Episodes
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Introduction: Latter-day Saint Missionary Podcast
Welcome to the Latter-day Saint MissionCast. This introduction episode will help you get started in listening to this missionary centric podcast.
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Preparing Tomorrow’s Missionaries Today – With Robert Cornilles and Taylor Halverson
Preparing to serve a mission doesn't start in the MTC. With the Church moving to being Home Centered-Church Supported, missionaries and their parents have an increasing need to prepare missionaries while they are young. With a new book from Robert Conrilles and Taylor Halverson, parents have a…
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Basic Doctrines Series Part 9: Commandments with Scott Sorensen
The final episode in our Basic Doctrine Series. This episode is on the true doctrine of Commandments. Why do we have them, and how do we teach them. With guest Scott Sorensen.
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The Book of Mormon as a Missionary Teaching and Study Tool – with Jasmin Rappleye of Book of Mormon Central
The Book of Mormon is THE teaching and study tool of Missionary Work. The Scripture Plus App is a powerful Book of Mormon Study app. Episode Guest, Jasmin Rappleye from Book of Mormon Central.
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Early Return Missionaries with Kristen Reber
Interview with Kristen Reber about her podcast, Early Homecoming, which addresses Early Return Missionaries and the challeges they face.
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Basic Doctrines Series Part 8: Marriage and Family with W. Justin Dyer
The basic doctrine of Marriage and Family is central to the Plan of Salvation. The doctrine of the Eternal Family particularly challenging to teach in our modern world. In this episode we interview W. Justin Dyer to discuss the basic doctrine of the family, as well as address some of the...
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Learn Of Me: Following the Prophet to Receive Personal Revelation – with Stephanie Dibb Sorensen
This is a combination-type episode of the podcast. In one part we will have a sort of "part 2" to our episode on the Basic Doctrine on Prophets and Revelation. we will also address Stephanie's new workbook, Learn Of Me, which is a great tool for missionaries. This workbook helps support the…
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Basic Doctrines Series: Part 7 – Ordinances and Covenants with Stephanie Dibb Sorensen
What is the relationship of Ordinances and Covenants, why do they matter, and how do you teach this to others? This and more on this episode of the Latter-day Saint MissionCast podcast
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From Anglican Minister to Relief Society Sister – Interview with Jennifer Roach
Jennifer Roach was an Anglican Minister, but discovered the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ and converted. This is her powerful conversion story.
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Basic Doctrines Part 6 – Priesthood and Priesthood Keys with Jonathan Stapley
What is the priesthood, and what are priesthood keys? How do we teach these to members not of our faith? What is the history of priesthood in the Church? All this and more in this episode of the Latter-day Saint MissionCast!
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Basic Doctrines Series Part 5 – Prophets and Revelation With Blake Dalton
Prophets and Revelation is a basic doctrine of the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. While fundamental to our belief system, this teaching is not found in many of the religions of the world. Our guest on this episode of the podcast is religious educator, Blake Dalton. He speaks of the importance…
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Basic Doctrines Series Part 4 – Dispensation, Apostasy, and Restoration with Mason Isom
Dispensation, Apostasy, and Restoration are the considered basic doctrines of the Restored Gospel. However, they are interrelated and should not be separated if they are to be considered eternal, and salvific (relating to our salvation). Learn how to best teach about the Restoration of God's…
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Seekers Wanted: The Skills You Need for the Faith You Want by Anthony Sweat
- Do you sometimes wonder what is and isn't Church doctrine? - Have you heard something unsettling about Church history and wanted to know if it's true? - Do you want to deepen your study on a gospel topic but don't know where to look other than Google? This episode with guest Anthony Sweat is…
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Basic Doctrines Series Part 3 – The Atonement of Jesus Christ with Anthony Sweat
The Atonement of Jesus Christ is the means by which the Plan of Salvation is accomplished. It is a central teaching to the theology of the Restored Church of Jesus Christ, and yet, one that may be least understood. Learn what the true Doctrine is, and how to best teach it to others.
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Basic Doctrines Series Part 2 – The Plan of Salvation w/Brent Top
Continuing our Basic Doctrines Series of Podcasts, on this episode we are going to cover The Plan of Salvation. This interview covers the official doctrine as well as commentary by Scholar Brent Top.
