Teach 4 the Heart
Episodes
News: Pray & Plan Reveal Party 🎉
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join us Monday, April 13 for the Pray & Plan Reveal Party! See the new cover design, enter giveaways and receive FREE SHIPPING on your 2026-27 planner...
381: How to Avoid Power Struggles While Maintaining Authority
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/381 When a student challenges your classroom expectations, it can feel nerve-wracking and like you're being pu...
380: What If Students Don't Care About Consequences?
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/380 What do you do when students shrug off reminders, ignore follow-through, and keep disrupting? In th...
379: What Does It Mean to Teach for the Heart?
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/379 What does it actually mean to teach for the heart and why does it matter in your classroom? In this...
378: "When Is a Call Home Actually Necessary?"
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/378 Should you call home for every small behavior issue—or only when things reach a breaking point? I...
377: Is It Really Possible to Reduce Disruptions?
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/377 Blurting. Side conversations. Students out of their seats. We as teachers experience these distract...
376: "Can I Have a Structured Class That Isn't Boring?"
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/376 Do you ever feel like your classroom management is working, but the structure is starting to feel a...
News: Join the Stop the Chatter Workshop
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When we can't get through a lesson without a million interruptions, something has to change! Join the Stop the Chatter Workshop and walk away with a c...
375: Why Building Relationships Isn't Fixing Your Classroom Problems
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/375 Do relationships alone make a classroom run smoothly? In this episode, Linda and Sarah explore why buildin...
374: "How Can I Get My Class to Respect Me Without Raising My Voice?"
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/374 Do you ever feel like your students only listen when you raise your voice—and you _don't_ want to be tha...
News: Get the 10 Commandments of Classroom Management
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is your classroom too chaotic? The 10 Commandments of Classroom Management boil down key classroom management concepts into a list that's simple & eas...
373: The 10 Commandments of Classroom Management
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/373 What are the most important classroom management strategies every teacher must follow? In this episode, Li...
372: "What Do I Say When Students Put Me on the Spot About My Faith?"
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com Understanding how to talk about faith in the classroom requires wisdom and prayerful answers. In this Teacher ...
371: How Christian Schools Have Failed to Teach a Biblical View of Abortion (and What to Do About It)
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/371 In Christian schools, we tend to assume everyone is on the same page about abortion, but recent surveys in...
370: "My Evaluations Are Making Me Feel Inadequate."
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/ In this Teacher Talk episode, Linda and Julie dive into a new teacher's concern and what it really looks lik...
369: Why Teachers Are So Overwhelmed (and What to do About It)
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/369 Teachers everywhere are running on empty—but why? In this episode, Linda and Ashly break down the real ...
Help! There's Too Much on My Plate!
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel like there's too much on your plate? Join us for a free training and discover a realistic plan to lighten your load. Sign up for free at ...
368: "Help! I'm Too Tired to Teach!"
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/368 Feeling drained and wondering if you can keep going? In our first "Teacher Talk" episode, Linda and Ashly...
367: 6 Mistakes Teachers Make Coming Back From Break
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/367 We all look forward to that much-needed break, but what happens when we come back expecting to feel magica...
366: 8 Truths to Encourage Your Heart During Conflict
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/366 When we face conflict as a teacher, we can easily get bogged down and discouraged. That's when we must spe...
365: How to Build a Thriving Classroom Economy System
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE and GET YOUR FREE CLASSROOM JOBS LIST at http://teach4theheart.com/365 Do you want your students to take ownership and stay engaged all yea...
364: How to Actually Integrate the Bible in Your Classroom
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/364 It's one thing to talk about biblical integration and Christian worldview standards—it's another to make...
363: Classroom Management Strategies Every Specials Teacher Needs
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/363 Struggling to keep your art, music, Spanish, or PE class running smoothly? What works in a traditional cla...
362: How Servant Leadership Can Transform Your School's Culture
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/362 What if the key to a thriving school culture isn't control, but servant leadership? In this episode, we ex...
361: From Insecurity to Confidence: Helping Students Discover their True Identity in Christ
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/361 Children and teens face a tremendous amount of pressure from peers and culture to find their identity in t...
