Mission Stories
Get insights on having a powerful and successful full-time LDS mission. This podcast shares inspiring stories and practical principles for embracing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, overcoming challenges, and building a strong foundation for lifelong discipleship. Faith-promoting stories and lessons from real full-time LDS mission experiences to inspire and teach. Based on The Mission Prep Series by Shawn Record.
Mission Stories
Latest Episodes
Bringing the Comforter into a Dark Room in London & the Concentrated Power of Temple Square– Elder Alex Tyltin and Sister Leila Tylitina
When we align our faith with the Lord's timing, the boundaries of language, distance, and circumstance dissolve. In this powerful reunion episode, Shawn is joined by returned missionaries and husband-and-wife duo Alex Tilton (England Lon...
“God, If There is a God”: The Atheist Coal Miner’s Prayer in Ukraine – Sister Leila Tyltina
In this episode of Mission Stories, Shawn welcomes Olya (Leila) Tyltina, a witness to the "genesis" of the Church in Makiivka, Ukraine. Their conversation explores the profound spiritual awakening that occurred as the Iron Curta...
“It’s Brighter in Here”: The Visible Transformation of Leydi Castro – Sister Elle Dorney
In this episode, Shawn welcomes Sister Elle Dorney, a "happy powerhouse" who recently returned from the Austin Texas Mission. Elle’s journey is a vibrant witness of how the Holy Ghost transforms a "lukewarm" high school exp...
The News Interview in Brazil: How an Open Mouth Found 250 Listeners & Choosing Faith Over Trauma – Lauren and Chase Routson
In this episode, Shawn is joined by Lauren (Lolo) and Chase Routson, a missionary "power couple" who met while serving in the Brazil Goiânia Mission. Their narrative explores a profound spiritual transition: the move from being "acted upon" by ...
You Can't Do the Lord's Work the World's Way. From a "Tacoma Truck" to the Best Mission in the World – Elder Jacob Woodward
In this conversation, Shawn is joined by Jacob Woodward, who recently returned from the Washington Tacoma Mission. Jacob shares a powerful account of moving from a state of spiritual "lukewarmness" and reactive discipleship...
