Teach 4 the Heart

For teachers, the stress of making sub plans often means we are super hesitant to take days off - even if we need them. But what if it didn't have to be that hard? Listen as Kelsey Sorenson shares how to prep simple, ready-made sub plans that can be pulled out anytime you need them!

Over this series, we have talked a lot about building a Classroom Management Plan, and then adjusting it so it works. Today, we are going to hear from Laura, who shares how she did that last summer, and how her plan has been working this school year. Listen in for a true tale from teaching!

Do you love a step-by-step plan? Then listen in as Linda walks you through the steps to having a classroom that will run smoothly! These four elements will allow you to finally have the classroom you have always wanted!

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If you are wondering why, despite your best efforts, your classroom isn't running as planned, you may find your answer in this episode! Listen in to see if you are making one of these 3 common mistakes that impact the environment of our classrooms much more than we would expect.

Join us in this thought-provoking episode where we balance the need for consequences and the call to love one another well. If you struggle to see beyond your students' misbehaviors, then this episode is a must listen!

We're thrilled to announce the release of Teach 4 the Heart +, a new program to help you find joy in teaching again. Teach 4 the Heart + is here to help you reduce the stress of teaching by implementing wise strategies & learning to trust our faithful God - so you can joyfully teach and love the students God has given you. Get all the details & join at the special premier rate (now through March 1) at www.teach4theheart.com/plus.

Many issues in life have multiple solutions. Not all solutions are created equal. How do we know which way to solve a problem will bring the most glory to God or which solution is the wisest? Join us in this episode as we will discuss this and how T4TH+ helps you discover great solutions too! This episode is part 2 of our miniseries about Banishing Discouragement & Loving Teaching Again. Check out the full series at www.teach4theheart.com/discouragement.

February's always a challenging month for teachers - but for many of you, the frustration & discouragement goes even beyond that. You might be seriously wondering if you can make it to May - or even questioning if you should keep teaching. In this special episode, Pastor & author David Platt shares the encouraging & challenging truths you NEED to hear to battle discouragement, as well as advice on how to discern God's leading if you're considering quitting teaching. This episode is part 1 of our miniseries about Banishing Discouragement & Loving Teaching Again. Check out the full series at www.teach4theheart.com/discouragement. And join us for the free Love Teaching Again challenge at www.teach4theheart.com/love.

How can we set up our schedules so that we prioritize time for work, for rest, and also for our families & other important personal priorities? Join in as we explore how to use intentional scheduling to create wise boundaries and cultivate better work-life balance. This episode is the final part of our series called How to Reduce Teacher Stress & Create Work/Life Balance. Check out the full series at www.teach4theheart.com/balance.

We're thrilled to announce the release of our brand new program Reclaim Your Time 101. In Reclaim Your Time 101, you'll learn how to cut 5-10 hours off your workweek without sacrificing your effectiveness so you can stop feeling stressed and get time and energy for your family and personal life. Get all the details & sign up at www.teach4theheart.com/reclaim. And use the coupon code LAUNCH to save $40 now through February 1.

As we've examined ways to reduce stress and create some balance, a question has emerged - Should we do our best on everything? This question brings up more questions, especially as believers. What does it mean to never be lazy, but work hard and serve the Lord enthusiastically? Is balance possible while still following biblical principles? Listen in as we answer these important questions. This episode is part 4 of our series called How to Reduce Teacher Stress & Create Work/Life Balance. Check out the full series at www.teach4theheart.com/balance.

If we bravely admit we are doing too much, and decide to stop doing certain tasks, how can we be sure nothing important slips through the cracks? Join us as we implement a new way of thinking for an exhausted and overworked soul. This episode is part 3 of our series called How to Reduce Teacher Stress & Create Work/Life Balance. Check out the full series at www.teach4theheart.com/balance.

As teachers, we tend to have hearts that are primed to serve. As many of us know, a call to serve can easily end up feeling like pressure to do it all. Listen in for tips when you need help coming to grips with the reality that doing it all is not possible. This episode is part 2 of our series called How to Reduce Teacher Stress & Create Work/Life Balance. Check out the full series at www.teach4theheart.com/balance

The Bible is clear; because of the fall, our world is now short of the glory that God first intended, which means we tend to either overwork or be lazy. Very few of us have achieved a healthy balance. Join us as we see what God says about work, rest, and balance in the light of the gospel. This episode is part 1 of our series called How to Reduce Teacher Stress & Create Work/Life Balance. Check out the full series at www.teach4theheart.com/balance

Responding to Teaching Challenges with Faith & Hope: Episode 05 Do you ever struggle with the tension between trusting God & taking action? Take a situation that you're worried about. You decide to trust God with it and ask Him to help. Does that mean you should just sit back and do nothing, waiting for Him to work? Join us as we explore this important question and discover what it looks like to both trust God and move forward in faith. This episode is part 5 of our series on Responding to Teaching Challenges with Faith & Hope. Check out the full series at www.teach4theheart.com/challenges.

