BOW’s short, free conversational videos and podcasts are purposed to provide understanding of the role of a teacher and growth in teaching skills.
- Do you want to grow as a Bible teacher? This series is essential: Step by Step Teaching Process. Our latest series In-Depth Message Preparation is a great follow up to that series. Other helpful choices: Growing as a Speaker, The Prep Before the Podium, Navigating Speaking Engagements, Choosing Powerful Illustrations & Applications, Know Your Audience! Check on this page for those available on podcast.
- Are you teaching the Bible? These free videos will help you navigate that role well: Multiplying Strengths: A Case for Team Teaching, Teaching Groups–Interactive or Lecture?, Protecting your Kids’ Privacy as a Bible Teacher and Let’s Check our Mindsets, Teachers.
- Are you exploring the possibility that God is asking you to teach his Word? Gain wisdom from these videos: Navigating Speaking Engagements: Growing as a Speaker, Should I Be a Bible Teacher?
- Are you leading a women’s ministry and wonder whether to use a video or live teacher? We think through the issues in Why Use Live Teachers, not Video.
- Is the Bible trustworthy? Angela Everett provides support for its historicity in a series on biblical archaeology that will enable you to teach with confidence.
- Do you wonder why it’s important to study an issue for yourself? Check out Natalie Eastman‘s video for answers.
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Biblical Archaeology
Hear how biblical archaeology gives us confidence in the historicity of the Bible and increases our faith as Angela Everett shows a few of the major discoveries. Part 1-Why Is It Important?, Part 2-Old Testament Discoveries and Part 3-New Testament Discoveries are available on BOW’s podcast.
– with Angela Everett and Kay Daigle
As A Speaker, Do I Accept This Event?
Rebecca Carrell joins Kelley Mathews to discuss the speaker’s perspective in determining whether to take an engagement. Watch the video below or listen to the podcast episode.
– with Rebecca Carrell and Kelley Mathews
The Prep Before the Podium
How do Bible teachers prepare? Hear from Nika Spaulding, Resident theologian of St. Jude Oak Cliff in Dallas, about her personal method. Link to the podcast if you prefer.
– with Nika Spaulding and Kay Daigle
Should I Be a Bible Teacher?
Are you drawn to teach God’s Word? Or has someone asked you to teach? Are you unsure of your qualifications and readiness? This video guides your decision-making. The podcast episode is available as well.
– with Kristen Pool, Susie Hawkins, and Kay Daigle
Step by Step Teaching Process Series
Gain practical skills for becoming a great Bible teacher. This free series is a great resource for those trying to figure it out for themselves. Part 1 – Preparing a Message, Part 2 – Devotional Example and Part 3 – Devotional Debrief are now available on BOW’s podcast, and don’t miss the resource download below under the video.
– with Susie Hawkins, Kristen Pool and Kay Daigle
Download Preparing to Teach God’s Word
Why Use Live Teachers, not Video
There are terrific Bible teachers on video. So why bother finding a local teacher? There are good biblical and practical reasons. Watch the video below or listen to the podcast episode.
– with Susie Hawkins, Kristen Pool, and Kay Daigle
Protecting your Kids’ Privacy as a Bible Teacher
When is it okay to use a story or picture involving your kids and when is it not? Here are some beneficial guidelines. Link to the podcast if you prefer.
– with Kelley Mathews and Sharifa Stevens
In-Depth Message Preparation
Kristen Pool discusses the 3 steps in preparing a message with Kay Daigle. Part 1 – Exegesis, Part 2 – Theology and Part 3 – Homiletics are available for listening or download on BOW’s podcast.
– with Kristen Pool and Kay Daigle
Download Message Preparation Worksheet
Growing As a Speaker
Rebecca Carrell joins Kelley Mathews to discuss Rebecca’s experience in becoming a Christian speaker. The podcast is available if you prefer that format.
– with Rebecca Carrell and Kelley Mathews
Multiplying Strengths: A Case for Team Teaching
Why have a team of teachers rather than doing it alone? Nika Spaulding shares why she believes in it and provides pointers to make it work well. Watch the video below or listen to the podcast episode.
– with Nika Spaulding and Kay Daigle
Teaching Groups – Interactive or Lecture?
How do we choose when to teach through a lecture and when to be interactive? Here are some guidelines. The podcast episode is available as well.
– with Kristen Pool and Susie Hawkins
Choosing Powerful Illustrations & Applications
Both thought and skill are needed to support teaching with great illustrations and applications. Watch the video below or listen to the podcast episode.
– with Kristen Pool and Susie Hawkins
Let’s Check our Mindsets, Teachers
It’s easy for us as teachers to fall into wrong thinking. Here’s a checkup!
– with Kristen Pool and Susie Hawkins
Know Your Audience!
Doing intense study and writing a powerful message may not be enough. Consider these practical tips for connecting with age groups and different backgrounds. Podcast version
– with Susie Hawkins, Kristen Pool, and Kay Daigle
Why Study Biblical Issues for Yourself?
If you’ve ever wondered if you should take the time to discover what the Bible teaches on a subject for yourself, check out Natalie’s challenging talk which applies to everyone who influences others. The podcast episode is available as well.
– with Dr. Natalie Eastman