In this episode of the Welcome Home podcast, I'm joined by Gretchen Huesmann, author of It's a Good Day to Be a Teacher: 52 Devotions to Equip and Encourage Educators, for an encouraging and prayerful conversation centered on faith, calling, and the heart of teaching.
Gretchen is a tenured wife and mother, an experienced educator, an author, and a pastor's wife who brings deep wisdom and compassion to the conversation around education. Together, we talk about the unique challenges and sacred opportunities teachers face—and why devotional life and spiritual grounding are so essential for those shaping young hearts and minds.
In this episode, we explore:
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The importance of devotions specifically for teachers
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Teaching as a calling, not just a profession
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The differences between public school, homeschooling, and private Christian education as a prayerful personal choice
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Why choosing an educational path should be a prayerful, personal decision, free from comparison or guilt
Gretchen also shares a glimpse into what's ahead, including her upcoming children's picture book, scheduled for release in 2027, and how storytelling can nurture faith in the next generation.
Whether you're a classroom teacher, homeschool parent, school administrator, or simply someone discerning the right educational path for your family, this episode offers grace-filled perspective, biblical encouragement, and reassurance that God meets us faithfully in every setting.
Gretchen's book It's a Good Day to Be a Teacher: 52 Devotions to Equip and Encourage Educators can be found on amazon and everywhere books are sold.
As always, you can find my #1 best selling book, Welcome Home: A Guide to Homemaking From the Heart on amazon and everywhere books are sold, and if you sign up for my newsletter on my website at www.welcomehomebygina.com I'll send you your free guide- Teaching Hospitality to our children!
You can also find me on Instagram at: @welcomehomebygina
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