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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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 lessons, student testimonies, and prophetic insights, this episode equips teachers with tools to help youth grow in unity, commitment, and conversion.

(00:00) Introduction
(01:12) Gathering to Jesus Christ – What it really means
(04:00) Stadium vs. Temple: Which gathering matters eternally?
(06:47) PLA: Pencil, bat, and tape – The power of covenants
(09:54) Miracle of the Colesville Saints
(13:12) Christlike Unity – “Do I belong?” and D&C 38:25
(16:50) PLA: Unity Reflection in a mirror or phone
(18:38) Unity Commitment Cards
(22:23) James Covel and the Lord’s invitation
(23:14) PLA: Match D&C 39:10–15 to temple covenants
(24:40) Quote from Chad H. Webb – Temple readiness
(25:53) What breaks us? What remakes us?
(28:25) How has the Book of Mormon brought you closer to Christ?
(30:02) PLA: Testimony Pyramid activity
(32:50) Testimony-sharing reflections
(34:12) Mark’s personal witness: Strength through grief

🗣 President Russell M. Nelson:
“Each of us has a divine potential because each is a child of God. Each is equal in His eyes.”
(Russell M. Nelson, "Peacemakers Needed," General Conference, April 2023)

🗣 Chad H. Webb:
“I believe there is more we can do to also emphasize the second part of our objective and help more youth and young adults qualify for the blessings of the temple.”
(Chad H. Webb, "June 2024 Broadcast," June 2024 Broadcast)

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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 week includes a powerful lineup of tools, PLAs, and testimony-building insights—designed to help you teach with purpose and power.

(00:00) Introduction
(01:08) D&C 35 – The Joseph Smith Translation and God’s Love
(11:19) Doctrinal Mastery Practice #3 – Mastering and Applying Scripture
(16:18) The Living Christ Part 1 – Titles, Roles, and Attributes of Christ
(25:01) The Living Christ Part 2 – Sharing Our Testimony of Jesus Christ
(31:59) Conclusion and Easter Invitation

D&C 35 – The Joseph Smith Translation

• Use a True/False PLA to introduce key facts about the JST.

• Invite students to feel gratitude for scripture “as it is in [His] own bosom” (D&C 35:20).

Doctrinal Mastery Practice #3

• Reaffirm that doctrinal mastery includes both memorization and application.

• Reintroduce the Doctrinal Mastery App to support personal study and class engagement.

The Living Christ – Part 1

• Students identify and illustrate one of Christ’s roles, titles, or attributes.

• Use the Bumper Sticker PLA to turn doctrine into personal insight.

The Living Christ – Part 2

• Apply the 3 P’s of Life Prep: Purpose, Principle, Practice.

• Invite students to complete this prompt: “Because I talk of Christ, others will know He can _______.”

Elder Gary E. Stevenson:
“Let us seek a higher and holier way to worship Jesus Christ this Easter season.”
(April 2024 – A Mighty Voice of the Lord’s Servants)
https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/04/14stevenson

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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 love and confidence.

(00:00) Introduction
(00:59) Why D&C 35 & Doctrinal Mastery were shifted
(02:00) Lesson 1: Why has Christ commanded us to share His gospel?
(03:30) Thomas B. Marsh & awkwardness in sharing the gospel
(05:00) President Nelson quote: Christ wants to heal us
(06:45) Book of Mormon story: “It’s not just good—it’s amazing”
(08:30) PLA: Text a returned missionary for real-world insight
(10:56) Lesson 2: How can I share the gospel with courage?
(13:00) John Whitmer & the “weak things of the world”
(15:00) Elder Uchtdorf quote: “Heart and a willing mind”
(16:00) Mark’s story: Food, friendship, and a lasting relationship
(18:59) Life Prep 199: Why should I share the gospel out of love?
(21:00) Convert stories from Will’s ward
(23:20) Sister Lynn Birmingham’s legacy in Tallahassee
(26:00) Will’s Walmart contact story: Doing the right thing, wrong reason
(27:50) Connecting CARE to missionary work
(28:14) Final thoughts and testimony

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(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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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 Voices – President 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

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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