81. Kaylen Nelson | Women as Teachers: Creating Belonging, Conversion, and Relevance

81. Kaylen Nelson | Women as Teachers: Creating Belonging, Conversion, and Relevance

Author: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints September 1, 2021 Duration: 43:14
Women in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are teachers. Women teach formally and informally, both in large and small settings to children, teenagers, women, and to mixed groups of adult men and women. Women also teach in the home, which has been emphasized recently as the center of gospel learning. The opportunities women have to influence and strengthen others through teaching the gospel is exciting and faith-promoting, but it can also be intimidating or overwhelming. In this episode, Kaylen Walton Nelson, a full-time Seminary teacher, shares practical tips for creating greater belonging, conversion, and relevance in any teaching situation, and why those three principles matter. Kaylen also shares how women can learn more about opportunities to teach Seminary or Institute part-time or full-time, and how she has come to more fully love and embrace her opportunities to gather Israel as a teacher and leader in the Church. Resources: To learn more about opportunities to teach Seminary and Institute, see the link below: Careersearch.churchofjesuschrist.org Teaching in the Savior's Way https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/teaching-in-the-saviors-way/teaching-in-the-saviors-way?lang=eng The Gospel Teaching and Learning Handbook https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-teaching-and-learning-a-handbook-for-teachers-and-leaders-in-seminaries-and-institutes-of-religion?lang=eng Transcript: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/inspiration/latter-day-saints-channel/bc/mormon-channel/images/audio/lds-women/pdf/Kaylen-Nelson.pdf

Within the vast tapestry of faith, individual voices create the most enduring threads. The Latter-day Saint Women Podcast focuses on these voices, weaving together personal narratives and spiritual insights from women across the globe. This isn't a lecture series, but a collection of conversations and stories that feel like sitting down with a thoughtful friend. You'll hear from historians exploring the lives of pioneering women whose choices helped build communities, and you'll listen to contemporary members discuss how they navigate modern challenges with gospel principles. Each episode of this podcast feels grounded and real, addressing topics like resilience, service, discipleship, and personal revelation through the lens of everyday experience. The common thread is a lived faith, presented without pretense. It’s a space for reflection on what it means to be a woman of faith in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, connecting the legacy of the past with the living testimony of the present. Tuning in regularly, you encounter a diverse chorus of perspectives, each contributing to a richer understanding of spiritual life. The discussions here are meant to uplift, validate, and sometimes gently challenge, always centering on the personal journey within a shared belief. This podcast naturally finds its home in moments of quiet contemplation or daily routine, offering substance and connection.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Latter-day Saint Women Podcast
Podcast Episodes
107. Bonus Episode - At Home in Relief Society [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:43
Relief Society is a place where women of diverse backgrounds and experiences come together in unity to create a spiritual home and grow closer to Jesus Christ. Join hosts Karlie Guymon and Shalyn Back for a special bonus…
106. Bonus Episode: "Every Sister and Every Talent Is Needed" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:09
Every sister and every talent is needed to build the kingdom of God. Join hosts Karlie Guymon and Shalyn Back for a special bonus episode with President Jean Bingham, Sister Sharon Eubank, and Sister Reyna Aburto of the…
105. Bonus Episode: Relief Society General Presidency on "Belonging" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:51
Tracy is a foster mom, heartsick and fearful about the sweet boy she has grown to love as her son. McKaylee is a 22-year-old stake Relief Society president who is confused and angry when the Lord doesn't grant her heartf…
104. Kristin Yee | What Faith Looks Like [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:23
Life has taught Kristin Yee how to "jump": to leave her comfort zone and leap into the unknown, trusting in God's love and perfect plan. Following a spiritual prompting to leave art school in San Francisco, Kristin's jou…
103. Camille Fronk Olson | Learning from Women in the Old Testament [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:03
There are more than 150 women named or referenced in the Bible, with dozens of female characters in the Old Testament alone. While not small in number, many of these women are not well known, and some are misunderstood a…
102. Lauren Barnes | The Divine Gift of Our Bodies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:17
How can we develop a healthier body image as Latter-day Saint women despite beauty norms and pressures in the world today? How can we help the young women and girls around us learn to treasure the divine gift of their bo…
101. Keith Erekson | Questions and Doubt, Answers and Peace [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:24
If you have chosen to live a life of faith in Jesus Christ, it is likely you will experience times when your faith is challenged. Church historian and author Keith Erekson joins us to discuss how faithful women and men t…
100. Sharlene Miner | A Path I Couldn't See From the Beginning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:05
As a 25-year-old, single graduate of Brigham Young University with a degree in music, Sharlene wanted to attend medical school. She was told by friends and mentors that her deeply-held desire to marry and have children w…
99. Kathryn Reynolds | No Such Thing As "Plan B" [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:35
When things don't work out the way we want them to, we may think it requires we accept a lesser reward - a Plan B. But Relief Society advisory council member Kathryn Reynolds believes there is no such thing as a "Plan B"…
98. Jen Allen | RootsTech - Connecting Families Past and Present [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 39:51
Jen Allen, director of events for FamilySearch, shares how RootsTech connects people from all over the world, regardless of religious affiliation, with each other and with their ancestors. She gives insight into how the…