20+ Ideas to Lift Your Spirits When You’re Frustrated as a Teacher
Teaching can be an overwhelming profession and even the best teachers get discouraged and burnt-out sometimes. It can be helpful to hear what other real-life teachers do when they feel discouraged. We have compiled 20+ ideas from them, so you’re sure to find something that would help your situation. listen here: Subscribe to the Teach 4…
Learn MoreSelf-Esteem and Positivity v. the Gospel
In our culture, we’re often told the importance of loving ourselves, having good self-esteem, and thinking positively. But how does this jive with the message of the Gospel? Join us to discover how the Gospel offers something radically different – and so much better than the self-love and positivity movement.listen here: Subscribe to the Teach…
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 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 MoreYou Can Have a Fresh Start
Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast. Did you have a rough school year? Maybe you felt like your class was out of control. Maybe your students didn’t see the success you were hoping they would. Maybe you were overwhelmed with all the responsibilities that left you stressed and exhausted. Maybe you’re wondering if you are…
Learn MoreWhen Teaching is Tough: Encouragement for Christian Teachers
There’s no doubt about it – teaching is hard. But as followers of Christ, the way we deal with these challenges should be radically different than how everyone else does. Because we have Christ, and He changes everything. Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast. There’s just no doubt about it. Teaching is tough. Yes,…
Learn MoreThe simple (but uncommon) Solution to Your Teacher Stress & Anxiety
Listen as we discuss how to drastically reduce (and even end) your teacher stress and anxiety – not by adding a bunch of stress-busting techniques – but by learning to trust in & surrender to our loving Heavenly Father. Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast. Key takeaways about teacher stress & anxiety Just…
Learn MoreThe Clarifying Power of Self-Assessment (and a tool to make it fun and easy)
Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast. As teachers, we have so much on our plates. And then we’re asked to somehow juggle all those plates – without letting anything fall off.With so many tasks and goals competing for our attention, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s actually important.That’s why, on occasion, you…
Learn More30 Prayers to Pray as Christian Teachers
Want to pray right now? In this special podcast episode, we provide prayer prompts and then give you a few moments to actually pray for each request. Simply hit play to begin: Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast. How often do we view prayer as a last resort. We’ve tried everything we can…
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