Home MTC

Welcome to Latter-day Missionary, a weekly podcast that gives you a raw, unscripted look at what it's really like to serve a full-time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Every week, Sister Hannah Cheney will jump on a call with her dad, Edgar, to share stories about the people she's meeting, the lessons she's learning, and the everyday reality of missionary life. Whether you're preparing to serve, have already served, or are simply curious about the 84,000+ missionaries serving around the world, we are so glad you are here. In this episode, Hannah and Edgar back up a step in the timeline to cover the night Hannah was set apart as a missionary, and the week of Home MTC that followed. From a powerful blessing to four-hour Zoom calls to one very secret trip to the movies, this episode is honest about just how strange it is to become a missionary while still living at home. In this episode, we dive into: Set Apart: Hannah remembers the night her stake president set her apart as a missionary, surrounded by her immediate family, and the peace that came from a blessing that eased her fears before leaving. What Home MTC Actually Looks Like: A real breakdown of the schedule — early mornings, hours of Zoom classes, learning Spanish at night, and trying to fit in personal and companionship study while still living at home. Meeting Her Companion Online: Hannah shares what it was like to start a missionary companionship over Zoom before ever meeting her companion in person. The Hardest and Best Parts: From the intimidation of learning a new language on a screen to a surprise family trip to the movies before mission rules fully kicked in, Hannah opens up about the highs and lows of that week. Lessons from a Hard Week: Hannah and Edgar reflect on what Home MTC did and didn't prepare her for, plus a few honest suggestions for how it could be improved. The episode closes with Hannah's testimony from Mosiah 7:33, on trusting the Lord through hard and scary seasons, and how she's seen Him deliver her through them. Tune in next time, where Hannah and Edgar head to the in-person MTC!