Best Founder of Teach 4 the Heart Podcasts (2025)

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#480 - Reforesting Faith - What Trees Teach Us About the Nature and Love of God 4/28/25 45:14

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“From the fall of man, the rest of the Bible is the story of man coming back to the tree of life. ”Question: What is the most mentioned living thing in the Bible, other than God and people? Answer: Trees On this week’s show, author Matthew Sleeth MD talks about his new book “Reforesting Faith - what trees teach us about the nature and love of God.”…

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#479 - Viewing Easter Through Jewish Eyes - With GuestJohn Weiner 4/21/25 45:42

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“Understanding Passover means understanding deliverance.”- John Weiner. “This is my body….” When Jesus said those words, he was practicing a Jewish tradition called Passover, remembering the grace and work of God for the Jewish people hundreds of years before. But this was a different Passover than had ever happened before. One that would change th…

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343: How to Handle Difficult Circumstances Through Lament 17:28

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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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#478 - An Incredible Loss Leads to Blessing and Perspective 4/14/25 44:44

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Imagine you wake up, thinking about what you have to do for the day. You go about your routine, which includes going out for a run before you go to work. Now imagine it’s the end of the day, and you’re lying in a hospital https://www.bankofamerica.com/index.jsp bed, drifting in and out of consciousness, about to die from blood loss. The doctors are…

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342: What To Do When Your Class Won't Stay In Their Seats 15:59

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LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/342 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…

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News: Pray & Plan Planner 2025-26 Open for Pre-Order! 4:43

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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.By Linda Kardamis | Educational Consultant & Founder of Teach 4 the Heart

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341: 7 Planning Habits to Save Time & Simplify Your Schedule 17:01

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LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/341 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. Strat…

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#477 "It is for Freedom That Christ Has Set Us Free." Galatians 5 verse 1 04/07/25 44:57

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“It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” Galatians 5:1 NIV If we are free why do we sometimes feel like we are living in bondage? Condemning thoughts, compulsive behavior, personal conflict, and spiritual despair can be struggles we all face on a regular bas…

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Retrain Your Brain to Beat Chronic Stress, PTSD, Anxiety & More | Mo Gawdat 1:07:20

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IS IT POSSIBLE TO LIVE STRESS-FREE? Get a front-row seat to an exclusive conversation with Mo Gawdat, former Chief Business Officer of Google X, bestselling author of Solve for Happy, and co-founder of Unstressable. In this powerful talk from Tony & Sage Robbins' Platinum Partners 2024 Happiness Event in Abu Dhabi, Mo unpacks the science of stress—…

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#476 - Soul Care Retreats - Presented by Further Still Ministries 3/31/25 44:45

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“All of humanity's problems stem from man's inability to sit quietly in a room alone.” - Blaise Pascal. Why does being alone strike fear in our hearts? Maybe always being “connected” isn’t healthy. On this week’s show, Kurt and Chad talk about Soul Retreats - put on by Further Still Ministries. The retreats are a 2 year journey - learning to live a…

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#475 - Numbering Our Days - With Guest Dr Jerry Rabalais 3/24/2025 46:06

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“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”Psalms 90:12 NIV“ For the average man you’ve got about 4000 weeks of life.”- Dr Jerry Rabalais, U of L professor of school of medicine 29,000 days. 4,000 weeks. 960 months. That’s the average for the man that lives to be 80 years old. We’re not guaranteed tomorrow, but most men will …

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340: 8 Best Grading Tips to Save Time 25:39

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LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/340 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 Importan…

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339: Should We Avoid Negative People? 24:49

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LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/339 We often hear that we should avoid negative people, and there is some truth in that. How do we balance loving our neighbor and not getting sucked into a spiral of negativity? What does the Bible say about how to treat our neighbors, even the negative ones? 00:00 Navigating Negativity in Teaching 04:40 The…

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#474 Guest Darryll Davis - Founder of The Prisoner's Hope Ministry 3/17/25 44:35

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Imagine you’re 29 years old and just received a 35 year prison sentence. You do the math, and know you’re going to be in your 60’s before you are a free man. How could you possibly have any hope for your future? On this week’s show, Chad and Kurt talk with Darrell Davis - founder of The Prisoners Hope ministry www.theprisonershope.life. He spent al…

