The Heart of Discipleship In Homeschooling

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About This Episode Aaron talks with David and Leslie Nunnery about their journey into homeschooling and what they have learned along the way. They explain why they pulled their kids out of a good private school, not for academics, but to have more time to disciple them. For the Nunnerys, homeschooling is a tool for the real mission of bringing children to Christ, and they are honest that it is not a guarantee. They share simple daily practices, like reading a Psalm, singing songs, and doing morning devotions, and talk about building a strong family culture and aligning priorities as a couple. They also address the 'enough question' that holds so many parents back, whether they are smart enough or patient enough, and remind listeners that God equips those He calls and that children ultimately want your time and relationship more than perfection.

About David & Leslie Nunnery David and Leslie Nunnery are the founders of Teach Them Diligently, a homeschool conference that frames homeschooling as a tool for discipleship and for bringing children to Christ rather than an academic end in itself. They encourage parents to see themselves as the primary disciplers of their children.

In This Episode Why they started homeschooling — Leaving a good private school to maximize discipleship time. You reproduce who you are — Why your life shapes your kids as much as your lessons do. A tool, not the goal — Homeschooling serves the mission of bringing children to Christ. Simple daily rhythms — Reading a Psalm, singing songs, and morning devotions. Family culture — Aligning goals and priorities as a couple. The enough question — Answering the fear of not being smart enough or patient enough. Time over perfection — What kids really want from their parents.

Scripture Referenced Deuteronomy 6

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