Teach Equip
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Podcast Overview
<p><span>Helping everyday women become faithful and engaging Bible Teachers.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>At Teach Equip we believe faithfulness is better than followers! We help women be faithful Bible teachers by platforming issues teachers face like how to teach when you feel insufficient, avoiding being Biblical-ish and why teaching in your local church matters. This podcast isn’t just for people who teach the Bible in a formal setting somewhere; it’s for anyone who loves God’s word, wants to communicate the Bible clearly and desires to grow in sharing it with others. It offers practical tools for preparation and delivery and honest conversation about the harder parts of teaching. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Kelly Needham is an author and speaker, but really a coach at heart. Her passion is to support local churches and see women mobilized for the benefit of their community. Lindsay Schott is an author, artist and women’s ministry leader. She loves helping other women find their teaching strengths and demystifying the teaching process. On this podcast you’ll hear from both Kelly and Lindsay on a variety of teaching topics as they share their experiences and friendship of over a decade. </span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
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June 1, 2026
Episode 10 | Discouragement in Teaching: Don't press eject
<p>Have you ever walked off a stage, finished a lesson, or just closed your study notes and thought, "I am not cut out for this and I need to quit"? If so, welcome to teaching!</p><p>After a brief hiatus spent deep in book edits, Kelly and Lindsay are back behind the mic for Episode 10 to tackle a heavy reality every Bible teacher faces: <strong>profound discouragement</strong>. Triggered by honest conversations with women in their online Teach Equip labs, they pull back the curtain on the internal battles, the "Beautiful Mind" echo chamber of self-doubt during a delivery, and the sheer exhaustion of the days when teaching just goes flat-out terribly (like navigating an all-night ER emergency with an infant right before a contractually obligated speaking slot!).</p><p>In this episode, Kelly and Lindsay reframe teaching not as a reward for having your life completely together, but as a form of <strong>sanctification.</strong> They share a practical three-question post-teaching assessment to completely transform how you evaluate your messages, discuss why finding your "range" as a teacher is a healthy sign of getting your reps in, and unpack the beautiful freedom of letting the "time for forgetting" begin the second you hand the baton back to Jesus.</p><p>"Teaching is an altar to die on, not a stage for a platform."</p><ul><li><strong>Your "Range" is Normal:</strong> You are not going to hit a home run 100% of the time. Just like a phenomenal baseball or softball hitter is celebrated for hitting a 3 or 4 out of 10, a teacher will have a natural range of deliveries. Recognizing your best, your mediocre, and your worst days is a healthy sign of growth.</li><li><strong>The 3-Question Post-Teaching Assessment:</strong> Ditch the perfectionist standard of "Did I say everything exactly how I fantasized it?" and ask yourself these 3 things instead:</li></ul><ol><li class="ql-indent-1">Did I do it dependent? (Often measured by your prayer life leading up to it).</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Did I say true things? (Did I let the text do the talking?)</li><li class="ql-indent-1">Did I point people to Jesus as the solution? If your answer to these is yes, give yourself an A+ and let the rest go.</li></ol><ul><li><strong>The Power of Forgetting:</strong> The moment a message is over, it is time for forgetting to begin. Obsessively replaying your mistakes stems from a false belief that the work still depends on you. Be content to be a broken jar of clay so that the surpassing glory is clearly recognized as coming from God, not your public speaking skills (1 Corinthians 2:1-5).</li></ul><p></p><p>If you are feeling stuck or discouraged right now but can't find the words to explain it, send this episode to a couple of close friends and say, "What they are talking about is exactly how I feel right now." Let it be the bridge that starts an honest conversation.</p><p><strong>Subscribe, Rate, & Review:</strong> If this resource encourages you, please hit subscribe, leave a comment, or write a review! Your engagement is a massive help in allowing other discouraged or isolated Bible teachers to find this community.</p><p><strong>Connect with Teach Equip:</strong> To learn more about our ongoing curriculum, licensee programs, training labs, and upcoming resources, head over to <a href="https://teachequip.com/" rel="nofollow">www.teachequip.com</a> </p><p>📸 Follow us on Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/teachequip/" rel="nofollow"> @teachequip</a></p><p>💌 Email us at <a href="mailto:info@teachequip.com" rel="nofollow">info@teachequip.com</a> </p>
