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Teaching Restored
by Kevin Jones
Exploring the HOW of teaching the restored gospel for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Think of this as your weekly Teacher Council Meeting.
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E149: The 25-Minute Lesson, Weeks In: What’s Working and What Isn’t
Several weeks into the new 25-minute lessons for Sunday School, Relief Society, Elders Quorum, and youth classes, how is it actually going? Kevin Jones and Julie Hillyard sit down with seminary teacher and trainer Kyle Smith and ward Sunday School president John Hester to debrief the change. They...
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E148: 14 Ways to Teach General Conference That Engage Your Class
Is your Relief Society or Elders Quorum lesson on General Conference just a stack of numbered quote strips? In this episode, Kevin Jones and Julie Hillyard sit down with Kyle Smith and John Hester to share over a dozen fresh ways to teach conference talks so your class actually engages. You'll…
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E147: Don't Water It Down, Don't Hammer It: Teaching Doctrine with Compassion with Sky Sorenson
Become a Teaching Restored member: https://members.teachingrestored.com _______________ How do you teach the doctrine of marriage, the family proclamation, or the plan of salvation when someone in the room is living a very different experience than you? In this episode, Kevin Jones and Julie...
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E146: Struggling With Church History? Study More, Not Less
Become a Teaching Restored Member: https://members.teachingrestored.com What do you do when a student, a friend, or your own adult child comes to you shaken by something they read about church history? Seminary and institute teacher Justin Bates, who is finishing a PhD in history with a...
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E145: "I Got My Students Back" — What Happened When One Teacher Went Analog - With Drew Walters
Become a member of Teaching Restored and get access to incredibly helpful tools for teachers: https://members.teachingrestored.com ___________ Kevin and Julie sit down with Drew Walters, a seminary and institute teacher of 25 years from Sterling, Alberta, who did something most teachers only…
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New Tools for Gospel Teachers (Our Biggest Announcement Yet)
Teaching Restored started as a podcast Kevin and Julie were doing on the side. Then Kyle called, they joined forces, a whole slew of volunteers came in behind them, and it turned into something much bigger than any of them expected. So here's the announcement: Teaching Restored is now an official...
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E144: How Do You Teach Isaiah When You Don't Even Understand It?
Many hit 2nd Nephi, run into Isaiah, and quietly give up. Kyle Smith opens this episode with the story that made him an "Isaiah defender" — overhearing a gas station clerk tell a new Book of Mormon reader to just skip the Isaiah chapters — and Julie lays out why that's so costly: 66 chapters…
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E143: The Day After the 25-Minute Change: Watch One Actually Happen
The 25-minute adjustment is here — so instead of talking about it for one more episode, we ran one. Ryan Wilkins joins Kevin Jones and Julie Hillyard to teach an unscripted, real-time 25-minute lesson on a title of the Savior most of us think we already understand: the Rock. Ryan walks through…
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E142: Help them Take Responsibility for Their Learning (Part 5/5)
Teaching Restored, The book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HCFD364F In the final episode of our five-part series on the 25-minute Sunday schedule, Kevin Jones and Julie Hillyard tackle the hardest question of all: what is the actual outcome we're after? Not the Sunday school answer — the real one....
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E141: The HOW with Leading Saints' ZionLab Community (Part 4/5)
This is Part 4 of our series on the 25-Minute Adjustment, and it's a different kind of episode: Kevin Jones, Julie Hillyard, and Kyle Smith went live inside ZionLab, the Leading Saints online community, with host Kurt Francom and a room full of ward and stake leaders. Ahead of time they asked the...
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E140: 25 Minutes Is Enough: How to Teach a Powerful Lesson in Half the Time (Part 3/5)
The lesson time got cut in half — but the material didn't. So what do you actually do differently? In this episode, Kevin and Julie sit down with Teaching Restored team member Kyle Smith to tackle the 25-minute change head-on, and the big idea is freeing: the shortness isn't the enemy — unfocused...
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E139: Prepare Everything — Then Teach Almost None of It (Part 2/5)
Teaching Restored, The book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0HCFD364F The Church's move to weekly 25-minute lessons is almost here — and the biggest change isn't the clock, it's how we prepare. In Part 1 of our "how" series, Kevin and Julie welcome new Teaching Restored team member John Hester to…
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ANNOUNCING: The Teaching Restored Book is finally available!
