The Formed Podcast

Raymond Woodward, an expert in resources and training tools within the Pentecostal community, shares his insights on lesson preparation. He emphasizes the transformative power of structured lesson planning and blending teaching with preaching to create lasting impacts. The discussion also covers the significance of clarity in communicating biblical teachings, especially to unfamiliar audiences. Woodward highlights the need for relatable language and engaging methods to connect with youth, finishing with an inspiring prayer for educators.

Katy Collins is an expert in training church educators to leverage metrics for student growth. The conversation delves into the balance of quantitative and qualitative data for community development. Katy emphasizes ethical data collection, using tools like surveys for spiritual growth insights. They discuss creative approaches for measuring engagement in religious education, particularly for different age groups. The episode also highlights how digital tools can boost adult learning, advocating for interactive methods to enhance retention and foster meaningful connections.

Welcome to The FORMED Podcast pilot episode! In today's episode, LJ Harry will share the vision behind this podcast and a few of the upcoming episodes to look forward to as we help teach children, youth, and adults to become fully formed disciples of Jesus Christ. Join us each month as a team of experts help to train teachers in the local church.  Visit PentecostalPublishing.com for resources and more training tools See the entire Formed Podcast video playlist on YouTube.com