Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
**Welcome Back! | Kickoff & Brand New Format | Seminary Teachers Helping Seminary Teachers**
Welcome to a brand-new year of Seminary! Whether you're a seasoned veteran coming back for another round or a first-time teacher stepping into the classroom for the very first time—welcome to the party! 🎉
In this kickoff episode, we’re pivoting our approach to give you even more practical, high-value tools for your classroom. We’re moving beyond simple lesson overviews to bring you **Micro-Trainings**, **Student Skill Building**, and practical ways to make the Old Testament deeply **relevant** to your youth.
**📌 WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE:**
* **Welcome & New Format Overview:** How we’re structuring this year’s videos to serve your specific classroom needs.
* **The "Second Half" of the Old Testament:** Navigating the shift from narrative stories to poetry, wisdom, and prophetic writings (Esther, Job, Psalms, Isaiah, and beyond!).
* **Micro-Training with Nikki:** Training *teachers* on how to train *students* in critical gospel learning skills—starting with caring for and supporting classmates during trials.
* **Finding Relevance with Ryan:** Connecting ancient context (like exile, suffering, and unanswered questions in Job) to the everyday struggles of today's teenagers.
* **The Seminary Dashboard Tour:** A quick walk-through of your one-stop-shop for curriculum, PowerPoint decks, AI assistant tools, and growth reflection guides.
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**🔗 QUICK LINKS & RESOURCES:**
* 📱 **Access the Teacher Dashboard:** https://silly-hotteok-894228.netlify.app/
* 📺 **Dashboard Demo & Phone Shortcut Tutorial:** youtu.be/GJWhVZWLcYc
* 🎬 **First Two Weeks Setup Video:** youtu.be/TgYgLLlVhCY
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**💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION:**
What is ONE student skill or classroom dynamic you want to focus on improving during these first few weeks? Drop your thoughts, questions, or video requests in the comments below!
If this episode helped you feel more prepared, don't forget to **LIKE**, **SUBSCRIBE**, and share this video with another seminary teacher or stake supervisor who could use a little boost this week.
Have a fantastic first week of class—you’ve got this! 🙌
#LDSseminary #SeminaryTeacher #ComeFollowMe #OldTestament #GospelTeaching #SeminaryAndInstitutes
00:00 - The 2nd Half of the Old Testament
06:55 - Training Our Students
16:55 - How to Find Relevance to Youth
22:41 - The Purpose of this Podcast
23:47 - The Seminary Teacher Dashboard
**Welcome Back! | Kickoff & Brand New Format | Seminary Teachers Helping Seminary Teachers**
Welcome to a brand-new year of Seminary! Whether you're a seasoned veteran coming back for another round or a first-time teacher stepping into the classroom for the very first time—welcome to the party! 🎉
In this kickoff episode, we’re pivoting our approach to give you even more practical, high-value tools for your classroom. We’re moving beyond simple lesson overviews to bring you **Micro-Trainings**, **Student Skill Building**, and practical ways to make the Old Testament deeply **relevant** to your youth.
**📌 WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE:**
* **Welcome & New Format Overview:** How we’re structuring this year’s videos to serve your specific classroom needs.
* **The "Second Half" of the Old Testament:** Navigating the shift from narrative stories to poetry, wisdom, and prophetic writings (Esther, Job, Psalms, Isaiah, and beyond!).
* **Micro-Training with Nikki:** Training *teachers* on how to train *students* in critical gospel learning skills—starting with caring for and supporting classmates during trials.
* **Finding Relevance with Ryan:** Connecting ancient context (like exile, suffering, and unanswered questions in Job) to the everyday struggles of today's teenagers.
* **The Seminary Dashboard Tour:** A quick walk-through of your one-stop-shop for curriculum, PowerPoint decks, AI assistant tools, and growth reflection guides.
---
**🔗 QUICK LINKS & RESOURCES:**
* 📱 **Access the Teacher Dashboard:** https://silly-hotteok-894228.netlify.app/
* 📺 **Dashboard Demo & Phone Shortcut Tutorial:** youtu.be/GJWhVZWLcYc
* 🎬 **First Two Weeks Setup Video:** youtu.be/TgYgLLlVhCY
---
**💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION:**
What is ONE student skill or classroom dynamic you want to focus on improving during these first few weeks? Drop your thoughts, questions, or video requests in the comments below!
If this episode helped you feel more prepared, don't forget to **LIKE**, **SUBSCRIBE**, and share this video with another seminary teacher or stake supervisor who could use a little boost this week.
Have a fantastic first week of class—you’ve got this! 🙌
#LDSseminary #SeminaryTeacher #ComeFollowMe #OldTestament #GospelTeaching #SeminaryAndInstitutes
00:00 - The 2nd Half of the Old Testament
06:55 - Training Our Students
16:55 - How to Find Relevance to Youth
22:41 - The Purpose of this Podcast
23:47 - The Seminary Teacher Dashboard
