E120: The Power of Variety with Marie Owens

E120: The Power of Variety with Marie Owens

From Teaching Restored by Kevin Jones

March 30, 2026 · 1h 13m · Season 1 · Episode 120

About this episode

Marie Owens discusses the importance of variety in teaching to enhance engagement and spiritual connection.

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 shares practical, doable strategies like changing up your physical setup, incorporating multimedia and technology (including music and art), and using active learning activities to make gospel principles memorable and meaningful. The hosts and guest emphasize that small changes—like switching rooms, trying new types of questions, or letting students create—can have a big impact. You’ll also get tips for finding new ideas and balancing creativity with solid doctrine, all while keeping your focus on bringing others closer to Christ. 1. Mix Things Up: Small adjustments in classroom setup, technology use, and lesson activities can engage learners and make every lesson fresh and exciting. 2. Involve Everyone: Let students participate in teaching, discussion, and creative activities—they’ll remember and feel the gospel more deeply. 3. Stay Centered on Christ: Whatever methods you use, the goal is…

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Jones

Guest: Marie Owens

Topics covered

  • gospel teaching
  • engagement strategies
  • active learning
  • spirituality
  • creativity in teaching

Keywords

  • gospel teaching
  • variety in teaching
  • student engagement
  • active learning
  • spirituality

More episodes of Teaching Restored

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Teaching Restored podcast page.