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Teachers often feel pressure to carry the lesson—explaining clearly, preparing thoroughly, and making sure students understand everything. Over time, this turns teaching into content delivery and leaves students more passive than engaged.CONTEXTIn this final episode of Teach Ye Diligently, we step back from specific lessons and focus on the deeper pattern behind effective gospel teaching and what actually leads to lasting change in students.TRANSFORMATIONThis episode reframes the role of the teacher: from delivering content to igniting learners. Instead of doing the work for students, teachers create conditions where students think, engage, and seek truth for themselves.DOCTRINAL IMPORTANCEThe Holy Ghost teaches and transforms, but students must be mentally and spiritually engaged for that to happen. When teaching centers only on explanation, that opportunity can be diminished.INSTRUCTIONAL OUTCOMEFrom teaching content to igniting learnersWHAT YOU’LL LEARN• How to shift from explaining to guiding discovery• How to help students engage directly with the scriptures• How to reduce pressure to “perform” as a teacher• How to create learning that leads to spiritual impact• Why student responsibility is essential for real growthREINFORCEMENTThis episode serves as a final reminder that effective teaching is not about doing more—it’s about helping students do more of the learning.CHAPTERS(00:00) Introduction and Farewell(01:04) Elder Holland Quote and Teaching Responsibility(02:25) Students as Learners, Not Containers(03:57) Helping Students Take Responsibility(05:20) Rethinking the Role of the Teacher(06:09) Being Yourself as a Teacher(07:47) Power of Teaching the Scriptures(10:01) Engagement vs Entertainment(11:21) Recommended Resources(12:40) The Impact of Seminary Teaching(13:22) Planting Spiritual Time Bombs(14:41) Final ThoughtsABOUT THE PODCASTTeach Ye Diligently is a podcast designed to help seminary teachers center their lessons on Jesus Christ, create meaningful learning experiences, and help students take responsibility for their own gospel learning. Each episode is built to reduce preparation time while increasing teaching effectiveness.

Review lessons often don’t create the impact teachers are hoping for.Students remember a few things, complete the activity, and move on—but never actually recognize what has changed in their lives.This episode reframes learning assessment.Instead of focusing on what students can recall, it shows how to help them see the growth that has taken place in their relationship with Jesus Christ.That shift matters. Real gospel learning is not measured by correct answers—it is revealed through the Spirit and the changes happening in the heart.In this segment, you’ll see how to bring past learning back to the forefront and guide students to reflect on what they’ve experienced, felt, and become.When students begin to see their growth, assessment becomes meaningful.In this episode:• Why assessment lessons often feel ineffective• The real purpose of “Assess Your Learning”• How to move from recall to reflection• Simple ways to help students revisit meaningful experiences• Questions that help students recognize spiritual growthWhen review becomes reflection, students don’t just remember—they recognize.Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(00:55) The Problem with Assessment Lessons(01:35) Connecting Assessment to Real Life(02:11) Why Reflection Matters(02:49) Purpose of Learning Assessment(03:32) Desired Outcome: Seeing Growth(04:15) Visual Review Activity(04:55) Bringing Learning to the Forefront(05:36) Sharing Meaningful Experiences(06:17) Interactive Story Recall Activity(07:01) Creating Engagement Through Stories(07:48) Preparing Students in Advance(08:32) Flexible Assessment Approach(09:18) Reflection Questions(09:58) Personal Application(10:43) Final Teaching InsightsAbout the Podcast:Teach Ye Diligently helps seminary teachers create engaging, Christ-centered learning experiences. Each episode focuses on real classroom challenges and provides clear instructional moves that improve student engagement, responsibility, and gospel understanding.

Students often see sacrifice in the Old Testament as something distant and unrelatable—animals on an altar with little connection to their own lives. When that’s the case, the doctrine never reaches them.In this episode, we show how to help students see beyond the animal and understand what sacrifice really means.The shift is simple but powerful: moving from an external act to an internal offering. When students recognize that sacrifice is about what they are willing to give to God from their own hearts, the doctrine becomes personal and meaningful.This matters doctrinally because sacrifice has always pointed to something deeper. If students only see the outward practice, they may miss the invitation to offer a broken heart and a contrite spirit and come unto Jesus Christ.In this segment, we walk through a practical way to start with students’ real experiences of sacrifice and then connect those experiences to what the Lord was teaching through the law of sacrifice.You’ll see how to:• Help students move past confusion about animal sacrifice• Connect sacrifice to real-life decisions and desires• Show why sacrifice matters in a relationship with Jesus Christ• Bridge Old Testament practices to modern discipleship• Center the meaning of sacrifice on the heartWhen students see sacrifice this way, it stops being something ancient and becomes something they can live.CHAPTERS(00:00) Introduction(00:56) Clarifying the Purpose of Sacrifice(01:39) Why Students Don’t Relate(02:25) Starting with Personal Experience(03:02) Why We Choose to Sacrifice(04:28) What Makes Sacrifice Worth It(05:17) The Problem with Animal-Only Thinking(06:42) Real-Life Sacrifice Examples(08:53) True Meaning of Sacrifice(09:54) Repentance as Sacrifice(10:48) Broken Heart and Contrite Spirit(11:42) Modern ApplicationABOUT THE PODCASTTeach Ye Diligently is a podcast designed to help seminary teachers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints create more effective, Christ-centered learning experiences. Each episode focuses on real classroom challenges and provides clear instructional moves that improve student engagement, responsibility, and gospel understanding.

Students don’t walk into class ready to learn. They walk in distracted—thinking about sleep, stress, friends, and everything else except the lesson. When that reality isn’t addressed, even strong teaching falls flat.In this episode, we focus on a simple but powerful shift: how to move students from distraction to engagement right at the beginning of class.Instead of starting with explanation or content delivery, this approach helps teachers begin with an experience that gets students involved immediately. As students talk, think, and participate, their energy changes—and they become ready to learn.This matters doctrinally because when students are disengaged, they may miss opportunities to recognize and remember Jesus Christ, even in lessons centered on Him. Engagement prepares the heart and mind to receive truth.In this segment, we walk through a practical instructional move that helps students actively think about how they already remember Jesus Christ today, then connect that awareness to what people in the scriptures did to look to Him.You’ll see how to:• Identify why students struggle to engage at the start of class• Use a simple activation to immediately shift attention and energy• Connect modern experiences to scriptural patterns• Bridge engagement into meaningful scripture study• Help students recognize Jesus Christ through participationWhen students are engaged, they are not just listening—they are thinking, connecting, and preparing to see the Savior more clearly in the scriptures.CHAPTERS(00:00) Introduction(00:57) Why Students Start Distracted(01:44) Activity: Remembering Jesus Christ Today(02:24) Building Energy Through Participation(03:03) Solving the Distraction Problem(04:16) Bridging to the Scriptures(04:59) Scripture Activity: Looking to Christ in the Past(05:41) Final Teaching InsightsABOUT THE PODCASTTeach Ye Diligently is a podcast designed to help seminary teachers of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints create more effective, Christ-centered learning experiences. Each episode focuses on real classroom challenges and provides clear instructional moves that improve student engagement, responsibility, and gospel understanding.

ProblemTeachers often walk students through the details of the tabernacle, but students never actually see Jesus Christ in what they’re studying. The lesson stays at the level of information instead of leading to spiritual understanding.ContextExodus 25 and 35–40 describe the construction of the tabernacle, filled with sacred objects, patterns, and procedures. Without clear direction, these chapters can feel distant and difficult for students to connect to their lives.TransformationThis episode shows how to help students move from simply learning about the tabernacle to recognizing how it points directly to Jesus Christ and His role in bringing us back into God’s presence.Doctrinal ImportanceThe tabernacle was not just a structure—it was designed to teach about the Savior. When students see Jesus Christ in these chapters, the doctrine becomes clear, meaningful, and personally relevant.Instructional OutcomeHelping Students See Christ in the TabernacleBreakdown• Why students miss Jesus Christ in Old Testament details• How to build relevance before teaching the doctrine• How to guide students to see Christ in tabernacle symbolism• How to connect the lesson to the Savior’s role in returning to God’s presenceReinforcementWhen students begin to see Jesus Christ in the scriptures, their learning shifts from information to transformation.Chapters00:00 Hook: Why the Temple Matters00:09 The Problem with Teaching the Tabernacle01:41 Building Relevance Through Shared Experience03:09 Connecting the Tabernacle to the Temple05:21 Using Video and Guided Observation07:05 Seeing Jesus Christ in the Tabernacle Symbols10:03 The Atonement of Jesus Christ and Returning to God10:48 Final Teaching SynthesisAbout the PodcastTeach Ye Diligently is a podcast designed to help seminary and institute teachers solve real teaching problems with clear instructional direction and practical classroom application. Each episode focuses on helping teachers center learning on Jesus Christ, increase student engagement, and improve teaching effectiveness.

Students make commitments to God—but those commitments don’t always change how they live.In this episode, we focus on Exodus 24 and Exodus 32–34 to help teachers address a critical gap: moving students from knowing what covenants are to actually living them day to day.From the covenant moment at Mount Sinai to the breaking point of the golden calf, these chapters reveal a pattern students still experience—commitment followed by drift. When students can see that pattern clearly, they begin to recognize it in their own lives.This episode helps you create that awareness and guide students toward something deeper: real covenant living.You’ll learn how to create tension between what students promise and how they act, so doctrine becomes something they feel, not just understand. You’ll also see how to center the Savior in moments of failure, showing students that covenant relationships are not just about commitment—but about returning, receiving mercy, and staying connected to Him.This episode will help your students move from making covenants… to living them.Chapters:00:00 Covenant Commitment at Sinai03:10 The Golden Calf07:20 Why We Drift from Covenants11:30 Moses Intercedes15:00 Seeing the Lord More Clearly18:45 Teaching for Covenant LivingAbout the Podcast:Teach Ye Diligently helps seminary and institute teachers solve real classroom problems with clear instructional moves rooted in doctrine.

You got them engaged. The activity worked. Students were talking, thinking, participating - and then you asked them to open Exodus 20:12-17, and everything stalled.That is the teaching problem this episode solves.In this segment, Mark and Will show how to move students from engagement activities into real scripture study so the activity becomes a bridge, not the destination. The focus is helping students see that the last five commandments define what love for other people actually looks like.If students never make that move into the scriptures, they may enjoy class but miss the doctrine that leads to understanding, repentance, and change.This episode will help you:move students from activities into scripture studybuild a bridge from real-life experience to Exodus 20:12-17help students discover the meaning of commandments in the textincrease student responsibility through decision-makingturn discussion into personal applicationWhen activities lead into the word of God, students do more than participate - they search, think, and apply.CHAPTERS00:00 - Helping Students Want to Live the Last Five Commandments01:01 - Why Activities Fail to Lead to Scripture02:23 - Building a Relevant Opening with Relationships03:06 - The Bridge from Words to Actions04:48 - Searching Exodus 20:12-1705:33 - Debrief: Choosing One Commandment07:37 - Increasing Student Responsibility08:59 - Using the Handout After Ownership09:47 - Deepening Learning Through Comparison10:31 - The Good Samaritan Connection11:13 - Applying Commandments in Real Life12:29 - Avoiding Getting Stuck in DiscussionABOUT THE PODCASTTeach Ye Diligently helps seminary teachers reduce preparation time, improve teaching clarity, and create Christ-centered learning experiences that help students engage, understand, and apply the scriptures.