360: How to be Unoffendable in a Culture of Offense
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/360 Does the Bible give us guidance on how to navigate anger? Listen in to this clip from a provocative sessio...
359: Help! My Admin Doesn't Like My Classroom Management Plan
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/359 When admin won't back your classroom management plan, it can be isolating and frustrating. It's tough to s...
358: How Your Job Matters for Eternity (Even When You're Not Sharing the Gospel)
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/358 Sometimes we feel like our work doesn't matter--we might not be getting paid much, we don't have many oppo...
357: Should I Teach Like I Parent?: Key Differences You Need to Understand
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/357 Teaching and parenting often are compared, but should we be teaching like we parent? While both roles shar...
356: 5 Things I Wish I Knew as a New Teacher
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/356 Being a new teacher comes with a steep learning curve and can often leave you feeling overwhelmed. Avoidin...
355: Missing the Mark: How to Avoid Grading Mistakes That Demotivate Students
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/355 Have you ever handed out a test, only to be met with looks of discouragement? Or maybe you sat down to gra...
354: How to Respond With Love When You Want to be Defensive
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/354 Why is it so easy to get defensive when a student asks a bunch of questions? How do we navigate the source...
353: Getting to the Root of Overwhelm
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/353 It is hard not to be overwhelmed by all the things on a teachers plate. But what if we are adding to the f...
352: The Important Connection Between Classroom Management and Student Motivation
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/352 Encouraging student motivation can be one of the most challenging parts of being a teacher. Have you ever ...
351: Why Kids Behave Better for the Teacher Across the Hall
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/351 Do you ever notice that some teachers' classes are consistently less chaotic than yours? What are they d...
350: Problem Habits That Drain Us (And How To Get the Rest You Need)
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/350 Do you ever take time to rest and then feel more tired and overwhelmed? Sometimes the things we do to "res...
349: New Biblical Worldview Standards for Effective Biblical Integration
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/349 We live in a culture where the spiritual and the academic are often fractured, and even in Christian schoo...
348: How to Identify & Fix Classroom Management Problems
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/348 Sometimes the classroom management plan we started with isn't working quite so well anymore. Maybe it has ...
347: When Self-Care Isn't Enough
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/347 Does teaching leave you overwhelmed and burnt out? Are you tired of self-care being the answer everyone ...
346: Disrespectful Students: How to Respond with Grace and Authority
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/346 Disrespectful students can be challenging to even the best teachers. So how do we handle them with grace w...
345: How to Be a Light for Christ in the Public School (without Breaking the Law!)
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/345 Do you ever wonder what you can legally say about faith and religion as a teacher in a public scho...
344: Why You Shouldn't Work as if Everything Depends on You
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE at http://teach4theheart.com/344 Have you ever heard the saying "Work as if it all depends on you; pray as if it all depends on God"? While...
343: How to Handle Difficult Circumstances Through Lament
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
342: What To Do When Your Class Won't Stay In Their Seats
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
341: 7 Planning Habits to Save Time & Simplify Your Schedule
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Li...
340: 8 Best Grading Tips to Save Time
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
339: Should We Avoid Negative People?
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 lov...
338: The Best Way to Handle Student Arguing
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, res...
337: My Students Think I'm Mean. Now What?
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 act...
336: For the Frustrated Teacher: Help for Knowing What to Tackle First
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE + GET COUPON CODES AT http://teach4theheart.com/336 Teaching can be overwhelming and frustrating. From burnout, to needing better time mana...
335: How to Stop Feeling Defeated & Teach with Hope Instead
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
LEARN MORE: http://teach4theheart.com/335 Do you ever feel exhausted from the endless expectations & emotional toll of teaching? Are you being bombard...
334: Who Are You? How Identity Affects Our Response to Difficult Circumstances
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
333: How to Honor God as a Christian Teacher in a Public School
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ex...
332: The #1 Mistake Teachers Make with Procedures
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 procedur...
331: What to Do When You're Dreading Going Back to School
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Returning to school after any long break can come with a lot of hard feelings: anxiety, overwhelm, even dread. But re-entering the classroom doe...
