Teaching Restored

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?

The teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are the opposite of the teachings of the precepts of men. They are the words of the Living God. Yet might we be teaching the words of God BY the precepts of men?

Have you ever asked a question and had a class go off in the wrong direction? Maybe they went off-track in overly lengthy discussions. Or maybe the class was just too chatty? In today's episode we learn one way to help focus the class so that all discussion brings us closer to Jesus Christ.

This week we interview Dr. Matthew Godfrey, the Senior Managing Historian for Outreach and Engagement in the Church History Department of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Previously, he served for over eight years as the managing historian of the Joseph Smith Papers Project. In this episode we discuss how to have difficult conversations about what might seem as difficult subjects o...

Today we sit down with Kurt Francom. You probably know him as the host of the Leading Saints Podcast. After interviewing hundreds of people about leading in the church and teaching hundreds of times, he knows a few things about teaching. We ask him about what he has learned as he has taught the saints and what others he has interviewed have learned as well.

Recently, the Sunday School General Presidency sat down with a group of people and talked about gospel teaching. We weren't there, but we have the notes of those who were there. Thanks to LDS LIVING for sharing those notes.

Julie recently trained all the missionaries in the Vancouver, Washington mission about how to use questions in teaching as a missionary. She walks us through her teaching experiences and show us how to ask good questions so the person learning is actually teaching themselves.

In this episode we talk with Dan and Bekah Dayley where we learn how they teach with the spirit, embracing awkward pauses, and foster an atmosphere of authentic comments —all in an organic Thursday night discussion group you have to hear about!

This episode is a lesson in the art of asking questions, appropriately responding with empathy, and the profound impact these skills can have in teaching the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Recently, Kevin attended Julie's adult religion class and wrote down the questions she asked. Then in this episode, Kevin showed why her questions were brilliant - whether she knew it or not.

Let's talk about the intricate dance between simplicity and complexity in learning and teaching the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. https://teachingrestored.com

Effective teaching is not just about what you know; it's about how well you connect with those you teach and facilitate their growth.

Julie takes us on a journey of teaching those with special needs. She provides an honest look at the fears, struggles, and triumphs that come with parenting a child who lives in the world differently.

Join us as we give in for a double feature - gospel learning and an example of how to teach talk less and teach more!

Do you dive in and teach the doctrine fully and run up against some contention and maybe even some confusion?

In this episode of Teaching Restored, Kevin & Julie dig deep into the impact that our own stories have on the way we teach, what we teach, and the relationship with those we teach. They'll challenge you to examine and, when necessary, rewrite your narratives to align with a more positive and peaceful outlook, drawing from personal experiences and spiritual insights.

Join hosts Julie Hillyard and Kevin Jones as they dive deep into the power of God's word in teaching and transforming lives. This episode is a testament to the need for embracing scriptures in our daily lives for profound experiences.