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
“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...
Red-Hot and Bold: Setting the Stage in Hawaii & Testifying at the Christus Statue – Sister Claire Peterson
Claire Peterson from Kyle, Texas, joins Shawn to discuss her transition from a faithful but "casual" teenager to a "red-hot" missionary in the Hawaii Laie Mission. The conversation centers on Principle One: Choose Ye This Day, and the vi...
