Preach My Gospel Podcast · Utah Valley Institute of Religion

RM E41 How to Give a Powerful Sacrament Meeting Talk with Stephan Taeger

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Stephan reveals why starting with a question people care about transforms a sacrament meeting talk.
Stephan Tager, a BYU religion professor with a PhD in instructional psychology, joins the hosts to discuss how to give powerful sacrament meeting talks. He shares foundational principles like relying on the Spirit and using scripture, along with practical tips such as framing talks around questions and using concrete language. The conversation blends academic insights with faithful application for lifelong discipleship.

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A plain way to shape sacrament speaking around a question and the gospel's answer.

This conversation treats sacrament speaking as a reply, not just a set of tips. Disciples are urged to point questions toward what the Savior has done, then let the gospel carry the answer. Stephan Tager keeps the method plain: name the problem, then state the answer.

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If you have to speak on Sunday, this gives you a clean way to start.

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