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.
Episodes
36 episodes
Missionary Dreams and Visions - Elder Erik Pederson, the Norwegian Swede Finding a Brother in Christ
This episode of the Mission Stories podcast features Shawn, co-hosts Lauren and Abby, and guest Erik Peterson, nicknamed "Erik the Swede". Erik, who served in the Oslo, Norway mission, shares a powerful narrative of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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58:10
From Falling Away at BYU to an Extraordinary Mission - Elder Ethan Johnson
This episode of the Mission Stories podcast features Shawn and guest Ethan Johnson, who recently returned from the Houston South Mission. Ethan shares how his mission was a life-changing experience that transformed him from a se...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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54:04
How The Atonement Works for a Missionary - Sister Mykah Bullard
In this episode of the Mission Stories podcast, Shawn and Lauren are joined by Sister Micah Bullard to discuss Principle Two: Revelation Leads to Conversion. The conversation explores how true conversion requires a s...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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45:24
An LDS Missionary Christmas in Ukraine
A quick Christmas episode. Merry Christmas.
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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20:23
Overcoming Scrupulosity OCD: Forget yourself and Get To Work Serving Others - Elder Garrett Baxter
This episode of the Mission Stories podcast features Shawn and Lauren welcoming guest Garrett Baxter, who has just been set apart as "Elder Baxter" and is preparing to serve in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana mission. The discussion ...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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45:14
Open The Book, Hit Your Knees And Get To Church To Take The Sacrament In Brazil - Elder Evan Record
This episode of the Mission Stories podcast, welcomes a special guest: Shawn's son, Evan Record, who recently returned from his mission just a few days prior. Shawn mentions the joy of seeing two new faces in the studio, including Evan...
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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51:18
Amanda's Conversion Story (Part 1) - Currently Serving Sisters Wiese and Nichols
This episode of the Mission Stories podcast, Shawn, the host, interviews two currently serving sister missionaries: Sister Nichols (2 months out) and Sister Weiss (4 months out). Due to their strict obedience, the interview w...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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53:26
Trust The Lord, Not Yourself - Sister Katelyn Sommers and Elder Evan Record
This episode features Shawn interviewing return missionaries Caitlyn Sommers and his son, Evan Record, about the theme of shifting from trusting in oneself to putting trust in the Lord. The episode addresses the common missionary experie...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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44:04
Overcoming Darkness & Doubt Through the Gospel of Jesus Christ - Sister Megan Johnson
This episode features Sister Megan Johnson, who discusses powerful principles related to revelation leading to conversion (Principle Two) and dealing with hard things (Principle Six). The podcast aims to help listeners prepare for their ...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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55:28
Inviting the Faithful in Angola Africa to Come to Christ - Elder Sa'ne Thompson
This episode of the Mission Stories Podcast features the experience of Elder Sa'ne Thompson, who recently returned home after serving a two-year mission in Angola, Luanda, Africa. He has been home for just two weeks.The e...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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43:12
Discovering the Power of The Book of Mormon and the Words of Life - Sister Taylor Judd
This episode features Returned Missionary Taylor Judd, who served in the Paraguay Asunción Mission. Shawn warmly welcomes Taylor, noting their long-standing friendship, though he humorously calls her to "repentance" for taking so long to appear...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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37:38
Choosing Every Day Or Your Faith Turns To Ash - Elder Chase Lindsey
This episode features Elder Chase Lindsey, who is preparing to depart for the Scotland Ireland mission. Shawn and Chase share a unique connection rooted in their enthusiasm and faith, seeing themselves as "brothers in Christ". Their initial spa...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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48:28
Losing a Parent Two Months Before Her Mission & Finding Light in Christ's Name - Sister Mandi Malm
This episode features guest Mandy Malm, a recently returned missionary who served in Riverside, California, speaking Spanish. The episode focuses on Principle Number 6: "You Can't Bring Me Down," which explores how developing an i...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:01:46
Faith Crisis or Just Healthy Gospel Questions? Avery, Grace and Olivia Do The Work To Get Answers
This episode features Shawn speaking with three preparing missionaries: Avery (Philippines Cavite, Tagalog speaking), Grace (Boston, Massachusetts, Spanish speaking), and Olivia (Texas Houston East, Spanish speaking;...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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1:30:16
Temple & Exaltation More Important Than Mission & Salvation - Mission Prep in The Temple!
This episode features Shawn and Lauren emphasizing that the ultimate mission of the church is not just salvation, but the celestial kingdom and exaltation.The core principle discussed is that the temple is "more imperative than...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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50:28
The Joseph Smith Episode - Preparing For a Mission
This episode, titled "The Joseph Smith Episode," features Shawn and Lauren , aiming to prepare listeners for missions and discuss the gospel of Jesus Christ.The episode delves into two core principles through the lens of Joseph...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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47:04
The Word Of God Answers All Questions - Shawn and Lauren
In this call-back episode Shawn speaks with Sister Lauren Hendricks shortly after her return from her mission, highlighting her struggle to find purpose post-mission. The episode's central principle is "The Word of God Answers Every Q...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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53:32
Earn Your Pillow, Be all in - Birmingham England - Elder Brayden Hendricks
This episode features a candid conversation with Elder Brayden Hendricks, who has just returned from his mission in England, Birmingham. Shawn, who has known Brayden and his "triplet" sister, Lauren, since high school, explores the pivot...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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44:02
The GOAT of Service Missions - Elder Mason Thundstrom
This episode of the "Mission Stories Podcast" features Elder Mason Thunstrom, a returned missionary who initially served in the Chile Santiago West mission before returning home due to health challenges to serve as a full-time service...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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1:02:01
How To Serve (And Crush) A Covid Mission - Elder Ryan Mcdowell
This episode we talk with Elder Ryan McDowell, a returned missionary who served an "unconventional" mission during the COVID-19 pandemic. The episode delves into the principle of choosing to be "hot" (committed and active) over "...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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47:44
The Spirit and Power Through Witnessing - Elder Thacker Jackson
In this episode, Shawn sits down with the "giddy" Thacker Jackson, who is eagerly preparing for his mission to the Georgia Atlanta North Mission, Spanish speaking, commencing in October. This conversation delves deep into the journey of ...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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55:28
Amazing Miracles of Christ on 8 Mile in Detroit - Sister Molly Baxter
This episode of the "Mission Stories Podcast" features a conversation with Sister Molly Baxter, a returned missionary who served in the Michigan Detroit mission, including the "8 Mile" area. Molly highlights her faithful and happy missio...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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50:36
From Faith Crisis to Atonement's Embrace: Sister Riley Stone
This episode features special guest Sister Riley Stone (affectionately known as "Stony"). The core theme revolves around "Revelation and The Spirit" and how divine revelation grows faith, leads to repentance, and ultimately to "pure joy"...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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38:02
Discerning the Spirit's Love and Power in an ASL Mission - Sister Emma "Wild Child" Stanford
This episode of Mission Stories Podcast features returned missionary Sister Emma Stanford, focusing on the theme "Revelation Leads to Conversion". The discussion explores how God communicates through the Holy Ghost and the transformative...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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53:08
From Rock Bottom to Spiritual Confidence - Sister Lauren Hendricks
In this episode we interview Lauren for the first time. Lauren had only been home for a week when we recorded this episode. The episode delves into the transformative nature of a full-time mission, describing it as a "once-in-a-lifeti...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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47:11