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Tad Callister Interview – A Case For The Book of Mormon
Tad Callister discusses his book A Case For The Book of Mormon, which addresses critical concerns about The Book of Mormon. He also talks about his time as a mission president and the advice he would give missionaries when needing to address critical concerns about the Book of Mormon.
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Jaxon Washburn – Returns!
After serving only 8 months Jaxon Washburn made the difficult decision to come home with on an emotional health release. Learn his faithful story that is shared by many.
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Power to the Sister Missionaries! Interview with Wendy Ulrich
Do women have Priesthood authority in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints? Do women who serve as missionaries do so with Priesthood Power? Sometimes these questions are hard to answer to people within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, let alone to people outside of the...
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Mack Wilberg and Ryan Murphy – The Tabernacle Choir and Missionary Work
In this interview we meet Mack Wilberg and Ryan Murphy, the two Music Directors for The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. Find out how the Tabernacle Choir is a Missionary Organization, and get the inside scoop about their latest album!
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The Godhead with Robert Millet – Basic Doctrines Series Part 1
Fundamental to sharing the Restored Gospel of Jesus Christ is a solid knowledge of the Doctrine of The Godhead; namely the true nature of God, The Son, The Holy Spirit, and their relationship to humankind. In part 1 of our Basic Doctrines series, we interview Robert Millet, who was a professor of...
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Faith is Not Blind – Interview with Elder and Sister Hafen
Faith is Not Blind is a book by Elder Bruce C. and Sister Marie Hafen and published by Deseret Book. This book addresses the many ways that individuals encounter the challenges to developing faith or the language of testimony. In preparing to serve missions, while on a mission, or when someone...
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What is Doctrine? What is Policy or Practice? – Mike Goodman Interview
What to know how to determine doctrine or church policy? Mike Goodman helps us to learn the difference.
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Dating as or with a Return Missionary – Crossover Episode
Dating as or with a Return Missionary is a very real part of the readjusting process for those finishing a full time mission. For those that haven't served a mission, dating a return missionary can be an adjustment, if not a unique experience. This episode is a great resource for making it…
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Brad Wilcox – Christmas in the mission field #LightTheWorld
Brad Wilcox is a noted speaker and BYU Professor, a return missionary and past mission president. Brother Wilcox is also the author of a new book from Deseret Book entitled, Because of the Messiah in a Manger. This episode features his book and his mission stories from Christmas's in the field.
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Nutrition for Missionaries – Faith and Nutrition with Zach Cordell MS. RDN.
Zack Cordell is the Latter-day Saint Nutritionist and shares some tips on missionary nutrition as well as some insights into teaching the Word of Wisdom.
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#LightTheWorld Episode – Special Messages from Latter-day Saint Podcasters
A wonderful and inspiring #LightTheWorld Holidays message from a group of Latter-day Saint Podcasters.
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The missionary life cycle with Clint Hosman
Ah the stories that are shared from mission companions even many years later.
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Serving a mission in the heart of Africa, DR Congo with Jeff Bradshaw
Jeff was a missionary in France and Belgium from 1975–1977. He and his wife, Kathleen, are the parents of four children and twelve grandchildren. In June 2018, they completed two years of service in the Democratic Republic of Congo Kinshasa Mission.
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A NEW New Testament? Finally! – Interview with Thom Wayment
A NEW New Testament? Finally! Do you find that reading New Testament English feels old, out dated, or just hard to understand? Have no fear, Thom Wayment is here. Our guest on this episode of the Latter-day Saint MissionCast is the translator of a NEW translation, a more modern translation of the...
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Special Episode – General Conference Recap
This is a short special episode, a mini-episode if you will, of the Latter-day Saint MissionCast. In keeping with the spirit of the challenges made by President Nelson in the October 2018 General Conference, we will be honoring the challenge made to the Sisters in their meeting regarding a media...
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Comedian, Actor, and Return Missionary, Michael “B” Birkeland – General Conference Rumors and Missionaries Behaving Badly
This episode of the Latter-day Saint MissionCast is a little more on the fun side. Our guest Michael Birkeland (sometimes known as Michael B), is an actor and producer, known for his roles in Singles Ward, Church Ball, The Home Teachers, and the R.M. He comes on the show to talk about his...