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338: The Best Way to Handle Student Arguing 21:02

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LEARN MORE: http://teach4theheart.com/ Students can be ready to argue over the big and small things in our classrooms. How should we, as teachers, respond with grace and authority? Listen in as Linda shares how to navigate arguing in your classroom. Check out our Hope Renewed course for encouragement: http://teach4theheart.com/hoperenewed Reduce Di…

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#473 The High Cost of Freedom 3/10/25 46:00

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“Freedom isn't free.” That's a bumper sticker for some people, but it's been a way of life for the men, women and families of the United States military. On this weeks, Kurt and Chad sit down with veterans Don Waddell (Air Force, Vietnam) and Derek Henricks (West Point, Army, Afghanistan). Don and Derek talk about their experiences and perspectives…

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How To Shift Your Fear of Not Being Enough | Tony Robbins FULL Intervention 1:08:17

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In honor of Virtual Unleash the Power Within (March 13–16, 2025), Tony Robbins is sharing this powerful, emotional, full-hour live intervention with you. This is your chance to experience Tony and Sage guiding a profound transformation in real time. Listen as they help Debbie break through her deepest struggles, make peace with her past, and unders…

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#472 - Shepherding a Child's Heart by Tedd Tripp - Week Four 46:43

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“Spare the rod, spoil the child." (Proverbs 13:24) That proverb was written by King Solomon centuries ago. Is the idea of spanking as old as the phrase? Is there a place for spanking in the families of today? On this week’s show, Chad and Kurt continue the study of the book Shepherding a Child's Heart (by Tedd Tripp). They talk with Family Pastor B…

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#471 Basketball Player Phil Morrison Finds Jesus and His Future Wife at the Same Moment 2/25/25 47:36

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“ I swore off playing basketball ever again.” -Phil Morrison Imagine growing up with dreams of playing basketball professionally, only to quit after your first year of college, thinking you’d never pick up a ball again—then years later, finding yourself playing in front of 54,000 people.This week on the show, Kurt and Chad welcome Phil Morrison—fou…

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337: My Students Think I'm Mean. Now What? 18:12

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LEARN MORE: http://teach4theheart.com/337 Have you ever been surprised to hear students say that you are a mean teacher? Are you worried you might actually be mean? Listen in as Linda helps us know if we actually are mean, and how to navigate students' perception of us with grace. 00:00 Introduction to Teaching Challenges 01:29 Assessing Our Behavi…

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Esther Perel Reveals the Secret to Lasting Love & Passion 1:30:50

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Tony and Sage Robbins are excited to share this exclusive episode featuring world-renowned psychotherapist and bestselling author Esther Perel. Recorded at the 2017 Platinum Partners Relationship Event, Esther joins Tony and Sage for a deep dive into the complexities of love, desire, and intimacy in modern relationships. Through a thought-provoking…

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#470 - Pastor Denny Dillman Talks About How He Became A Homesteading Pastor 2/17/25 47:05

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“You can't have a healthy civilization without healthy soil.”-Joel Salatin, farmer/author .“Chickens are the gateway drugs for homesteading”- Homestead pastor Denny Dillman. Cheeseburgers. Chicken sandwiches. Bacon. Before you take a bite, do you ever consider WHERE this animal came from? Do you consider HOW that animal got there? Do you think God …

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336: For the Frustrated Teacher: Help for Knowing What to Tackle First 17:45

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LEARN MORE + GET COUPON CODES AT http://teach4theheart.com/336 Teaching can be overwhelming and frustrating. From burnout, to needing better time management, to circumstances we cannot control, it can be hard to pinpoint exactly what to work on first. Listen in as Linda help us identify our needs and leads us in working on what we need to overcome …

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335: How to Stop Feeling Defeated & Teach with Hope Instead 21:24

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LEARN MORE: http://teach4theheart.com/335 Do you ever feel exhausted from the endless expectations & emotional toll of teaching? Are you being bombarded by constant negativity that makes it hard to stay positive? Do you feel defeated & maybe even find yourself daydreaming about quitting? Join us as we dive into Scripture-based solutions that reach …

