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Teach Ye Diligently

by Mark Mason and Will Perez

Welcome to "Teach Ye Diligently!" Join Mark Mason and Will Perez, Seminary and Institute Coordinators for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints every Friday for insights, ideas, and best practices in gospel teaching and learning!

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  1. Farewell - Final Episode - From Teaching Content to Igniting Learners - Teach Ye Diligently S4E16

    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. CONTEXT In this final episode of Teach Ye Diligently, we...

  2. S4E15 - Learning Assessment 3 - Turning Review into Meaningful Reflection - Teach Ye Diligently

    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…

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  3. S4E14 - Leviticus Part 2 - Seeing Sacrifice Beyond the Animal - Teach Ye Diligently

    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...

  4. S4E13 - Leviticus Part 1 - Turning Distraction into Engagement - Teach Ye Diligently

    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...

  5. S4E12 - Exodus 25; 35–40 for Seminary - Helping Students See Christ in the Tabernacle - Teach Ye Diligently

    Problem Teachers 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. Context Exodus 25 and 35–40 describe the construction of…

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  6. S4E11 - Exodus 24, 32–34 - Turning Covenants into Daily Living - Teach Ye Diligently

    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…

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  7. S4E10 - Exodus 20:12–17 - From Activities to Scripture Study - Teach Ye Diligently

    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…

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  8. S4E9 - Helping Students Want a Relationship with God - Teach Ye Diligently

    SPOTIFY DESCRIPTION What 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...

  9. S4E8 - Exodus 19 for Seminary - Helping Students Want a Relationship with God - Teach Ye Diligently

    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...

  10. S4E7 - Exodus 14–17 for Seminary - Turn Lessons Into Real Learning - Teach Ye Diligently

    ACTIVE MODE: PUBLISH ALLOWED ACTIONS: Generate Spotify Description using locked transformation and platform model PROHIBITED ACTIONS: Changing transformation, introducing new ideas, blending artifacts Many seminary teachers walk into class with a solid plan—but students never fully connect. The...

  11. S4E6 - Activities That Lead to Conversion - Exodus 7–13 - Help Students Engage and Actually Change - Teach Ye Diligently

    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...

  12. S4E5 - Teaching Easter in Seminary - Helping Students Feel the Meaning of Easter - Teach Ye Diligently

    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...

  13. S4E4 - Teaching Exodus 1–6 for Seminary - Navigate Competing Voices - Teach Ye Diligently

    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...

  14. S4E3 - Genesis 42–45 — Helping Students See the Savior in Joseph’s Story

    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...

  15. S4E2: What a Full Seminary Lesson Looks Like | Genesis 37–41

    About This Episode Many 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…

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  16. S4E1: Helping Students Take Responsibility for Their Learning

    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...

  17. S3 E11 - Official Declarations 1 and 2 | Assess Your Learning 10 | Life Prep 187 Stress and Anxiety

    Teach Ye Diligently — Episode 11 Hosts: Mark Mason and Will Perez YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/W3PvUJZOJJI In 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...

  18. S3 E10 - D&C 135 • Life Prep 185 • D&C 137 • D&C 138 (Part 1)

    ⏱️ 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):...

  19. S3 E9 - Life Prep 193 • D&C 133 (1–40 & 41–56) • D&C 134

    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 Thoughts Episode…

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  20. S3E8 - D&C 130-132, Doctrinal Mastery Practice, and Life Prep on FSOY

    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...

  21. S3 E7 Faith to Move Mountains | D&C 126–128 & Life Prep 181

    Description In 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…

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  22. S3 E6 - Establishing Nauvoo, D&C 124, Life Prep Lessons on Temple Worship and Perfectionism!

    Episode Title: Establishing Nauvoo, D&C 124, Life Prep Lessons on Temple Worship and Perfectionism! (00:00) Introduction Mark 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...

  23. PEEL - S3 E5 - D&C 121-123 & Life Prep Lessons on Scriptural Context and Teachings of Church Leaders!

    Teach Ye Diligently — PEEL S3E5 Hosts: 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...