Responding to Teaching Challenges with Faith & Hope: Episode 04 Whether the basic "busy and tired" of teaching has you overwhelmed or you're facing a season when things feel especially dark, you are in for a treat with this special interview with singer-songwriter (and former teacher) Ellie Holcomb. Listen as Ellie shares how we can use God's Word to fight back the lies we too often believe and find hope in Him, no matter what we face. This episode is part 4 of our series on Responding to Teaching Challenges with Faith & Hope. Check out the full series at www.teach4theheart.com/challenges.

Responding to Teaching Challenges with Faith & Hope: Episode 03 Where we find our worth can make all the difference between loving teaching and despising it. Why? Because when our worth is fixed on anything other than Christ, it's vulnerable, and everyday problems can become attacks on our very identity & self-worth. Join us as we explore why fixing our identity & worth on Christ creates a sure foundation and enables us to respond to teaching challenges with hope rather than anxiety. This episode is part 3 of our series on Responding to Teaching Challenges with Faith & Hope. Check out the full series at www.teach4theheart.com/challenges.

Responding to Teaching Challenges with Faith & Hope: Episode 02 Whether it's a huge trial like a cancer diagnosis or day-to-day struggles like that 5th-period class that you think might just be the death of you, we all face challenges & trials. Knowing why we face these is vital to our ability to respond well. So, join us as we see what the Bible has to say about why difficulties exist and how we should think about them. This episode is part 2 of our series on Responding to Teaching Challenges with Faith & Hope. Check out the full series at www.teach4theheart.com/challenges.

Responding to Teaching Challenges with Faith & Hope: Episode 01 When we face challenges, anxiety, fear & stress often well up. We worry about what will happen, we stress about what to do, and we often carry anxiety around in the meantime. Not only is this difficult for us to deal with, but it also hampers our ability to respond well - sometimes it even paralyzes us. This is NOT how God would have us live, and it doesn't have to be our reality. Join us as we dive into how exactly we can trust God and experience the peace that He promises us. This episode is part 1 of our series on Responding to Teaching Challenges with Faith & Hope. Check out the full series at www.teach4theheart.com/challenges.

We're excited to announce some changes here at the Teach 4 the Heart Podcast. Listen to discover what the new format will be like, and why we're changing things up!

Pocket phrases are an AMAZING classroom management tool - and they're incredibly easy to use! Listen to discover exactly what pocket phrases are and how to use them in your classroom. Get the FREE training: How to Reduce Disruptions without Yelling, Begging, or Bribing at www.teach4theheart.com/free. Don't miss the session Classroom Management that Fosters Respect at the Rise Up Summit this weekend! Sign up for free at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.

Do you ever feel pressure to be perfect? Listen as we consider what God does (and doesn't) call us to, where this pressure comes from, and how we can release it. Don't miss this year's Rise Up Summit, our free online conference for Christian educators. Sign up at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.

It's difficult to help students learn when they simply don't want to. But how do we motivate them to want to learn? In this special podcast episode, taken from last year's Rise Up Summit, Dave Stuart Jr. shares valuable insights on how we can motivate our students to care about learning. Dave Stuart Jr. will be back again at the Rise Up Summit this year with a follow-up to this session, focusing on the beliefs of Effort & Efficacy. Sign up for FREE at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.

Listen to an insightful clip from our upcoming Rise Up Summit session with Jasmine Holmes, author of Mother to Son: Letters to a Black Boy on Identity and Hope. In this clip, Jasmine shares why it's important to see our identity in light of the Gospel and how that enables us to engage in difficult conversations about race in a helpful way. You won't want to miss the full session with Jasmine, available for free as part of the Rise Up Summit. Sign up for free at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.

Listen how talking level charts can help clarify your expectations and make it a whole lot easier to keep noise levels under control. Get our FREE training How to Reduce Disruptions without Yelling, Begging, or Bribing at www.teach4theheart.com/free.

As teachers, we can so easily be overwhelmed by anxiety and stress. Join us as Crystal Kershaw shares Scriptural principles and practical strategies to help us overcome anxiety and teach with a sense of God's presence and peace. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/190 Sign up for the free Rise Up Summit at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.

I don't have to tell you that teaching requires sacrifice and that balance and rest are important. But sometimes in our effort to do this right, we can pendulum swing ourselves into new danger. Listen as we discover two big pitfalls we want to avoid and how to find a Biblical balance of sacrifice & rest. Join us in the Rise Up Summit, a free online conference for Christian educators! Sign up for free at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.

So many of you have been asking us to talk about pronouns - specifically, what to do when a student asks you to use their preferred pronouns rather than their biological ones. Well, today, we tackle that question. We also refer you to two past episodes that delve into this topic in much more detail. Here are the links for those: Episode 125: www.teach4theheart.com/125 Episode 126: www.teach4theheart.com/126 (or scroll back through the podcast feed to these episodes) You also won't want to miss a NEW interview with Jonathan Holmes at this year's Rise Up Summit. Sign up for free at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.

Does lesson planning take way too long and feel way too difficult? Or do you not even know where to start? Kelly Jackson of The Simply Organized Teacher joins us to unveil tips to create lesson plans easily and effectively.

