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 Church

Will 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 Way

Will 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 Missouri

Mark 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.

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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, 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 & invitations

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🎙 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) 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

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⏱ 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, Empower, Learn
This 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 103

• Invite 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-Lessons

• Trust 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 theScriptures

• Address 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-Up

• Context: 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, 2025
• Clark G. Gilbert, “The Power Is in Them,” S&I Annual Training Broadcast, January 23, 2025
• Gary E. Stevenson, “Be Valiant in Courage, Strength, and Activity,” General Conference, October 2012

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🎙 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 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 Enrollment

• Elder D. Todd Christofferson, “Why Marriage, Why Family,” General Conference, April 2015
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2015/04/why-marriage-why-family

• Elder Gary E. Stevenson, “Deceive Me Not,” General Conference, October 2022
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2022/10/14stevenson

• President Russell M. Nelson, “Make Time for the Lord,” General Conference, October 2021
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2021/10/46nelson

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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 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 46:1–6

• Doctrine & Covenants 46:7–33

• 3 Nephi 18:22–25

• Matthew 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

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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) Introduction
Mark 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 Titles
Includes 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 Coming
Mark 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 Return
Features 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 Pursuit
Will 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 Testimony
Variety 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 2023
  https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2023/10/11nelson

• Elder 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 2024
  https://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

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🎧 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, 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 Reflection

President 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/2020/04/45nelson

President 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)

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