SPOTIFY DESCRIPTIONWhat if your students understand God… but don’t actually want a relationship with Him?In this episode, we focus on a core teaching problem many teachers face: students can learn about God without developing any desire to connect with Him personally.We show how to shift from teaching information about God to helping students genuinely want a relationship with Him.This matters because the purpose of gospel teaching is not just understanding—it’s conversion. Students need to feel drawn to God, not just informed about Him.The doctrine is clear: God is not trying to control His people—He is trying to claim them as His “peculiar treasure.” When students understand what that really means, it changes how they see Him.The instructional move in this episode helps teachers create that shift by making the relationship personal, visible, and desirable.You’ll see how to:• Help students see God as someone they want to be close to• Move from content delivery to relationship-building teaching• Use Exodus 19 to reveal God’s intent toward His people• Create moments where students feel the value of belonging to Him• Turn doctrine into desire, not just understandingThis episode will help you stop teaching about God as an idea—and start helping students want Him as part of their life.CHAPTERS(00:00) Introduction(02:10) The Problem: Knowing God vs Wanting God(06:45) Exodus 19 and “Peculiar Treasure”(12:30) Reframing God’s Intent(18:20) Instructional Move: Creating Desire(24:10) Classroom Application(30:00) ConclusionABOUT THE PODCASTTeach Ye Diligently helps seminary and institute teachers solve real classroom problems with clear instructional moves, grounded in doctrine and centered on Jesus Christ.

Most students have no idea what it means to be God’s “peculiar treasure.”And if they don’t feel that, this lesson becomes informational instead of transformational.In this episode, we show how to move from teaching the phrase to helping students actually feel their worth to God.Because when students don’t feel valued by Him, they won’t see why obedience matters—and they won’t connect personally to the covenant.But when they do feel it, everything changes.This episode will help you create that shift.You’ll see how to:Turn “peculiar treasure” from a confusing phrase into a personal realizationHelp students recognize God’s love before asking for commitmentCreate a moment where students actually evaluate their relationship with GodMove from explanation to internal convictionThis approach aligns with the objective of Seminaries and Institutes—to help students not just understand doctrine, but experience conversion, relevance, and belonging. When students feel that they matter to God, they begin to respond differently to everything He asks.CHAPTERS00:00 - The problem with “peculiar treasure”02:10 - Why students don’t feel chosen05:25 - The question that changes everything09:40 - Connecting identity to covenant14:15 - Helping students feel God’s love18:30 - Instructional move walkthroughABOUT THE PODCASTTeach Ye Diligently helps seminary and institute teachers solve real classroom problems with clear, actionable instructional moves. Each episode focuses on one key teaching challenge and provides a practical way to improve student learning, engagement, and conversion.

ACTIVE MODE: PUBLISHALLOWED ACTIONS:Generate Spotify Description using locked transformation and platform modelPROHIBITED ACTIONS:Changing transformation, introducing new ideas, blending artifactsMany seminary teachers walk into class with a solid plan—but students never fully connect. The lesson moves forward, scriptures are read, questions are asked, but it feels mechanical. Students go through the motions without ever feeling like the lesson matters to them.In this episode, we explore how to teach Exodus 14–17 in a way that turns routine lessons into real learning. Instead of starting with content, you’ll see how to begin with real student problems, create relevance before reading, and guide students to discover truth in ways that actually stick.You’ll learn how to:• Build relevance before opening the scriptures• Help students feel the need for the doctrine• Use simple processes to guide discovery• Make scripture study practical and repeatable• Help students act on what they learnFrom the Red Sea to manna in the wilderness, these chapters provide powerful moments—but only if students can see how they connect to their lives. This episode models how to create that connection so learning becomes meaningful, personal, and lasting.(00:00) Introduction(01:01) Exodus 14 — Feeling Trapped Before the Red Sea(06:04) Mechanical vs Meaningful Learning(08:11) Exodus 17 — Why Students Don’t Care(11:00) Building Real Need(14:34) A Simple Process for Finding Truth(17:40) Seeing the Savior(19:06) Exodus 16 — Daily Manna(23:04) Making Learning Stick(25:00) Invitation to ActTeach Ye Diligently is a podcast designed to help seminary teachers create meaningful, Christ-centered learning experiences by focusing on real teaching problems, clear instructional direction, and practical classroom moves.SPOTIFY DESCRIPTION (FINAL)CHAPTERS

Many teachers struggle with how to teach Exodus 7–13 in seminary.The plagues, Pharaoh, and the Passover are familiar stories, but students often move through the lesson without recognizing what they reveal about God and the Savior.This episode of the Teach Ye Diligently Podcast explores how teachers can help students move from engaging activities to real spiritual understanding and conversion through Jesus Christ.The story is powerful, but its impact can be lost if the lesson becomes focused on activities or retelling events students already know.Instead, teachers can connect those experiences directly to doctrine and help students recognize what God is doing and what it means for them personally.In this episode, Mark and Travis discuss how teachers can help students:• Connect activities directly to doctrine and meaning• Recognize God’s power and hand in their lives• See Jesus Christ in the Passover and deliverance• Move beyond participation to personal reflection• Respond to what they learn with real intent to changeThe conversation also addresses a common challenge: students may participate and even enjoy the lesson but fail to internalize the spiritual message. Teachers will see how to guide students toward recognizing truth and responding to it.The second half of the episode focuses on helping students carry that recognition into personal application—so the lesson leads to change, not just engagement.Chapters00:00 Intro — Why Activities Don’t Always Lead to Conversion02:10 The Problem — Engagement Without Understanding06:30 Scripture Focus — What Exodus 7–13 Teaches About God10:45 Where Lessons Break — Losing the Doctrine in the Story15:20 Instruction — Connecting Activities to Truth20:05 Questions — Driving Spiritual Thinking24:30 Recognition — Helping Students See God’s Hand29:15 Application — Moving from Participation to ConversionAbout the PodcastThe Teach Ye Diligently Podcast helps seminary teachers recognize three critical moments in every lesson:• Where the lesson becomes relevant to students’ lives• Where students see Jesus Christ in the scriptures• Where students take responsibility for their learningEach episode focuses on a specific scripture block and helps teachers structure learning experiences where students can understand truth, believe truth, and act on truth.

Many teachers struggle with how to teach Easter in seminary.The story of Jesus Christ’s suffering, death, and Resurrection is familiar, but students often move through the lesson without feeling its meaning.This episode of the Teach Ye Diligently Podcast explores how teachers can help students feel the meaning of Easter more deeply through Jesus Christ and experience His peace and hope.The Easter story is powerful, but its impact can be lost if the lesson becomes only a review of events students have heard many times before.Instead, teachers need to slow down and start with where students really are so the doctrine becomes meaningful as students begin to recognize what the Savior is doing for them personally.In this episode, Mark and Travis discuss how teachers can help students:• Help students feel the meaning of Easter through Jesus Christ• Connect peace and hope directly to the Savior• Start with students’ real experiences rather than assumptions• Use The Living Christ to center the lesson on Jesus Christ• Create opportunities for students to recognize and share what they feelThe conversation also addresses a common challenge: students may understand the Easter story but struggle to recognize what it means for them personally. Teachers will see how to guide students toward a moment where they become more aware of the Savior’s influence in their lives.The second half of the episode focuses on extending that experience beyond a single class—helping students carry what they feel into future learning and preparation for experiences like General Conference.Chapters00:00 Intro — Why Easter Lessons Often Miss Their Purpose01:00 Easter Objective — Helping Students Feel Peace and Hope Through Jesus Christ02:59 Easter Objective — Connecting Peace and Hope to the Savior04:58 Relevance — Starting with Students’ Real Experiences06:59 Relevance — Building a Better Entry Point for Easter09:25 Scripture Use — Using The Living Christ to Center the Lesson11:25 Student Experience — Helping Students Recognize and Share What They Feel14:21 Extension — Carrying the Experience Beyond One Day15:08 Extension — Preparing Students for General Conference22:05 Outro — Why Easter Should Lead to a Personal Experience with ChristAbout the PodcastThe Teach Ye Diligently Podcast helps seminary and institute teachers recognize three critical moments in every lesson:• Where the lesson becomes relevant to students’ lives• Where students see Jesus Christ in the scriptures• Where students take responsibility for their learningEach episode focuses on a specific scripture block and helps teachers structure learning experiences where students can understand truth, believe truth, and act on truth.

Many teachers struggle with how to teach Exodus 1–6.The story of Moses and the Israelites can feel distant, while students are facing immediate pressure—competing voices telling them who to trust and how to live.This episode of the Teach Ye Diligently Podcast explores how teachers can help students recognize those voices, see Jesus Christ as the One worth following, and understand why the Lord speaks through prophets.The story of deliverance is powerful, but the doctrine can be lost if the lesson becomes only a summary of oppression and miracles.Instead, teachers need to help students feel the real-life pressure of competing voices so the scriptures become meaningful when students begin reading.In this episode, Mark and Travis discuss how teachers can help students:• Create relevance before opening the scriptures• Recognize the pressure of competing voices in their lives• See Jesus Christ as the perfect example of standing for truth• Understand why the Lord speaks through prophets• Take responsibility for choosing which voice they will followThe conversation also addresses a common challenge: students may understand the activity or discussion, but struggle to connect it to the scriptures. Teachers will see how to bridge that gap so engagement leads to real understanding.The second half of the episode focuses on Exodus 5–6, where students wrestle with whether following Jesus Christ makes life easier or harder—and how the Lord’s promises give strength even when obedience makes life more difficult.Chapters00:00 Intro — Why This Podcast Helps Teachers Find Relevance, Responsibility, and the Savior00:45 Exodus 1 — Helping Students Feel the Pressure to Stand Alone01:40 Exodus 1 — Moving from Self-Evaluation to Christ-Centered Engagement03:05 Exodus 1 — Using Technology or Stories to Help Students See the Savior05:49 Exodus 2–4 — Helping Students Hear and Trust the Voice of Prophets06:23 Exodus 2–4 — Using Preparation to Build Student Readiness08:30 Exodus 2–4 — Creating Relevance with the Competing Voices Activity11:00 Exodus 2–4 — Turning the Activity into a Spiritual Question12:22 Exodus 2–4 — Discovering That the Lord Speaks Through Prophets14:12 Exodus 2–4 — Seeing Jesus Christ in Doctrine and Covenants 1:3816:27 Exodus 2–4 — Finding the Pattern of Why God Calls Prophets17:48 Exodus 5–6 — Engaging Students with a Difficult Question19:12 Exodus 5–6 — Using Movement to Drive Participation20:30 Exodus 5–6 — Adapting for Small Seminary Classes22:13 Exodus 5–6 — Using Prophetic Quotes to Deepen Understanding23:55 Exodus 5–6 — Distinguishing Between Easier and Easy24:44 Exodus 5–6 — Helping Students Understand the Scriptures25:29 Teaching in the Savior’s Way — Learning from Christ’s PatternAbout the PodcastThe Teach Ye Diligently Podcast helps seminary and institute teachers recognize three critical moments in every lesson:• Where the lesson becomes relevant to students’ lives• Where students see Jesus Christ in the scriptures• Where students take responsibility for their learningEach episode focuses on a specific scripture block and helps teachers structure learning experiences where students can understand truth, believe truth, and act on truth.

