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 t…

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…

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 recogni…

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…

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. …

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 i…

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 t…

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 …

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 …

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…

"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 classro…

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 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 …

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…

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 fo…

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.…

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 Jones & Julie Hillyard

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

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.Kevin Jones & Julie Hillyard

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 …

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?Kevin Jones & Julie Hillyard

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?Kevin Jones & Julie Hillyard

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

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 Chris…

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.Kevin Jones & Julie Hillyard

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 anecd…

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.Kevin Jones & Julie Hillyard

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

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?Kevin Jones & Julie Hillyard

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.Kevin Jones & Julie Hillyard

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?Kevin Jones & Julie Hillyard

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?Kevin Jones & Julie Hillyard

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.Kevin Jones & Julie Hillyard

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 conversat…

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…

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.Kevin Jones & Julie Hillyard

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.Kevin Jones & Julie Hillyard

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!Kevin Jones & Julie Hillyard

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.Kevin Jones & Julie Hillyard

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.Kevin Jones & Julie Hillyard

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

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

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.Kevin Jones & Julie Hillyard

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

Do you dive in and teach the doctrine fully and run up against some contention and maybe even some confusion?Kevin Jones & Julie Hillyard

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 s…

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.Kevin Jones & Julie Hillyard

In this episode we talk with Greg and Brad Gillespie, brothers who currently both serve as seminary teachers.Kevin Jones & Julie Hillyard

In this episode, hosts Kevin Jones and Julie Hilliard dive into the often overlooked, yet incredibly powerful, art of intentional invitations.Kevin Jones & Julie Hillyard