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
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...
I Only Have Two Years: Finding the Fire for the Work – Elder AJ Luekenga
In this episode of Mission Stories, Shawn is joined by AJ Luekenga, who served in the Bolivia Cochabamba Mission. The conversation centers on a powerful mental shift required for every missionary: graduating from the passive feeli...
You’re a Son of God and I Have a Work for You: The Refiner’s Fire in North Dakota – Elder Carson Brown
In this episode of the Mission Stories podcast, Shawn welcomes Carson Brown, a recently returned missionary who served in the North Dakota Bismarck Mission. Carson shares a powerful, vulnerable account of his journey...