Many teachers struggle with how to teach Genesis 42–45 and JST Genesis 50.Joseph’s story moves from betrayal and family conflict to forgiveness—and then shifts to a lesson about the Prophet Joseph Smith.This episode of the Teach Ye Diligently Podcast explores how teachers can help students feel the doctrine of forgiveness, see Jesus Christ in the scriptures, and strengthen their testimony of prophets.The story of Joseph forgiving his brothers is familiar, but the spiritual power of the lesson can easily be lost if the class becomes only a summary of events.Instead, teachers need to help students recognize the real-life problem forgiveness solves so the scriptures become meaningful when students begin reading.In this episode, Mark and Travis discuss how teachers can help students:• Create relevance before opening the scriptures• Discover the doctrine of forgiveness in the story of Joseph• See Jesus Christ as the true Deliverer• Take responsibility for their learning by searching the scriptures• Strengthen testimony of the Prophet Joseph SmithThe conversation also addresses an important reality when teaching forgiveness: some students may be dealing with serious hurt. Teachers need to help students understand the doctrine of forgiveness without ignoring wisdom, safety, and accountability.The second half of the episode focuses on JST Genesis 50, where students learn why prophets matter and why every generation needs its own spiritual witness that Joseph Smith was called by God.Chapters02:04 Genesis 42–45 — Creating Relevance Before Opening the Scriptures05:49 Genesis 42–45 — Bridging Real Life Problems to Scripture Study09:44 Genesis 42–45 — Helping Students Discover the Doctrine of Forgiveness12:18 Taking Responsibility for Learning — Letting Students Find Truth in the Scriptures14:46 Teaching in the Savior’s Way — When Students Say “I Can’t Forgive”18:35 Teaching Wisdom — Addressing Forgiveness Without Ignoring Abuse20:31 JST Genesis 50 — Transitioning to the Lesson on Joseph Smith21:14 Emphasizing the Savior — Jesus Christ as the True Deliverer23:46 JST Genesis 50 — Helping Students See Why Prophets Matter26:02 Strengthening Testimony — Why Every Generation Needs Its Own Witness of Joseph Smith27:19 Taking Responsibility for Learning — Scripture Study Activity on Prophecies of Joseph Smith30:03 Teaching Strategy — Observing and Supporting Student Discussion31:28 Teaching in the Savior’s Way — Inviting Students to Teach and Testify36:37 Lesson Focus — Measuring Success by the Spiritual ExperienceAbout the PodcastThe Teach Ye Diligently Podcast helps seminary and institute teachers recognize three critical moments in every lesson:• Where the lesson becomes relevant to students’ lives• Where students see Jesus Christ in the scriptures• Where students take responsibility for their learningEach episode focuses on a specific scripture block and helps teachers structure learning experiences where students can understand truth, believe truth, and act on truth.

About This EpisodeMany teachers know the story of Joseph in Egypt, but teaching the story alone does not automatically lead students to faith, understanding, or personal change. The real challenge for seminary teachers is structuring a learning experience that helps students understand the truth, believe it, and choose to act. In this episode of the Teach Ye Diligently Podcast, Mark Mason and Travis Peterson walk through what a complete seminary learning experience actually looks like from beginning to end using Genesis 37–41. Rather than simply retelling the story of Joseph and his brothers, they demonstrate how teachers can guide students through the process of discovering doctrine, seeing the Savior in the scriptures, and applying gospel truth in their lives.What This Episode DemonstratesThis episode models the full teaching process: • Identifying the doctrinal purpose of the lesson • Helping students understand the context of Joseph’s life • Helping students feel the emotional tension in the story • Seeing the Savior in the scriptures • Structuring moments where students wrestle with truth and respond. If you teach seminary, Sunday School, or any youth scripture class, this episode will help you see how to structure a lesson that moves beyond telling the story to creating a learning experience that invites faith and action.About the HostsMark Mason and Travis Peterson serve as Seminary and Institute Coordinators in the U.S. Southeast Area of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Their work focuses on helping teachers create learning experiences that center on Jesus Christ, invite learner responsibility, and increase student conversion.Chapters00:00 Introduction03:10 The Challenge of Teaching Long Narrative Scripture07:20 Understanding the Context of Joseph’s Story12:40 Helping Students Feel the Tension in the Story18:30 Seeing the Savior in the Story of Joseph26:10 Structuring the Learning Experience36:45 Helping Students Apply the Doctrine45:30 Walking Through a Full Lesson Example54:00 Final Teaching TakeawaysTeach Ye Diligently PodcastHelping seminary teachers center lessons on Jesus Christ, engage learners, and strengthen student conversion through effective gospel teaching.

Seminary teachers often work hard to prepare meaningful lessons, yet students still sit quietly, wait for answers, or seem disconnected from the learning experience. Why does this happen, and how can teachers help students take responsibility for their own gospel learning? In this episode of the Teach Ye Diligently Podcast, Mark Mason and Travis Peterson explore one of the most important principles in gospel teaching: students must take responsibility for their own learning. When teachers carry the entire lesson, students often become observers instead of disciples. But when teachers learn how to invite learners to think, respond, and wrestle with the scriptures themselves, something powerful begins to change.In this episode, Mark and Travis explain three foundational principles that shape effective gospel teaching:• Understanding your students’ needs• Putting Jesus Christ at the center of everything you teach• Helping students take responsibility for their learningThese ideas come from prophetic counsel and from the principles taught in Teaching in the Savior’s Way. The episode explores why many classrooms unintentionally train students to be passive and what teachers can do differently to invite deeper engagement and spiritual discovery.If you are a seminary teacher, Sunday School teacher, or gospel instructor who wants to see greater participation, deeper scripture study, and stronger conversion in your classroom, this conversation will give you practical insights you can apply immediately.Because when students begin to take responsibility for their learning, the classroom changes—and so do the students.Mark Mason and Travis Peterson serve as Seminary and Institute Coordinators in the U.S. Southeast Area of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and work with teachers across multiple stakes to strengthen gospel teaching and learning.Chapters00:00 Introduction00:58 The Reality of Starting Seminary Teaching03:29 The Shift That Makes Teaching Easier05:29 The Insight from Elder Bednar That Changed Mark’s Teaching07:19 Why Teachers Often Misjudge Where Students Really Are09:45 Principle 1: Understanding Students’ Needs10:09 Principle 2: Centering Every Lesson on Jesus Christ13:45 Principle 3: Helping Students Own Their TestimonyTeach Ye Diligently PodcastHelping seminary teachers center lessons on Jesus Christ, engage learners, and strengthen student conversion through effective gospel teaching.

Teach Ye Diligently — Episode 11Hosts: Mark Mason and Will PerezYouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/W3PvUJZOJJIIn this episode, Mark Mason and Will Perez walk seminary and instituteteachers through four end-of-year lessons in the Doctrine and Covenantscurriculum. The focus is helping students handle doctrinal complexity,unresolved questions, personal reflection, and rising stress and anxiety byturning deliberately to Jesus Christ.This episode models the PEEL framework (Prepare, Engage, Empower, Learn)and emphasizes student-led learning, acting in faith during uncertainty, andtranslating belief into discipleship.DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCEShttps://www.teachyediligently.org/podcast-resourcesEPISODE CHAPTERS(00:00) Introduction and episode overview(02:15) Official Declaration 1 — Continuing revelation and expanding binarythinking(18:40) Official Declaration 2 — Acting in faith during uncertainty (Martinezfamily case study)(42:10) Assess Your Learning 10 — Reflection, testimony, and “Therefore, what?”(55:05) Life Preparation 187 — Managing stress and anxiety by turning to JesusChrist(1:17:30) Closing testimony and encouragement to teachersLESSONS COVERED• Official Declaration 1• Official Declaration 2• Assess Your Learning 10• Life Preparation Lesson 187 — Managing Stress and AnxietyKEY TEACHING THEMES• The Church is “true and living,” not frozen in time• Continuing revelation requires faith, patience, and maturity• Acting in faith does not require having all the answers• Reflection deepens conversion when it leads to action• Turning to Jesus Christ is central to managing stress and anxietyHASHTAGS#seminary #ldsseminary #TeachYeDiligently #PEELPodcast #ComeFollowMe2025#comefollowme #DoctrineAndCovenants #LDSYouth #TeachingInTheSaviorsWay #HearHim#SeminaryTeachingTips #ChurchofJesusChrist#churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #churchofjesuschristoflatter

⏱️ Spotify Timestamps(00:00) Introduction(01:42) Segment 1 — D&C 135: Strengthening Testimony of Joseph Smith(17:24) Segment 2 — Life Prep 185: Building Emotional Strength in the Lord(38:33) Segment 3 — D&C 137: The Celestial Kingdom & “Degree of Difficulty”(52:10) Segment 4 — D&C 138 (Part 1): Salvation for All of God’s Children(01:12:40) Closing Remarks📘 Segment SummariesD&C 135 — The Martyrdom of Joseph & Hyrum SmithWill shares methods to help students prepare spiritually, reflect on blessings received through Joseph Smith, and understand how Joseph’s prophetic role directs us to Jesus Christ. Includes ideas for involving students’ families and youth leaders.Life Prep 185 — Building Emotional Strength in the LordMark uses President D. Todd Christofferson’s 2024 conference story to help teachers model emotional resilience centered in Jesus Christ. Students learn to identify their emotions, see the Savior’s role in their healing, and practice applying resilience tools to real challenges.D&C 137 — Hope Through Heavenly Father’s PlanWill guides teachers in connecting students’ personal experiences with grief to Joseph Smith’s vision of the celestial kingdom. Includes Sister Rooney’s “degree of difficulty” analogy to help students understand how the Savior judges with perfect love and understanding.D&C 138 (Part 1) — Christ’s Work in the Spirit WorldMark explains the historical context behind President Joseph F. Smith’s vision. Teachers learn how to help students feel the fairness of God’s plan and understand how Jesus Christ offers salvation to all of Heavenly Father’s children on both sides of the veil.📥 Downloadable Seminary Resources⁠https://www.teachyediligently.org/podcast-resources⁠🎧 Listen on Your Favorite PlatformsSpotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts🔖 Hashtags#seminary #ldsseminary #TeachYeDiligently #PEELPodcast #ComeFollowMe2025 #comefollowme #DoctrineAndCovenants #LDSYouth #TeachingInTheSaviorsWay #HearHim #SeminaryTeachingTips #ChurchofJesusChrist #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #churchofjesuschristoflatter🔖 Hashtags

