Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Welcome back! This week, we are diving deep into the Book of Psalms and tackling one of the biggest challenges of the semester: shifting from story-driven narratives into biblical poetry, deep emotion, and authentic worship.
Plus, we talk about how to use pre-made curriculum slides effectively without letting them take over your classroom, and Nikki shares a powerful student-skill micro-training on choosing to follow the prophet.
đź“Ś WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE:
**Navigating the Psalms (Don't Rush!): With three weeks in Psalms, why you should abandon the urge to "cover everything" and instead help students truly experience and connect with the text.
**Understanding Biblical Poetry & Parallelism: How to help your students' brains transition from narrative to poetic structure (and why formatting matters!).
**Authentic Emotion & Prayer: Can you express anger, frustration, or pain to God? How the Psalms model raw honesty, covenant connection, and the powerful turn back toward trust ("...nevertheless").
**Avoiding "Death by PowerPoint": Slides are a tool, not the teacher! Tips on how to adapt, adopt, and cut slides to make room for the Spirit and genuine student discussion.
**Micro-Training with Nikki: Teaching youth the repeatable skill of identifying prophetic invitations (like President Oaks' counsel on Seminary), recognizing life challenges, and claiming promised blessings.
**Hymns & Worship: Using the hymnbook's scripture index to connect Psalms with the songs we sing today.
đź”— QUICK LINKS & RESOURCES:
📱 Teacher Dashboard & Curriculum Portal: https://silly-hotteok-894228.netlify.app/
🎶 Orthodox Priest Singing Psalm 51 in Aramaic (Reference Video): youtu.be/961ihcx4PoQ?si=uglkuzxuPYUFojPN
đź“„ "Following the Prophet" Challenge & Promise Handout: Check with Nikki
đź’¬ JOIN THE CONVERSATION:
How do you plan to help your students connect with the poetry and emotion of the Psalms this week? Are you having them write their own psalms, sing, or study specific verses? Drop your ideas in the comments below!
If this video helped you feel more confident in your lesson prep, make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and share it with another teacher in your stake or region!
Have a wonderful week teaching! 🙌
#LDSseminary #SeminaryTeacher #ComeFollowMe #OldTestament #BookOfPsalms #GospelTeaching #SeminaryAndInstitutes
Welcome back! This week, we are diving deep into the Book of Psalms and tackling one of the biggest challenges of the semester: shifting from story-driven narratives into biblical poetry, deep emotion, and authentic worship.
Plus, we talk about how to use pre-made curriculum slides effectively without letting them take over your classroom, and Nikki shares a powerful student-skill micro-training on choosing to follow the prophet.
đź“Ś WHAT WE COVER IN THIS EPISODE:
**Navigating the Psalms (Don't Rush!): With three weeks in Psalms, why you should abandon the urge to "cover everything" and instead help students truly experience and connect with the text.
**Understanding Biblical Poetry & Parallelism: How to help your students' brains transition from narrative to poetic structure (and why formatting matters!).
**Authentic Emotion & Prayer: Can you express anger, frustration, or pain to God? How the Psalms model raw honesty, covenant connection, and the powerful turn back toward trust ("...nevertheless").
**Avoiding "Death by PowerPoint": Slides are a tool, not the teacher! Tips on how to adapt, adopt, and cut slides to make room for the Spirit and genuine student discussion.
**Micro-Training with Nikki: Teaching youth the repeatable skill of identifying prophetic invitations (like President Oaks' counsel on Seminary), recognizing life challenges, and claiming promised blessings.
**Hymns & Worship: Using the hymnbook's scripture index to connect Psalms with the songs we sing today.
đź”— QUICK LINKS & RESOURCES:
📱 Teacher Dashboard & Curriculum Portal: https://silly-hotteok-894228.netlify.app/
🎶 Orthodox Priest Singing Psalm 51 in Aramaic (Reference Video): youtu.be/961ihcx4PoQ?si=uglkuzxuPYUFojPN
đź“„ "Following the Prophet" Challenge & Promise Handout: Check with Nikki
đź’¬ JOIN THE CONVERSATION:
How do you plan to help your students connect with the poetry and emotion of the Psalms this week? Are you having them write their own psalms, sing, or study specific verses? Drop your ideas in the comments below!
If this video helped you feel more confident in your lesson prep, make sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and share it with another teacher in your stake or region!
Have a wonderful week teaching! 🙌
#LDSseminary #SeminaryTeacher #ComeFollowMe #OldTestament #BookOfPsalms #GospelTeaching #SeminaryAndInstitutes