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#469 - Urban Areas Should Thrive, Not Just Survive - Youth For Christ 2/10/25 47:03

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“Who’s this big white guy?”When you hear the word “urban” what do you think about? What does the person look like who is “urban”? On this weekends show, Kurt and Chad welcomes Youth for Christ’s Mark Singleton (as well as friend Bobby Schiavone) to talk about what living life on purpose for others looks like, when they may look different, or come f…

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#468 - What Does Joy Look Like - Especially When Going Through Tough Struggles 2/3/25 47:33

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“The joy of the Lord is my strength”How’s your joy? A challenging question in challenging times. But does the Bible say that we have joy in our circumstances? The joy of the Lord is our strength and joy is a non negotiable in the life of a follower of Christ. On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad welcome three friends, Ken Martin, Kurt Franck, and Davi…

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334: Who Are You? How Identity Affects Our Response to Difficult Circumstances 17:52

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We are teachers. But our identity is so much more than that. When we tie our worth to doing a good job, or our students doing a good job, it creates problems for us. Listen in as Linda shares how to lean in to our true identity in the Christ from the classroom to the rest of our lives. Get notes + links at http://teach4theheart.com/334 00:00 Findin…

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333: How to Honor God as a Christian Teacher in a Public School 21:30

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We live in a time where being a Christian teacher in a public school setting can be very challenging. How do we share Christ and honor God when the expectations for us push back against our faith? Join us for a conversation with a Christian teacher about his experience following Jesus while working in a public school. 00:00 Introduction to Teaching…

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#467 Guests Glenn Bednarcyzk And Mark Green Explain How To Run A Kingdom Centered Business 1/16/25 38:42

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Dallas Willard (to philosophy students in class)- “What is the purpose of business? ”Student response- “Profits!” Dallas Willard- “Is that what you will tell your customers?” One of the things that can get men (and women) really engaged with when you bring it up, is business and work. Starting a business is scary but also invigorating. Challenging …

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#466 Dave Hinkle Explains Why We All Love A Good Story (it's A God Thing!) 1/10/25 42:49

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“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”-Maya Angelou. Everyone loves a great story. We love to watch them, listen to them, and read them. Why? Because we are in a story, that the Great Author is writing. On this week’s show, Kurt and Chad talk with author Dave Hinkle about his new book (20 years in the making) “Write Wh…

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332: The #1 Mistake Teachers Make with Procedures 17:42

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Thinking through procedures is a lot of work. Teaching those procedures is even more! But what happens when we don't spend time and energy on procedures? Listen in as Linda shares why not prioritizing procedures will sabotage your classroom management. 00:00 The Importance of Classroom Procedures 05:10 Creating Effective Procedures 11:44 Teaching a…

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331: What to Do When You're Dreading Going Back to School 15:39

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Returning to school after any long break can come with a lot of hard feelings: anxiety, overwhelm, even dread. But re-entering the classroom doesn't have to be so bad. Listen to this episode of encouragement for teachers as they get ready to go back to school after a break! Get notes + links at http://teach4theheart.com/331 00:00 Reconnecting with …

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#465 Accepting Jesus Can Cost Everything, But God Redeems 12/27/24 42:45

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Following Jesus cost this Jewish man his marriage, but he gained so much more. On this weeks show 92 year old Don Bloch (and his wife Anne) talk to Kurt and Chad about how a decision to follow Jesus, at age 40, cost him his marriage, but his commitment to Jesus gave him a life he never would have imagined. A journey of healing prayer for others, an…

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#464 A Story Of Business, Family, And Faith With Guest John Wieland 12/20/24 42:42

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How exactly did an average Joe turn a bankrupt company into a 30-branch business that earns over $300 million in revenue and gives 10 percent of its profits to ministries across the world? John Wieland has asked himself that question hundreds of times—and in the end, he wrote a book to figure it out. His conclusion? Success is an intricate and beau…

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#1 Relationship Expert Exposes the Main Reason Most Relationships Fail 1:23:03

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What’s the secret sauce to building a love that lasts and keeps getting better? Dr. Julia Colwell, renowned psychologist, relationship coach, and author, believes that while love, passion, and commitment are vital, the key to lasting connection lies in mastering foundational relationship skills. In this special presentation, recorded live at Tony a…