As we look ahead to a new year, sometimes we try to hype ourselves up by thinking positive thoughts. But are positive thoughts enough? And should a Christian actually be thinking positive ALL the time? Join us as we discuss positive thoughts, grief, lament, and the one true Anchor for our hope. Find out more about the Rise Up Summit at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.

Have you ever been told you're "too nice" of a teacher? What on earth does that mean? Listen as we discuss whether or not a teacher can be "too nice" and the real key to good classroom management (spoiler: it's not being meaner). Want help creating your classroom management plan? Head to www.teach4theheart.com/respect

I don't have to tell you how stressful back-to-school can be. But we don't have to stay in a state of perpetual stress. In this episode, we'll explore how we should address both our thinking and actions to reduce stress and get ourselves ready for a great school year. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/188.

This year, let's make it our goal to work for God, not man. Join in as we discuss what this looks like and some practicalities to make it happen. Find out more about the Teach 4 the Heart Mentorship at www.teach4theheart.com/mentorship or watch the free intro training at www.teach4theheart.com/free.

Do you ever wonder what's missing in your classroom management? Well it might just be what I describe in this episode as my biggest classroom management mistake. The good news - it's fairly easy to fix. :) Get help creating your classroom management plan in The Respectful Classroom: www.teach4theheart.com/respect. Join our FREE Back-to-School Classroom Management Solutions Training at www.teach4theheart.com/backtoschooltraining

As teachers, there's hardly a time when we're not busy. Even in the summer, it can be hard to relax and stop feeling so hurried. Join us as we discuss why always being busy is such a problem and how to put habits in place NOW that can help us be (and feel) less busy during the school year. Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/187. Get Pray & Plan at www.teach4theheart.com/planner. Join the 40 Hour Teacher Workweek at www.teach4theheart.com/40hourteacher.

The Teach 4 the Heart Podcast will be taking a break and resuming after the 4th of July. Join us as we discuss why we're taking this break and how you, too, can create patterns of rest for your summer.

Do you struggle when you don't get the validation you feel you deserve from your admin, coworkers, students, etc? Join us as we discuss why and how we should root our identity in Christ so that we aren't dependent on getting validation from those around us. Save the date for the Rise Up Summit October 21-22, 2022! Get more info at www.riseupchristianeducators.com.

Do you ever wonder if it's right or wrong to have consequences in your classroom? Join us as we examine this question in light of Scripture and how God deals with us. Find out more about Your Smooth-Running Class at www.teach4theheart.com/plan.

Has classroom management been a struggle? Listen to discover how you can create an effective classroom management plan that will actually work! Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/186. Sign up for Your Smooth-Running Class at www.teach4theheart.com/plan. Take advantage of AACS's free placement services at www.aacs.org. Click the red "Placement Service" button.

Media is full of both good and bad messages - some of which are obvious and some of which are subtle or confusing. We must think critically about all of the messages that are coming into our minds - and teach our students to do the same thing, too. Join us as we discuss this important concept. For AACS placement services, visit www.aacs.org and click the red Placement Services button on the right.

Have you ever tried to implement a new habit only to forget about it a few days later? Discover three simple keys to making habits stick in today's episode. Check out Pray & Plan, a planner designed to help you prioritize what matters most - at home, at school, and in your personal life - at www.teach4theheart.com/planner.

Do you love organizing your life & to-do's with a planner? Join us as we give you insider tips to make the most of your Pray & Plan teacher planner. Pray & Plan is a planner that helps educators prioritize what matters most - at home, at school, and in their spiritual walk. Get yours at www.teach4theheart.com/planner.

Is your classroom a bit too chaotic? Today, we discuss a four-step process that can help you reduce disruptions and create a smooth-running classroom. Get our new FREE training How to Reduce Disruptions without Yelling, Begging, or Bribing at www.teach4theheart.com/free.

Political and social issues can be so divisive, but they don't have to be. Join us as we discuss the importance of humbly listening to those who think differently from us and the power of understanding a different perspective. Join our Facebook group at www.teach4theheart.com/facebook.

As teachers, we know that parent involvement makes a big difference. Join us as we discuss practical ways to connect with and empower parents, and what to do when they don't seem to want to be involved.

Today we discuss a simple but powerful way to balance work and family time and ensure we're prioritizing the things that matter most. Find out more about Pray & Plan at www.teach4theheart.com/planner.

Do you ever wonder if you have what it takes to be a teacher? Listen in as we explore this important question. Get our FREE How to Reduce Disruptions training at www.teach4theheart.com/free. Find out more about the Teach 4 the Heart Mentorship at www.teach4theheart.com/mentorship.

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 and links at www.teach4theheart.com/183. Get our FREE Classroom Management training at www.teach4theheart.com/training.

"Should we stop caring when students don't care?" This fantastic question sparked a wonderful conversation in our Facebook group recently, and we explore it in more detail in today's episode. Find out more about the Teach 4 the Heart Mentorship at www.teach4theheart.com/mentorship or in our free training at www.teach4theheart.com/free.