• CARE - D&C 6-9 Doctrinal Mastery Practice 1, and Life Prep 185 Developing Healthy Thinking Patterns
    Jan 31 2025

    Chapters:

    0:00-0:57 – Introduction Overview of the C.A.R.E. principles and focus on D&C 6 and 8, emphasizing revelation and the role of the Holy Ghost.

    0:58-8:46 - D&C 6 Discussion on Oliver Cowdery’s experience receiving personal revelation and how students can recognize God’s guidance in their lives.

    8:47-15:08 - Book of Mormon Translation Insights into how Oliver Cowdery was a witness to the translation process and how faith and the Spirit played a role.

    15:09-21:23 - D&C 8 Exploring the "gift of Aaron" and how the Lord communicates through both spiritual and intellectual means.

    21:22-26:13 - Doctrinal Mastery Practice Practical applications of Doctrinal Mastery to help students better understand receiving revelation.

    26:14-32:54 - Life Prep lesson #186 and Wrap-up Applying principles of faith, revelation, and trust in God to life preparation and closing thoughts.

    🎥 Additional Resource:
    🔗 Doctrine & Covenants Central Video – Historical context for the "gift of Aaron" in D&C 8 with Scot Proctor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzRr5uiVM64

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

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    33 mins
  • D&C 3–5 with Life Preparation Insights: Trusting God, Christlike Attributes, and Spiritual Witnesses
    Jan 24 2025

    In Episode 4 of the CARE podcast, Will Perez and Mark Mason unpack Doctrine and Covenants Sections 3–5, focusing on how to teach about trusting in God, developing Christlike attributes, and strengthening testimonies through personal revelation. Mark introduces a Powerful Learning Activity (PLA) where students rewrite scripture verses to reflect how God’s blessings apply in their own lives, fostering deep engagement and personal relevance. The episode also highlights connecting the Christlike attributes from Section 4 to real-life examples and the Savior's ministry. Finally, they explore the testimony of Martin Harris in Section 5, using insights to help students understand how spiritual witnesses are received. Packed with practical teaching strategies and inspiring examples, this episode equips you to create lessons that center on Jesus Christ and invite the Spirit into the learning process."

    Timestamps:

    00:00 – Introduction and Purpose of Episode 4

    01:30 – Teaching Doctrine and Covenants 3: Trusting in God and Overcoming Fear

    03:45 – PLA: Rewriting Scripture to Relate God’s Promises to Personal Experiences

    07:05 – Connecting Doctrine and Covenants 4 to the Attributes of Christ

    10:00 – Making Christlike Attributes Relevant to Teenagers

    12:15 – Video Resource: Learning Service Through Guillermo’s Story

    16:30 – Doctrine and Covenants 5: Martin Harris’s Testimony and Spiritual Witnesses

    20:45 – Encouraging Students to Seek Personal Revelation

    25:00 – Closing Reflections: Centering Lessons on Jesus Christ

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    35 mins
  • CARE - Moroni's Appearance and Doctrine & Covenants 2!
    Jan 19 2025

    Chapters: Introduction (0:00 - 0:51) JSH 1:27-50 (0:52 - 6:06) JSH 1:50-65 (6:07 - 13:41) D&C 2 & Conclusion (13:42 - 29:29)


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    29 mins
  • CARE - Joseph Smith-History 1:1-26
    Jan 11 2025

    Chapters: Introduction (0:00 - 0:47) JS-H 1:1-14 (0:48 - 10:50) Life Prep FSOY (10:51 - 15:05) JS-H 1:15-20 (15:05 - 25:48) JS-H 1:21-26 and Conclusion (25:49 - 31:43) Link to "The Apology" story from Friend Magazine - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s... Elder Maynes' list of truths we can learn from the first vision can be found in this devotional address - https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/s...

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    32 mins
  • CARE - D&C 1 and Life Prep 164
    Jan 4 2025

    0:00 - 1:50 Chapters -Introduction


    ⁠1:51⁠-⁠8:57⁠ – Lesson 4—Doctrine and Covenants 1, Introduction to the Doctrine and Covenants – Hear the Savior’s voice in the Doctrine and Covenants.

    ⁠8:58⁠-⁠12:11 – Lesson 164—Strengthening Your Spiritual Foundation, Life Prep Lessons – Introducing them.

    Stick to the curriculum and show Elder Gilbert and Brother Webb’s video.

    This page contains download links and descriptions to a video from Elder Gibert and Brother Webb (9 minutes) addressed to teachers. It also has a video addressing students (9 minutes). You may have to sign in with your LDS account to access the page. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/si/seminary/new-life-preparation-videos?lang=eng#d


    12:12⁠-⁠20:59⁠ – Lesson 5—D&C 1:30-33 – The true and Living Church. Help our students overcome binary thinking.