330: 30 Things Teachers Can STOP Doing to Save Time
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
329: 10 Mistakes that Can Derail Your Classroom Management
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
None of us got into teaching because we couldn't wait to deal with discipline issues. Nonetheless, classroom management can seriously make or break ou...
328: The Power of Clear Expectations: How to Clarify and Communicate Them
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
327: Helping Students Build Their Identity in Christ
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kids and teens face so many challenges around identity that parents and teachers don't always feel qualified to help them understand. Founder and Exec...
326: How to Manage Constant Chatter in Your Classroom
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing gets in the way of learning quite like constant chatter in a classroom. It can be challenging to get students to stop talking so much. Linda s...
325: Classroom Management Strategies that Work: An Intro to Whole Brain Teaching
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every teacher faces challenges with classroom management and creating a classroom where students thrive. Whole Brain Teaching is one of the world's pr...
324: Motivating Students to Care about Learning
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you struggling with student apathy or a general lack of motivation? Listen to this Rise Up Summit session from 2023 as motivation expert Dave Stua...
323: Collaborative Learning: Best Practices to Make Group Work Successful
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Having students work in groups can be difficult for them and for you. But working collaboratively is an important way to help students develop compass...
322: How to Rise Above a Toxic Work Environment
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A toxic work environment can infect every area of your life if you let it! But God hasn't abandoned you in this situation. He has a plan for growing y...
321: How to Take Learning Outdoors and Improve Mental Health
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you feel drained by the end of the school day? What about your students? Outdoor learning is a game-changer for any classroom. Watch student behavi...
320: Why Bad Student Behavior Doesn't Mean You're A Bad Teacher
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When students misbehave, it can feel like you've failed as a teacher. But the only thing in your control is your response to their behavior. Listen in...
319: Just Try Something! Small Steps to Innovate in Your Classroom
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Innovation can sound overwhelming. Who has the time? But innovation doesn't have to be a giant project. In fact, some innovation begins so small you c...
318: Tips for Better Communication with Parents
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Communication between a students families and their teachers is challenging--there can be misunderstanding and unrealistic expectations on both sides....
317: Caught, Not Taught: Immersing Your Students in a Biblical Worldview
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We want to let Scripture guide how we think, feel, and act in our daily lives, and in our classrooms. It can be challenging to sort through what...
316: How to Be More Consistent with Classroom Behavior Issues
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It can be so challenging to be consistent when dealing with behavior issues. But when we let something to one day and then blow up over it the next, w...
315: Am I Too Nice? How to be Kind Without Losing Control of the Classroom
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a teacher, do people think you are too nice or too strict? How do you balance compassion, kindness, and also maintain your authority? Being firm do...
314: 3 Christian Book Fairs that are Great Scholastic Alternatives
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
These days book fairs can be problematic. The quality of books seems to be going down, and cultural differences over what is appropriate for kids incr...
313: How to Positively Impact the Teacher Culture at Your School
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The culture at a school can be difficult to navigate. Cliques, tense relationships with administration, negativity--these can all make the already har...
312: 5 Elements of an Effective Classroom Management Plan
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does your classroom sometimes feel as if it slipping out of your control? Do you feel overwhelmed by student behavior? Managing a classroom effectivel...
BONUS Behind the Scenes: Lessons Learned from Creating Pray & Plan
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this special bonus episode, Linda takes you behind-the-scenes and shares some of the story behind the popular Pray & Plan teacher planner. Listen ...
311: Meaningful End-of-Year Activities to Upgrade the Last Days of School
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The end of the year can be so hard to plan. How do we keep learning? How do we celebrate and end well? Listen in as we share ideas from teachers like ...
310: Diffusing Tense Situations in the Classroom with Pocket Phrases
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teaching is full of unexpected situations, and it can be hard to respond to every one with the same calm and consistency. You can help yourself be rea...
309: Make Learning Memorable with Tech (and Without Overwhelm)
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We live in a culture that requires technology in the classroom, but it can be overwhelming to navigate the many types available. Which technologies do...
News: Pray & Plan 2024-25 is Here!!
