Teach 4 the Heart

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

In the Teach 4 the Heart podcast, Linda Kardamis shares ideas and inspiration to help you overcome your teaching challenges and make a lasting difference in your students' lives.

Designed for Christian teachers in both public and private schools, Teach 4 the Heart strives to present every discussion from a Biblical perspective.

Season 1 will discuss classroom management. Future season's topics TBA but will likely include work/life balance, how our faith should affect our teaching, and more.

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Mar 15, 2021 · 4 min
QT: When You Feel Inadequate....
Our culture tells us that when we feel inadequate, we need to believe in ourselves. But the Bible says exactly the opposite. The truth is that we are inadequate, but Christ in us is more than enough. Join us as we examine this incredible, life-giving truth.
Mar 11, 2021 · 5 min
QT: How to Stop Students from Arguing with You
Want to learn a surefire way to keep students from getting into an argument with you? Don't argue with them! Listen to discover how this works and why it's so powerful. Make sure to join us for our free trainings next week - Classroom Management Solutions or Respectful, Responsible, and Engaged. Learn more & sign up at www.teach4theheart.com/trainings.
Mar 8, 2021 · 31 min
163: 9 Strategies to Reach a Difficult Class (and survive yourself!)
Some classes are extra tough. If you're dealing with a difficult class, listen to discover 9 strategies to reach even these challenging students - and keep yourself sane in the process. Get notes and links at www.teach4theheart.com/163 Sign up for the free Classroom Management Solutions training at www.teach4theheart.com/training.
Mar 4, 2021 · 5 min
QT: How to Not Be a Pushover
Are your students getting away with way too much in your class? There's one simple solution that will make huge strides to alleviating behavioral issues in your classroom. Listen to find out what it is! Get help creating a calm, conducive learning environment in our free Classroom Management Solutions training. Sign up at www.teach4theheart.com/training.
Mar 1, 2021 · 8 min
QT: Can We Trust God Enough to Rest?
Do you ever feel like you have so much to do you can't possibly take a break and rest? In this episode, we discuss the Sabbath and what God intended it for, and how necessary it is for us to trust God enough to be able to rest. If you'd like help learning how to trust God and rest in Him, we invite you to join us in Teach Uplifted. Get more info at www.teachuplifted.com.
Feb 25, 2021 · 5 min
QT: Pray with Us for Students' Parents & Families
Let's pray together for our students' parents and their families. For more prayer prompts and reminders, join our free 21-Day Prayer Challenge at www.teach4theheart.com/prayerchallenge.
Feb 22, 2021 · 26 min
162: Finding Strength When You're #TeacherTired
Feeling #TeacherTired? Join this conversation with Gina Rodriguez, author of the book #TeacherTired as we discuss how to find strength in God when you're just not sure you can keep going. Get the notes and links at www.teach4theheart.com/162.
Feb 18, 2021 · 3 min
QT: Poverty Encounter Free Virtual Field Trip
Missing field trips this year? Poverty Encounter has a wonderful virtual field trip that is completely free! Get the details and sign up at www.teach4theheart.com/poverty.
Feb 15, 2021 · 5 min
QT: How to Teach the Most Important Concepts When Time is Limited
Time is always limited, but this year even more so. How do we ensure we are teaching the most important concepts, since we don't have time to cover everything? We give you a simple framework in today's quick thought episode. Our Facebook group is wonderful resource for advice. Join at www.teach4theheart.com/facebook. And if classroom disruptions are eating into your class time, get our free Classroom Management Minicourse at www.teach4theheart.com/minicourse.
Feb 11, 2021 · 6 min
QT: Trusting God with Our To-Do List
God cares about every aspect of our lives, right - but what about our to-do list? Is that something we can & should pray about? What does it look like to trust Him with our daily tasks & responsibilities? We talk about all this - and more - in today's episode. For a more in-depth conversation, listen to Podcast episode 155 at www.teach4theheart.com/155. You'll also find great help and support in Teach Uplifted at www.teachuplifted.com.
Feb 8, 2021 · 27 min
161: How to Be a Light in Your School
As Christians, we know God has called us to be a light to those around us. But as teachers, we're not always sure what that looks like. Join us as we discuss how, as teachers, we are really called to be missionaries and how we can be a light in both public & private schools.
Feb 4, 2021 · 6 min
QT: When You See People Bashing Teachers
You are working so hard, so it can be tough to see people bashing teachers or saying how online learning is failing our students. How do we stay positive and not allow these comments to derail us? That's what we're discussing in today's quick-thought episode. We dive deeper into how to control our thoughts & mindset in Teach Uplifted. Join us at www.teachuplifted.com.
Feb 1, 2021 · 5 min
QT: Recommitting to Spiritual Self-Care
Self-care is a big buzzword these days, but have we ever thought about it in our spiritual lives? We desperately need to spend time with God in prayer, read His Word, and be in fellowship with others. Join us as we discuss how these spiritual disciplines are truly important aspects of self-care, and how we can re-commit to them today. Teach Uplifted is here to help re-vitalize your spiritual life as we dive into God's Word together. Join us at www.teachuplifted.com.
Jan 28, 2021 · 4 min
QT: How to Respond to Initiatives You Disagree With
Let's discuss what to do when your school is creating an initiative that you fundamentally disagree with - particularly if it goes against your Biblical values. These tips come from the Center for Biblical Unity. Follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/centerforbiblicalunity or check out their website at www.centerforbiblicalunity.com.
Jan 25, 2021 · 19 min
160: When You Don't Feel Like You're Making a Difference
Are you pouring your heart into teaching and feel like it's just not working? Maybe you aren't seeing the results you want, or you wonder if you're making a difference after all. Join us as we discuss how to handle these disappointments and work with God to fulfill the calling He has given us.
Jan 21, 2021 · 7 min
QT: A Christian Response to Politics, Covid, & Everything Else That's Happening
How should Christians respond to upheaval in the world - or when things don't turn out the way we hoped they would? Join us as we discuss this important question. Please note that this episode was recorded BEFORE all the craziness that ensued at the Capitol. Providentially, these thoughts are probably even more applicable now than ever. However, I wanted to explain why these events aren't specifically addressed in this episode. Find out more about Teach Uplifted at www.teachuplifted.com.
Jan 18, 2021 · 4 min
QT: An Easy Email Boundary that Eliminates Stress
Do emails suck you back into work when you're supposed to be off? Try this simple change to create better boundaries with email. Share your experience in our Facebook group at www.teach4theheart.com/facebook. Get the Tame Your To-Do List System for Teachers at www.teach4theheart.com/tame.
Jan 14, 2021 · 5 min
QT: Organization Your To-Do List so It's Motivating (not overwhelming)
Does staring at your overflowing to-do list overwhelm you before you even get started? Listen to discover a simple way to organize your to-do list so that it motivates you instead. Get the Tame Your To-Do List System for Teachers at www.teach4theheart.com/tame.
Jan 11, 2021 · 17 min
159: Tame Your Out-of-Control To-Do List
The demands this year are extra insane, leaving us overwhelmed, stressed, and frazzled. It's time to take back control of your to-do list, and we'll give you a powerful framework to do just that in this episode. Get the complete Tame Your To-Do List System for Teachers at www.teach4theheart.com/tame.
Jan 7, 2021 · 6 min
QT: Identify What Matters Most (at School & Home)
Last time, we discussed how our time and energy are limited & we must choose to spend that limited time on what matters most. Today, we'll dive into how to identify what matters most - both at school and personally. Then, if you need help figuring out how to translate your top priorities into your to-do list, join us in the Tame Your To-Do List System for Teachers at www.teach4theheart.com/tame.