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Mission Stories
Shawn Record
21 episodes
3 days ago
Send us a text 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 Smith's First Vision story (specifically the first 15 verses of his history): • Principle 1: Deliberately choosing how you serve. This highlights the importance of being "hot" or "cold" rather than "lukewarm," drawing on Revelation 3:15-17. Joseph Smith...
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Send us a text 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 Smith's First Vision story (specifically the first 15 verses of his history): • Principle 1: Deliberately choosing how you serve. This highlights the importance of being "hot" or "cold" rather than "lukewarm," drawing on Revelation 3:15-17. Joseph Smith...
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Episodes (20/21)
Mission Stories
The Joseph Smith Episode - Preparing For a Mission
Send us a text 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 Smith's First Vision story (specifically the first 15 verses of his history): • Principle 1: Deliberately choosing how you serve. This highlights the importance of being "hot" or "cold" rather than "lukewarm," drawing on Revelation 3:15-17. Joseph Smith...
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3 days ago
47 minutes

Mission Stories
The Word Of God Answers All Questions - Shawn and Lauren
Send us a text 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 Question," emphasizing that while scriptures may not give specific details, they provide principles that lead to answers for all of life's questions. Key takeaways from the discussion include: • The Holy Ghost's Role: When scriptures are used, the H...
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1 week ago
53 minutes

Mission Stories
Earn Your Pillow, Be all in - Birmingham England - Elder Brayden Hendricks
Send us a text 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 pivotal choices that transformed Brayden from a "lukewarm" teenager into an "on fire" missionary. The central theme revolves around Principle 1: the choice to be "hot" or "cold" rather than "lukewarm," drawing heavily on Revelation 3:15-17. Brayden o...
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2 weeks ago
44 minutes

Mission Stories
The GOAT of Service Missions - Elder Mason Thundstrom
Send us a text 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 missionary in Carlsbad, California. Shawn, greatly impressed by Elder Thunstrom's enthusiasm and presentation on service missions, aims to explore principles that lead to a "marvelous work and a wonder" mission experience, contrasting those who th...
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Mission Stories
How To Serve (And Crush) A Covid Mission - Elder Ryan Mcdowell
Send us a text 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 "cold" (rejecting the spirit) or "lukewarm" (indifferent and passive), a central theme highlighted by scriptures from Revelation and First Kings. The episode traces Ryan's journey and the pivotal choices he made: • Foundation in Tragedy: Ryan's init...
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1 month ago
47 minutes

Mission Stories
The Spirit and Power Through Witnessing - Elder Thacker Jackson
Send us a text 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 mission preparation, highlighting the pivotal role of revelation leading to conversion. ◦ Consistent Gospel Study: He became an active participant in a seven-week mission prep course, attending it "eight, nine, 10 times" over four years, totalin...
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1 month ago
55 minutes

Mission Stories
Amazing Miracles of Christ on 8 Mile in Detroit - Sister Molly Baxter
Send us a text 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 mission experience, noting that not all returned missionaries have such positive experiences. The central theme of the episode is that miracles and angels are a right for those "set apart as a minister of the Lord Jesus Christ to preach his gospel". M...
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1 month ago
50 minutes

Mission Stories
From Faith Crisis to Atonement's Embrace: Sister Riley Stone
Send us a text 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" through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. The podcast aims to inspire and provide knowledge for those preparing for missions. Key insights and Riley's story include: • A Journey from Faith Crisis to Conversion: Riley, from Utah, experienced a fait...
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1 month ago
38 minutes

Mission Stories
Discerning the Spirit's Love and Power in an ASL Mission - Sister Emma "Wild Child" Stanford
Send us a text 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 power of discerning and acting upon that revelation. Sister Emma Stanford's Mission and Boldness: Emma served in the Arkansas Little Rock Mission, called specifically to speak American Sign Language (ASL). Due to the niche nature of ASL, her te...
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1 month ago
53 minutes

