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 education and reading comprehension shapes her approach to teaching in church settings. She emphasizes keeping lessons simple, focusing on bite-sized scripture study, and making sure everyone feels included. The episode wraps up with actionable advice for teachers to improve their methods and strengthen spiritual connections.

1. Context Matters: Always set the scene and give learners enough background before diving into scripture, so everyone can follow and feel empowered.

2. Make Learning Active: Avoid long, passive scripture readings in class; focus on short passages, strong readers, and frequent discussion.

3. Scripture is the Anchor: Keep coming back to key scriptures throughout the lesson to model good study habits and help students find personal application.