Chapters(00:00) Introduction(02:40) Life Prep 193 — Discovering Strengths & Abilities(18:20) D&C 133:1–40 — Preparing for the Second Coming(33:50) D&C 133:41–56 — Christ’s Attributes in the Last Days(49:10) D&C 134 — Government, Agency & Religious Freedom(01:02:10) Closing ThoughtsEpisode 9 — Life Prep 193 • D&C 133 (1–40 & 41–56) • D&C 134This episode explores four lessons that help seminary teachers strengthen student confidence, deepen conversion to Jesus Christ, and create higher-impact learning experiences. Mark and Will walk through practical ways to prepare, engage, empower, and help students learn—using the PEEL framework and Teaching in the Savior’s Way.What’s inside this episode:• Life Prep 193 — Discovering Strengths & AbilitiesA deeper approach to helping students recognize gifts, build confidence, and prepare for future education and employment. Includes an expanded self-evaluation tool and scripture-focused group activities.• D&C 133:1–40 — Preparing for the Second ComingHelp students replace fear with confidence through principles of preparation taught in this section. Includes a meaningful object lesson and insights on “fleeing Babylon” in a discipleship-centered way.• D&C 133:41–56 — Christ’s Attributes in the Last DaysShift the focus from events to the Savior Himself. Includes a powerful “portrait of Christ” activity that helps students visualize and reflect on His attributes.• D&C 134 — Government, Agency & Religious FreedomA grounded, non-political approach that centers the Savior while teaching about obeying the law and protecting religious freedom.Downloadable Resourceshttps://www.teachyediligently.org/podcast-resourcesHashtags#seminary #ldsseminary #TeachYeDiligently #PEELPodcast #ComeFollowMe2025 #comefollowme #DoctrineAndCovenants #LDSYouth #TeachingInTheSaviorsWay #HearHim #SeminaryTeachingTips #ChurchofJesusChrist #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #churchofjesuschristoflatter

In this episode of the Teach Ye Diligently – PEEL Podcast, Mark Mason and Will Perez explore five inspired lessons from the Doctrine and Covenants and For the Strength of Youth to help teachers apply the PEEL model—Prepare, Engage, Empower, and Learn—as they guide students to strengthen faith in Jesus Christ.Chapters(00:00) Introduction(02:00) Doctrine and Covenants 130 – Teaching in the Savior’s Way(10:00) Life Preparation Lesson 174 – For the Strength of Youth: Spirit vs. Letter of the Law(17:30) Doctrine and Covenants 131 – Eternal Marriage and the Silverware Parable(26:15) Doctrinal Mastery Practice 9 – Memorization and Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge(34:45) Doctrine and Covenants 132 – Plural Marriage and Faith in the Restoration(47:30) Conclusion📘 Downloadable Resources:https://www.teachyediligently.org/podcast-resources🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts.#seminary #ldsseminary #TeachYeDiligently #PEELPodcast #ComeFollowMe2025 #comefollowme #DoctrineAndCovenants #LDSYouth #TeachingInTheSaviorsWay #HearHim #SeminaryTeachingTips #ChurchofJesusChrist #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #churchofjesuschristoflatter

DescriptionIn this episode, Mark Mason and Will Perez explore how faith in Jesus Christ builds self-reliance, strengthens diligence in the Lord’s work, and connects heaven and earth through temple ordinances.(00:00) Introduction(01:20) Life Prep 181 – Faith in Jesus Christ to Build Self-Reliance(08:09) Feeling Questions that Deepen Learning(13:11) D&C 126 – Laboring Diligently for the Lord(17:20) D&C 127–128 (Part 1)(19:05) D&C 127–128 (Part 2)(21:00) ConclusionHighlights:Modern parable of two students (Lydia & Matt) illustrating faith and self-relianceUsing understand and feel questions to deepen engagementBrigham Young’s example of diligent labor and “Hurrah for Israel”Joseph Smith’s joyful teachings on baptism for the deadDownloadable Resources:https://www.teachyediligently.org/podcast-resources#seminary #ldsseminary #TeachYeDiligently #PEELPodcast #ComeFollowMe2025 #comefollowme #DoctrineAndCovenants #LDSYouth #TeachingInTheSaviorsWay #HearHim #SeminaryTeachingTips #ChurchofJesusChrist #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #churchofjesuschristoflatter

Episode Title: Establishing Nauvoo, D&C 124, Life Prep Lessons on Temple Worship and Perfectionism!(00:00) IntroductionMark Mason and Will Perez introduce the PEEL model (Prepare, Engage, Empower, Learn) and the three lessons featured in this episode: Establishing Nauvoo, Doctrine and Covenants 124, and two Life Preparation lessons.(01:00) Establishing Nauvoo – A Lesson on Liken and ApplyLearn how to help students practice likening the scriptures and Church history accounts to their own lives through a four-step process: find details, make comparisons, discover lessons, and determine application. Will shares strategies to model and practice these skills in class using case studies about the Saints in Nauvoo.(06:40) Doctrine and Covenants 124 – Why We Build TemplesMark teaches how to help students understand the Lord’s purposes for temples: as places for the Most High to dwell, to restore that which was lost, as refuge, to receive sacred ordinances, and to be crowned with eternal life. He discusses how to balance curriculum fidelity with Spirit-led adaptation by following the principles in Teaching in the Savior’s Way.“You can pray for the understanding that only the Spirit can give, which is, which of those truths is absolutely essential for my class today.”— Teaching in the Savior’s Way, p. 18(15:45) Life Prep 205 – Making Temple Worship a Lifelong PursuitWill shares a hands-on object lesson using stones, sand, and rice to illustrate putting first things first. President Russell M. Nelson promised:“I promise that increased time in the temple will bless your life in ways nothing else can.”— Russell M. Nelson, “Spiritual Treasures,” General Conference, Oct 2019Teachers learn how to help students feel the importance of worshiping in the Lord’s house and plan specific actions to prioritize temple attendance.(24:50) Life Prep 189 – Being Perfected in Jesus ChristMark focuses on helping students recognize perfectionistic thinking errors and replace them with faith in the Savior. He introduces the “Two Voices” activity to contrast self-criticism with Christ’s voice of compassion. Discussion centers on the questions:How might the Savior want me to view myself with compassion and patience?Instead of trying to do everything on my own, how can I acknowledge and rely on the Savior and His power?Will and Mark conclude by emphasizing that true learning means teaching skills that lead to conversion and action — not just content.(33:50) ConclusionTeachers are reminded that deep learning takes time and that it’s worth spending class time on reflection and application. Christ-centered, learner-focused, and scripture-based teaching leads students to lasting conversion.📘 Downloadable Resources: https://www.teachyediligently.org/podcast-resources🎧 Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Podcasts#DandC124 #Seminary #TeachYeDiligently #ComeFollowMe2025 #ComeFollowMe #HearHim #DoctrineAndCovenants #TempleWorship #FaithInChrist #churchofjesuschristoflatter #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #churchofjesuschrist

Teach Ye Diligently — PEEL S3E5Hosts: Mark Mason & Will Perez(00:00) Introduction(01:00) Life Prep 173 — Understanding the Context of Scripture(10:00) D&C 121–123 — How God Helps in Our Trials(21:00) D&C 121:34–46 — Accessing Heaven’s Power to Lift Others (DM)(33:00) Life Prep 210 — Studying Teachings of Church Leaders(41:00) Wrap-up & InvitationsToday we walk through four lessons tailored for seminaryteachers:Life Prep 173 — Understanding the Context of the Scriptures. Practical ways to help students preview headings/summaries, generate better questions, and feel the power of context in D&C 121–123.D&C 121–123 (Seminary 130) — How God Helps in Our Trials. We keep returning to the “how”: How do we endure well? How does God give peace? We use the Provo Tabernacle → Temple story to frame Liberty Jail as a “prison-temple.”D&C 121:34–46 — Accessing the Powers of Heaven to Bless Others. A purpose shift: access priesthood power through covenants and righteous living so we can lift others (Doctrinal Mastery included).Life Prep 210 — Studying the Teachings of Church Leaders. A flexible template: let youth help choose a message, learn a bit about the speaker, then make and report on a concrete plan to live and share.QuotesJeffrey R. Holland: “You can have sacred, revelatory, profoundly instructive experiences with the Lord in any situation you are in. Indeed, you can have sacred, revelatory, profoundly instructive experiences with the Lord in the most miserable experiences of your life…” Jeffrey R. Holland, “Lessons from Liberty Jail,” Ensign, September 2009. (The Church of Jesus Christ)Russell M. Nelson: “Every woman and every man who makes covenants with God and keeps those covenants, and who participates worthily in priesthood ordinances, has direct access to the power of God.” Russell M. Nelson, “Spiritual Treasures,” General Conference, October 2019. (The Church of Jesus Christ)Downloadable Resources: https://www.teachyediligently.org/podcast-resourcesPlatforms: Spotify • Apple Podcasts • Amazon Podcasts.

Teach Ye Diligently — PEEL Ep. 4 | D&C 115; 119–120; Life Prep 180; Expulsion from Missouri(00:00) IntroductionMark and Will set the stage for this week’s lessons, connecting real-world challenges with how the Savior strengthens and teaches His people.(01:40) D&C 115 — The Correct Name of the ChurchWill explores President Russell M. Nelson’s message, “The Correct Name of the Church” (October 2018 General Conference) and helps teachers invite students to take responsibility for their learning through focused preparation, purposeful questioning, and real-life application.(09:00) D&C 119–120 — The Law of TithingMark discusses how students can learn by living the law of tithing, drawing from Malachi 3:8–10 , John 7:17, and Doctrine and Covenants 119:5–7. Includes the inspiring story of Mary Fielding Smith and prophetic insights from Elder David A. Bednar and President James E. Faust.(17:40) Life Prep 180 — Building Self-Reliance in the Lord’s WayWill highlights practical ways to help students understand that self-reliance is spiritual reliance on the Lord. This section integrates President Gordon B. Hinckley’s definition and President Camille N. Johnson’s worldwide devotional examples of young adults using their gifts to bless others.(26:50) Church History — The Expulsion from MissouriMark closes with one of the most difficult periods in early Church history—the expulsion from Missouri—and invites teachers to help students feel a greater desire to turn to God when facing hardship.Downloadable Resources: https://www.teachyediligently.org/podcast-resourcesListen and subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts.#ldsseminary #seminary #SeminaryTeachers #TeachYeDiligently #ComeFollowMe2025 #HearHim #DandC115 #DandC119 #DandC120 #SelfReliance #Tithing #JesusChrist #lds

Teach Ye Diligently S3E3 — Life Prep 209, Assess Your Learning #8, D&C 111–112We walk through four lessons and share practical, classroom-ready tweaks that help students prepare, engage, be empowered, and truly learn—including a Talk Treasure Hunt PLA, an Assess-Your-Learning principle roundup, and a simple framework for teaching prayer fundamentals.Chapters(00:00) Introduction(01:10) Life Prep 209 — Studying the messages of the Lord’s servants (D&C 1:37–38)(10:07) Assess Your Learning #8 — Principle roundup & reflective prompts(17:28) D&C 111 — Finding God amid disappointments + PLA(28:03) D&C 112 — Humility, prayer, and returning to fundamentals(35:52) Closing & invitationsDownloadable Resources: https://www.teachyediligently.org/podcast-resourcesListen on your favorite platform: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.

