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Teach Them Diligently Pigeon Forge 2025

10:30am EDT

Getting Started Homeschooling

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

Are you excited to start homeschooling but feel overwhelmed about where to begin? In this seminar, we will outline several educational models and discuss practical steps to help you begin your journey on the right foot.

Speakers

Whitney Newby

Brighter Day Press

Whitney Newby is an author, artist, and the founder of Brighter Day Press, a ministry that creates literature-rich, gospel-centered resources for family discipleship. She has a Bible degree from Moody Bible Institute and is a registered nurse. Whitney lives in South Carolina with... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
LeConte Hall 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

11:40am EDT

8 Great Smarts: Help Children Believe They’re Smart

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT

All children need to know they’re smart. This empowers them to have hope and believe in their
future. When all 8 smarts are awakened and strengthened, children will know they can learn and
will successfully study when something isn’t easy. When parents teach to all 8 and use them for
review, motivation and learning improve

Speakers

Dr. Kathy Koch

Founder and CEO, Celebrate Kids

Dr. Kathy Koch (pronounced cook), is leading a charge to celebrate kids the way Jesus did and still does. Her ministry, Celebrate Kids, Inc., based in Fort Worth, TX, is dedicated to inspiring parents, grandparents, and those who work with children, teens, and young adults to nurture... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 11:40am - 12:30pm EDT
LeConte Hall 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

1:40pm EDT

Five Flavors of Homeschool

Thursday May 8, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT

The world of homeschooling is a lot like the world of food. You know that you want to provide nutritious meals for your children’s minds, but there are so many possibilities for what that food could look like and taste like. Join Sonya for a simple overview of five main flavors of homeschooling: traditional, classical, Charlotte Mason, unit studies, unschooling. Find your preferred flavor and learn how to shop for a successful homeschool menu.

Speakers

Sonya Shafer

Simply Charlotte Mason

Sonya Shafer is a popular homeschool speaker and writer, specializing in the Charlotte Mason Method. She has been on an adventure for more than 25 years studying, researching, practicing, and teaching Charlotte’s gentle and effective methods of education. Her passion for homeschooling... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 1:40pm - 2:30pm EDT
LeConte Hall 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

3:00pm EDT

Courage Starts at Home: How Everyday Parenting Shapes Brave Children

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT

In today’s rapidly changing world, raising children who are both confident and courageous is
more crucial than ever. We face the daunting task of nurturing our children’s identity to navigate
the challenges and pressures that come their way. But how do we go about this? How can we
guide our children from a place of insecurity and fear to a life marked by bravery, courage, and
strong moral character? Dr. Kathy Koch has important insights to guide us.

Speakers

Dr. Kathy Koch

Founder and CEO, Celebrate Kids

Dr. Kathy Koch (pronounced cook), is leading a charge to celebrate kids the way Jesus did and still does. Her ministry, Celebrate Kids, Inc., based in Fort Worth, TX, is dedicated to inspiring parents, grandparents, and those who work with children, teens, and young adults to nurture... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
LeConte Hall 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

4:20pm EDT

Like Arrows in the Hands of a Warrior

Thursday May 8, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT

God says that our children have been given to us like “arrows in the hands of a warrior.” The question is, do we see ourselves as warriors? Do we recognize the battle we are in? Are we passive or purposeful in the spiritual training of our kids? God desires that we train and sharpen our “arrows” so that they will be ready to fly when the time is right. Join Heidi St. John as she offers personal insight and practical application on your role as parents.

Speakers

Heidi St. John

Heidi St. John

Heidi St. John is the author of ten books, including “Becoming MomStrong: How to Fight with All That's in You for Your Family and Your Faith” and its corresponding collection and her popular podcast, enjoyed by audiences worldwide, has been downloaded over 24 million times.She... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT
LeConte Hall 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

5:30pm EDT

Genesis 1-11: The Foundation for a Truly Biblical Worldview - Keynote

Thursday May 8, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT

Genesis 1-11: The Foundation for a Truly Biblical Worldview

Speakers

Ken Ham

Answers In Genesis

Ken Ham is the Founder CEO of Answers in Genesis and its two popular attractions: the acclaimed Creation Museum and the internationally known Ark Encounter, which features a life-size 510-foot-long Noah’s Ark—sometimes described as the “8th Wonder of the Modern World.” Each year, the two attractions host over 1.5 million guests.A much-in-demand Christian speaker and interview guest, Ham became well known throughout America for... Read More →

Thursday May 8, 2025 5:30pm - 7:00pm EDT
LeConte Hall 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Event Details

9:00am EDT

Laying Down the Rails: The Power of Good Habits in Your Home School

Friday May 9, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am EDT

Discover the secret to smooth and easy days: habit training. Learn how to instill good habits, which habits Charlotte Mason encouraged parents to cultivate in their children, and practical tips for cultivating the Top Three.

