E121: Understanding the New Adjustments - Where do we go from here?

E121: Understanding the New Adjustments - Where do we go from here?

From Teaching Restored by Kevin Jones

April 6, 2026 · 55 min · Season 1 · Episode 121

About this episode

The episode discusses significant changes in gospel teaching and their implications for families and church communities.

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 tweak and blowing up the old ways? We discuss what “lifelong discipleship” means and why the leaders keep repeating it. You’ll hear our debate about how the new home-centered approach affects ordinary wards, why some feel like it’s a radical shift while others see more of the same, and how leaders see things from a global perspective that most of us never experience. Key topics include: Whether the change is a “blow up” or just a small tweak The focus on lifelong discipleship and what it signals Pressure and challenges for families and teachers at home How local wards and stakes differ in adapting to church-supported, home-centered principles The pain and reality of people leaving, and how these adjustments might help We hash out what we see, what we feel, and what might be coming next, emphasizing the ongoing tension between church and home, between tradition and meaningful change.

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Jones

Topics covered

  • gospel teaching
  • lifelong discipleship
  • home-centered approach
  • church adjustments
  • local wards
  • tradition vs change

Keywords

  • gospel teaching
  • lifelong discipleship
  • home-centered approach
  • church adjustments
  • wards
  • families
  • tradition
  • change

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