Called2Service

It's been a long time coming but... In our new episode with Sister Kate DeForest, she tells her story of always wanting to serve a mission but was unsure about how that would be possible as health challenges prevented her from serving a proselyting mission. She still faces challenges, but shares her testimony of faith in Christ and how well He knows and understands her.

Sister Rodriguez is a friend of Elder Cervo from Canada, who we interviewed previously on the podcast. She shares her love for her mission and Jesus Christ. She is so bright and full of joy!

Sister Cochran chose a service mission, and she uses her talents as an artist and rock climber to share the Light of Christ with the people in the Salt Lake City, Utah area. Tune in to hear her sweet testimony!

This week I interviewed Elder Cervo from Canada! With his unique talents as an editor, he helps create content for two Facebook pages. As with all of the episodes, this elder shares his love for Christ and how his mission has brought him closer to Him!

In this episode I interviewed not one, but two missionaries! Brother and sister, Elder and Sister Thompson highlight the similarities and differences between service and teaching missions. They also testify of the blessings that come from sharing the love of Christ no matter where you serve!

After a dry spell in the podcast, Elder Button reached out to share his experience, and it was truly inspired that he did so! He shares his deep love for the Savior and how his depression brought him closer to Christ.

Are you a parent with a child about to serve a service mission? Does your child have disabilities or medical concerns that might prevent them from serving a teaching mission? Are you unsure what this means for your family? If the answer is yes, then this episode is for you! Katrina shares her perspective of supporting two of her children through service missions.

Elder Milnes reached out to me because two of his Service Missionary Training companions recommended that he share his story! He was the companions to Elder Price and Sister Herron, who I also interviewed this season. His interview isn't long, so go give it a listen! He gives a very special invitation at the end!

Elder Kennington shares what he has learned from his mission and how his testimony has grown.

Karson Luthi, like many of my friends, served in the Soda Springs Service Mission. He shares his testimony of Jesus Christ bringing him out of the darkness and into the light.

Ashlynne Smith served in the Layton Utah Service Mission. She shares her sweet testimony and unique experience. She is so bright! You won't want to miss this!

This week I interviewed another returned missionary and my dear friend Janessa Moody. She shares her sweet love for the gospel, her experience drawing closer to Jesus Christ, and several experiences that helped grow her testimony of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

If you love D&D or The Mandalorian, this episode is for you! Elder Van Blarcum shares how he uses his unique interests and passions to gather and serve the people in his community.

Being called directly to a service mission was unexpected for Elder Price. While his friends went to Ethiopia, Chile, and Taiwan, Elder Price started his mission in his home of Edmonton, Canada. Tune in to hear his story of faith and what he is learning ten months into his mission!

Serving in the Fort Collins, Colorado Service Mission, Elder Stokes shares his testimony of the Lord, Jesus Christ. He shares his faith and that the Lord will help us to move the mountains in our lives!

During High School, Elder Shonlau suffered a reoccuring leg injury. He had always wanted to serve a mission, but as he approached mission age, his leg got worse. Tune in to hear his story! And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. - 2 Corinthians 12:9

Because of her anxiety diagnosis, Sister Jacobsen's papers took a long time to process before she got her call. After months of waiting, she was called to the North Dakota, Bismarck Mission. After about 9 months, she transferred to the Denver North/South Service mission. Listen to hear about what she learned through her journey!!

Sister Herron is from South Carolina! She shares a sweet testimony of the Savior. She is striving daily to get to know Him better, and you can see the light of Him in her eyes! So, give this episode a listen, you are sure to be edified:)

Kellen and Connie Lancaster are former mission leaders for the Idaho Soda Springs Service Mission. In this episode, they share the growth and changes they saw in themselves, the missionaries, and the mission as a whole as they sought to "be not weary in well-doing" as they assisted the Lord in laying the foundation of the Soda Springs Service Mission.

After 5 months of being in the mission, Sister Weight shares her testimony that God is her strength. She also testifies that repentance is a beautiful process that helps us draw closer to Jesus Christ!

Elder Renfroe shares his story of serving in South Korea, and then transferring to a service mission. He shares his love for his fellow missionaries and for the gospel.

Elder Olenslager opens up about his struggle with depression as a missionary in Seattle, but shares the miracles that occurred as he followed God's will for him to transfer to a service mission.

Sister Mayer is a packet of sunshine! She is so positive and upbeat, you won't want to miss this episode! She invites listeners to lean on the Lord, and to serve a mission!!

God loves His missionaries! Elder Pinkston shares his story of being led to a Service mission and his testimony that God is aware of you!

Sister Cook is currently serving in the Idaho Soda Springs Service Mission. In this episode, she shares the struggles of serving with depression and anxiety. She testifies that God will never leave us alone.

Sister Mortensen is from the Salt Lake City South Service Mission. She testifies of the power of getting to know God better, and that He has a plan tailored to each one of His children. Check out her Instagram: @iamamissionarytoo

This week I share my own story of learning to trust the Lord in my transition from a teaching mission to a service mission. Scriptures included in this episode: Doctrine & Covenants 68:6 2 Nephi 5:27

Sister Fairbourn shares that we can share the peace of Jesus Christ with others, even when we don't feel it ourselves. Plus a fun analogy about Lord of the Rings:) #lordoftherings #mrfrodo #matthew11 #jesuschrist #servicemissions

Elder Fowler shares the miracles he has seen as he transferred from a proselyting mission to a service mission, and was the first service mission in his area. "Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not." -Doctrine and Covenants 6:36 Find us on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/called2service/id1688463724

From speaking 5 languages to making tie clips with Legos, Elder Lopez shares that we can use our talents to serve others. "Proselyting missionaries are the Lord's mouthpiece and service missionaries are His hands."

Elder Cramer shares his conversion story that came throughout his mission. He testifies, "This is something God needs me to do."

Sister Kylie Smart, from Draper, Utah shares the fun activities she does for her service and the blessings that Service Missions have on the family.

Jack shares how he was called directly to a service mission, and that we are all missionaries.

Haidee Armstrong shares her unique experience coming to a service mission. She shares that it is more important how we serve than where we serve.

The introductory episode will introduce the purpose of the podcast. Stay tuned for Episode 1, where we get to meet my former companion and dear friend, Haidee Armstrong. Trust me, you won't want to miss this!!