Episode 138: Revelatory Reading–Learning and Teaching for Enduring Conversion (Phil Allred)

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Phil Allred discusses how gospel teachers can facilitate revelatory experiences in the classroom.

How can gospel teachers help students not only learn but experience revelation in the classroom? In this episode, we talk with professor of Church history and doctrine Phil Allred about his contribution to the article "Teaching That Leads to Enduring Conversion. " Dr. Allred introduces the concept of revelatory reading —an approach to scripture study that moves beyond simply reading words on a page and invites students to reflect on their thoughts and impressions, recognize the influence of the Holy Ghost, and act on personal revelation. He explains how transforming a common activity like note-taking into a spiritually reflective practice can deepen students' ability to receive guidance from the Spirit. Dr. Allred also shares practical strategies for creating a revelatory classroom , where students learn to track impressions, discern truth, and develop lifelong habits of seeking revelation. Join us as we explore how fostering revelatory habits can help students become lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ. Publications: "Teaching That Leads to Enduring Conversion," with Shon D. Hopkin, Ross Barron, and Rob Eaton. Religious Educator , 25.3 (2024) "'Lest Thou Forget the Lord': Moses's…

People in this episode

Guest: Phil Allred

Topics covered

• gospel teaching
• revelation
• scripture study
• spiritual reflection
• lifelong discipleship

Keywords

• revelatory reading
• Holy Ghost
• note-taking
• spiritual practice
• enduring conversion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BYU Religious Education

Books & works: Teaching That Leads to Enduring Conversion, God's Word in Our Hearts: Learning from the Old Testament, Pressing Forward with the Book of Mormon

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