The book we have been talking about for years is finally available on Amazon. The Teaching Restored book will teach you how to ask great questions when teaching the Restored Gospel, and how these questions can make all the difference in the quality of your lessons. And not just Sunday lessons…
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E138: The "Why" Behind the 25-Minute Teaching Change (Pt. 1 of 5)
Starting September 6th, Sunday lessons shrink to 25 minutes — and if your first reaction is "how am I supposed to teach anything in that?", this episode is for you. In Part 1 of our five-part series on the 25-Minute Adjustment, Kevin and Julie start where every good change starts: with WHY. Julie...
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E137: Let Them Draw It, Act It, Teach It: Primary That Actually Sticks
Kevin and Julie make a confession: in almost 140 episodes, they've never once tackled Primary — mostly because it intimidates them. So they brought in someone who lives it. Whitney Boyer is a former fourth-grade teacher, a current Primary president, a mom of four, and the host of the new "Come…
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Coming in August: 25 Minute Teaching Tips
September 6th the Church changes to 25 minute classes in the second hour. Are you ready? Do you know how to make this shorter time REALLY effective? In August, all our episodes will be focused on ideas of how to be effective in those 25 minutes. PLUS, we have a ton of resources.
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E136: How to Teach Complicated Scripture Characters Without Excusing Sin
We love a clean hero. But when we flatten Saul, David, or Solomon into a simple good guy or bad guy, we miss the whole point — and we set our own faith up for a fall. In this episode, Kevin and Julie are joined by guest Kyle Smith to talk about "simplicity on the other side of complexity": the…
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E135: Why Ammon Sat in Silence for an Hour (And What It Teaches Every Teacher)
What does it mean that Ammon was "wise, yet harmless" — and how was King Lamoni "caught with guile"? In this episode, Kevin and Julie dig into Alma 17 and 18 and a detail most of us read straight past for years. After days of wrestling, praying, and rewriting his own answers, Kevin shares a...
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E134: Teenager Church: What 25 Years With Youth Taught Dan Bikman About Real Teaching
What does it actually look like to teach youth well? In this episode of Teaching Restored, Kevin Jones and Julie Hilliard sit down with Dan, a seminary and institute coordinator from southern Alberta, Canada, who has spent over two decades in the classroom and now trains teachers across the...
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E133: How to Respond to Hard Questions Without Contention: Teaching like Christ
Do you have good ways to handle tough or adversarial questions—without creating contention—in your classroom, online, or even at home? In this episode, Kevin & Julie discuss real-life scenarios many LDS teachers and missionaries face, from "grenade" comments online to heated family discussions...
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E132: Practical Ways to Teach Principles, Not Just Stories! With Kyle Smith
Are you look for way to make your class more engaging and impactful? In this episode, Kyle Smith, Kevin and Julie break down how to find and teach gospel principles from the scriptures, not just share stories or facts. Learn easy, step-by-step methods to identify both stated and implied…
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E131: How Glib Gospel Phrases Hurt Our Teaching
Have you ever caught yourself saying things like “exercise the atonement,” or “I know the Church is true” without really thinking about what those phrases mean? In this episode, Kevin Jones and Julie Hilliard dive into the world of “glib gospel phrases”—those shortcut sayings we use in Church…
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E130: Flip Your Gospel Class: Innovative Teaching Ideas from Ryan Wilkins
Are your gospel classes feeling a little stale? Discover how Ryan Wilkins, a seasoned Seminary and Institute teacher, is turning traditional gospel teaching upside down with creative, real-world, and student-focused approaches! In this episode, Ryan Wilkins discusses: - How to connect students…
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E129: The Secret Ministry of Noticing: Why You Make a Bigger Difference Than You Think
Have you ever wondered if your teaching is really making a difference? In this episode, Julie and Kevin Jones reveal the hidden power that every gospel teacher has: the ability to NOTICE. Discover why noticing small things—like who’s missing from class, who’s sitting alone, or whose mood has...