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#463 The Six Rules Of Dysfunctionality - Don't Talk, Feel, Trust, Think, Choose Or Change 12/13/24 42:37

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“Growing up, no one was allowed to talk at the dinner table except dad.” Dan Woodard was raised with six unspoken rules: don’t talk, don’t feel, don’t trust, don’t think, don’t choose, and don’t change. These rules guided his life from boyhood till early in his marriage. When he finally dared to break these rules, it disrupted his status quo but ul…

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#462 Guest And Author Aaron Renn On The Negativity In Today's World 12:6:24 49:22

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In the 1950’s half of Americans went to church. Today, it’s about 21%. What happened? Why the decline? How do you navigate through the world that is on the decline? On this podcast, Kurt and Chad welcome author Aaron Renn https://www.aaronrenn.com of the book Life in a Negative World and his conversation about how we have went from a Positive to Ne…

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330: 30 Things Teachers Can STOP Doing to Save Time 18:20

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As teachers, we're always having more and more added to our plates - but do we ever stop to take anything off? Discover thirty ideas of things you can stop doing (or at least do less often) to take back some time! Get notes + links at http://teach4theheart.com/330 00:00 Balancing the Teacher's Load 03:09 Strategies for Reducing Workload 05:54 Doing…

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329: 10 Mistakes that Can Derail Your Classroom Management 21:59

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None of us got into teaching because we couldn't wait to deal with discipline issues. Nonetheless, classroom management can seriously make or break our ability to be effective as teachers. Listen as we explore 10 common mistakes that can totally derail our classroom management (and how to fix them). Get notes + links at http://teach4theheart.com/32…

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#461 Two Of Kurt's Favorite Nonprofits - Crossroads Missions And Orphan Care Alliance 11/29/24 44:41

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On this weekends show, Kurt flies solo to talk with some of his favorite non profits that are doing Kingdom work. Listen in as Kurt talks with Rob Minton and Rich Shanks of Crossroads Missions and Darren Washausen of Orphan Care Alliance.By Solid Steps Radio Kurt Sauder Chad Russell

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#460 Grace - Based Marriage With Pastor Brad Rhoads And Nathan Thompson - Episode 2 11/22/24 48:54

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Week 2!!!“Our first year of marriage was good for Brad , but not for Marilyn.“ -Brad Rhoads, co-founder of Grace Marriage. If you ignore your houseplant what will happen? If you don’t feed and care for the family pet, what will happen? What about your marriage? Your spouse? On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad welcome Pastor Brad Rhoads and licensed c…

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UNLOCK The Secret Power Of Your Mind with Dr. Richard Bandler 1:52:22

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In this exclusive and transformative presentation at Tony and Sage Robbins’ Platinum Lions event this year, Dr. Richard Bandler—co-founder of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and a world-renowned expert in hypnosis—shares powerful insights for overcoming self-sabotaging patterns and creating lasting change. Dr. Bandler’s pioneering work in NLP ha…

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328: The Power of Clear Expectations: How to Clarify and Communicate Them 17:32

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Sometimes students just don't seem to get what we want them to do and how they need to behave. Where is the disconnect? Listen in as Linda shares tips for setting clearer expectations in your classroom and see how your classroom changes! Get notes + links at http://teach4theheart.com/328 00:00 Clarifying Expectations in Classroom Management 11:21 C…

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#459 Grace - Based Marriage With Pastor Brad Rhoads And Nathan Thompson Episode 1 11:15:24 48:56

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If you ignore your houseplant what will happen? If you don’t feed and care for the family pet, what will happen? What about your marriage? Your spouse? On this weeks show, Kurt and Chad welcome Pastor Brad Rhoads and licensed counselor Nathan Thompson to discuss Brad’s ministry to churches - Grace Marriage https://gracemarriage.com to talk about gr…

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327: Helping Students Build Their Identity in Christ 21:27

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Kids and teens face so many challenges around identity that parents and teachers don't always feel qualified to help them understand. Founder and Executive Director of Fieldstone Counseling, Jonathan Holmes, shares strategies outlined in his new book, Grounded in Grace, that will help teachers and parents encourage students to find their identity i…

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