The Teacher, Be Still Podcast

Have you ever woken up and absolutely dreaded the day ahead? I have. And I went through a season where it happened almost daily. This is how I learned to combat dread and anxiety.

Some days are hard. Some days are really really hard. But no matter what happens within each day, you get a fresh does of mercy each and every morning. Not only that, it is lathered in love and it will never ever end.

The power of the Teacher Tribe. It's a known salvation in the education world, but it has even more power when those gathering are encouraging and lifting one another up in some of the deepest parts of their lives.

It's not always easy to hold onto hope when we're drowning in work or constantly running on stress. But there is a way!

Have you ever heard of an Ebenezer? Well I hadn't until recently, and my research into it completely inspired me.

Every aspect of your life and story, even your name, matter and can be used for good. One of the most radical transformations in history involved an enemy to The Way. One encounter changed him (and his name) and his impact is felt even today.

Have you ever felt like you're not good enough? Or like there's no way you could be used by God to do mighty things? One story of transformation proves none of us are exempt from being sent on mission.

The world does an awesome job of telling you what's right, what's wrong, what love is, what it isn't, how to think, how to act . . . but is the world your measuring stick for such things?

You have an incredible commission to be a part of. And it's not just in your home or your classroom . . .

Your job has so many jobs within it; the list is truly never-ending. However, there is one thing that's not your job. What is it?

Our heart is absolutely precious, but it can also be a misleading guide if it's not cared for in the way it was intended. Guard it, tend to it, and watch how it's used for good.

Some days it feels like there's a target on your back, but there's actually some truth to that. You have an enemy that is literally prowling, ready to take you out.

It's true that what we fill our hearts and minds with will eventually come out - either in speech or action. So what are we putting out there? What do we represent and how does that impact the people around us?

In this world it's hard to keep our eyes and hearts focused on what matters most. And with all the voices telling us all the ways to think and things to do, it's even harder to know what's best. But there is a way - there is a solution.

What does it meant to guard your heart? It's a simple, but not always easy, thing to do. Learn more about what scripture says and how you can work to guard your heart in all circumstances.

Patient endurance can be a difficult thing to do - especially when we are ready to be done with suffering and trials. But there is so much for us during these times, and even more when we make it through the storm.

Ever find yourself having to deal with all kinds of challenging scenarios with too little patience to endure successfully? You're not alone.

Frustrating colleagues, difficult parents, challenging students...sometimes teaching puts you right in the middle of situations that require you to extend love when that's the last thing you may be feeling.

What do you do when the world tells you to freak out, retaliate, be outraged, jump on board a speeding train? The answer is simple and in complete opposition to what's popular and expected.

A dive into the word supplication. What does it mean? And what purpose does it serve?

Jill talks about the constant outpouring that comes with life as an educator and how to avoid being completely depleted.

Jesus calls us the Salt of the Earth. But what does that mean? Listen and learn about the weight of your impact in and out of the classroom.

Do you ever feel like you're at the end of yourself? Like you're surrounded with no defense and no way out? With God as your rear guard, you have every reason to walk confidently into your day.

Being still is not a passive activity. Quite the opposite, actually. When we choose to Be Still and allow God to battle on our behalf, we are choosing peace for our souls. His Peace.

Join Jill as she gives a short intro to Season 3 and all the exciting changes happening at Teacher, Be Still!