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.
Podcasting since 2025 • 36 episodes
Mission Stories
Latest 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
