Remember Your Story

07/08/2022

In Episode 11, Camille Nelson Schwendener, an inspiring musician, shares a myriad of experiences where she knew she was in the right place at the right time before, during, and after her mission. She served in the Switzerland Zürich mission from 2002-2004!
🇨🇭Listen to discover an unexpected blessing that found Camille due to her missionary service which continues to bless her today!

20/07/2022

➡️So...we're back with another episode! 🥳 Episode 10 features returned missionary Austin Ludwig who served from 2016-2018 with seven elders in Iceland, a part of the Denmark Copenhagen mission.

➡️Through a rather rare opportunity of finding an Icelandic family to teach, Austin recognized God's love for His children. 💜 On the last day of his mission, while kneeling in prayer, he had a realization about that godly love that he has never forgotten. 🙏

➡️Tune in on Spotify or any other podcast platform to hear the full story, 🎧 and remember to share your mission stories with those around you too!

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1ILF7JRCmG4rVlKaWikEBF?si=zfxgrXDrTHaPjJ2hZEZ90w

03/05/2022

On a Sunday afternoon in Mariupol, Ukraine at the close of her mission a decade ago, Megan Armknecht and her brand-new companion set out to visit a sailor... Listen to her episode to hear what happened next!

Megan Armknecht served in the Ukraine Donetsk Mission from 2012-2013

https://open.spotify.com/episode/414dZYR5YaYz3rXKxMMwS1?si=715ccaae3bb84b57

05/04/2022

👉This is a call to all returned missionaries who served in Ukraine or Russia! If you know someone who served in either country, tag them in the comments! Message us for more details :)

14/03/2022

When Julianna Carlson heard the devastating news of the death of her past companion’s sister, Maddie, she composed and recorded the song “I’ll See You Again” while still on her mission, the process and reach of which was nothing short of miraculous.

Listen to her tell her story in Episode 8, "Maddie Fillmore's Song" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5swf0odrWLCn6xDBAEoHHV?si=QcoErO22SxCgZoTaYWo2gQ

It's also on Apple Podcasts!

Julianna Carlson served in the Oregon Salem Mission from 2020-2021🌲

09/03/2022

Junior Banza’s mission started long before he put a tag on in 1991. Teaching the gospel alongside his parents as the first members in the Congo, Junior never knew exactly what was coming next!

Junior served in both the Congo Kinshasa Mission and the South Africa Johannesburg Mission from 1991-1993🌍

Listen to his full story on Spotify!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1jueWnfqAfxt8OQbh6bjO7?si=k2VpQAOJSAWsbFvskEYbzw

04/03/2022

04/03/2022

Called to serve in Rostov Na Donu, Russia shortly after conflict in the Crimea broke out eight years ago, Brunson Smith recounts his first months in Russia as a missionary. After walking away from his faith post-mission, Brunson embarked on a journey to rediscover it.

Brunson served in the Russia Rostov Na Donu Mission from 2015-2016.

We recorded this interview a few weeks before the recent Russian attacks on the Ukraine, and with deep compassion and concern, dedicate this episode to all Ukrainians and Russians, and echo the message of the The First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/first-presidency-statement-armed-conflict

03/02/2022

What do you remember about the first lesson you taught on your mission?

19/01/2022

A mission is full of goal-setting: personal goals, companionship goals, and transfer goals, to name a few. While reaching a particular goal feels amazing, what matters most is the personal growth that comes from challenging yourself along that journey.

So, whether or not you achieved it, what is a goal you set on your mission that helped you to grow and how? 🌱

24/12/2021

On this Christmas Eve, our gift to you is a beautiful story from Kylie Moon! Given to her on loan from a member of the Church in Görlitz, Germany, the cello Kylie played during Christmastime unexpectedly cracked, but was not far from heaven's repairing hand.

Kylie served in the Germany Berlin Mission from 2018-2020🎄

Listen to the full episode on Spotify, today!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7zjxIeQdfKbozpU9WNTsG4

22/12/2021

We interviewed two returned missionaries who served in Germany during Christmastime! Here is the first story!

Christmas in Germany, Part I - "Hawaii Toast"

Dr. Chris Karpowitz, a professor of political science at BYU, served in Berlin, Germany during a momentous time in the history of the country, and was the recipient of a widow's equally unforgettable act of service.

Chris served in the Germany Hamburg Mission and Germany Dresden Mission from 1988-1990🇩🇪

Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5jnx30gikgnDaAARVGcuYl

05/12/2021

While proselyting online and teaching remotely during the pandemic, Hannah Gunther remembers an unforgettable phone call... Can't wait for you to hear the story on our third episode released today!

Hannah served in the Washington Kennewick Mission Spanish speaking, from 2019-2021

Listen to the full episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2EmLCEfiAksOg1YG1jPbzj

01/12/2021

Our second interview episode is coming out sooooon, featuring the great Hannah Gunther!

04/09/2021

We are thrilled to release our second episode and FIRST interview!!! In this episode, our interviewee, Levi Tua'itanu, recounts the miraculous healing of an investigator in Narrogin, Australia, who then becomes the "Ma" of his mission.

Levi served in the Great Australia Perth Mission from 2015-2017!

Listen to the full episode on Spotify!
https://open.spotify.com/episode/31ywDABebzCZiDEmRUEmSY

21/08/2021

What's a rainy day memory you have from your mission?

14/08/2021

How did your MTC teacher(s) influence your mission? We’re curious! Tag your MTC teacher in your response!