Teach Them Diligently Dayton 2025: Full Schedule

10:30am EDT

The Ultimate Skill for Your Teen’s Future: Why Entrepreneurship is the Most Valuable Class They’ll Ever Take

Thursday March 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

Every parent wants to give their teen the best start in life—but traditional education often falls short in preparing them for real-world success. What if there was a class that could teach them how to think independently, solve real problems, and even make money before they graduate? In this eye-opening session, you’ll discover why entrepreneurship isn’t just for business owners—it’s a mindset that will set your teen apart no matter what path they choose. We’ll bust common myths about business education, confirm your suspicions about what’s missing in schools, and show you why enrolling your student in an entrepreneurship class could be the best decision you make for their future.

Speakers

Gina Steffy

True North Academy

She is the author of The Princple Approach Primer (available on Kindle/ referral) , serving as a mentor to other homeschooling families who use the Principle Approach through Pilgrim Institue and Foundation for American Christian Education.Gina has worked as a marketing strategist in the homeschool market since 2002. She’s succe... Read More →

Melissa Grande

True North Academy

Melissa resides with her family in Penssylvania Melissa is a graduate of the University of Valley Forge. Mrs. Grande has homeschooled her own children as well as taught locally, run a private Music Studio and sung professionally and is currently the STEAM Department Chair at True... Read More →

Thursday March 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
310-311 22 East Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402

11:40am EDT

You can do it! The Church and Education Ministries

Thursday March 20, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT

310-311

Looking for ways for your church to serve local homeschooling families? At the Herzog Foundation, we believe that YOUR church can start an education ministry and we have the free resources to get you there. This workshop will explore practical steps, legal considerations, and space-sharing frameworks necessary to establish a thriving co-op within their church. Attendees will leave equipped with actionable strategies and inspired by success stories from churches that have successfully integrated education ministries into their mission.

Speakers

Ethan Schmidt

Program Associate, Herzog Foundation

Ethan Schmidt has served as a Program Associate for SchoolBox and HF Homeschool initiatives since July 2024. Previously, he was an Ambassador for the Herzog Foundation traveling across the United States to meet with Christian K-12 schools and introduce them to the ways the Herzog... Read More →

Thursday March 20, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT
310-311 22 East Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402

1:40pm EDT

Cancelled, Shocked, & Crucified: A Mature Response

Thursday March 20, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT

310-311

Have you been cancelled and cut off by an adult child? Is your adult child deconstructing his/her faith? Have you been told that your evangelicalism and patriarchy are toxic and harmful ideologies? Are you suffering the intense pain of rejection by someone you’ve loved and taught about Christ? You’re not alone. Learn how to glorify God and receive His grace in a mature response.

Speakers

Norm Wakefield

The Spirit of Elijah Ministries

Norm Wakefield has been speaking at homeschool conferences since 1992. He desires to see hearts turned to God and to equip parents to apply the gospel to their lives. He has a shepherd’s heart and offers wisdom and insight from the Scriptures and from his experience walking with... Read More →

Thursday March 20, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT
310-311 22 East Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402

3:00pm EDT

Common Misunderstandings about College: What You Don’t Know Could Cost You!

Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:10pm EDT

310-311

The college landscape has changed significantly over the last few years, and families today have more options than ever when pursuing a college degree. However, as stewards of God's greatest gifts to us, our children, we must make wise choices! With decades of higher education experience, Rebecca is positioned to help you make the most of your options and avoid common mistakes.

Speakers

Rebecca Weier, EdD

Bob Jones University

Rebecca Weier is a wife, a mother, and an educator. She holds an EdD and MS in Education. Her goal for her students is that as they transition from high school to college, they will develop the habits, passions, and skills necessary to become mature believers who passionately pursue... Read More →

5 misunderstandings TTD Spring2025 pdf

Thursday March 20, 2025 3:00pm - 4:10pm EDT
310-311 22 East Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402

Teen Track

4:20pm EDT

Maximizing Educational Opportunities in Order to Prepare Your High School Students for Life!

Thursday March 20, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT

310-311

As homeschoolers, we have the freedom to help our high school students successfully prepare for life after graduation, whether that is college, or not! Whether your students believe they will go to college, or not, prepare them for that regardless because plans change and it’s better to be prepared, than to be caught unprepared. You are not required to limit your high school students to the guidelines set out by the public school system. You are free to think outside the box! Once you are aware of the opportunities available to your students, you can intentionally make plans that will prepare your students for life after high school!

Speakers

Pat Wesolowski

Bryan College

Pat Wesolowski is an author, speaker, and homeschooling mother of 9 who is now the Homeschool Specialist at Bryan College in Dayton, TN and a part of the Homeschool Counseling Team. After homeschooling her 9 children for the past 32 years, she is finally finished! Pat has a heart... Read More →

Thursday March 20, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT
310-311 22 East Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402

10:30am EDT

Hidden in Plain Sight

Friday March 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

310-311

As parents, we all long to pass our faith on to our children. Yet, staring at that thick study Bible, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and wonder, “Where do I even start?” In this session, you’ll uncover how the entire Bible beautifully tells one story of redemption, and you’ll gain practical insights on making the Bible accessible, engaging, and life-changing for your kids. Join us to discover the joy and simplicity of teaching God’s Word with confidence and purpose!

Speakers

Marty Machowski

New Growth Press

Marty Machowski is a Family Life Pastor at Covenant Fellowship Church in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. He is the author of more than twenty books, including The Ology, Long Story Short, and The Redemption Tales series. Marty and his wife, Lois, homeschooled their six children through... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
310-311 22 East Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402

12:50pm EDT

Teaching Your Children about Spiritual Life

Friday March 21, 2025 12:50pm - 1:40pm EDT

310-311

One of the reasons we want to homeschool our children is to make them disciples of Christ. Spiritual life is important to us, and we want them to have spiritual life. In this session, Norm addresses the most important aspects of spiritual life to teach your children to prepare the way for Jesus to make them His disciples.

