Hope 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 MoreDo You View Teaching as a Ministry?
Teaching is more than just a job. It’s a calling and unique privilege. And as Christian teachers, it takes on even more significance as we realize God has placed us right where we are for a reason. Join us as we discuss why we should view teaching as a ministry and some practical examples of […]
Learn MoreHow Should Christians Respond to Turmoil & Evil in the World?
As Christian teachers, it’s easy to get bogged down in all the turmoil, injustice, and evil that surrounds us. But how should we respond? And how can the right response not only give us peace but also become a bright light to our students & colleagues. Listen as we discuss these important questions: Subscribe to […]
Learn MoreOn the Only Way to God, Tolerance, and What that Means for Us as Christian Teachers
When a good question in our Christian teachers’ Facebook group started garnering comments about religious tolerance and how we are all worshipping the same God, I figured it was time we talked “face-to-face.” Here’s the recording of the resulting Facebook live, where we talk about the only way to God, tolerance, and what all this means […]
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 […]
Learn More4 Questions to Know When to Give Grace as a Teacher
Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast. One of biggest challenges in teaching is finding the right balance between grace and consequences. Most of us tend to lean more to one side than the other. Some tend to be strong on consequences to the point that they are afraid to show mercy when it’s needed. […]
Learn More10 Ways to Show Christ to Our Students
If you’re a Christian teacher, it shouldn’t matter where you teach. Our goal should be the same – to show Christ to our students. Some of us can be more open and apparent, but all of us can and should be intentional about showing Christ and His love in every way we can. When I think about […]
Learn More5 Tips to Overcome Back-to-School Anxiety
When God wants to stretch me, He doesn’t consult me because if things were left up to me, my life would always be comfortable. After completing my second year of inner-city teaching, urban education seemed way too challenging, so I applied to teach at a private Christian school because I thought it would be my dream […]
Learn MoreWhere Should Christian Teachers Stand on Controversial Issues?
Subscribe to the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast. Disclaimer #1: I am not a lawyer, and this is not legal advice. If you need legal help, please seek an attorney for advice. You can ask a Christian attorney your legal questions here. Disclaimer #2: At Teach 4 the Heart, our primary audience is Christian educators, and […]
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