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pray & Plan is a planner designed specifically for Christian teachers to help you welcome God into your planning and prioritize what matters most - b...
308: How to Love Your Students through Classroom Management
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our students can be the best and hardest part of teaching. But the way we manage our classrooms can reflect the character of Christ to them, even in a...
307: Handling AI in the Classroom: AI Ethics for Education
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does Artificial Intelligence bring up more questions than it can answer? How do we handle it responsibly and wisely in our classrooms? Vicki Davis has...
306: 8 Favorite Teacher Resources You Won't Want to Miss!
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Staying up to date on the best resources out there can be challenging. Figuring our which resources are a good fit for your needs can be hard, too. Te...
305: Words for the Weary: Encouraging Prayers to Keep Teachers Connected with Christ
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teaching is a stressful job, and can feel overwhelming. It can be hard to stay calm and keep going in the midst of the school day. But one simple prac...
304: Teacher Talk: Best Classroom Consequences Ideas
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Finding meaningful consequences to support classroom control and discipline can be challenging. But there are simple, effective ideas out there. Liste...
303: Adding Joy + Play to Any Classroom
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It can be hard to find joy and have fun in the everyday grind of teaching. With all the pressures teachers face, how do we prioritize joy and play in ...
News: NEW Free Training: Classroom Management Answers
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for the NEW free training Classroom Management Answers where you'll discover 6 simple strategies to reduce disruptions and rebuild respect. Ge...
302: Simple Ways to Relieve Decision Fatigue
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Teachers make thousands of decisions a day—no wonder we have decision fatigue! But what if there are some simple ways to lighten the load? Join Lind...
301: Reaching Students Across the Generation Gap
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the generation gap between us and our students feels too wide to cross. Why is it so hard to connect with the younger generation right now? ...
Bad Advice 05: "If It's Too Hard, You Need to Get Out!"
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you remember in the book of Job when Job's friends told him he must be doing something wrong to have these bad things happen to him? If you've been...
Bad Advice 04: "To Love Means to Affirm"
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
False dichotomies are one of society's favorite lies and worst pieces of advice. We have been sold the lie that we have to affirm someone to prove our...
Bad Advice 03: "Check Your Religion at the Door"
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We at Teach 4 the Heart have heard this week's bad advice A LOT. We get a lot of comments and feedback from people who say, "Check your religion at th...
Bad Advice 02: "Don't Sweat the Small Stuff."
29 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Controversial opinion: As a teacher, you NEED to sweat the small stuff! In this week's podcast episode, we look at another piece of bad advice - don'...
Bad Advice 01: "Believe In Yourself. You are Enough!"
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our culture celebrates all things "self." From selfies & self-reliance, to the mantra "I am enough," we are told that "me" is all we need. But, what h...
Highlights 04: Saving Time w/ Grading, Lesson Planning & Paperwork
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If grading, paperwork, and lesson planning are taking up way too much of your time, you won't want to miss this podcast! Join us as the Teach 4 the He...
Highlights 03: Bravely Teaching by Faith in a Secular Age with Alistair Begg
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christian teachers: do you struggle with and feel attacked by the culture around you? Listen to this week's podcast as Alistair Begg talks about how w...
Highlights 02: Preventing Teacher Burnout with Pratia Jordan
11 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Too often we find ourselves trying to be superheroes, thinking somehow we can keep going, serve everyone, and get everything done without getting the ...
Highlights 01: Differentiation Made Easy with Laura Kebart
04 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trying to differentiate work for varying levels of students can be stressful and time consuming, but it doesn't have to be. Laura Kebart shares practi...
Answers 04: Faith and Relationships in the Classroom
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Teaching in this world is difficult. And as the cultural climate of the world changes, making an impact in our students' lives can be even more challe...
Answers 03: Conquering Mental Challenges: Your Questions Addressed
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Right now so many teachers are struggling with anxiety! If you're one of them, you'll want to listen in as Linda addresses some of the common question...
Answers 02: Unlocking Balance: Time Management Q&A
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Time management has always been a challenge for teachers! It seems like the responsibilities of teaching are never-ending and always bleed into our pe...