🎙 PEEL Podcast – Season 3, Episode 2Mark Mason and Will Perez walk through this week’s seminary lessons, showing how the PEEL model (Prepare, Engage, Empower, Learn) helps students take responsibility for their learning while staying centered on Jesus Christ.Episode Breakdown:(00:00) Introduction – This week’s four lessons(01:06) D&C 107:1–20 – Priesthood power comes directly from Jesus Christ; Christ-centered teaching questions and activities(08:35) D&C 107:21–100 – Apostles as special witnesses of Christ; scriptures that strengthen student confidence in their witness (D&C 107:23; Acts 1:21–22; 1 Cor. 15:5–8; Eph. 2:19–20; 4:11–14)(15:24) Doctrinal Mastery Practice #8 – Acquiring spiritual knowledge (Act in Faith • Examine with an Eternal Perspective • Seek Truth from Divinely Appointed Sources); guiding students with empathy through sensitive questions(21:56) Trusted Sources – Introducing official church resources on women, priesthood, and leadership, including the Gospel Topics entry “Women in the Church”(23:19) Life Prep 168 – Turning to divinely appointed sources; a hurricane water contamination parable that illustrates why trusted voices matter(28:15) Conclusion – Encouragement and programming note📂 Downloadable Resources: https://www.teachyediligently.org/podcast-resourcesListen on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Podcasts.

 ⏱ Timestamps00:00 Welcome back & introduction to PEEL04:28 Doctrine and Covenants 10310:57 The Camp of Israel — Student-Led Mini-Lessons17:47 Life Prep Lesson 169 — Focusing on Christ in the Scriptures24:33 Doctrine and Covenants 105 & Wrap-Up 🎙 Season 3, Episode 1— PEEL: Prepare, Engage, Empower, LearnThis episode introduces the PEEL pattern and explores lessons from Doctrine andCovenants 103, the Camp of Israel, Life Prep 169, and D&C 105.📘 Lessons Included:Doctrine and Covenants 103Invite students before class to reflect on commandments or standards they may struggle with, using For the Strength of Youth.Anchor in D&C 103:5–8: faith in Christ increases willingness to obey.Share Elder Gary E. Stevenson’s “Leave the Party” story to illustrate peer pressure and choices.Teach the “chain of influence”: thoughts → desires → beliefs → actions → becoming.Reflection: Where am I in this chain today? How can the Savior strengthen me?The Camp of Israel — Student-Led Mini-LessonsTrust students by assigning three to prepare one “experience” at home.Each student shares, asks two questions, states a principle, and bears testimony.Rotate between student-led teaching and curriculum video segments.Teacher consolidates and testifies.Emphasis: students learn best when they act, teach, and testify.Life Prep Lesson 169 — Focusing on Christ in theScripturesAddress the challenge: many youth see scripture study as “stories” instead of discovering Christ.Outcomes: identify a title of Christ, connect it to an attribute, explain how it deepens their relationship.Share the parable of Mr. Anderson — moving from knowing a name to truly knowing someone.Apply to Christ: recognizing His names, titles, and attributes reveals His character and draws us closer to Him.Doctrine and Covenants 105 & Wrap-UpContext: after Zion’s Camp, the Lord reassured the Saints in D&C 105.Principle: blessings come to those who hear and obey Him.Reinforce the PEEL framework: Prepare, Engage, Empower, Learn.Close with encouragement for teachers and testimony of the Savior.🗣 General ConferenceVoices:D. Todd Christofferson, “Lifelong Disciples of Jesus Christ,” Religious Educators Conference, June 12, 2025Clark G. Gilbert, “The Power Is in Them,” S&I Annual Training Broadcast, January 23, 2025Gary E. Stevenson, “Be Valiant in Courage, Strength, and Activity,” General Conference, October 2012📌 DownloadableResources: https://www.teachyediligently.org/podcast-resources 

🎙 CARE Episode 18 – D&C 49–50, Part 2As the school year comes to a close, Mark Mason and Will Perez help you finish strong and prepare for the summer. This episode guides seminary teachers through challenging doctrines in Doctrine and Covenants 49 and 50—how to teach about marriage and family in diverse classroom settings, how to help students recognize truth and avoid deception, and how to empower them to teach by the Spirit.You’ll also find encouragement and tools for final learning assessments and a call to use the summer to reach out and enroll every potential student.(00:00) Introduction & Overview(01:22) D&C 49 – Teaching Marriage in a Diverse Classroom(10:41) D&C 50 Part 1 – Recognizing and Avoiding Deception(27:12) D&C 50 Part 2 – Teaching and Learning by the Spirit(34:30) Clarifying the Learning Assessment(38:05) Summer Outreach & Boosting EnrollmentElder D. Todd Christofferson, “Why Marriage, Why Family,” General Conference, April 2015https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/why-marriage-why-familyElder Gary E. Stevenson, “Deceive Me Not,” General Conference, October 2022https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/14stevensonPresident Russell M. Nelson, “Make Time for the Lord,” General Conference, October 2021https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/46nelson📌 Downloadable Resources: https://www.teachyediligently.org/podcast-resources🎙️ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Amazon Podcasts🔔 Follow for more gospel-centered teaching insights🗣 General Conference Quotes:

Episode 17: Welcome Everyone—Spiritual Gifts and the Institute TransitionTeaching the gospel means creating belonging. In this episode of Teach Ye Diligently CARE, we explore Doctrine and Covenants 46, where the Savior commands us to welcome all to our meetings. We also help students identify and seek spiritual gifts to bless others and become more like Jesus Christ. The episode concludes with a heartfelt discussion on helping seniors transition from seminary into Institute, with real-life strategies and prophetic promises from President Russell M. Nelson.(00:00) Introduction(01:26) Why This Lesson Matters – Creating a Welcoming Environment(04:08) Powerful Learning Activity: Sunday Simulation Roleplay(07:26) Scripture Insights – D&C 46:1–6; 3 Nephi 18:22–25(10:05) Questions That Invite Reflection & Application(13:41) Students Create a Personal Plan to Welcome Others(14:22) General Conference Quote – Elder Ulisses Soares on Charity(15:28) The Savior’s Example: Welcoming the Outcast(16:19) Spiritual Gifts Part 1 – God Blesses His Children to Bless Others(18:09) Spiritual Gifts Part 2 – God Invites Us to Become Like Him(19:54) Using Stories from Matthew 25 (Ten Virgins, Talents, Sheep & Goats)(21:43) Spiritual Gifts as Reflections of the Savior(24:28) Camille N. Johnson’s Parable of the Talents – Application for Youth(26:24) Puzzle Piece PLA – Each Gift Reflects the Savior(27:02) Covenant Belonging – My Gift Has a Place in the Gospel(27:34) The Institute Transition – Why It Matters for Seniors(28:48) Data: Why Seminary & Institute Matter(30:36) Institute Reaches Friends – One in Three Are Baptized(32:36) Gathering Places for 18–35 Year Olds(33:41) President Nelson’s Institute Promises(35:17) Elder Jeffrey R. Holland – Why Institute Exists(36:25) Updating Records & Contact Info for Graduating Seniors(37:20) Final Thoughts – You Are the Link in the Covenant Chain📖 Key Scripture Blocks:Doctrine & Covenants 46:1–6Doctrine & Covenants 46:7–333 Nephi 18:22–25Matthew 25 (parables of Jesus)🗣 General Conference Quote:President Russell M. Nelson:“If you want to know the truth about who you really are, attend institute... I promise you these blessings and express my love for you.”(President Russell M. Nelson, "Institute Invitation Video," 2024)https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/institute🔗 Downloadable Resources: https://www.teachyediligently.org/podcast-resources🎧 Follow the podcast on Spotify, Apple, and Google Podcasts📌 Subscribe for more gospel-centered teaching strategies

CARE Podcast Episode 16 — Finding Peace and Power in the Last Days (D&C 45 & Life Prep 205)This episode equips seminary teachers to help students gain confidence, clarity, and hope as they study Doctrine and Covenants 45 and Life Prep Lesson 205. Learn how to center lessons on Jesus Christ, amplify prophetic voices, stay relevant to student needs, and expect miracles in your classroom.(00:00) IntroductionMark and Will explain how the CARE model structures every segment—Center on Christ, Amplify Prophetic Voices, Remain Relevant, and Expect Miracles.(01:14) D&C 45:1–8 — Centering on Christ through His Names and TitlesIncludes a Sandlot movie clip illustration, Elder Uchtdorf quote, and a General Conference scavenger hunt PLA. Students learn how Christ’s many names deepen faith and relevance.(06:56) D&C 45:9–75 (Part 1) — Finding Peace in the Signs of the Second ComingMark shares how understanding the Savior’s covenant-keeping helps students feel peace amid prophesied turmoil. Includes puzzle-piece metaphor PLA and study strategies.(18:53) D&C 45:9–75 (Part 2) — How to Prepare for the Savior’s ReturnFeatures the “Dancing Raisins” object lesson and “Holy Places Guided Path” mapping activity. Students explore how the Holy Ghost and sacred habits prepare them for Christ’s return.(28:01) Life Prep 205 — Making Temple Worship a Lifelong PursuitWill recommends adapting case studies and using local temple dedicatory prayers to make this lesson immediately relevant. He also offers an idea to invite ward members across life stages to testify of temple worship.(35:43) Wrap-Up and TestimonyVariety rekindles interest—Mark and Will emphasize the value of teaching with consistency and creativity, helping students remain focused on Christ and empowered in their daily lives.🗣️ General Conference Quotes Included:President Russell M. Nelson: "I don’t know when the Second Coming will take place... I am being shown daily how to prepare the world for the Second Coming of the Lord."— Russell M. Nelson, “Think Celestial!”, General Conference, October 2023https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/11nelsonElder Dale G. Renlund: “Focusing on the Savior and the plan of happiness will allow us to fear not... and live with peace and happiness.”— Dale G. Renlund, “Jesus Christ Is the Treasure,” General Conference, April 2024https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/21renlund📘 Tallahassee Florida Temple Dedicatory Prayer:https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/temples/details/tallahassee-florida-temple/prayer/2023-06-04🔗 Downloadable Resources:https://www.teachyediligently.org/podcast-resources📌 Follow & Subscribe for More Gospel-Centered Teaching Insights!🎙️ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music🔔 Subscribe on YouTube

🎧 CARE Episode 15 - Spotify DescriptionTeach Ye Diligently Podcast | Season 2, Episode 15Hearing Him, Keeping His Commandments, Living Consecrated Lives, and Worshipping Christ in the TempleTeaching students isn’t just about delivering content—it’s about helping them hear the Savior’s voice, follow His commandments, live consecrated lives, and center temple worship on Jesus Christ.In this episode, we focus on four key lessons that guide students to deepen their trust in the Lord and act in faith.(00:00) Introduction — Why hearing the Savior matters most(01:30) 📖 Doctrine and Covenants 41 — Confidence to Hear and Obey the Lord(04:30) Joseph Smith and Newel K. Whitney: "Thy Strength Is in Me"(06:30) PLA: Confidence Builder Chain Activity(08:00) 📖 Doctrine and Covenants 42 Part 1 — Commandments Show God's Love(09:00) Kite Analogy: Why We Need Commandments(11:00) Reviewing the Ten Commandments with Hand Signs(13:30) PLA: Kite String Reflection(15:00) 📖 Doctrine and Covenants 42 Part 2 — Living the Law of Consecration(17:00) Using LDS Chatbot to Explore Consecration(19:30) PLA: Consecration Brainstorm(22:00) 📖 Life Prep Lesson 204 — Jesus Christ at the Center of Temple Worship(24:00) Spiritual Backpack: Preparing to Meet the Savior(28:00) PLA: Spiritual Backpack ReflectionPresident Russell M. Nelson:"Our Father knows that when we are surrounded by uncertainty and fear, what will help us the very most is to hear His Son. Because when we seek to hear—truly hear—His Son, we will be guided to know what to do in any circumstance."("Hear Him," General Conference, April 2020)https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2020/04/45nelsonPresident Harold B. Lee:"The most important of all the commandments of God is that one that you are having the most difficulty keeping today."(Stand Ye in Holy Places, 1974)Access all teaching resources here:https://www.teachyediligently.org/podcast-resources📌 Follow & Subscribe for More Gospel-Centered Teaching Insights!🎙️ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts📖 Lessons Covered🗣️ General Conference Quotes🔗 Downloadable Resources

