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  • CARE - D&C 13-17 and Life Prep Lesson 189
    Feb 17 2025
    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
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    31 min
  • CARE - D&C 10-11 + Life Prep 188 Coping with Sadness and Depression
    Feb 9 2025

    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...

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    35 min
  • CARE - D&C 6-9 Doctrinal Mastery Practice 1, and Life Prep 185 Developing Healthy Thinking Patterns
    Jan 31 2025

    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

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    33 min
  • D&C 3–5 with Life Preparation Insights: Trusting God, Christlike Attributes, and Spiritual Witnesses
    Jan 24 2025

    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

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    35 min
  • CARE - Moroni's Appearance and Doctrine & Covenants 2!
    Jan 19 2025

    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)


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    29 min
  • CARE - Joseph Smith-History 1:1-26
    Jan 11 2025

    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...

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    32 min
  • CARE - D&C 1 and Life Prep 164
    Jan 4 2025

    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

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    33 min
  • CARE - Moroni 10
    Dec 13 2024

    Resources Summary and Links

    Scriptural References

    1. Moroni 10:4-5 (Terrell Givens reference) - Supporting scripture on revelation.
    2. 1:51–2:05

    3. Moroni 10 with James 1:17 - Cross-referenced with spiritual gifts.
    4. 14:35–14:55

    Quotes from General Authorities

    1. Elder Bednar, October General Conference: “In the space of not many years...
    2. 5:41–6:52

      • Purpose: Example of acting in faith and gaining testimony.
    3. Elder Matthias Held, General Conference: Reflection on Lehi's teachings.
    4. 9:01–9:34

      • Purpose: Example of overcoming opposition through faith.
    5. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, General Conference: Personal discipleship journey.
    6. 9:50–10:07

      • Purpose: Example of real-life application of faith.
    7. Elder Bednar’s 8 Principles on Spiritual Gifts (2021 Church News article).
    8. 13:08–14:07

      • Purpose: Guidance on understanding and seeking spiritual gifts.

    Videos

    1. Christlike Attributes Video - Discussed as a key visual aid.
    2. 20:08–20:32

      • Purpose: Emphasize Christlike attributes and their relevance.
    3. Come Unto Christ Theme Song Video - Suggested for tying together themes.
    4. 24:52–25:03

      • Purpose: Reinforce the youth theme and connect to lesson content.

    Activities & Handouts

    1. Classroom Activity: Spiritual Gift Reflection via Parent Input
    2. 12:01–12:43

      • Purpose: Build student confidence and foster peer/parent connections.
    3. Final Class Reflection Activity (Passing Notes for Affirmation)
    4. 22:01–23:44

      • Purpose: Encourage self-awareness, class unity, and testimony.


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    27 min