January 15, 2026
Episode 9 | How to Balance Skill and Reliance on the Holy Spirit
<p>Is relying on the Holy Spirit an excuse for poor preparation? In this episode, Lindsey and Kelly tackle the tension between spiritual dependence and the "hard labor" of developing biblical teaching skills, showing why excellence in communication is actually a form of selfless service.</p><p>Many Bible teachers feel a strange guilt about "over-preparing." There is a common misconception that if we focus too much on transitions, "sticky" phrases, or rhyming outlines, we are somehow crowding out the Holy Spirit. Kelly and Lindsay pull back the curtain on this false dichotomy, arguing that spiritual empowerment and the development of communication skills are not in competition—they are partners.</p><p>The conversation centers on 1 Timothy 4:13–16, where Paul instructs Timothy to "take pains" and "be absorbed" in his teaching. They point out that while Timothy had a genuine spiritual gift, he was still commanded to work hard so that his progress would be evident to all. They challenge listeners to consider whether "relying on the Spirit" is sometimes just a spiritual-sounding label for laziness or a desire to avoid the difficult work of editing and refining.</p><p>Finally, Lindsay and Kelly discuss the heart behind building these skills: love for the audience. Just as Jesus humbled His language using simple metaphors like fig trees and farming to reach His listeners, modern teachers should labor for clarity and retention. When we work hard to make a message sticky, we aren't performing for ourselves; we are giving the Word of God "longer legs" so it can walk home with the listener and continue to bear fruit long after the session ends.</p><p>Key Takeaways</p><p>The "Laziness" Trap: "Winging it" and calling it "relying on the Spirit" often ignores the biblical call to take great pains and persevere in the work of teaching.</p><p>Preparation is Worship: Meeting with God in the hidden moments of study is just as spiritual as the "adrenaline" felt while standing on a stage.</p><p>Clarity is Kindness: Developing communication skills (like sticky points and clear transitions) is a way to serve your audience and prioritize their learning over your own comfort.</p><p>True vs. New: The Spirit’s most powerful work is usually found in the "old" truths of Scripture rather than a "fresh" spontaneous word that lacks depth.</p><p>Other references: </p><p>Scripture References:<a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Timothy+4%3A13-16&version=ESV" rel="nofollow"> 1 Timothy 4:13–16</a> & <a href="https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+2&version=ESV" rel="nofollow">Philippians 2</a> (Considering others' needs)</p><p>Join us Monday, February 2, 2026 for a live Zoom class featuring Class 3 from the program: Exegesis vs. Eisegesis: The Difference Between Being Biblical and Biblical-ish. <a href="https://www.teachequip.com/exegesis" rel="nofollow">Register Now! </a></p><p>Sign up for our <a href="https://www.teachequip.com/free" rel="nofollow">newsletter</a> and you can receive a FREE Feedback Form</p><p><a href="https://www.teachequip.com/lab-sign-up" rel="nofollow">Book a lab </a>with Kelly and Lindsay and receive instant feedback on a message you are working on. </p><p>📲 Learn more:<a href="https://www.teachequip.com/" rel="nofollow"> www.teachequip.com</a></p><p>📸 Follow us on Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/teachequip/" rel="nofollow"> @teachequip</a></p><p>💌 Email us at <a href="mailto:info@teachequip.com" rel="nofollow">info@teachequip.com</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Want to bring Teach Equip to your church? Learn how to license our program and equip your teachers at<a href="https://www.teachequip.com/churches" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="http://teachequip.com/churches" rel="nofollow">teachequip.com/churches</a>.</p>
December 1, 2025
Episode 8 | Exegesis vs. Eisegesis: The Difference between Biblical and Biblical-ish