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E128: King Before Kingdom: John Bushman on Making Jesus the Center of Our Teaching
Have you ever wondered if teaching the gospel sometimes gets tangled up in checklists instead of what matters most? In this conversation, we reflect on what it means to shed old mindsets and refocus on Jesus Christ at the heart of teaching, faith, and everyday church life. We share stories about...
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127: Avoiding Contention While Sharing Gospel Truths
What do you do when a conversation about faith suddenly turns adversarial? How do you respond when someone throws a "grenade" comment—online or in person—that challenges what you believe, or misrepresents your intentions? In this episode, we talk about teaching and standing for truth without…
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E126: Overcoming Classroom Friction Points with Chase Rockwood
Why do students glaze over in early-morning seminary? What really creates those points of friction in a classroom—and what can we actually do about it? In this episode, we sit down with Chase Rockwood, a religion professor at BYU-Idaho and longtime high school seminary teacher, to get honest…
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E125: The Three-Step Pattern for Teaching Powerful Gospel Lessons
Ever find yourself wondering how to teach a gospel lesson so it actually sparks real conversation and deeper connection? In this episode, we share a concrete, simple pattern for teaching—one that makes diving into doctrine more engaging for everyone in the room. We break down the process of...
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124: How do you evaluate your gospel teaching?
What if assessing your teaching was as insightful as the lesson itself? In this episode, we dig into what makes a class genuinely successful—and how we can actually know if we’re doing it well. We talk about what it means to teach the restored Gospel, not just from a script, but as a shared,...
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E123: CoTeaching With Different Teaching Styles
What happens when two teachers have very different approaches to sharing the gospel in the same classroom? In this episode, we have an open conversation about co-teaching, evaluating our own teaching styles, and the sometimes sensitive dynamics that come with working together. We share stories…
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E122: Teaching Within Spiritual Oppositions and Polarities - The CRUX
Teaching the restored gospel means wrestling with spiritual polarities, not avoiding them. Both faith and doubt, structure and flexibility, obedience and relationship—all can coexist. The question: Can two opposite things be true at once? Can I have faith and still feel doubt? Can another church...
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E121: Understanding the New Adjustments - Where do we go from here?
Something big is about to change how gospel teaching happens, and we’re feeling the impact. We share our honest reactions and dig into what these adjustments actually mean for us, our homes, and our wards/branches. This episode is driven by real questions: what’s the difference between a tiny…
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E120: The Power of Variety with Marie Owens
Looking to become a more effective gospel teacher for your class, family, or friends? This episode dives into the importance of using variety in teaching—which keeps students engaged, sparks curiosity, and invites the Spirit into every lesson, whether at home or in the classroom. Marie Owens…
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E119: Ready to Teach General Conference? Here's How to Prep
Many miss out on the full impact of General Conference by only listening passively, but viewing the talks with a "teacher mindset" brings deeper inspiration and understanding. Kevin and Julie share practical ways to dive into topics, ask meaningful questions, and prepare to teach, whether at…
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E118: Kristen Walker Smith-Scripture Study That Sticks: Real-Life Tools for Teaching the Gospel in the Home
Struggling to make scripture study meaningful (or even possible) with your family? You’re not alone! Join Kevin, Julie, and guest Kristen Walker Smith as they get real about the trials and triumphs of teaching faith at home. Learn practical, flexible strategies like the "One Minute Scripture...
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E117: Teaching Types & Shadows of Jesus Christ with Kyle Smith
Is it sometimes difficult to see Jesus Christ in certain chapters of the Old Testament? In this episode, we examine why Christ is present throughout scripture—even in passages where he seems invisible—and how to strengthen our ability to recognize him, both in the text and in our everyday lives.…
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E116: Navigating Tough Gospel Questions with Compassion with Jasmin Rappleye
Ever wondered how to tackle tough gospel questions with love and clarity? Join us as Jasmin Rappleye shares her inspired approach to teaching the gospel on social media, embracing curiosity and empathy! Discover tips for asking deeper questions, balancing faith and facts, and connecting with God...
