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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