Speakers

Norm Wakefield

The Spirit of Elijah Ministries

Friday March 21, 2025 12:50pm - 1:40pm EDT
310-311 22 East Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402

2:10pm EDT

RELAXED HOMESCHOOLING WILL NOT RUIN YOUR KIDS!

Friday March 21, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT

310-311

Do you long for a less-structured, more flexible schedule as you homeschool your children, but you’re afraid you will ruin them for life if you do not conform to academic expectations? This is a common fear, but it is a fear that can easily be dispelled by many of us who blazed a trail before you, as we homeschooled our students in a very relaxed manner. Now that our children not only survived their homeschooling experiences, but are thriving as mature, functioning, successful adults, we are here to reassure you that homeschooling can be fun and you can relax and enjoy the journey!

Speakers

Pat Wesolowski

Bryan College

Friday March 21, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
310-311 22 East Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402

4:00pm EDT

Whole-Family Charlotte Mason Schedule Planning

Friday March 21, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT

310-311

The best part of homeschooling is gathering all of the children together around the table or in the family room and reading stories aloud. Sadly, a lot of homeschool curriculum does not fit well with this style of home education. Many books and programs divide children within the family into grade levels for all subjects, like a public school. There's good news, though! Learn how to make a Charlotte Mason-style homeschool schedule that will work for your whole family.

Speakers

Brenda Scott

Starr Homeschooling

Brenda Scott is a writer, speaker, Charlotte Mason homeschool community director, and the creator of STAR Homeschool. Brenda uses her love of living books and her obsession with spreadsheets to create flexible and customizable reading plans for whole-family learning. She’s been... Read More →

Friday March 21, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
310-311 22 East Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402

5:20pm EDT

What's a Mom to Do with Teenage Sons (or husbands when they act like one)?

Friday March 21, 2025 5:20pm - 6:10pm EDT

310-311

Many homeschool mothers grieve over the conflict that often occurs between them and their sons, especially as they enter the teen years. How does a mother handle the transition of her little boy as he begins to identify with his father and manhood? What is her role? What can she do to not alienate her son as she gives instruction? You'll learn the answers to these questions and more (and it will also help in your relationship with your husband).

Speakers

Norm Wakefield

The Spirit of Elijah Ministries

Friday March 21, 2025 5:20pm - 6:10pm EDT
310-311 22 East Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402

11:00am EDT

Preparing Your Family for Spiritual Battle

Saturday March 22, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EDT

310-311

Are you engaged in a daily spiritual battle? In a world that fiercely vies for your children's minds, the stakes have never been higher. Discover the power of instilling God's Word in their hearts, igniting a faith that guides their every action toward His divine will. Join us for a transformative discussion on discipleship in the home, equipping your family for this sacred fight and witnessing their lives forever changed.

Speakers

Dr. Craig Wrobleski

President & CEO, LifeStone Ministries

Craig is passionate about discipleship in the home, church, and beyond! He currently serves as the President/CEO of LifeStone Ministries, a publishing company that has been in business for 120 years. Craig has a Master’s of Divinity and a Doctorate in Discipleship from Liberty University... Read More →

Saturday March 22, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
310-311 22 East Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402

1:30pm EDT

Stability In Identity

Saturday March 22, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT

310-311

Our identity is who God says we are. This session helps the audience understand how God designed and helps to understand how God uses life's circumstances to mold them into who God desires them to be,

Speakers

Willie Partin

The Wilds

Willie Partin has served at The Wilds Camp and Conference Center since 1997. He currently serves as the Director of Camp Relations. Willie graduated from Bob Jones University with a degree in Youth Ministries and an M.A. in Biblical counseling. He is a certified ACBC counselor and... Read More →

Saturday March 22, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
310-311 22 East Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402

Teen Track

3:00pm EDT

The Priority and Practice of Family Worship

Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT

310-311

Each week families receive constant messaging from the culture, yet only one or two messages from God’s Word if they solely rely on the church or outreach ministries. Be challenged and encouraged in the priority of family worship. We’ll discuss practical structure ideas and profitable resources for a diversity of families.

Speakers

Tom Luttmann

Executive Director, Bible Visuals International

Tom serves as Director of BVI. He previously served as a history textbook author for BJUP and has worked with CEF as a teacher. Besides directing BVI, Tom helps oversee production projects and represents the ministry at home and abroad. Tom is author of “Depths of Grace” on the... Read More →

John Newton on family worship pdf

Saturday March 22, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
310-311 22 East Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402

4:20pm EDT

20 Amazing Animals that Validate a Creator's Design

Saturday March 22, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT

310-311

God's power and majesty are evident in all of creation, from the tiniest bacteria to the massive blue whale. Did you know the mantis shrimp's punch can break glass? Or that the robin’s song is distinct from the sparrow’s? A whale not only communicates with sounds waves, but those waves can travel for thousands of miles! These amazing animals didn’t happen by chance, they were created by God. Discover how learning about the world around us points to God's character and power, drawing us into authentic worship, even in our homeschooling! Join veteran homeschooling mom and The Mystery of Science author, Karri Iverson, for an exciting exploration of unique wonders- each pointing to our Creator.

Speakers

Karri Iverson

Mystery of Science

Karri Iverson has taught science for over 20 years to their five children, countless other students through a tutorial she founded, and through Christian and secular schools. Karri is the author of the science curriculum, The Mystery of Science, through Bright Ideas Press. Her passion... Read More →

Saturday March 22, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT
310-311 22 East Fifth Street Dayton, OH 45402