⏱️ 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 Summaries

D&C 135 — The Martyrdom of Joseph & Hyrum Smith
Will 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 Lord
Mark 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 Plan
Will 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 World
Mark 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.

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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 9 — Life Prep 193 • D&C 133 (1–40 & 41–56) • D&C 134

This 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 & Abilities
A 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 Coming
Help 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 Days
Shift 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 Freedom
A grounded, non-political approach that centers the Savior while teaching about obeying the law and protecting religious freedom.

Downloadable Resources

https://www.teachyediligently.org/podcast-resources

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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

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#seminary #ldsseminary #TeachYeDiligently #PEELPodcast #ComeFollowMe2025 #comefollowme #DoctrineAndCovenants #LDSYouth #TeachingInTheSaviorsWay #HearHim #SeminaryTeachingTips #ChurchofJesusChrist #churchofjesuschristoflatterdaysaints #churchofjesuschristoflatter