CARE Episode 14: Gathering to Jesus Christ & Deepening Conversion through the Book of MormonIn this episode, Mark Mason and Will Perez explore how covenant gathering, temple preparation, and Book of Mormon study can lead students to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ. Featuring object lessons, student testimonies, and prophetic insights, this episode equips teachers with tools to help youth grow in unity, commitment, and conversion.(00:00) Introduction(01:12) Gathering to Jesus Christ – What it really means(04:00) Stadium vs. Temple: Which gathering matters eternally?(06:47) PLA: Pencil, bat, and tape – The power of covenants(09:54) Miracle of the Colesville Saints(13:12) Christlike Unity – “Do I belong?” and D&C 38:25(16:50) PLA: Unity Reflection in a mirror or phone(18:38) Unity Commitment Cards(22:23) James Covel and the Lord’s invitation(23:14) PLA: Match D&C 39:10–15 to temple covenants(24:40) Quote from Chad H. Webb – Temple readiness(25:53) What breaks us? What remakes us?(28:25) How has the Book of Mormon brought you closer to Christ?(30:02) PLA: Testimony Pyramid activity(32:50) Testimony-sharing reflections(34:12) Mark’s personal witness: Strength through grief🗣 President Russell M. Nelson:“Each of us has a divine potential because each is a child of God. Each is equal in His eyes.”(Russell M. Nelson, "Peacemakers Needed," General Conference, April 2023)🗣 Chad H. Webb:“I believe there is more we can do to also emphasize the second part of our objective and help more youth and young adults qualify for the blessings of the temple.”(Chad H. Webb, "June 2024 Broadcast," June 2024 Broadcast)🔗 Downloadable Resources: https://www.teachyediligently.org/podcast-resources⏱️ Timestamps🗣 General Conference Quotes

CARE Episode 13: The Joseph Smith Translation, The Living Christ, and Doctrinal MasteryIn this episode, we explore the sacred power of revealed scripture, dive into the divine identity of Jesus Christ through The Living Christ, and help students strengthen their skills in doctrinal mastery. This week includes a powerful lineup of tools, PLAs, and testimony-building insights—designed to help you teach with purpose and power.(00:00) Introduction(01:08) D&C 35 – The Joseph Smith Translation and God’s Love(11:19) Doctrinal Mastery Practice #3 – Mastering and Applying Scripture(16:18) The Living Christ Part 1 – Titles, Roles, and Attributes of Christ(25:01) The Living Christ Part 2 – Sharing Our Testimony of Jesus Christ(31:59) Conclusion and Easter InvitationD&C 35 – The Joseph Smith TranslationUse a True/False PLA to introduce key facts about the JST.Invite students to feel gratitude for scripture “as it is in [His] own bosom” (D&C 35:20).Doctrinal Mastery Practice #3Reaffirm that doctrinal mastery includes both memorization and application.Reintroduce the Doctrinal Mastery App to support personal study and class engagement.The Living Christ – Part 1Students identify and illustrate one of Christ’s roles, titles, or attributes.Use the Bumper Sticker PLA to turn doctrine into personal insight.The Living Christ – Part 2Apply the 3 P’s of Life Prep: Purpose, Principle, Practice.Invite students to complete this prompt: “Because I talk of Christ, others will know He can _______.”Elder Gary E. Stevenson:“Let us seek a higher and holier way to worship Jesus Christ this Easter season.”(April 2024 – A Mighty Voice of the Lord’s Servants)https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/14stevensonDownload the full transcript (English & Spanish), PLAs, and handouts:👉 https://www.teachyediligently.org/podcast-resources📍 Timestamps📘 Lesson Highlights🗣 General Conference Quote📥 Resources

This week’s episode helps students understand why Jesus Christ has commanded us to preach His gospel—and how to overcome fears and social awkwardness in doing so. Mark and Will offer scripture-based insights, powerful learning activities, and true stories that will inspire students to act with love and confidence.(00:00) Introduction(00:59) Why D&C 35 & Doctrinal Mastery were shifted(02:00) Lesson 1: Why has Christ commanded us to share His gospel?(03:30) Thomas B. Marsh & awkwardness in sharing the gospel(05:00) President Nelson quote: Christ wants to heal us(06:45) Book of Mormon story: “It’s not just good—it’s amazing”(08:30) PLA: Text a returned missionary for real-world insight(10:56) Lesson 2: How can I share the gospel with courage?(13:00) John Whitmer & the “weak things of the world”(15:00) Elder Uchtdorf quote: “Heart and a willing mind”(16:00) Mark’s story: Food, friendship, and a lasting relationship(18:59) Life Prep 199: Why should I share the gospel out of love?(21:00) Convert stories from Will’s ward(23:20) Sister Lynn Birmingham’s legacy in Tallahassee(26:00) Will’s Walmart contact story: Doing the right thing, wrong reason(27:50) Connecting CARE to missionary work(28:14) Final thoughts and testimony🔗 Downloadable Resources: https://www.teachyediligently.org/podcast-resources📌 Follow & Subscribe for More Gospel-Centered Teaching Insights!🎙️ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts🕒 Timestamps📥 Resources

(00:00) Introduction (02:37) Purpose of the Sacrament (04:31) Sacrament Case Study (06:32) Elder Renlund on the Sacrament (09:44) The Whole Armor of God (12:51) Armor of God Activity (17:28) President Lee on Spiritual Defense (19:50) Recognizing True Revelation (20:25) Real or Fake? Activity (22:35) Elder Arden on Distractions (27:16) Preparing for Missionary Work (30:32) Missionary Prep List (32:02) Preparing for General Conference (34:40) General Conference Preparation Activity (35:54) Teacher Story on General Conference (41:10) Mastering Doctrinal Passages (45:22) Teaching One Another Activity Spotify Description – CARE Podcast S2E11Lesson 1: "The Sacrament Prepares Us to Hear Christ's Voice" (D&C 27:1–14)Lesson 2: "Putting on the Whole Armor of God" (D&C 27:15–18)Lesson 3: "Recognizing True Revelation" (D&C 28)Lesson 4: "Preparing for Missionary Work" (Life Prep 203)Lesson 5: "Preparing for General Conference" (Life Prep 208)Title: Preparing to Receive Power: Sacrament, Revelation, and the Whole Armor of GodIntroduction:Teaching is more than delivering information—it’s about helping students recognize Christ’s example and follow His path. In this episode, we focus on Doctrine and Covenants 27–28, helping students understand the sacrament, revelation, and the armor of God. We'll also explore life preparation lessons on missionary work and preparing for General Conference.Purpose of the Sacrament – How preparation unlocks power (02:37)PLA: "Sacrament Case Study" – Help students evaluate how to make the sacrament more meaningful (04:31)Prophetic Insight: Elder Renlund – "We may have been conditioned to suppose that the purpose of the sacrament is to sit in the pews thinking only about all the ways we messed up during the week before. But let’s turn that practice on its head..." (06:32)Spiritual Strength through Christ – What it means to be truly armed (09:44)PLA: "Armor of God Activity" – Identify pieces of spiritual armor (12:51)Prophetic Insight: President Harold B. Lee – "The adversary attacks loins (virtue), heart (conduct), feet (goals), and head (thoughts)." (17:28)Distinguishing Real from Fake – Identifying true revelation (19:50)PLA: "Real or Fake?" – Teach how to distinguish truth from deception (20:25)Prophetic Insight: Elder Ian S. Arden – "Identify the time-wasting distractions in our lives that may need to be figuratively ground to dust." (22:35)Daily Planning and Resilience – Strengthening key skills (27:16)PLA: "Missionary Prep List" – Create a personal plan (30:32)Receiving Personal Revelation – Learning to hear the Savior’s voice (32:02)PLA: "General Conference Preparation" – Write down a question and seek answers (34:40)Teacher Story: A student’s experience transforming her General Conference weekend (35:54)🔗 Downloadable Resources: https://www.teachyediligently.org/podcast-resources📌 Follow & Subscribe for More Gospel-Centered Teaching Insights!🔔 Subscribe on YouTube🎙️ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Google PodcastsThis is now under 4,000 characters while retaining all key information. ✅Would you like me to generate the Facebook post next? 😎

In this episode of the Teach Ye Diligently CARE Podcast, Mark Mason and Will Perez explore Doctrine & Covenants 19, highlighting the principles of submission, repentance, and sacrifice.📖 Topics Covered: 🔥 A Watershed Week in Seminary – How D&C 19 powerfully focuses on Jesus Christ 🎙️ Amplifying Prophetic Voices – President Russell M. Nelson invites us to study the Atonement of Jesus Christ weekly 🙏 The Connection Between Submission and Repentance – How Christ’s submissiveness teaches us about true repentance 🎓 Elder Robert D. Hales’ Teaching Model – Helping students apply gospel truths, not just learn them 🔍 Martin Harris' Test of Faith – From his financial sacrifice to his deep commitment to the Restoration 🛠️ The “Defend Your Quote” PLA – An interactive way to help students internalize gospel teachings 💰 The True Worth of the Book of Mormon – How much would you sacrifice for it? ✨ Assess Your Learning – A powerful reflection activity to help students track their spiritual growth🎧 Listen, learn, and prepare to inspire your students!📥 Downloadable Resources: https://www.teachyediligently.org/podcast-resources🕒 Timestamps:🔔 Subscribe for more gospel-centered teaching insights!#TeachYeDiligently #SeminaryTeachers #ComeFollowMe #Submission #Repentance #MartinHarris #LDSPodcast(00:00) Introduction (01:04) The Watershed Week of Section 19 (02:10) Amplifying Prophetic Voices - President Nelson on Studying the Atonement (03:24) The Connection Between Submission and Repentance (04:47) Elder Hales on True Teaching and Applying Gospel Truths (07:12) Martin Harris and the Test of Submission (11:04) The “Defend Your Quote” PLA - Teaching Repentance Effectively (15:00) Understanding the Sacrifice of Martin Harris (19:04) What is the Book of Mormon Worth? - Connecting to Consecration (26:20) The Power of Reflection - Assess Your Learning Activity (39:56) Conclusion - Expect Miracles in Your Teaching

