CARE Episode 14: Gathering to Jesus Christ & Deepening Conversion through the Book of Mormon

In this episode, Mark Mason and Will Perez explore how covenant gathering, temple preparation, and Book of Mormon study can lead students to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ. Featuring object lessons, student testimonies, and prophetic insights, this episode equips teachers with tools to help youth grow in unity, commitment, and conversion.

(00:00) Introduction
(01:12) Gathering to Jesus Christ – What it really means
(04:00) Stadium vs. Temple: Which gathering matters eternally?
(06:47) PLA: Pencil, bat, and tape – The power of covenants
(09:54) Miracle of the Colesville Saints
(13:12) Christlike Unity – “Do I belong?” and D&C 38:25
(16:50) PLA: Unity Reflection in a mirror or phone
(18:38) Unity Commitment Cards
(22:23) James Covel and the Lord’s invitation
(23:14) PLA: Match D&C 39:10–15 to temple covenants
(24:40) Quote from Chad H. Webb – Temple readiness
(25:53) What breaks us? What remakes us?
(28:25) How has the Book of Mormon brought you closer to Christ?
(30:02) PLA: Testimony Pyramid activity
(32:50) Testimony-sharing reflections
(34:12) Mark’s personal witness: Strength through grief

🗣 President Russell M. Nelson:
“Each of us has a divine potential because each is a child of God. Each is equal in His eyes.”
(Russell M. Nelson, "Peacemakers Needed," General Conference, April 2023)

🗣 Chad H. Webb:
“I believe there is more we can do to also emphasize the second part of our objective and help more youth and young adults qualify for the blessings of the temple.”
(Chad H. Webb, "June 2024 Broadcast," June 2024 Broadcast)

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

⏱️ Timestamps🗣 General Conference Quotes