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

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."

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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

Chapters:0:00-1:01 – Introduction1:02-13:31 – D&C 1013:32-26:51 – D&C 1126:52-35:08 – Life Prep Lesson 188 and Conclusion📖 Doctrine & Covenants 10–11 | Coping with Trials & Letting God PrevailWelcome to another episode of Teach Ye Diligently! This week, Mark and Will dive into Doctrine & Covenants 10 and 11, exploring how God's wisdom always prevails over Satan’s cunning. We’ll discuss:🔹 How the Lord prepared for the loss of the 116 pages🔹 The power of obtaining the word of God before preaching (D&C11:21)🔹 Ways to let God prevail in our lives (President Nelson, October 2020)🔹 Coping with sadness and depression through faith in Christ🔥 Powerful Learning Activities (PLAs) & Teaching Ideas:✅ Remote Control Activity – Help students act out life scenarios & see how God provides escape routes.✅ Jesus vs. Satan Scripture Comparison – A contrast of Christ’s power & Satan’s deception.✅ Treasure the Gems – Invite students to find and treasure key verses from D&C 11.✅ Mission Power – Connect Hyrum Smith’s revelation to modern missionary work.🗣 Amplifying Prophetic Voices:🔹 President Nelson on Spiritual Survival (2019)🔹 Elder Glen Pace: Come, Follow Me as God’s Counter-Strategy🔹 Elder Holland on Overcoming Depression (2013)✨ Expect Miracles: How has God’s wisdom helped YOU overcome an obstacle? Share in the comments!🔗 Downloadable Resources:https://www.teachyediligently.org/pod...👀 Watch Next:🎥 Finding Truth in a World of Misinformation (Video)🎥 The Parable of the Gems (Video)💬 Like, subscribe, and share to help other seminary and institute teachers strengthen their lessons!#TeachYeDiligently#DoctrineAndCovenants#Seminary#JesusChrist#GospelTeaching#LetGodPrevail#ExpectMiraclesLink to "In Search of Truth" video -https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/m...Link to "Parable of the Gems" video -https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/m...

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

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