    Mauro Properzi, Learning about Other Religions: False Obstacles and Rich Opportunities, https://rsc.byu.edu/vol-16-no-1-2015/learning-about-other-religions-false-obstacles-rich-opportunities

    Dale G. Renlund, “This is My Gospel”—“This is My Church”, General Conference, Oct 2024 https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2024/10/15renlund?lang=eng

    21:00⁠-⁠31:50 – Lesson 6—D&C 1:37-38 – “Whether by mine own voice or the voice of my servants it is the same.”

    Help students practice looking for specific things in the scriptures to hear the Savior’s voice.

    Have them practice again using president Nelson’s talk, “The lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again,” General Conference, Oct 2024.

    ⁠31:51⁠-⁠33:04⁠ - Wrap-up

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    33 mins
  • CARE - Moroni 10
    Dec 13 2024

    Resources Summary and Links

    Scriptural References

    1. Moroni 10:4-5 (Terrell Givens reference) - Supporting scripture on revelation.
    2. 1:51–2:05

    3. Moroni 10 with James 1:17 - Cross-referenced with spiritual gifts.
    4. 14:35–14:55

    Quotes from General Authorities

    1. Elder Bednar, October General Conference: “In the space of not many years...
    2. 5:41–6:52

      • Purpose: Example of acting in faith and gaining testimony.
    3. Elder Matthias Held, General Conference: Reflection on Lehi's teachings.
    4. 9:01–9:34

      • Purpose: Example of overcoming opposition through faith.
    5. Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf, General Conference: Personal discipleship journey.
    6. 9:50–10:07

      • Purpose: Example of real-life application of faith.
    7. Elder Bednar’s 8 Principles on Spiritual Gifts (2021 Church News article).
    8. 13:08–14:07

      • Purpose: Guidance on understanding and seeking spiritual gifts.

    Videos

    1. Christlike Attributes Video - Discussed as a key visual aid.
    2. 20:08–20:32

      • Purpose: Emphasize Christlike attributes and their relevance.
    3. Come Unto Christ Theme Song Video - Suggested for tying together themes.
    4. 24:52–25:03

      • Purpose: Reinforce the youth theme and connect to lesson content.

    Activities & Handouts

    1. Classroom Activity: Spiritual Gift Reflection via Parent Input
    2. 12:01–12:43

      • Purpose: Build student confidence and foster peer/parent connections.
    3. Final Class Reflection Activity (Passing Notes for Affirmation)
    4. 22:01–23:44

      • Purpose: Encourage self-awareness, class unity, and testimony.


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    27 mins
  • CARE - Moroni 7-9
    Dec 8 2024

    Chapters: 0:00-0:38 - Introduction 0:39-8:42 - Moroni 7:1-19 8:43-14:06 - Moroni 7:20-43 14:07-18:29 - Moroni 7:44-48 18:30-19:17 - Doctrinal Mastery: Moroni 7:45-48 19:18-24:56 - Moroni 8 and Wrap-up Elder Holland's Moroni 8 Story - Full Audio - • The Coolest Moroni 8 Story Ever (Elde... #lds #ldsseminary #bookofmormon #comefollowme2024

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    25 mins
  • CARE - Ether 12-15
    Nov 24 2024

    0:00-0:31 - Introduction

    0:32-5:18 - Ether 12:23-27

    1. Come unto Christ. 2. He will show you your weakness. 3. Recognize that He has given you weakness to help you be humble, and that His grace or help is enough for you. 4. Humble yourself before Christ. 5. Have faith in Christ. 6. Christ will make “weak things become strong unto you.”

    Michelle Craig quote.

    5:19-10:37 - Doctrinal Mastery – Ether 12:27

    Focus on the principle of adopting the curriculum and then adapting it to your class’s needs. We can focus on adaptations that increase relevance as we feel the Spirit guide us to helping our classes. We also can reframe the conversation in terms of the plan of salvation.

    10:38-15:39 - Ether 12:28-41

    Supplemental learning activities. Jeffrey R. Holland video, Testimony of The Book of Mormon. Question: What can we learn about he character of Jesus Christ from Ether 12:29-41? Possible answers: His will is righteous. He comforts us. He provides miracles for the faithful. He shows himself in great power. He has prepared mansions for us. We can have more excellent hope through Jim. He loves the world so much He laid down His life for it. He took His life back again. He has true charity for me. He is a perfect judge. He will talk to us. We will see Him again.

    15:40-21:02 - Ether 13-15

    The contrast of three characters and what happens to Coriantumr, Shiz, and Ether. Consider looking for “What should followers of Christ teach and do in this time of toxic communications? What were His teachings and examples? How do we move from avoiding temptation to becoming a peacemaker? Dallin H. Oaks, Following Christ, Oct 2024, specifically quote from RM Nelson.

    21:03-22:55 - Asses Your Learning and Conclusion

    Review the highlights that speak to your students and reflect on how those days impacted you.

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    23 mins