<p><span>Teaching the Bible can feel intimidating especially when you’re afraid of “getting it wrong.” In this episode, Kelly and Lindsey unpack the difference between </span>biblical<span> and </span>biblical-ish<span> teaching and offer practical tools to help you teach Scripture with clarity, confidence, and faithfulness.</span></p><p><br></p><p>While many Bible teachers communicate true things, not every approach draws out the intended meaning of the text itself. This conversation is designed to help teachers recognize weaker teaching habits and move toward a method that puts God’s Word at the center.</p><p>Throughout the episode, they unpack 5 “biblical-ish” teaching approaches that many well-meaning teachers (including themselves!) have used: </p><ol><li><span>The Favorite Things method</span></li><li><span>The Soapbox method</span></li><li><span>The People-Pleaser method</span></li><li><span>The Book Report method</span></li><li><span>The Tour Guide method </span></li></ol><p><span><span></span></span></p><p><span>These approaches typically deliver truth, but they often fail to highlight the main point of the passage or connect Scripture’s message to the listener’s heart in a meaningful, anchored way.</span></p><p><span>Kelly and Lindsey reflect honestly on their own experiences with these methods, sharing personal stories of times when their passions, preferences, or fears overshadowed the passage itself. They highlight why these approaches feel natural and even productive but why, ultimately, they fall short of the clarity, power, and confidence that come from teaching exegetically.</span></p><p><span>The episode concludes with a clear explanation of </span>exegesis<span> (drawing meaning out of the text) versus </span>eisegesis<span> (reading meaning into the text), and why exegesis gives teachers far more freedom, accuracy, and assurance. Their goal is simple: to encourage and equip every Bible teacher to approach Scripture in a way that lets God’s words — not their own — carry the weight and power of the message.</span></p><p><strong>➡️ Ready to move from “biblical-ish” to confident, exegetical teaching? </strong></p><p><span>Join us </span><strong>Monday, February 2, 2026</strong><span> for a live Zoom class featuring Class 3 from the program: </span>Exegesis vs. Eisegesis: The Difference Between Being Biblical and Biblical-ish<span>.</span></p><p>This two-hour interactive class includes:</p><ul><li><span>A </span><strong>live lecture</strong><span> taught by Teach Equip founders, </span><strong>Lindsay Schott and Kelly Needham</strong></li><li><strong>Small-group discussion and practice</strong></li><li><strong>Two downloadable PDFs</strong><span> for in-class use and future reference</span></li><li><strong>Access for individuals or groups</strong></li><li><span>A </span><strong>recording</strong><span> of the class sent afterward (perfect for review or if you can’t attend live)</span></li></ul><p><span>An </span><strong>early-bird rate</strong><span> is available for anyone who registers before the end of the year. Register Now: </span><a href="https://www.teachequip.com/exegesis" rel="nofollow">https://www.teachequip.com/exegesis</a></p><p><br></p><p><span>📲 Learn more:</span><a href="https://www.teachequip.com/" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://www.teachequip.com/" rel="nofollow">https://www.teachequip.com/</a></p><p><span>📸 Follow us on Instagram:</span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/teachequip/" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/teachequip/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/teachequip/</a></p><p><span>💌 Email us at </span><a href="mailto:info@teachequip.com" rel="nofollow">info@teachequip.com</a><span> </span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Want to bring Teach Equip to your church? Learn how to license our program and equip your teachers at</span><a href="https://www.teachequip.com/churches" rel="nofollow"> </a><a href="https://www.teachequip.com/churches" rel="nofollow">https://www.teachequip.com/churches</a><span>.</span></p><p><br></p>
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- What is Teach Equip?
<p><span>Helping everyday women become faithful and engaging Bible Teachers.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span>At Teach Equip we believe faithfulness is better than followers! We help women be faithful Bible teachers by platforming issues teachers face like how to teach when you feel insufficient, avoiding being Biblical-ish and why teaching in your local church matters. This podcast isn’t just for people who teach the Bible in a formal setting somewhere; it’s for anyone who loves God’s word, wants to communicate the Bible clearly and desires to grow in sharing it with others. It offers practical tools for preparation and delivery and honest conversation about the harder parts of teaching. </span></p><p><br></p><p><span>Kelly Needham is an author and speaker, but really a coach at heart. Her passion is to support local churches and see women mobilized for the benefit of their community. Lindsay Schott is an author, artist and women’s ministry leader. She loves helping other women find their teaching strengths and demystifying the teaching process. On this podcast you’ll hear from both Kelly and Lindsay on a variety of teaching topics as they share their experiences and friendship of over a decade. </span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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