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

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In this episode of the Teach Ye Diligently – PEEL Podcast, Mark Mason and Will Perez explore five inspired lessons from the Doctrine and Covenants and For the Strength of Youth to help teachers apply the PEEL model—Prepare, Engage, Empower, and Learn—as they guide students to strengthen faith in Jesus Christ.

Chapters
(00:00) Introduction(02:00) Doctrine and Covenants 130 – Teaching in the Savior’s Way(10:00) Life Preparation Lesson 174 – For the Strength of Youth: Spirit vs. Letter of the Law(17:30) Doctrine and Covenants 131 – Eternal Marriage and the Silverware Parable(26:15) Doctrinal Mastery Practice 9 – Memorization and Acquiring Spiritual Knowledge(34:45) Doctrine and Covenants 132 – Plural Marriage and Faith in the Restoration(47:30) Conclusion

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

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Description

In this episode, Mark Mason and Will Perez explore how faith in Jesus Christ builds self-reliance, strengthens diligence in the Lord’s work, and connects heaven and earth through temple ordinances.

(00:00) Introduction
(01:20) Life Prep 181 – Faith in Jesus Christ to Build Self-Reliance
(08:09) Feeling Questions that Deepen Learning
(13:11) D&C 126 – Laboring Diligently for the Lord
(17:20) D&C 127–128 (Part 1)
(19:05) D&C 127–128 (Part 2)
(21:00) Conclusion

Highlights:

• Modern parable of two students (Lydia & Matt) illustrating faith and self-reliance

• Using understand and feel questions to deepen engagement

• Brigham Young’s example of diligent labor and “Hurrah for Israel”

• Joseph Smith’s joyful teachings on baptism for the dead

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

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