Teaching is more than just delivering information—it’s about understanding hearts and helping students recognize their divine worth. In this episode, we discuss Doctrine and Covenants 18, focusing on how to help students take the “hops” needed to apply the gospel in their lives. We explore powerful learning activities, prophetic insights, and Doctrinal Mastery Practice #2 to ensure understanding.📖 Doctrine & Covenants 18:10-16 – How Jesus Christ sees our worth and calls us to help others. The “Hop” Students Must Take – How do we help students recognize their divine worth? (01:17) PLA: "Christ Knows You" – A powerful learning activity to help students feel Christ’s love (05:14) Amplifying Prophetic Voices – Quotes from Elder Uchtdorf and Elder Holland on our worth to God (08:08)📖 Doctrine & Covenants 18:21 – Speaking the truth in soberness and what that means for teaching and discipleship. Speaking Truth in Soberness – Teaching with self-control, love, and clarity (16:18) What Does Soberness Mean? – Insights from Webster’s 1828 Dictionary & President Nelson📖 Doctrine & Covenants 18:26-47 – The Lord’s pattern for calling His representatives. Student-Designed Lessons – A method to help students engage with and teach scripture principles (12:16) How to Take Upon You the Name of Christ – What does it really mean?📖 Mastering Key Doctrinal Passages How to Ensure Students Really Understand – Moving beyond surface-level answers (26:00) PLA: Social Media Challenge – Summarizing scripture in 125 or 280 characters Text-for-Answers – A practical application for engaging students in personal reflection🗣 Elder Uchtdorf:"You are known and remembered by the most majestic, powerful, and glorious being in the universe. You are loved by the King of infinite space and everlasting time."🗣 Elder Holland:"However late you think you are, however many chances you think you have missed—the Lord’s arms are stretched out still."🔗 Downloadable Resources:https://www.teachyediligently.org/podcast-resources📌 Follow & Subscribe for More Gospel-Centered Teaching Insights! 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube 🎙️ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Google PodcastsLesson 1: “The Worth of Souls Is Great” (D&C 18:10-16)Lesson 2: “You Are Called to Declare My Gospel” (D&C 18:18-25)Lesson 3: “The Calling of the Twelve” (D&C 18:26-47)Doctrinal Mastery Practice #2: Ensuring UnderstandingKey Quotes from General Conference📌 Resources for Teachers

Join Mark Mason and Will Perez as they discuss teaching the first week of Doctrine and Covenants for #ldsseminary and #comefollowme with an emphasis on the principles of C.A.R.E. - Center on Christ, Amplify Prophetic Voices, Remain Relevant, and Expect Miracles! Here's the link for resources: https://www.teachyediligently.org/pod... Link to "A Compelling Witness" video - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/m... Chapters: Introduction (⁠0:00⁠-⁠1:08⁠ )JSH 1:68-75, D&C 13 (1:09⁠-⁠9:00⁠)D&C 14 (9:01⁠-⁠18:45)D&C 17 (18:46⁠-⁠26:30⁠)Life Prep Lesson 189 and Conclusion (26:31⁠-⁠30:49⁠)Episode 7: The Restoration of the Priesthood & Enduring with Christ’s Power In this episode of *CARE*, Mark Mason and Will Perez explore the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood, the testimony of the Three Witnesses, and the power of enduring trials with faith in Jesus Christ. What You'll Learn in This Episode: 📖 Joseph Smith—History 1 & Doctrine and Covenants 13 – The appearance of John the Baptist to Joseph Smith and Oliver Cowdery and the restoration of the Aaronic Priesthood. 📖 Doctrine and Covenants 14 – How persecution in Harmony, PA, led Joseph and Oliver to Fayette, NY, to continue translating the Book of Mormon. 📖 Doctrine and Covenants 17 – The testimony of the Three Witnesses and why both spiritual and physical witnesses matter. ✨ Life Prep Lesson – How to actively carry life's burdens rather than just enduring them through faith in Jesus Christ. 🎒 Powerful Learning Activity (PLA): Watch how a Backpack Burden analogy can help students understand the difference between passive and active endurance in their trials. 💡 Expect Miracles: How God’s priesthood authority blesses all of His children and why trusting Christ changes the way we endure difficulties. 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes that help you center on Christ, amplify prophetic voices, remain relevant, and expect miracles in your teaching and daily life! 📥 Downloadable Resources: [https://www.teachyediligently.org/pod...](https://www.teachyediligently.org/pod...) #TeachingTheGospel #DoctrineAndCovenants #ThreeWitnesses #AaronicPriesthood #JosephSmith #SeminaryTeaching #ExpectMiracles 

Chapters:0:00-1:01 – Introduction1:02-13:31 – D&C 1013:32-26:51 – D&C 1126:52-35:08 – Life Prep Lesson 188 and Conclusion📖 Doctrine & Covenants 10–11 | Coping with Trials & Letting God PrevailWelcome to another episode of Teach Ye Diligently! This week, Mark and Will dive into Doctrine & Covenants 10 and 11, exploring how God's wisdom always prevails over Satan’s cunning. We’ll discuss:🔹 How the Lord prepared for the loss of the 116 pages🔹 The power of obtaining the word of God before preaching (D&C11:21)🔹 Ways to let God prevail in our lives (President Nelson, October 2020)🔹 Coping with sadness and depression through faith in Christ🔥 Powerful Learning Activities (PLAs) & Teaching Ideas:✅ Remote Control Activity – Help students act out life scenarios & see how God provides escape routes.✅ Jesus vs. Satan Scripture Comparison – A contrast of Christ’s power & Satan’s deception.✅ Treasure the Gems – Invite students to find and treasure key verses from D&C 11.✅ Mission Power – Connect Hyrum Smith’s revelation to modern missionary work.🗣 Amplifying Prophetic Voices:🔹 President Nelson on Spiritual Survival (2019)🔹 Elder Glen Pace: Come, Follow Me as God’s Counter-Strategy🔹 Elder Holland on Overcoming Depression (2013)✨ Expect Miracles: How has God’s wisdom helped YOU overcome an obstacle? Share in the comments!🔗 Downloadable Resources:https://www.teachyediligently.org/pod...👀 Watch Next:🎥 Finding Truth in a World of Misinformation (Video)🎥 The Parable of the Gems (Video)💬 Like, subscribe, and share to help other seminary and institute teachers strengthen their lessons!#TeachYeDiligently#DoctrineAndCovenants#Seminary#JesusChrist#GospelTeaching#LetGodPrevail#ExpectMiraclesLink to "In Search of Truth" video -https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/m...Link to "Parable of the Gems" video -https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/m...

Chapters: 0:00-0:57 – Introduction Overview of the C.A.R.E. principles and focus on D&C 6 and 8, emphasizing revelation and the role of the Holy Ghost. 0:58-8:46 - D&C 6 Discussion on Oliver Cowdery’s experience receiving personal revelation and how students can recognize God’s guidance in their lives. 8:47-15:08 - Book of Mormon Translation Insights into how Oliver Cowdery was a witness to the translation process and how faith and the Spirit played a role. 15:09-21:23 - D&C 8 Exploring the "gift of Aaron" and how the Lord communicates through both spiritual and intellectual means. 21:22-26:13 - Doctrinal Mastery Practice Practical applications of Doctrinal Mastery to help students better understand receiving revelation. 26:14-32:54 - Life Prep lesson #186 and Wrap-up Applying principles of faith, revelation, and trust in God to life preparation and closing thoughts. 🎥 Additional Resource:🔗 Doctrine & Covenants Central Video – Historical context for the "gift of Aaron" in D&C 8 with Scot Proctor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzRr5uiVM64 Downloadable Resources: https://www.teachyediligently.org/podcast-resources

In Episode 4 of the CARE podcast, Will Perez and Mark Mason unpack Doctrine and Covenants Sections 3–5, focusing on how to teach about trusting in God, developing Christlike attributes, and strengthening testimonies through personal revelation. Mark introduces a Powerful Learning Activity (PLA) where students rewrite scripture verses to reflect how God’s blessings apply in their own lives, fostering deep engagement and personal relevance. The episode also highlights connecting the Christlike attributes from Section 4 to real-life examples and the Savior's ministry. Finally, they explore the testimony of Martin Harris in Section 5, using insights to help students understand how spiritual witnesses are received. Packed with practical teaching strategies and inspiring examples, this episode equips you to create lessons that center on Jesus Christ and invite the Spirit into the learning process." Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction and Purpose of Episode 4 01:30 – Teaching Doctrine and Covenants 3: Trusting in God and Overcoming Fear 03:45 – PLA: Rewriting Scripture to Relate God’s Promises to Personal Experiences 07:05 – Connecting Doctrine and Covenants 4 to the Attributes of Christ 10:00 – Making Christlike Attributes Relevant to Teenagers 12:15 – Video Resource: Learning Service Through Guillermo’s Story 16:30 – Doctrine and Covenants 5: Martin Harris’s Testimony and Spiritual Witnesses 20:45 – Encouraging Students to Seek Personal Revelation 25:00 – Closing Reflections: Centering Lessons on Jesus Christ

Chapters: Introduction (0:00 - 0:51) JSH 1:27-50 (0:52 - 6:06) JSH 1:50-65 (6:07 - 13:41) D&C 2 & Conclusion (13:42 - 29:29)

Chapters: Introduction (0:00 - 0:47) JS-H 1:1-14 (0:48 - 10:50) Life Prep FSOY (10:51 - 15:05) JS-H 1:15-20 (15:05 - 25:48) JS-H 1:21-26 and Conclusion (25:49 - 31:43) Link to "The Apology" story from Friend Magazine - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... Elder Maynes' list of truths we can learn from the first vision can be found in this devotional address - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s...

0:00 - 1:50 Chapters -Introduction ⁠1:51⁠-⁠8:57⁠ – Lesson 4—Doctrine and Covenants 1, Introduction to the Doctrine and Covenants – Hear the Savior’s voice in the Doctrine and Covenants. ⁠8:58⁠-⁠12:11 – Lesson 164—Strengthening Your Spiritual Foundation, Life Prep Lessons – Introducing them. Stick to the curriculum and show Elder Gilbert and Brother Webb’s video. This page contains download links and descriptions to a video from Elder Gibert and Brother Webb (9 minutes) addressed to teachers. It also has a video addressing students (9 minutes). You may have to sign in with your LDS account to access the page. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/seminary/new-life-preparation-videos?lang=eng#d 12:12⁠-⁠20:59⁠ – Lesson 5—D&C 1:30-33 – The true and Living Church. Help our students overcome binary thinking. Mauro Properzi, Learning about Other Religions: False Obstacles and Rich Opportunities, https://rsc.byu.edu/vol-16-no-1-2015/learning-about-other-religions-false-obstacles-rich-opportunities Dale G. Renlund, “This is My Gospel”—“This is My Church”, General Conference, Oct 2024 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/15renlund?lang=eng   21:00⁠-⁠31:50 – Lesson 6—D&C 1:37-38 – “Whether by mine own voice or the voice of my servants it is the same.” Help students practice looking for specific things in the scriptures to hear the Savior’s voice. Have them practice again using president Nelson’s talk, “The lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again,” General Conference, Oct 2024. ⁠31:51⁠-⁠33:04⁠ - Wrap-up

Resources Summary and Links Scriptural References Moroni 10:4-5 (Terrell Givens reference) - Supporting scripture on revelation. 1:51–2:05 Moroni 10 with James 1:17 - Cross-referenced with spiritual gifts. 14:35–14:55 Quotes from General Authorities Elder Bednar, October General Conference: “In the space of not many years...” 5:41–6:52 Purpose: Example of acting in faith and gaining testimony. Elder Matthias Held, General Conference: Reflection on Lehi's teachings. 9:01–9:34 Purpose: Example of overcoming opposition through faith. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, General Conference: Personal discipleship journey. 9:50–10:07 Purpose: Example of real-life application of faith. Elder Bednar’s 8 Principles on Spiritual Gifts (2021 Church News article). 13:08–14:07 Purpose: Guidance on understanding and seeking spiritual gifts. Videos Christlike Attributes Video - Discussed as a key visual aid. 20:08–20:32 Purpose: Emphasize Christlike attributes and their relevance. Come Unto Christ Theme Song Video - Suggested for tying together themes. 24:52–25:03 Purpose: Reinforce the youth theme and connect to lesson content. Activities & Handouts Classroom Activity: Spiritual Gift Reflection via Parent Input 12:01–12:43 Purpose: Build student confidence and foster peer/parent connections. Final Class Reflection Activity (Passing Notes for Affirmation) 22:01–23:44 Purpose: Encourage self-awareness, class unity, and testimony.

