Teach Ye Diligently — Episode 11
Hosts: Mark Mason and Will Perez
YouTube Episode: https://youtu.be/W3PvUJZOJJI

In this episode, Mark Mason and Will Perez walk seminary and instituteteachers through four end-of-year lessons in the Doctrine and Covenantscurriculum. The focus is helping students handle doctrinal complexity,unresolved questions, personal reflection, and rising stress and anxiety byturning deliberately to Jesus Christ.

This episode models the PEEL framework (Prepare, Engage, Empower, Learn)and emphasizes student-led learning, acting in faith during uncertainty, andtranslating belief into discipleship.

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

EPISODE CHAPTERS

(00:00) Introduction and episode overview
(02:15) Official Declaration 1 — Continuing revelation and expanding binarythinking
(18:40) Official Declaration 2 — Acting in faith during uncertainty (Martinezfamily case study)
(42:10) Assess Your Learning 10 — Reflection, testimony, and “Therefore, what?”
(55:05) Life Preparation 187 — Managing stress and anxiety by turning to JesusChrist
(1:17:30) Closing testimony and encouragement to teachers

LESSONS COVERED

• Official Declaration 1
• Official Declaration 2
• Assess Your Learning 10
• Life Preparation Lesson 187 — Managing Stress and Anxiety

KEY TEACHING THEMES

• The Church is “true and living,” not frozen in time
• Continuing revelation requires faith, patience, and maturity
• Acting in faith does not require having all the answers
• Reflection deepens conversion when it leads to action
• Turning to Jesus Christ is central to managing stress and anxiety

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

⏱️ 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.

📥 Downloadable Seminary Resources

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

🎧 Listen on Your Favorite Platforms

Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts

🔖 Hashtags

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

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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

Hashtags

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