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E115: Rethinking Gospel Teaching
This episode explores how gospel teachers can shift from focusing on delivering content to supporting real conversion and daily scripture study. Kevin and Julie dive into the Come Follow Me booklet’s introduction, discussing its guidance for teachers to prioritize personal spiritual experiences…
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E114: Becoming Gospel Mechanics: Making Deep Doctrine Simple, Real, and Powerful with Brent Top
In this episode of Teaching Restored, Brent Top joins Kevin and Julie to explore how to teach complex gospel principles in a way that truly connects with people’s lives. Brent Top introduces the idea of being a “gospel mechanic”—breaking down deep doctrines into simple, understandable parts and...
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E113: Teaching FROM the Scriptures, Not ABOUT Them with Kyle Smith
This episode of Teaching Restored discusses the importance of teaching directly from the scriptures, not just summarizing or retelling familiar gospel stories. Kevin) and Kyle share practical advice and examples of how scripture-centered teaching invites the Spirit, deepens understanding, and…
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E112: Teaching Tough Topics - An Interview with Art Olivas
This episode of Teaching Restored dives into practical ways teachers can address challenging and current issues in the classroom while maintaining a spirit of love and reflection. Art shares his journey reporting on LDS news and explains how condensing information into meaningful headlines helps...
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E111: Making Invitations Matter: How to Inspire Real Change in Gospel Teaching
Julie and Kevin explore the art of giving meaningful invitations in teaching the restored gospel. They discuss why traditional methods often fall flat and explore how real invitations combine encouragement, enticement, and inspiration to promote lasting change. The episode unpacks scriptural...
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E110: Unlocking Temple Power: Guiding Hearts to the House of the Lord - an interview with Will Humphreys
Discover how focusing on belonging, empathy, and the Savior transforms the way we teach about the temple to youth and adults. In this episode, Kevin, Julie, and guest Will Humphreys dive into powerful approaches for preparing youth and adults to attend the temple. They explore the deep emotional...
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E109: Flip the Script: Are We Doing Home-Centered Church Supported Right?
Discover how “flipped” church learning can transform your gospel study at home and church into powerful, hands-on spiritual growth. 1. The “flipped” classroom model works for gospel learning—study at home, then apply together at church. 2. Church can become a spiritual “lab” for practical...
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E108: Five Keys for Teaching and Understanding the Old Testament Effectively (with Kyle Smith)
Teaching the Old Testament can feel overwhelming, even for experienced teachers. In this episode, we confess our own insecurities and share what makes studying this ancient scripture both intimidating and rewarding. It’s a new year—2026—and we’re determined to conquer the Old Testament together....
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E107: Elevating Gospel Teaching with Cali Black – Practical Tips for Engaging Scripture Study
Kevin and Julie welcome guest Cali Black, who shares expert strategies for making gospel teaching more impactful. The discussion centers around engaging learners with scripture, providing necessary context, and fostering meaningful application. Cali Black highlights how her background in…
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E106: How to Really Understand the Scriptures & Come Closer to Christ
In this episode, Kevin and Julie talk about the importance of not just reading scriptures, but actually making the effort to understand what they mean for us today. By digging deeper and translating scriptural language into words and ideas that make sense to us, we can strengthen our relationship...
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E105: How to Support Students Who Have Experienced Trauma | Teaching Restored with Brickman Alan
In this episode, Brickman Alan joins Kevin and Julie to talk about how teachers can better support students who have experienced trauma. The discussion centers on recognizing signs of trauma, cultivating empathy, and ensuring that classroom experiences lead back to the healing power of Jesus...
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E104: Using the Power of Music & the Arts in Teaching the Restored Gospel | Kyle Jacobs Interview
In this episode of Teaching Restored, hosts Kevin and Julie sit down with musician and gospel teacher Kyle Jacobs to discover unique and impactful ways to teach the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. The discussion explores how music and the arts act as “meat tenderizers” for the heart, making...
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E103: Stop Lecturing and Start Engaging: Moving Beyond Lectures to Real Gospel Conversations
Lecture isn’t teaching—it’s just talking at people. Real learning happens through guided discussion and participation. We’ve all defaulted to lecturing, but don’t get stuck there. Focus on what your class will do to learn, not just what you’ll do to teach. Shift from delivering information to...
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Exploring the HOW of teaching the restored gospel for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Think of this as your weekly Teacher Council Meeting.
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