Sharing Our Blessings
Praise God from Whom all blessings flow,Praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him above, ye heavenly host.Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost! This song rings in my mind as I contemplate God’s incredible goodness over this past year. Through good times and bad, gladness and pain, He is always good. Today in this special post, I’m joining…
Learn More8 Truths to Encourage Your Heart During Conflict
When we face conflict as a teacher, we can easily get bogged down and discouraged. That’s when we must speak truth to our own hearts, renewing our minds in the Gospel. Join us as we walk through eight key truths that will reorient our thinking and allow us to serve with joy, even amidst conflict.listen…
Learn MoreHow to Deal With a Difficult Administrator
Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast. You may have thought that your administrator has it in for you, but have you ever had an administrator who’s literally out to get you? As in, actually trying to kill you? Well, that’s what “Carl” was dealing with. He had been nothing but loyal, dedicated, and passionate. But his…
Learn MoreHow to Navigate Gender Identity as a Christian Teacher (Part 2)
As Christian educators, we may struggle to know how to respond to questions of gender identity. In this episode, you’ll discover how to work out a Biblical understanding of gender to interact with wisdom, truth, and love.watch here: listen here: Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast.resources mentioned:Transgender Regret Stories: Harvest USA and SexChangeRegret.com What Does the…
Learn MoreHow to Navigate Gender Identity as a Christian Teacher
As Christians, we know God created gender, but what exactly does that mean for modern-day questions of gender identity? Join us in this conversation with Jonathan Holmes to discover what the Bible has to say about gender identity and how it differs from a secular understanding of gender. watch: Don’t miss part 2! Sign up…
Learn More5 Easy Ways to Incorporate Writing in Any Classroom
Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast. Earlier this week I explained 4 advantages of incorporating writing in any classroom. I bet many of you were thinking Sure, that sounds great, but it also sounds like a lot of work. Thankfully, that’s just not the case. Including writing in your classroom can be really…
Learn MoreHope for the Overwhelmed Teacher
Surrounded by a plethora of challenges, it’s easy to become frustrated, stressed, and even burnt out as a teacher. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Jackie Matthews to discover how to rise up out of frustrations and find the source of your power and strength. listen here: Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast.resources…
Learn MoreHow to Cross the Street on Race & Take a Restorative Approach to Discipline
Join us for a conversation with Marilyn Rhames of Teachers Who Pray. We’re discussing some of our favorite takeaways from her new book Master Teacher: 12 Spiritual Lessons that Can Transform Schools & Revolutionize Public Education. In particular, we discuss what it looks like to cross the street on race. We also tackle the topic of…
Learn MoreCreating a Safe, Trauma Sensitive Classroom
Too many students have been impacted by trauma, and sometimes we as educators wonder how to best help them. Join us for an important conversation with Dr. Janyne McConnaughey as we discuss what trauma responses might look like, what our response should be, and how to create a trauma sensitive classroom.listen here: Subscribe to the Teach…
Learn More4 Secrets to a Stronger Classroom Community
The stronger our classroom community, the more likely our students are to succeed. But how exactly do we create that thriving learning environment? Join us as we discuss 4 strategies to develop a strong classroom community:listen here: Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast.resources mentioned:Free Respectful, Responsible & Engaged TrainingFree Back-to-School Classroom Management Solutions…
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