  24. PEEL - S3E4 - D&C 115-120, Self Reliance Life Prep, Expulsion from Missouri

    Teach Ye Diligently — PEEL Ep. 4 | D&C 115; 119–120; Life Prep 180; Expulsion from Missouri (00:00) Introduction Mark 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...

  25. S3E3 - Life Prep 209, Assess Your Learning #8, D&C 111-112

    Teach Ye Diligently S3E3 — Life Prep 209, Assess Your Learning #8, D&C 111–112 We 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,...

  26. PEEl - S3E2 - D&C 107, DM Practice 8, and Life Preparation 168 Turning to Divinely Appointed Sources

    🎙 PEEL Podcast – Season 3, Episode 2 Mark 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)...

  27. S3 E1 - D&C 103, Camp of Israel, and Life Preapartion Lesson 169, Focus on Jesus Christ

    ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 Welcome back & introduction to PEEL 04:28 Doctrine and Covenants 103 10:57 The Camp of Israel — Student-Led Mini-Lessons 17:47 Life Prep Lesson 169 — Focusing on Christ in the Scriptures 24:33 Doctrine and Covenants 105 & Wrap-Up 🎙 Season 3, Episode 1— PEEL: Prepare, Engage,...

  28. CARE - D&C 49 - 50 Plus Getting Ready for Summer

    🎙 CARE Episode 18 – D&C 49–50, Part 2 As 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…

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  29. CARE - D&C 46 and Inviting Graduating Seniors to Institute

    Episode 17: Welcome Everyone—Spiritual Gifts and the Institute Transition Teaching 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…

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  30. CARE - D&C 45 and Life Prep 205

    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,...

  31. CARE - D&C 41-42 and Life Prep 204

    🎧 CARE Episode 15 - Spotify Description Teach Ye Diligently Podcast | Season 2, Episode 15 Hearing Him, Keeping His Commandments, Living Consecrated Lives, and Worshipping Christ in the Temple Teaching students isn’t just about delivering content—it’s about helping them hear the Savior’s voice,...

  32. CARE - D&C 37-40 and Life Prep 202 BofM as Conversion Tool

    CARE Episode 14: Gathering to Jesus Christ & Deepening Conversion through the Book of Mormon In 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...

  33. CARE - D&C 35, Living Christ Parts 1 & 2, DM Practice 3

    CARE Episode 13: The Joseph Smith Translation, The Living Christ, and Doctrinal Mastery In 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...

  34. CARE - D&C 30-36 and Life Prep Lessons 199 and 200

    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…

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  35. CARE - D&C 27-28 Life Prep 203 and 208

    (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...

  36. CARE - D&C 19 and Learning Assessment 2

    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 🎙️…

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  37. CARE - D&C 18 and DM Practice 2

    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…

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  38. CARE - D&C 13-17 and Life Prep Lesson 189

    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:...

  39. CARE - D&C 10-11 + Life Prep 188 Coping with Sadness and Depression

    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 &…

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  40. CARE - D&C 6-9 Doctrinal Mastery Practice 1, and Life Prep 185 Developing Healthy Thinking Patterns

    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...

  41. D&C 3–5 with Life Preparation Insights: Trusting God, Christlike Attributes, and Spiritual Witnesses

    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)...

  42. CARE - Moroni's Appearance and Doctrine & Covenants 2!

    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)

  43. CARE - Joseph Smith-History 1:1-26

    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...

  44. CARE - D&C 1 and Life Prep 164

    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...

  45. CARE - Moroni 10

    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…

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  46. CARE - Moroni 7-9

    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...

  47. CARE - Ether 12-15

    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…

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  48. CARE - Ether 6-11

    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...

  49. CARE - Ether 1-5

    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...

  50. CARE - Mormon 7-9

    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.…

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Welcome to "Teach Ye Diligently!" Join Mark Mason and Will Perez, Seminary and Institute Coordinators for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints every Friday for insights, ideas, and best practices in gospel teaching and learning!

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