The Teacher, Be Still Podcast

Don't you love a good Vocab Lesson? Well I do. So today I dig into the dictionary definition of the word Disciple, as well as what Scripture has to say about this powerful little word. Join me as we learn.

Being in education means lots of exposure to other humans. It is one of the most unique positions to be in to love others as Jesus did and share him with the world. But what does that look like inside the walls of a school? I've taught in public and private schools, and I'm fully aware of parameters and "rules" set before educators. This week we dig into this hot topic!

This is an episode you do not want to miss! Join me as I chat with teacher, podcaster, and self-proclaimed suburban farmer, Megan Fish. We talk about all things rest - including teacher guilt, mom guilt, shame, judgement, comparison, and stress. It's a must-listen!

Spiritual Rest is something we don't give enough credit to, yet it's such a vital piece to our overall wellness. If you find it hard to slow down, or maybe you've been spinning your wheels working yourself to death, this episode is for you.

Do you find it hard to slow down your brain? I do. Sometimes it's like a hamster wheel of never ending thoughts. All. Day. Long. But I have found a few things to help me through that and to find mental rest.

Physical rest doesn't just mean sit around and binge tv shows - it can mean that though - if that what works for you. Figuring out how we rest is so important to incorporating into our everyday. So join us as we talk about what it means to give ourselves physical rest within our work weeks!

Do you find it impossible to rest when you're stressed? Or rest at all? Do you feel guilty when you rest? You're not the only one, and this week's episodes will guide you to finding a healthy balance between stress and rest in a fast-paced world.

To-Do Lists. Where would we be without them? They are a life saver to anyone running around trying to get everything done. But when we make our to-do lists the "god" of our day-to-day, we wind up sacrificing something far more precious.

Do you have a hard time putting on the brakes when you know you're overwhelmed? You're not alone. This week we will dig into how and when do stop and step away.

When we get frazzled and the stress and anxiety are piling up, it's not our own peace that's going to calm us down and ease our frantic hearts. If that were the case, we'd never be stressed. It's actually much bigger than us, and it's highly effective.

After you address your stress, it's time to find your peace. There are so many ways to do that, but this episodes dives into a few easy hacks you can do throughout your days to find peace in stressful situations.

Why we stress is a big factor in helping to overcome it. Today we will dig into Scripture and see what God has to say about our stress.

We all deal with stress. Some more than others and some days produce way more than others. Figuring out what triggers your stress is the first step in learning how to manage it. Join me as we tackle this hot topic.

They sound like opposites, but joy & sorrow are actually familiar company. We all walk through sorrow, pain, and unspeakable hurts. But God promises to be near and He promises that we will have Him to fill us with joy.

Jesus had a joy about him that just drew people in - a peaceful, confident, steadfast joy. Even in the craziest of times and hardest of trials, joy was present in Jesus. . . and it can be present in us too, drawing people in.

Finding joy is easy when everything's going how we want it to. But how do we find joy when things are hard or when we're being put through trials? Joy isn't happiness, and there's one distinguishing factor between the two.

It's no surprise that education is stressful, but it's also filled with moments of unbridles happiness. But what happens when we are struggling to find the happy? What happens when we've lost the positivity and will to get to work? I'll tell you - you won't find it in the world.

One of the most important relationships we have on this earth is that with our spouse. And teacher spouses are a special kind of humans. Making that love should be a priority - even before our kids.

We don't win over hearts. Jesus does. We don't change people's minds. Jesus does. We do, however, have the opportunity to genuinely love on the people we are blessed with in our days. How are you loving on your people?

Getting to see Jesus in action gave the disciples an up close and personal look into the genuine, earnest love of God. This unique perspective paved the way for the perfect model, the prime example of how we are to love others.

There's a lot of chit chat about Love in the month of February. And the world loves to tell us how to love, who to love, when to love, where to love, all the love advice. But the Bible gives us some pretty simple directions when it comes to love, and one very definitive place to start.

Nothing makes me happier than getting to talk with strong, Christian educators that are making a difference in their schools and communities. This month's guest is the joyous Regina Hill of The Faith-Filled Teacher. She's an incredible human and her space, The Faith-Filled Teacher, is filled with inspiration and a love for the Father. Join us as she shares some of her hacks for keeping God at the...

Sometimes change can be frustrating. And breaking old habits to build new ones is REALLY frustrating. But making space for the things you love is never a bad thing and it may take some time to find your new groove. Just don't give up.

More resources for setting healthy boundaries in your day! Whether you need an afternoon boundary, morning, or several throughout the day - we've got you covered!

Need some tips for finding balance in your days? Listen in - I'll share a couple tips for making sure you're making space for the things you love.