Teach Ye Diligently

By: Mark Mason and Will Perez
  • Summary

  • 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!
    Mark Mason and Will Perez
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  • CARE - D&C 27-28 Life Prep 203 and 208
    Mar 24 2025

    (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 S2E11

    Lesson 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 God

    Introduction:
    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)

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    38 mins
  • CARE - D&C 19 and Learning Assessment 2
    Feb 28 2025

    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 VoicesPresident 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:

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    (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

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    40 mins
  • CARE - D&C 18 and DM Practice 2
    Feb 21 2025

    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

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    • 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube
    • 🎙️ Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & Google Podcasts

    Lesson 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

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    37 mins

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