First Time Bible Teacher Podcast
1) 36. Emotionally Aware Teaching
In the search for truth, sometimes we ignore the emotional state of our people. To teach the Bible effectively, we need to remain aware of the emotions of our congregations. This episode talks about t...Show More
2) 35. Crafting a Teaching Calendar
Everyone prepares for what they find important. In our Bible teaching, it's important that we prepare ahead of time. A good teaching calendar can help you teach prepared in many ways. This episode dis...Show More
3) 34. Applications Without Legalism
Many people think being a Christian is a list of rules to follow. Unfortunately, bad application methods can reinforce wrong ideas about God. In this episode, we define legalism, mention some ways leg...Show More
4) 33. Don't Assume What Your Audience Knows
Teaching above the head of your audience is a great way to get them to tune out. In this episode, we discuss how to make sure you're staying on track with your audience. We discuss the importance of t...Show More
5) 32. Teaching Without Notes
Many Bible teachers feel like slaves to their notes. But breaking free can be a scary process. This episode talks about the need to learn this important skill as well as gives some tips for how to beg...Show More
6) 31. Dealing With Discouragement
Every Bible teacher will face discouragement at some point. The question for Bible teachers is what they'll do when discouragement comes. This episode talks about analyzing your discouragement, findin...Show More
7) 30. The Teacher as Servant
Jesus came to be a servant, not to receive service from us. Bible teachers need to follow his example. This episode examines some bad motives that may slip into the hearts of Bible teachers. It also p...Show More
8) 29. Being Personal vs. Making It About You
For Bible teachers, it can be hard to be transparent. We want to be honest with our listeners, but how much is too much to share? This episode helps answer that question and dives into practical ways ...Show More
9) 28. Can You Study Too Much For A Sermon?
Can you reach a point in your study where it stops being helpful? The answer to that might actually be yes! At some point, a Bible teacher needs to know it's time to stop preparing and trust what they...Show More
10) 27. Handling In The Moment Teaching Requests
In your teaching life, you'll often have plenty of time to prepare your sermon. But sometimes, you'll get almost no time at all. How can you respond to these requests with quality teachings instead of...Show More