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
12 episodes
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
From Anti-Mormon to Active Disciple: Sister Reha Poulson's Unexpected Journey
In this episode, we feature Reha Poulson, who shares her powerful journey of conversion and preparation for her mission.Reha's Journey of Honest Seeking and Revelation:Ria was born a member of the Church of Jesus Chr...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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41:54
From Sandy Foundation to Sure Rock: Elder Burrop's Conversion & Mission Prep Story
In this episode, we feature Elder Carter Burrop, who shares his powerful journey of repentance, conversion and preparation for his mission, highlighting crucial scriptural and spiritual principles that apply to all.Key Scriptural and Spi...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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55:41
Temple More Imperative Than Your Mission - Mission Prep Series Class 7
Mission Prep Class 7: "Temple More Imperative Than Your Mission," delves into foundational doctrines crucial for missionaries and members alike, emphasizing the paramount importance of temple preparation over mission preparation.Understandi...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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46:26
You Can't Bring Me Down - Mission Prep Series Class 6
In the Mission Prep Series Class 6: "You Can't Bring Me Down," we tackle the universal topic of mental health and coping with hard things, offering insights for aspiring missionaries. This episode emphasizes two core principles for navigating l...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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53:12
Miracles and Angels Are Your Right - Mission Prep Series Class 5
Mission Prep Class 5: Miracles and Angels Are Your Right!In this episode, we dive deep into the enduring truth that miracles absolutely 100% still happen today—just as powerful, just as big. Drawing on scriptures and personal experie...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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54:48
The Word of God Answers Every Question - Mission Prep Series Class 4
Lesson Number 4: The Word Of God Answers Every Question! In this insightful episode, we continue our mission preparation series with host Shawn and the "Hendricks triplets"—Lauren, Abby, and Braden Hendo—who share perspectives from their...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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55:06
An Open Mouth Finds Listeners - Mission Prep Series Class 3
This episode introduces Principle Number Three: An Open Mouth Finds Listeners. We emphasize that this principle is both practical and spiritual, offering a path to an "amazing, life-changing experience" on your mission and coming home "firmly o...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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53:10
Revelation Leads To Conversion - Mission Prep Series Class 2
This episode, "Revelation Leads to Conversion," explores the second crucial principle for an amazing and spiritual mission experience. Your sole purpose as a missionary is to help others come unto Christ.In this deep dive, you'll learn:...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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53:56
Choose Ye This Day - Mission Prep Series Class 1
Welcome to the Mission Stories Podcast! This episode dives into the number one lesson for having an impactful and joy-filled mission: making a conscious choice. Shawn and Lauren explore why some missionaries have life-...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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41:26
Mission Stories Podcast Preview
Welcome to the Mission Stories Podcast! This preview episode is designed to inspire and motivate those preparing for or currently serving a mission. We aim to share knowledge gained from glorious and marvelous mission experiences to help you bu...
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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33:51
Mission Stories Introduction - A Mission Prep Series Podcast
Hi. If you are reading this, you are most likely here for one of two reasons. You are either curious about serving a mission and are hoping to be nudged one way or the other. Or you’ve decided to serve and want to do everything you can to get r...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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1:52