E123: CoTeaching With Different Teaching Styles

What happens when two teachers have very different approaches to sharing the gospel in the same classroom? In this episode, we have an open conversation about co-teaching, evaluating our own teaching styles, and the sometimes sensitive dynamics that come with working together.

We share stories and practical examples about the challenges of creating a unified classroom culture, especially when teaching responsibilities are split. The discussion highlights real struggles—like how to give feedback to a co-teacher and the importance of self-evaluation versus shared evaluation. Major points we cover include:

• How differing teaching patterns shape classroom experience
• The value and vulnerability of using tools like the Chess Timer Challenge
• Navigating difficult conversations and fostering mutual purpose
• Building a consistent, student-centered learning environment as co-teachers
• The spiritual and practical “pre-work” required to approach these conversations with genuine intent

Our takeaways focus on the importance of intentional communication, starting with honest reflection and a shared vision. No matter your teaching context—church, seminary, or even home—these lessons help turn sensitive conversations into opportunities for unity, growth, and more effective gospel teaching.

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