Mission Stories
From Rock Bottom to Spiritual Confidence - Sister Lauren Hendricks
Send us a text 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-lifetime opportunity" where distractions are set aside to focus solely on the Lord. Lauren emphasizes that there's "literally no other time" in life to dedicate oneself so completely to God's work. Serving with All Your Heart, Might, Mind, and Strength: ...
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2 months ago
47 minutes

Mission Stories
From Anti-Mormon to Active Disciple: Sister Reha Poulson's Unexpected Journey
Send us a text 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 Christ of Latter-day Saints and was active until she was 16, when her family stopped attending. Facing significant life changes and a new ward where she knew no one, she "fizzled out" of church activity, making "pretty bad choices" and living a life that was "not rig...
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2 months ago
41 minutes

Mission Stories
From Sandy Foundation to Sure Rock: Elder Burrop's Conversion & Mission Prep Story
Send us a text 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 Spiritual Principles: The Choice to Follow God: The episode emphasizes the critical decision to actively choose God's path, referencing Elijah's challenge: "How long halt ye between two opinions? If the Lord be God, then follow him" (1 Kings 18:21...
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2 months ago
55 minutes

Mission Stories
Temple More Imperative Than Your Mission - Mission Prep Series Class 7
Send us a text 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. Understanding the "great dilemma" that necessitates Jesus Christ and His Atonement. Key concepts explored include: •The Great Dilemma: Introduced as described by Stephen Robinson in his book Believing Christ, this dilemma highlights the reality faced ...
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2 months ago
46 minutes

Mission Stories
You Can't Bring Me Down - Mission Prep Series Class 6
Send us a text 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 life's challenges, with a strong focus on the powerful spiritual solution. While acknowledging the pragmatic need to advocate for oneself and address personal challenges before a mission, as demonstrated by Lauren's experience of delaying ...
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3 months ago
53 minutes

Mission Stories
Miracles and Angels Are Your Right - Mission Prep Series Class 5
Send us a text 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 experiences, we discuss how the condition for a miracle is faith. You'll learn why, as missionaries, you have a right to these miracles to perform the Lord's work of leading souls to Christ. We address common questions about why miracles might seem less f...
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3 months ago
54 minutes

Mission Stories
The Word of God Answers Every Question - Mission Prep Series Class 4
Send us a text 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 recent missions in England and Indiana1. The core principle discussed is the immense power of using the word of God to answer people's questions. The conversation challenges the idea that the gospel is "simple," explaining that while it is inhe...
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3 months ago
55 minutes

Mission Stories
An Open Mouth Finds Listeners - Mission Prep Series Class 3
Send us a text 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 on the foundation of Jesus Christ". Discover the profound importance of opening your mouth and talking to everyone: • The Most Valuable Work: The podcast highlights that the "most valuable thing" you can do is to "declare repentance unto ...
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3 months ago
53 minutes

Mission Stories
Revelation Leads To Conversion - Mission Prep Series Class 2
Send us a text 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: • What is Conversion? It's more than just a testimony; it's a "mighty change of heart," a change in our very nature, becoming more like the Savior. It's about coming to Christ and living in a covenant with Him. • The Only Way to Come to Christ:...
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3 months ago
53 minutes

Mission Stories
Choose Ye This Day - Mission Prep Series Class 1
Send us a text 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-changing, joyful experiences while others don't, often coming down to consecration and decisive commitment. Discover the profound difference between being 'hot or cold' versus 'lukewarm'—why indifference can be more detrimental than making the "wrong" choice...
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3 months ago
41 minutes

Mission Stories
Mission Stories Introduction - A Mission Prep Series Podcast
Send us a text 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 ready and make it a great experience. Whichever it is, this podcast will help. This teaser episode gives a brief explanation of what the Mission Stories Podcast is all about.
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3 months ago
1 minute

Mission Stories
Send us a text 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 Smith's First Vision story (specifically the first 15 verses of his history): • Principle 1: Deliberately choosing how you serve. This highlights the importance of being "hot" or "cold" rather than "lukewarm," drawing on Revelation 3:15-17. Joseph Smith...