Chapters: 0:00-0:38 - Introduction 0:39-8:42 - Moroni 7:1-19 8:43-14:06 - Moroni 7:20-43 14:07-18:29 - Moroni 7:44-48 18:30-19:17 - Doctrinal Mastery: Moroni 7:45-48 19:18-24:56 - Moroni 8 and Wrap-up Elder Holland's Moroni 8 Story - Full Audio -    • The Coolest Moroni 8 Story Ever (Elde...  #lds #ldsseminary #bookofmormon #comefollowme2024

0:00-0:31 - Introduction 0:32-5:18 - Ether 12:23-27 1. Come unto Christ. 2. He will show you your weakness. 3. Recognize that He has given you weakness to help you be humble, and that His grace or help is enough for you. 4. Humble yourself before Christ. 5. Have faith in Christ. 6. Christ will make “weak things become strong unto you.” Michelle Craig quote. 5:19-10:37 - Doctrinal Mastery – Ether 12:27 Focus on the principle of adopting the curriculum and then adapting it to your class’s needs. We can focus on adaptations that increase relevance as we feel the Spirit guide us to helping our classes. We also can reframe the conversation in terms of the plan of salvation. 10:38-15:39 - Ether 12:28-41 Supplemental learning activities. Jeffrey R. Holland video, Testimony of The Book of Mormon. Question: What can we learn about he character of Jesus Christ from Ether 12:29-41? Possible answers: His will is righteous. He comforts us. He provides miracles for the faithful. He shows himself in great power. He has prepared mansions for us. We can have more excellent hope through Jim. He loves the world so much He laid down His life for it. He took His life back again. He has true charity for me. He is a perfect judge. He will talk to us. We will see Him again. 15:40-21:02 - Ether 13-15 The contrast of three characters and what happens to Coriantumr, Shiz, and Ether. Consider looking for “What should followers of Christ teach and do in this time of toxic communications? What were His teachings and examples? How do we move from avoiding temptation to becoming a peacemaker? Dallin H. Oaks, Following Christ, Oct 2024, specifically quote from RM Nelson. 21:03-22:55 - Asses Your Learning and Conclusion Review the highlights that speak to your students and reflect on how those days impacted you.

0:00-0:35 - Introduction 0:36-6:37 - Ether 6 Likening scriptures to ourselves, helping establish relevance with verses 3, 7, and 10. Help your students see, How could we compare their journey across the ocean to our journey through mortal life? You might help your students see how to avoid the darkness in the world, the spiritually being drowned or destroyed by the monsters of sin that are all around us. After identifying these things, you might ask them: How is Jesus Christ the Light that allows us to escape the monsters around us? How do I see Christ’s light in my life? Elder Rasband quote. Finally, you might emphasize Ether 6:8, see if you can find Jesus Christ in this verse and what it teaches us about Him? 6:38-11:13 - Ether 7-11 The consequence of not listening to prophetic warnings. Yellowstone Warning signs. You can use summarize to help cover more material. Young Adult Weekly Article, "A Look at Our Prophet's Ongoing Warning Call." Boyd K. Packer, Teton Dam story. 11:14-16:59 - Ether 8 Speeding through stories, share a few details and see if anyone can finish the story. What is a secret combination, or making secret plans. Neil L. Andersen quote.  You might compare and contrast, how does Satan gain power over us? How does the Lord impart His power into our lives? Sister Tamara Runia story. Is what I’m about to do helpful or hurtful? Satan is always trying to inhibit or harm. Jesus is always trying to help and lift. You might use 2 Nephi 26:33 to emphasize this truth. 17:00-21:09 - Ether 12:1-22 Help students see what it means to act in faith. Interrogate the text with questions like these: How is faith connected to hope? What would happen for better or worse if faith was seen? What do you think is meant by a trial of your faith? What do you think is meant by receiving a witness? Why is a trial of faith often necessary before receiving a witness? Do you think you’ve ever had a trial of faith? How did you exercise faith and cling to hope until you received a witness? What do you think it means to act in worthiness on an impression? Why would anyone want to try their faith? How might teenagers recognize confirming evidence from the Spirit? Avoid question burnout by focusing on questions from this list that you think will help them. Elder Scott quote. A fun activity might be, have a pair of students bring some examples of them exercising their faith, put into the Ether 12 format: “Behold, it was the faith of Samantha that helped her seek the Lord’s strength in winning the volleyball championship.” (see video or audio for more examples). 21:10-24:56 - Doctrinal Mastery and Conclusion Ether 12:6 – The bolded headings are not just titles but they are the three phases of doctrinal mastery. Maybe have students make a meme or poster or text the meaning of the scripture using only emojis. There are miracles all over these chapters. Help students identify that they are being helped by the Savior and what ways they are being helped. If you can comment in the video or on the podcast in ways that these videos are help you lead your students closer to Christ.

0:00-0:33 - Introduction 0:44-4:37 - Ether 1 Sincere Prayer: LDS Chatbot. https://ldsbot.com/ . How is the brother of Jared’s prayer different from a chatbot prayer? How might the brother of Jared’s prayer be different from our prayers? V. 42 – There will I meet thee. 4:38-9:13 - Ether 2 We can solve our problems through prayer: as we call upon Heavenly Father in prayer and do our part to solve our problems, we can receive the Lord’s help. Invite your students to think of a scriptural story where the Savior helped someone. Juan Pablo Villar quote on God helping us if we trust Him. Ask your students to think of a time when the Savior answered your prayers. What He did for you, if it’s not too personal? How has prayer helped you receive help from God? What are some other ways you have received help from God? Maybe ask them, how does your experience with prayer help you identify attributes of Jesus Christ? Boyd K. Packer quote on Prayer. 9:14-14:22 - Ether 3 One of the best ways to bring about relevance is to get our students to come together to help someone in need. You could do this through a case study. You could ask your students to think of someone who is struggling with their faith right now. Without telling us who it is, describe their needs to us. Then use that story as a case study to think of what you could do to help them. Video example of a case study, rebuilding my faith because I felt lost watch first 2:16. What might you use to teach your friend or this young man in the video? Why might it be important for our friend to recognize his or her own dependence on the Lord? What might help your friend develop greater trust in the Lord? Also, consider how inviting students to strengthen the faith of others accomplishes the objective of seminaries and institutes of religion. 14:23-20:32 - Ether 4-5 The process of receiving revelation. Ether 4:6-13, have them look for ways to increase our power to receive revelation. You may need to give them an example of the kinds of things they are looking for. After they give answers, consider follow up questions like, why does repentance increase my power to receive revelation (if their answer was to repent)? This will help them to understand doctrine. What would happen in your life if you were to receive more revelation? When is a time that you feel like you have received revelation (please don’t share details that are too personal)? You could have them find a general conference talk that relates to the thing they found (for example, if they focused on repentance, have them look for a talk on repentance). 20:33-23:57 Doctrinal Mastery Review 24 and Conclusion Help students to discover what their questions are. What does it mean…? Why does the Lord…? What would happen if…? How do I…? Sister Browning, Seeking Answer to Spiritual Questions, GC, Oct 2024. Please do not skip Doctrinal Mastery. Alternate Idea/Object Lesson: "If the Brother of Jared's Sixteen Stones were Prophets and Apostles" -    • If the Brother of Jared's Sixteen Sto...  

Introduction - Welcome and discussion about the object lesson recommended last week. (0:00 - 1:39) Mormon 7 - We can focus on the Savior in difficult times. Mormon 7:5-7 have students look for all the amazing things Moroni emphasized about Jesus Christ despite the difficult times he lived in. Which of these truths would lift people when times are difficult? Joseph Smith Quote, happiness is the object... you could share and brief discussion activity. Also, RM Nelson quote happiness versus joy? You might ask, when are some times when you have felt the joy the Savior offers? And how did that time bring you closer to Christ? (1:40 - 6:03) Mormon 8:1-26 - The worth of the Book of Mormon. Feeling the importance of the Book of Mormon in your life is directly connected with feeling the importance of Jesus Christ in your life. Elder Alvarado's story, man steals woman's Book of Mormon and finds Christ. Joseph Smith once mistakenly sought the plates for personal wealth and was shocked. Activity, challenge your class to write their testimony and share it with a friend. Value of the Book of Mormon. (6:04 - 10:58) Mormon 8:27-41; 91-6, 27-37 - One way to introduce the lesson is talk about someone who helped you be prepared for something (I share an example). Two key verses Mormon 8:34-35. How can we avoid being the person who is unprepared for the Second Coming? Understanding Jesus Christ's character, helping us prepare for His return. ET Benson quote, they saw our day. Book of Mormon study strategy, why did the inspired writer include this or that in the Book of Mormon? Why is it relevant for us in our day?  (10:59 - 14:46) Mormon 9:7-27 - Relevance could be seeking to identify the miracles in your life. RA Rasband quote 1; quote 2; quote 3. Suggested questions, How many of you believe that you have witnessed a miracle or know someone that has witnessed a miracle? What did this miracle teach you about God? Was it big or small? Why do you think magnitude does not distinguish a miracle? What is a miracle you would like to see in your life? What do you think is one of the most important miracles that could happen in a teenagers life?  DH Oaks quote about a mighty change of heart. Look for what Mormon said we need to do to have miracles happen in our lives. Concluding recommendation on a way to not get bogged down with feeling students have to answer every question. (14:36 - 19:22) Doctrinal Mastery Review 23 - memorizing with flash cards to quiz your partner, then play a game of slap jack. Variety can energize the class. A little bit of fun can go a long way. Be careful not to over emphasize memorization, but not neglect it either.  (19:23 - 21:15) Conclusion - Thank you for being here with us. Check the notes for a summary of the video or podcast. Podcast version available on Spotify or Amazon. (21:16 - 22:18)