Teaching Restored

Kevin and Julie explore how to keep Jesus Christ at the true center of gospel teaching. Drawing from personal experience and Stephen Covey’s insights, they introduce the idea of creating a personal mission statement to guide teaching efforts. They discuss how common distractions—like content, fear, or approval—can shift our focus, and how a Christ-centered mission realigns our purpose. With practi...

Julie and Kevin dive deep into the overlooked power of reverence—not as quiet behavior in church, but as a transformative spiritual pattern. Drawing from Elder Suarez’s General Conference talk “Reverence for Sacred Things,” they unpack how reverence connects us to our divine identity, reshapes our spiritual character, and invites personal change. They explore practical ways to teach conference tal...

Kevin and Julie explore a powerful shift in the way we think about teaching the gospel—moving from simply delivering content to inspiring meaningful, personal transformation. Instead of measuring success by engagement or how smoothly a lesson goes, they suggest a deeper metric: what experience will learners have after class that leads them closer to Jesus Christ? They unpack how to prepare with in...

Julie and Kevin unpack what it means to be an “experience maker” in God’s kingdom—someone who doesn’t just receive the gospel but actively helps others encounter Jesus in powerful, personal ways. They explore how the Holy Spirit empowers ordinary people to step into extraordinary assignments, and how being “sent” isn’t reserved for the few—it’s the invitation for every believer. With biblical stor...

Kevin and Julie explore how understanding opposites can deepen our grasp of the Plan of Salvation. They dive into Moroni 7, questioning whether gray areas exist or if everything ultimately leads toward or away from God. Through visual illustrations, they highlight how personal paths to God differ and how repentance is about reorienting, not just correcting. This engaging discussion offers fresh in...

Kevin and Julie dive into a crucial yet often overlooked element of teaching the restored gospel—context. They explore how understanding the historical, cultural, and personal background of scripture enhances not just comprehension but also spiritual insight. Through engaging discussion, they highlight how Martin Harris’ wrestle in Doctrine and Covenants 19 takes on new meaning when placed in the...

Kevin and Julie tackle the common struggles members face when answering questions about their faith—either over-explaining ("verbal vomit") or retreating in discomfort. They introduce a new approach built around three key skills: Answer, Ask, and Empathize . Instead of focusing solely on giving the "perfect" answer, they emphasize connection —helping others feel seen, heard, and valued. Through pr...

Kevin and Julie dive into a rich discussion about Stephen Covey’s idea of the Circle of Influence vs. the Circle of Concern . Too often, people focus on things they can’t control—worrying about how others will react, whether a lesson will resonate, or if a class will stay on topic. But the real power lies in focusing on what we can influence : preparing well, inviting the Spirit, and creating an e...

Kevin has been doing some ethnographic research (or "ethnologolacking" as Julie says in the episode). He wanted to know what classes were made up of. So he started really listening and categorizing the teacher's comments and the class' responses. What he found was eye-opening. This wasn't done to be judgey, but to realize what makes up a lesson. Using the method Kevin creates may be a great way to...

Kevin and Julie dive into the art of creating a shared experience when teaching the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. This episode is packed with insights and practical tips that will transform the way you facilitate discussions and build meaningful connections. Here's what you can look forward to learning: 5 Keys You'll Learn in This Episode: - Understanding the Shift: Discover why moving from an...

In today's episode Kevin and Julie will continue to discuss last weeks topic of Come Follow me and how it can help your teaching. https://youtu.be/RdYqmk1qyfc

In this first of two parts, Kevin and Julie go over the introduction of Come Follow Me to discuss ways that teachers and parents can improve their teaching in the home and in the classroom.

In this second of a two part series, Kevin and Julie continue their discussion on ways to learn how to ask powerful questions that will give your teaching the boost you didn't know it needed. (until you try it) Questions in the episode: - What patterns do I see? 3 Nephi 15& 16 - How do I apply it to me? 1 Nephi 17: 8-11 - What does that really mean? Moroni 7:19 - Why does this assume? D&C...

Sure, asking great questions is key to great teaching, but HOW do you ask great questions? How does one create the skill of asking powerful questions on the fly? In this first of a two part series, Kevin and Julie discuss, and give examples, of ways to learn how to ask soul searching questions that will give your teaching the boost you didn't know it needed. (until you try it) Questions in the epi...

Can a messy lesson the perfect one? Too often we think about the perfect lesson as the one which followed the lesson plan, made it through all the points we wanted to share, and everyone was in the scriptures. But what if it becomes a bit messy and doesn't follow the plan. Could that still be the perfect lesson? Kevin and Julie discuss creating the lesson, putting it on the alter and letting God t...

Let's flip things and put on the hat of the learner, not the teacher. What is YOUR responsibility as a learner? What should happen if you are not being fed the way you want to be fed? What if you are becoming disengaged from the lessons? What do you do? Julie talks about the potential problems we have when we delegate the responsibility of our learning? How can we become more engaged learners? ___...

Teaching teens and Young Adults. Not the easiest thing to do. Today we interview Dale Draeger, a Seminary and Institute Coordinator in the Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon area. He has many years of experience teaching these groups and shares with us his perspective of powerfully teaching the restored gospel. Get ready to take notes... _______________ Subscribe for more free YouTube Tips...

Are you a successful teacher? And how would you know if you are? Maybe we are but are too humble to admit it. But then again, maybe we aren't but we think we are. Then what does a successful teacher look like? For all of us who may be a little unsure if we are living up to the expectations of what our classes may need, let's talk about the successful teacher. Are you one? What defines success? How...

Often times we can be pretty myopic in our view of who we are teaching to. We may be teaching a young men's class, or a primary or Sunday school class and we obviously know who is in the class, right? Or do we? Julie helps open our eyes and see what we don't normally see: the real people in the class. They are all different. So how do we teach to them all? What is offensive to one may not be to an...

Do you know the difference between accountability and responsibility? Most of us don't. In fact, we use these terms interchangeably. But their meaning (and thus the outcomes) are very different. Kevin lays out the differences of these words, why they are important, and when he does it becomes obvious we are often teaching in the wrong way. Once you understand the definitions and their applications...

When you talk about the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, with some topics we may become defensive, trying to prove a point. And when we teach from a place of fear, it changes how we think and how we talk. Rather than teaching from fear, teach from truth. Julie helps us see the difference between teaching from fear and from truth, and how to recognize when we are doing one or the other. She then un...

We receive many questions from listeners like you. Sometimes we devote a whole episode to one question, but not questions need that. So today we are taking several questions and putting them into the one episode. Best use or uses of multi media in lessons Best ways or strategies to start lessons; setting the tone Is splitting up into groups as part of lessons helpful or productive Best ways to get...

The Sunday School president? Ya, they ring the bell and make sure every class has a room to meet in. Oh, and they make sure Teacher Council Meetings happen. And that's about it, right? Nope. This calling is so much more than what we might think. Kevin and Julie dive into the calling of the Sunday School president to learn just how expansive it is. And it's much more than members give it credit for...

The purpose of a youth conference is to help the youth grow closer to their Savior. But how many times is it focused on activities and being more fun, with the spiritual element thrown in? This week we interview Taylor and Serena Combs from Calgary, Canada. They were called to put together a youth conference for their stake. Not only did they get it done in a short amount of time, but the impact o...

Could it be that we are training the students in our class to do the very things we can't stand - Those things that just irk us a little? Why, yes. It happens all of the time. Kevin and Julie talk about the ways that we inadvertently encourage our students to display the poor habits and behaviors we wish they would get rid of. How do we recognize those things and what do we do when we see that it...