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Faith-centered devotionals and teaching resources designed to help parents and leaders guide teens in applying the gospel to real life.

A podcast based on the Come, Follow Me curriculum, created to help parents and leaders guide teens in applying the gospel to real life.

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FREE GUIDE FOR TEACHERS AND LEADERS

Make the Most of the New Church Class and Curriculum Changes

The new class schedule is now in place—and shorter class periods create an important opportunity to reconsider not simply what we teach, but how we help young people learn.

I Have Learned for Myself is a free 15-page study and teaching guide designed to help teachers and leaders adapt to the new structure while keeping personal conversion at the center.

Inside, you’ll find practical ideas for helping youth learn for themselves, participate more meaningfully, become more immersed in the scriptures, strengthen connections with one another, and make the most of a 25-minute class period.

INSIDE THE GUIDE

  • Four important shifts for gospel teachers

  • Principles for helping youth learn for themselves

  • Ideas for creating Spirit-led participation

  • Ways to encourage daily scripture study

  • Help building greater connection and belonging

  • A practical 25-minute class pattern

  • A reusable teacher-preparation template

Free PDF • Immediate access

Created for parents, teachers, and leaders who want to help youth become lifelong disciples of Jesus Christ.

Come Follow Me for Teens is created for parents, teachers, and leaders who want to help teens grow spiritually, ask better questions, and apply gospel principles to real-life situations—without feeling overwhelmed or underprepared.

Who This Is For?

  • Parents teaching at home

  • Sunday School & Youth Leaders

  • Seminary Teachers

  • Anyone guiding teens through faith and growth

Why These Resources Exist

Teaching teens today can feel challenging. Questions are deeper, distractions are louder, and traditional approaches don’t always connect. These resources are designed to meet teens where they are—while giving adults the confidence and structure they need to guide meaningful conversations.

What You’ll Find Here

Teaching teens today can feel challenging. Questions are deeper, distractions are louder, and traditional approaches don’t always connect. These resources are designed to meet teens where they are—while giving adults the confidence and structure they need to guide meaningful conversations.

  • Weekly devotionals aligned with Come, Follow Me

  • Teaching guides designed for discussion, not lectures

  • Resources that emphasize application, not just information

  • Content teens actually engage with and understand

How These Resources Are Used

These materials are used in a variety of settings—from home study to Sunday lessons and youth discussions. They’re designed to be flexible, simple to use, and easy to adapt based on your group and time constraints.

  • Individual or family study

  • Sunday lessons

  • Youth group discussions

  • Seminary or small groups

Created With Real Teaching Experience

I’ve spent years teaching and working with teens and families. These resources reflect real questions, real conversations, and real growth—designed to support adults as they guide teens through faith, identity, and application.

Explore the Resources

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Individual Teaching Guides

Downloadable weekly resources designed to support meaningful discussion and application.

Subscription Access

Ongoing access to teaching guides, devotionals, and supporting materials for parents and leaders.

“The greatest yardstick of success is to see how much your daily walk can be like Christ’s—how closely you can walk each moment in His steps.”

RECENT PODCAST EPISODES

These episodes are part of the Come Follow Me for Teens teaching experience — listen for practical insights that support your study and guidance.

Ep. 138 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C Section 89-92 “A Principle with a Promise”
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Ep. 138 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C Section 89-92 “A Principle with a Promise”

(August 18th - August 24th) Listen to this "Come Follow Me" for teens episode for insights and principles from Doctrine and Covenants Sections 89-92 “A Principle with a Promise” Principles and Insights about the word of wisdom, why it was given to us and how it is meant to protect us. Principles and truths about some of the blessings associated with keeping it and how it is a spiritual law first and a physical law second. And finally a few thoughts about how important it is to listen to and follow guidance like the word of wisdom when it comes from the Lord’s prophet and apostles.

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Ep. 137 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C Section 88 “Establish A House of God”
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Ep. 137 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C Section 88 “Establish A House of God”

(August 11th - August 17th) Listen to this "Come Follow Me" for teens episode for insights and principles from Doctrine and Covenants Sections 88 “Establish A House of God” Principles and Insights about how God’s laws are meant to govern, protect, preserve, and sanctify us! Principles about how to better attract good things and good people into your life by focusing on the good in you. And lastly a few thoughts about what it means to “draw near” to the Lord and how he will intern “draw near” unto you!

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Ep. 136 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C Section 85-87 “Stand Ye In Holy Places”
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Ep. 136 “Come Follow Me” for Teens - D&C Section 85-87 “Stand Ye In Holy Places”

(August 4th - August 10th) Listen to this "Come Follow Me" for teens episode for insights and principles from Doctrine and Covenants Sections 85-87 “Stand Ye In Holy Places” Principles and Insights about the danger of stepping out of our place and trying to “steady the ark” instead of trusting that God can do his own work! Principles about the parable of the wheat and the tares, and how to clearly see the difference between what is good for us and what isn’t. And finally a few thoughts about how to find peace in a world filled with fear by standing in holy places and not being moved!

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