Teaching Restored

To PowerPoint, or not to PowerPoint, that is the question: Whether 'tis nobler in the classroom to show The technology and the wonders of the modern era, Or to take arms against a sea of tech And by opposing not use them. Kevin and Julie talk about the pros and cons of using technology - specifically PowerPoint (or it's other well known cousins of Keynote and Google Slides). It is helpful to use?...

Too often, as teachers, we go into a classroom thinking, "Alright. Do I have everything with me? I hope Sally isn't as distracting as she was last time. I wonder if I'll get the points across? Will they even listen?" We have all these things swimming in our minds, and yet one of the most important things to be in our minds, isn't: The fact that we have been set apart and have the power of God to t...

A youth has the lesson to teach next Sunday. Do you say, "There you go!" and hope they teach a good lesson? What if they don't? How can you help them be successful? Kevin and Julie talk about how to help the youth teach classes and help to help them succeed. It's a fine line between doing it yourself and letting them go at it alone. Here is some of what is included: Personal Stories Make a Differe...

"We have some people who are derailing the class, who are long winded and they contradict others. They take over the class, in a way, and disrupt the flow of what she's trying to teach, which is frustrating for every teacher." Have you ever been in that position? We all have. It's tough. So how do we deal with it? How do we create a healthy classroom culture where each member has enough trust in t...

Too many times we teach the youth and we speak at them. When we do, they shut up. They don't share. Not their feelings, not their testimonies, not anything sometimes. But if we don't talk, neither will they! So what do we do? Julie takes us through a discussion on... - What a testimony REALLY is - How do we help the youth articulate their testimony - How do we create an environment where they feel...

How many times have we wanted to teach our family the gospel, so we model it after the classes at church? We gather everyone around and a parent leads a discussion and speaks way too much and the kids are not engaged. After a few times of doing this, they dread "family scripture study" and you want to give up. Instead of teaching the same way they learn at church, how else can we teach our family...

Once you give an invitation to act on what they have learned, now what? How do we take the information and create experiences that change lives? In this episode, Julie uses the scientific process to teach us how to act and build faith. We look at Experimenting with Faith, Primary vs. Secondary Questions, Faith vs. Perfect Knowledge. Data Collection and Evidence in Faith, and much more.

How do we get the learning deep inside of us? How do we take the teachings and make them a part of who we are? The best way we have found is through experiences. This is the first topic of two talking about creating experiences for our learners. Learning information can only take us so far. If we don't use it and experience it, it can be quickly forgotten. This would be the opposite of what we wan...

As you spend days and weeks and years teaching, your skill increases. What happens, however, when you are in a class with a teacher who hasn't had the opportunity to develop their teaching skills as you have? It might be really easy to judge them and find fault. Kevin and Julie respond to a listener's feedback who is having a hard time not judging. How do we support more and judge less? https://te...

When we feel the Holy Spirit, we feel something. It goes deep into us. But so can that touching video we just saw. One is the Spirit, and one is just feeling the feels. Rather than creating the feelings, how can we make sure we are inviting the Spirit to create those feelings.

Kevin and Julie give their thoughts on how to overcome "Imposter Syndrome" by looking at our callings with new eyes.

You are teaching a wonderful group and as soon as they get in the classroom they clam up. They won't talk. You ask great questions, you put people on the spot, but they still won't share with each other. It's not uncommon, right? We have all faced this before.

We all have different levels of understanding the restored gospel. Wherever we are on any given subject, we also behave at the level of understanding or below it. The difference between the two can be a bit of guilt. We know, but we don't do. So is our job as a teacher to raise the level of understanding or to help and inspire our behavior live up to our level of knowledge?

When you teach, do you try to cover all the content or do you only get to a few verses and go deep? If you did only cover a few verses, do you feel guilty for not teaching everything? Are you cheating them if you go deep?

We all know the stories of the Book of Mormon. But what if we were to really dive into the stories and understand them on a whole new level? How would that transform our teaching?

Let's dive into the intricate relationship between grace, faith, works, and salvation and clarify the often-confusing doctrines.

Are you a scripture taste tester or an "Academician"? (A word we thought Julie made up, but it's a real title!) Whichever you are, or somewhere in between, how can you reignite your scripture study habits? In this episode we discuss different ways of effective scripture study to help you become a better teacher of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ.

If you’ve ever wondered how to let go of your lesson plan and truly connect with your students with the Spirit, then this episode is a must-listen. Julie helps us learn how to get out of our own way and let the Spirit be the real teacher.

Let's talk about the realistic challenges and joys of teaching the gospel within the family. It's not easy. Yet it is. This episode unpacks the everyday struggles of scripture study with kids, managing expectations, and seeking divine guidance to foster a personal relationship with faith in a family environment. Kevin and Julie share personal anecdotes and gentle insights on how to approach gospel...

How do you prepare for a gospel lesson? Well, at first you need fire in your bones! That's what Danny Rick says. Danny is a religion professor at BYU-Idaho. He shares his experience from years of teaching the gospel.

If you're called to teach or lead and feel inadequate, know this: It’s part of your growth.

What is the purpose of comments that class members may give? Is it to tell a story? To give more insight? To show how much they know? To bring in or detract from the Spirit? When is a comment helpful and when will it make it more difficult for you to teach?

You know when you need to give some feedback, but it may come across as negative, but you are only trying to help? Many of us would just let it go and move on. A few others might give the advice but it's taken in a negative way. So how do you give feedback in a way that is kind, loving, and actually unites you and the other person?

Kevin and Julie candidly share their real-world experiences of overcoming the temptation to settle into comfortable patterns and the renewed focus required to connect more effectively with the individuals they teach.

When we get feedback about our teaching, how do we take it? What if it's really straightforward, direct, and a little brutal? How do we view this?