for Family today. Click HERE to find out more.

• The Ark and Darkness- Coming to theaters across the U.S. on March 20th and 21st – An epic film on Noah’s Flood! This film unveils compelling evidence in support of the Bible, including: What happened to the dinosaurs? Why do we find soft tissues and blood in their bones today? Why did God send the Flood? What are the parallels between the days of Noah and the coming judgement? Mark your calendars for March 20th-21st, and be prepared to experience the Genesis Flood like never before! Get your tickets HERE.