Speakers

Sonya Shafer

Simply Charlotte Mason

Sonya Shafer is a popular homeschool speaker and writer, specializing in the Charlotte Mason Method. She has been on an adventure for more than 25 years studying, researching, practicing, and teaching Charlotte’s gentle and effective methods of education. Her passion for homeschooling... Read More →

Friday May 9, 2025 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
LeConte Hall 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

10:30am EDT

Will They Stand

Friday May 9, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT

Speakers

Ken Ham

Answers In Genesis

Ken Ham is the Founder CEO of Answers in Genesis and its two popular attractions: the acclaimed Creation Museum and the internationally known Ark Encounter, which features a life-size 510-foot-long Noah’s Ark—sometimes described as the “8th Wonder of the Modern World.” Each year, the two attractions host over 1.5 million guests.A much-in-demand Christian speaker and interview guest, Ham became well known throughout America for... Read More →

Friday May 9, 2025 10:30am - 11:20am EDT
LeConte Hall 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

12:50pm EDT

Get Off the Couch: Helping Kids Become Disciplined Workers

Friday May 9, 2025 12:50pm - 1:40pm EDT

Do your kids “forget” to do their chores? Is their schoolwork just a box that gets sloppily checked off? Do you feel like they’ll never take initiative? If you’re looking for the magic pill to help your kids get off the couch and work hard, this isn’t the session for you. But if you want practical ways to kick laziness to the curb, be sure to join us as we learn how to encourage and nurture our kids to be disciplined and responsible workers.

Speakers

Kimberly Sorgius Jones

Not Consumed

A 20+ year homeschool veteran, Kimberly Sorgius Jones is passionate about helping families grow in faith so they are NOT CONSUMED by life. Her practical sessions will inspire and equip you to homeschool without feeling overwhelmed by circumstances. Kim loves combining her teaching... Read More →

Friday May 9, 2025 12:50pm - 1:40pm EDT
LeConte Hall 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

2:10pm EDT

Motivation: Strategies to Overcome “I Don’t Want To” and “It’s Too Hard”

Friday May 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT

Children’s motivation improves when they believe three specific things and you use four
important roles – you’re more than a teacher. Understand why motivation can be challenging,
what you can do about it, and consistent comebacks to use when children are frustrated.

Speakers

Dr. Kathy Koch

Founder and CEO, Celebrate Kids

Dr. Kathy Koch (pronounced cook), is leading a charge to celebrate kids the way Jesus did and still does. Her ministry, Celebrate Kids, Inc., based in Fort Worth, TX, is dedicated to inspiring parents, grandparents, and those who work with children, teens, and young adults to nurture... Read More →

Friday May 9, 2025 2:10pm - 3:00pm EDT
LeConte Hall 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

4:00pm EDT

Becoming MomStrong

Friday May 9, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT

Today’s mothers are living in challenging times. We’re facing things that our mothers could never have imagined. From Internet predators to the rise of domestic terrorism to the discovery GMO’s BPA’s and STD’s… our lives are vastly different than the generation before us. Many moms are struggling with fear of the future and worry about raising children in today's culture—but God says loud and clear, "Do not be afraid! Be strong and courageous!" Mom, you have a mission. Your mission (should you choose to accept it) is to raise the next generation of teachers, doctors, judges, police officers, grocery store clerks, attorneys, nurses—and parents. Yes! You are raising the next generation of parents. Look around. It doesn’t take very long for one generation to hand the baton to the next, and as mothers, we've got to be ready to prepare our children for whatever they may face as followers of Jesus Christ. Heidi will challenge as she talks about what it will take to "Become MomStrong" —drawing on truths from God's Word to answer the tough questions this generation of kids is asking and prepare moms to meet the challenges head-on.

Speakers

Heidi St. John

Heidi St. John

Heidi St. John is the author of ten books, including “Becoming MomStrong: How to Fight with All That's in You for Your Family and Your Faith” and its corresponding collection and her popular podcast, enjoyed by audiences worldwide, has been downloaded over 24 million times.She... Read More →

Friday May 9, 2025 4:00pm - 4:50pm EDT
LeConte Hall 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

5:20pm EDT

Science Confirms the Bible

Friday May 9, 2025 5:20pm - 6:10pm EDT

Will They Stand

Speakers

Ken Ham

Answers In Genesis

Ken Ham is the Founder CEO of Answers in Genesis and its two popular attractions: the acclaimed Creation Museum and the internationally known Ark Encounter, which features a life-size 510-foot-long Noah’s Ark—sometimes described as the “8th Wonder of the Modern World.” Each year, the two attractions host over 1.5 million guests.A much-in-demand Christian speaker and interview guest, Ham became well known throughout America for... Read More →

Friday May 9, 2025 5:20pm - 6:10pm EDT
LeConte Hall 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

7:00pm EDT

Friday Night Movie - Sight and Sound Theater's JONAH!

Friday May 9, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

Get Your Ticket Today!

Join us Friday night to watch Sight and Sound Theater's JONAH!

