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
Russia/Kazakhstan Mission - Beyond the Russian Smile: Finding Warmth and the Savior in a Soviet Block - Elder Nick Spear
In this episode of Mission Stories, Shawn sits down with Nick Spear, who served a unique and challenging mission "laboring in the country of Kazakhstan under the direction of the Russia Yekaterinburg Mission". Nick’s expe...
By Study and Also By Faith: The Scientist’s Path to Conversion – Elder Nick Smithson
In this episode of Mission Stories, Shawn sits down with Nick Smithson, who recently returned from serving in the Argentina Buenos Aires South Mission. Nick’s journey is a profound masterclass in moving from a stat...
Waking Up the Sleepers: From Casual Belief to Consecrated Disciple in Mexico - Sister Lauren Allred
Sister Lauren Allred recently returned from serving in Puebla, Mexico, carrying a fire that only comes from a deep, personal encounter with the Savior. In this episode, Shawn and Lauren explore the transition from being a "good kid" who simply ...
"Just Do It": Swallowing Pride in the Manchester England Rain – Elder Brady Hoggan
In this episode of Mission Stories, Shawn welcomes Brady Hoggan, who recently returned from serving in the England Manchester Mission (2024–2026). The conversation explores the vital transition from possessing a "h...
He Had Me in His Mind: The Personal Power of Gethsemane – Sister Mackenzie Pyatt
In this episode, Shawn sits down with Sister Mackenzie Pyatt, who is currently in the home MTC preparing to serve in the Calgary, Canada Mission. Her story is a powerful testament to the transition from a passive, cultural "lukewa...
