Episode 14

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30th Jul 2024

5 Foundational Faith Practices for Christian Teachers (Part 1)

Hey Transformational Teacher

Today, we are starting a special four-part series for the Back-to-School season called "20 Ways Christian Teachers Can Transform Their Classroom." Let’s explore the first 5 ways." 5 Foundational Faith Practices for Transforming Your Classroom"

Create a vision for Your classroom and yourself as a teacher: Develop a vision and attach scripture principles for daily inspiration. Scripture: Habakkuk 2:2-3 AMP

Adopt a Kingdom Mindset: Viewing classroom challenges through God’s perspective.

Start each day in prayer: Begin your day by praying for yourself, your students, coworkers, and others. Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17 AMP

Put on the Armor of God daily: Spiritually and mentally prepare by envisioning yourself equipped with God’s armor. Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Dedicate your plans to God: Offer your school year and daily lesson plans to God for guidance. Scriptures: Proverbs 16:3 AMP, Proverbs 3:5-6 AMP

Be sure to join us for "Monthly Prayer & Encouragement for Teachers" .

You are also invited to join us in our free online community, 'The Praying Educators Club.' This is a brand new group on Facebook where we can stay connected throughout the month, share insights, and support each other on our journey. I would love for you to be among the first to join and help build this community from the ground up.

As always remember to Pray, Listen, Transform, Teach. Have a wonderful day, and I look forward to continuing this journey with you in the next episode." We will discuss the next 5 ways that Christian teachers can transform their classrooms, focusing on Daily Spiritual Habits and Affirmations.

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Conversations With Jesus
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Does having a relationship with God truly change everything? As Christian women, we carry so much—teaching, leading, loving, serving—and it’s easy to feel weary, overwhelmed, or unsure of the next step. But what if you didn’t have to carry it alone?

Welcome to Conversations with Jesus, a space where we pause to hear God’s heart for us in every season. Whether you’re a teacher, mother, leader, or woman simply longing to grow closer to Jesus, this podcast will encourage you to trust Him deeper, walk in His grace, and embrace your Kingdom purpose with confidence and peace.

I’m D’Toya Dove, Christian teacher, coach, and host of this podcast. For years, I tried to do it all in my own strength—until God showed me that partnering with Him changes everything. Each episode is filled with honest reflections, faith-filled encouragement, scripture-based truths, and real conversations with Jesus to strengthen your faith journey and transform your life from the inside out.

Here, you’ll find:
• Spiritual encouragement for everyday life
• Faith reflections that connect your personal, teaching, and leadership journey
• Practical ways to live out your calling with joy, peace, and purpose
• Moments of prayer to realign your heart with God’s truth

Join me as we grow together—one conversation with Jesus at a time.

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DToya Dove

Hi, I’m D’Toya Dove, the host of The Transformational Teacher Podcast!

I’m a Christian Teacher, podcast host, and the founder of The Transformational Teacher, where I empower educators to grow in their faith, embrace self-care, and adopt a Kingdom Growth Mindset to unlock joy and peace. With over 16 years of experience as a Pre-K teacher, I understand the joys and challenges of teaching firsthand—and I’ve experienced how transformational it can be to invite God into every part of our journey.

Through my 15 Kingdom Keys Framework, I guide educators to align their teaching with God’s purpose, helping them discover peace and joy in the classroom and beyond. But I want you to know, I’m walking this path with you. Every day, I’m learning to trust God more, lean into His strength, and find balance between faith, teaching, and life.

Whether it’s through faith-filled encouragement, practical strategies, or self-care tips, my mission is to help you thrive as a teacher and make a lasting Kingdom impact.

Join me as we journey together to teach with joy, peace, and purpose—one step at a time!