Jonah is a prophet, and a man on the run. From who? From God! After a series of wild adventures involving a seaport called Joppa, a huge boat, and a terrible storm, Jonah finds himself in the belly of a giant fish. But this isn’t the end. It’s here that God teaches Jonah how to receive grace and extend mercy, even to his archenemy: Nineveh. Take your family deep into this Bible story as it springs to life on stage in jaw-dropping scale with massive sets, spectacular special effects, and live animals! Filmed in front of a live audience at Sight & Sound Theatres in Lancaster, PA.

Speakers

Teach Them Diligently

Teach Them Diligently

Friday May 9, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
LeConte Hall 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Event Details

9:00am EDT

Loving the Truth in the age of Lies - Keynote

Saturday May 10, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT

The world inverts the truth, making good seem evil, and evil good. How do we prepare our children to embrace God’s truth and champion a biblical worldview? Dr. Jeff Myers shares the three essential strategies that Summit Ministries uses to move young adults from abandoning their faith to nine in ten living out their faith for life.

Speakers

Jeff Myers

President, Summit Ministries

Dr. Jeff Myers is president of Summit Ministries. As an educator and entrepreneur, Dr. Myers has become one of America’s most respected authorities on youth leadership development. Focus on the Family founder James Dobson referred to him as “a very gifted and inspirational leader... Read More →

Saturday May 10, 2025 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
LeConte Hall 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

Event Details

11:00am EDT

An Unbeatable Homeschool Team

Saturday May 10, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EDT

Marriage is hard…in fact, it’s real hard! Yet when it is right and good, it can withstand anything. It doesn’t matter what the economy does, the status of your bank account, the condition of your home or vehicles, or what your children dish out…because when a husband and wife are right, they’re unbeatable.

On the flip side, when a husband and wife feel distant or apathetic, it only takes the slightest breeze to ruffle a bunch of feathers. The truth is a mediocre marriage sucks the joy right out of life and your homeschool. The economy can swing up, your checking account can be healthy, your home and vehicles can purr like kittens, and the kids can behave like angels, and life still…stinks.

That’s because marriage matters.

Join Todd Wilson, The Familyman, for a time of laughter and encouragement as he shares real life stories, problems, and frustrations along with practical, simple solutions to having a marriage that can‘t be beat!

Speakers

Todd Wilson

Familyman Ministries

TODD WILSON, is a dad, grand dad, writer, conference speaker, and former pastor. As founder of Familyman Ministries and the Smiling Homeschooler, his passion and mission are to remind dads and moms of what’s most important through weekly e-mails, seminars, and books and products... Read More →

Saturday May 10, 2025 11:00am - 11:50am EDT
LeConte Hall 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

1:30pm EDT

Wise Kids in a Foolish World

Saturday May 10, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT

Wise Kids in a Foolish World. No one succeeds without discernment, yet it is the most difficult virtue to obtain. Getting knowledge is easy; growing wise is hard. Based on decades of mentoring tens of thousands of young adults at Summit Ministries, Dr. Jeff Myers shares life-changing, proven steps you can apply in your family now to prepare children to walk wisely along life’s treacherous paths.

Speakers

Jeff Myers

President, Summit Ministries

Dr. Jeff Myers is president of Summit Ministries. As an educator and entrepreneur, Dr. Myers has become one of America’s most respected authorities on youth leadership development. Focus on the Family founder James Dobson referred to him as “a very gifted and inspirational leader... Read More →

Saturday May 10, 2025 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
LeConte Hall 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

3:00pm EDT

Raise Children with Mature Character

Saturday May 10, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT

Biblical character will set your children apart and allow them to positively change culture. Learn
what makes their character mature, the qualities to especially prioritize, and how to teach them.
Understanding the relationship between character and obedience can change you!

Speakers

Dr. Kathy Koch

Founder and CEO, Celebrate Kids

Dr. Kathy Koch (pronounced cook), is leading a charge to celebrate kids the way Jesus did and still does. Her ministry, Celebrate Kids, Inc., based in Fort Worth, TX, is dedicated to inspiring parents, grandparents, and those who work with children, teens, and young adults to nurture... Read More →

Saturday May 10, 2025 3:00pm - 3:50pm EDT
LeConte Hall 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863

4:20pm EDT

Courageous Kids in a Timid World

Saturday May 10, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT

Courageous Kids in a Timid World. Two-thirds of Gen Z young adults say they prefer to avoid risk. Fearfulness is not a Christian virtue. Based on what he’s learned in training more than a million young leaders at Summit Ministries, Dr. Jeff Myers gives real-world advice to raise kids who are strong without being bossy, resolute without being pigheaded, and compassionate without being weak-kneed.

Speakers

Jeff Myers

President, Summit Ministries

Dr. Jeff Myers is president of Summit Ministries. As an educator and entrepreneur, Dr. Myers has become one of America’s most respected authorities on youth leadership development. Focus on the Family founder James Dobson referred to him as “a very gifted and inspirational leader... Read More →

Saturday May 10, 2025 4:20pm - 5:10pm EDT
LeConte Hall 2986 Teaster Ln, Pigeon Forge, TN 37863