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 27, 2023 · 25 min
Classroom Management 04: True Teaching Tales: How a Classroom Management Plan Built Laura's Confidence
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!
Mar 20, 2023 · 22 min
Classroom Management 03: 4 Steps to a Well-Managed Classroom
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!
Mar 16, 2023 · 4 min
News: Free Online "Missions Trips" with Gospel Adventures
Gospel Adventures offers free online curriculum that introduces children and teens to different cultures & the work of the Gospel around the world. Check out their free curriculum at www.gospeladventures.org
Mar 13, 2023 · 23 min
Classroom Management 02: 3 Common Mistakes in Classroom Management
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.
Mar 6, 2023 · 25 min
Classroom Management 01: What Kind of Classroom Management Does God Call Us To?
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!
Feb 22, 2023 · 6 min
News: Announcing Teach 4 the Heart +
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.
Feb 20, 2023 · 20 min
Discouragement 02: How to Be a Problem Solver
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.
Feb 13, 2023 · 28 min
Discouragement 01: When You're Not Sure You Can Keep Teaching
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.
Jan 30, 2023 · 20 min
Balance 05: Using Boundaries & Schedules to Create Better Work/Life Balance
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.
Jan 26, 2023 · 6 min
News: NEW Reclaim Your Time 101 Program!
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.
Jan 23, 2023 · 13 min
Balance 04: Should We Do our Best on Everything?
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.
Jan 16, 2023 · 20 min
Balance 03: The Two Keys to Time Management
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.
Jan 9, 2023 · 19 min
Balance 02: When Doing Less Is Best
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
Jan 2, 2023 · 20 min
Balance 01: The Gospel Gives Us Rest & 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
Dec 12, 2022 · 18 min
Challenges 05: Does Trusting God Mean We Sit & Wait?
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.
Dec 5, 2022 · 46 min
Challenges 04: Speaking Truth to Our Souls when Teaching is Tough
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.
Nov 28, 2022 · 19 min
Challenges 03: Finding Worth in the Right Places
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.
Nov 21, 2022 · 22 min
Challenges 02: Why Do We Face So Many Challenges & Trials?
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.
Nov 14, 2022 · 20 min
Challenges 01: How Do We Actually Trust God in 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.
Nov 7, 2022 · 11 min
We're Revamping the Podcast!
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!