Teaching Restored

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 that can lose their true meaning and power, especially with youth, new members, or visitors.They’ll share real-life stories (including an awkward but hilarious Sunday School moment!) and offer practical tips for making our language in lessons, prayers, and testimonies more thoughtful, reverent, and focused on Jesus Christ.Whether you teach Primary, Youth, Relief Society, Elders Quorum, or just want to strengthen discussions at home, you’ll find ideas to make your teaching more authentic—and help everyone feel the true spirit of the gospel.Share YOUR most-used glib phrase in the comments and call us out—we want to grow too!______________Subscribe for more free YouTube episodes: https://www.youtube.com/teachingrestored?sub_confirmation=1 Find all episodes: https://teachingrestored.com Ask a question for us to answer on our podcast: https://teachingrestored.com/contact-us/ Join us on:✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingrestored✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachingrestored✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@teachingrestored✅ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teachingrestored

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 helps students learn to seek personal revelation. Teachers are encouraged to create interactive, meaningful experiences in their classrooms—even if it feels a bit messy—because that's when the most powerful learning happens. 1. Teach from the Scriptures: Using actual scripture in your lessons lets the Lord teach what matters most and prevents us from unintentionally spreading incorrect assumptions or traditions. 2. Create Real Experiences: Help students become active learners by inviting them to search, mark, and question as they read; this helps them build their own faith and understanding. 3. Let Learning Be Messy: Gospel learning isn’t about perfection—it’s about growth for both students and teachers, so don’t be afraid if lessons don’t go as planned. ______________ Subscribe for more free YouTube episodes: https://www.youtube.com/teachingrestored?sub_confirmation=1 Find all episodes: https://teachingrestored.com Ask a question for us to answer on our podcast: https://teachingrestored.com/contact-us/ Join us on: ✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingrestored ✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachingrestored ✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@teachingrestored ✅ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teachingrestored

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 patterns, practical teaching strategies, and the need for personal revelation in linking invitations to daily discipleship. 1. Effective Invitations Are More Than Words: Just saying "I invite you to..." isn’t enough; true invitations should be inspiring and enticing.2. Connect Invitations to Promised Blessings: Focusing on the blessings and “enticements” helps learners see the value and motivation behind acting.3. Make Invitations Relevant and Personalized: The Spirit is the real inviter—facilitate discussion so each person discovers their unique invitation.4. Daily Application Is Key: The best invitations prompt small, daily actions rather than one-off tasks, aligning with patterns of discipleship and personal growth. In this episode, Julie and Kevin discuss the topic of how to extend invitations that actually inspire change. They challenge the typical, formulaic way gospel teachers make invitations and discover a richer approach found in scripture—one that goes beyond simple requests to real enticement and inspiration. Real-life examples and personal experiences highlight the need for blessings-focused discussions and individualized application. The hosts teach that facilitating Spirit-led invitations in lessons and connecting them to daily habits has far greater impact. By the end, listeners are encouraged to move away from blanket invitations and towards fostering personal revelation and meaningful action.______________Subscribe for more free YouTube episodes: https://www.youtube.com/teachingrestored?sub_confirmation=1 Find all episodes: https://teachingrestored.com Ask a question for us to answer on our podcast: https://teachingrestored.com/contact-us/ Join us on:✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingrestored✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachingrestored✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@teachingrestored✅ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teachingrestored

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 application, problem-solving, and real discussion, not just lectures.3. True understanding comes from engaging both mind and heart, not just memorizing information.4. Creating active councils invites everyone to contribute, drives motivation, and increases spiritual growth individually and as a group. Julie and Kevin break down how switching from traditional lecturing to a “flipped” church model can supercharge gospel learning. Instead of just absorbing information at church, members prepare at home, then collaborate, solve problems, and counsel together in class—making church a spiritual lab. They share real-world examples from elders quorum, illustrating how breaking into small group councils generates powerful solutions and deeper engagement. The episode emphasizes that motivation comes easier when everyone feels accountable and sees real impact from their ideas—especially youth. Ultimately, embracing this approach empowers genuine home-centered gospel growth and transforms teachers and learners alike.______________Subscribe for more free YouTube episodes: https://www.youtube.com/teachingrestored?sub_confirmation=1 Find all episodes: https://teachingrestored.com Ask a question for us to answer on our podcast: https://teachingrestored.com/contact-us/ Join us on:✅ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/teachingrestored✅ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/teachingrestored✅ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@teachingrestored✅ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@teachingrestored