60 – A Youth Time capsule
While most of our episodes are reflections on missionary work, this is a group of Young Men sharing what their perspective in life is like. I hope you enjoy.
59 – Lanny in Vietnam
Have you ever heard of a soldier being set apart as a missionary in the middle of a war?
58 – Lanny & Kurt
Happy Birthday Lanny! This is part 1 of a 2 part experience with Lanny.
56 – What Kennadee learned about consecration
And Kennadee settles the question between Zack and Jordan, which is better, stateside or Brazil?
55 – Kerry Bellessa – Nicaragua in the 90’s
Nicaragua in the 90’s was a tough place to be. Political and Civil unrest got so intense that missionaries were pulled from the country for years and years. Finally as things grew safe, missionaries were allowed back into the freshly torn country. Insert a 19 year old Kerry Bellessa, a grunge music lover, who struggles with speaking Spanish, swallowing new foods, and quiet dignity.
54 – From Rocker to Missionary
Do the work.
53 – Tales from Tennessee
“Become a nerd for the Restored Gospel and go all in”
52 – Scariest moments from our Missions
In the spirit of Halloween, Zack and Jordan share the moments they were most freaked out…
51 – There is power in remembering your mission
Jayson, Jordan’s brother, is back for part 2, sharing the lessons he learned from his time in the California San Jose Mission.
50 – Advice from Ecuador
Missionaries help people get married too? Absolutely. McKay shares among many experiences, the miracles he saw in helping families come together in Ecuador
49 – Lessons from Liberty Jail
Katelyn was driving around St. George, working during General Conference when her phone started buzzing nonstop. With the age-change requirements for missionary service, it became obvious in her eyes that serving a mission was her next step in life. What is Liberty Jail like? What is it like to serve as a missionary with a visitor’s center? Katelyn, answers these questions and more!
48 – How Ben overcame a 17-year pornography addiction
“I felt hopeless. I was gripped with this seemingly unconquerable addiction, but now, my life, my story, is one of triumph”
47 – The Wise Words of Mission Presidents
Miracles are not limited to the missionary. Listen to hear the Rowleys, Mission Leaders over the Jakarta Indonesia and Malaysia Singapore Missions, share the blessings they saw as they served for 3 years.
46 – The Gospel has the power to change lives
Daniel served in the Florida Fort Lauderdale Mission and witnessed many miracles confirming the power of the Savior to change lives. Daniel shares his “take-aways” from the mission and how serving a mission prepared him for life afterwards: dating as a reserved person, pursuing a PhD, and raising a house of boys.
45 – Learning to Love the Work
Elder, why are you so happy? Whats the key to serving vs. suffering? Take a listen to find out how Drew found joy in the journey on his mission in the Paraguay Asuncion North Mission
43 – It’s not “your mission”. It’s the Lord’s.
This is His work. You just get to participate and learn. Listen to Lafe’s experiences in the Australia Sydney North Mission
42 – Season 1 Wrap up
Thanks guys! We’ve had a blast with this podcast, and we’re not done! Rate and Review and come back for season 2!
41 – Vance and the Chastity Warrior
Vance LOVES music and skateboarding a lot. Enough to contact every Paraguayan that shared that interest and develop a friendship. Leaning into what makes you unique allows you to be a better Missionary
40 – Why turning down sports to serve a mission was worth it
Corinne didn’t want to go on a mission. Her heart was set on collegiate volleyball, but she couldn’t deny the strong promptings she was getting.
39 – How I found what Real Success is in my “least successful area”
Kris was struggling in his first and second areas in Argentina. He’s was in the middle of the country, far from any major cities, and farther from home. The excitement to serve as a missionary was fading as overwhelming feelings of depression and frustration grew. “This was not what I thought it was going to be.” But then something changed. Not something physical, but an epiphany and understanding on what Kris could and couldn’t control. A correct understanding of the Lord’s definition of success. Kris learned these lessons, and so much more in the Argentina Bahia Blanca Mission.
38 – The vision in the subway that took away my shyness
Kyle’s perspective towards the people in his mission completely shifted during his mission. The strangers he rubbed shoulders with daily went from Canadians to his Brothers and Sisters, people he cared about and sincerely wanted to help.
37 – “Canadians are the nicest people you’ll ever meet”
What are Canadians like? According to our guest, Lucas, Canadians are the most polite people you will ever meet. Lucas shares his personal stories from the many people he met from not just Canada, but all over the world. Listen to hear his personal growing experiences and testimony of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ.