Episode 8: Broken Pinball Machine

In this episode, the host continues his story from high school to post-high school. He talks about the difficulties he faced during his senior year, including losing friends and being bullied. He also discusses his friendship with Brady and their activities after high school. The host then shares his experience with knee surgeries and the pressure to go on a mission. He talks about the conflicting opinions and manipulation he faced within the church. Finally, he opens up about his emotions and fears as he prepares for his mission. In this part of the conversation, the speaker discusses his experiences leading up to his mission. He talks about the lack of support he received from his friend Rick and the challenges he faced in preparing for his mission. He also shares his feelings of insecurity and the pressure he felt to go on a mission. The speaker then describes his time at the Missionary Training Center (MTC) and the difficulties he encountered in learning the doctrine and fitting in. The chapter ends with the speaker getting ready to board the plane for Washington, where his mission will take place.