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American Idol Star David Archuleta shares Missionary inspiration & “If ye have desires, ye are called to the (podcast) work”
Reflecting on the past 6 years, by host Nick Galieti December 30th 2012 - That was the day I posted my first podcast interview ever. It was for a podcast that I no longer produce called The Good Word Podcast. It featured interviews with authors or writers who were members of the Restored Church....
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Mission, or not to Mission, that is THE question
Choosing to serve a mission or not serve a mission is a choice that many youth face in the Church today. The change in age from 19 to 18 for young men, and from 21 to 19 for young women has had an impact on the number of missionaries serving. However, many youth still struggle to decide to serve…
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Jaxon Washburn – Interfaith Work, and Being called on a Mission
Jaxon Washburn is a remarkable young man that has done a great deal of outreach work as part of being on interfaith councils, and other organizations that support religious practice. His story is unusual in that, while Jaxon was raised for the first 12 years in what he describes as a traditional...
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Serving a mission in Salt Lake City, Utah + Staying Active after the mission = T’Cherise Howard Interview
Serving a mission in Salt Lake City comes with some interesting challenges and some unique opportunities. T'Cherise Howard served her mission in the Salt Lake City, West mission, then later came back to live in Salt Lake City to attend LDS Business College. She has stayed active in church after…
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Latter-day Saint Addiction Recovery – Interview with Mark Miner Part 2 – Episode 31
Latter-day Saint Addiction Recovery is a topic that most Missionaries and Ministers are not either comfortable or familiar enough with to suggest it as part of the path of discipleship and repentance. Due to the many misconceptions and even naivety that many have about addiction recovery in...
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Latter-day Saint Addiction Recovery – Interview with Mark Miner Part 1 – Episode 30
Mark Miner is a missionary with The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saint Addiction Recovery. Now in over 12 years of recovery, Mark's long and troubled past history that includes drugs and related crimes makes for a complex narrative in Latter-day Saint Culture. After experimenting with...
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Overcoming Pornography Addiction Prior to Serving an LDS Mission with Morgan Bowser – Episode 29
Male or Female, young or old, preparing to serve or even serving a mission, the issue of overcoming pornography addiction is becoming more and more common a story. Morgan Bowser wrote an article for her blog, Slightly Sassy Vibes, that resonated with readers for a number of reasons.Morgan Bowser...
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Social Media Mission with Robert Walz and Dr. Jessica Zurcher
In a way, we have all been called to a Social Media Mission. But how does one go about doing that? Our two guests on this episode, Robert Walz and Dr. Jessica Zurcher, run a pilot program for the Church in Utah County. The full name of the callings they hold in the Church are to work with the…
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Alex Balinski on Preparing to Serve YouTube Channel and Lifey Missions
Hello, this week features a website, a youtube channel, and the creator of those web properties that provide some great resources for missionary work. Alex Balinski (or known online as Alex Ba) created the YouTube channel, Prepare to Serve, and Lifey Missions. He has some fun stories from his...
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Ben Arkell, Mormon Light, and Poop Eating Fish – Episode 26
Ben Arkell (Guest - Left) and Nick Galieti (host - right) Hello and greetings from Cartagena, Colombia in South America. This episodes guest is Ben Arkell. He runs a few different LDS and Missionary-based Facebook groups, including the Preach My Gospel Facebook group, and web properties like…
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What is the history of the people in your mission? Interview with James Goldberg – Episode 25
James Goldberg (guest-left) and Nick Galieti (host-right) Have you ever wanted to know the history of the country where you have been called to serve? This weeks episode features James Goldberg here to talk about a cool new project he is working on with the Church History Department; something…
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Conversion Story, MTC (Mormon.org) Missionary, and a Stake President – Episode 24
Geoffrey Allen (via FaceTime) This week's episode is a listener generated story that involves a convert, an MTC Missionary from the Mormon.org referral center, a ministering Stake President, and so much more. This episode shows the perpetual motion that missionary work can have throughout the...
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What do Daily Mormon Emails, U2, and D&C 4 have in common? This episode of LDS MissionCast
Shawn Rapier and Daren Smith This weeks episode is a joint effort with our friend Shawn Rapier from the Latter-day Lives podcast. We both interview Daren Smith, a tv and film producer, a fellow sound guy (like me) and the creator of a unique way missionaries can approach their personal study of…
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Returning Home From a Full Time Mission with Julienne Bringhurst – Episode 22
Welcome to the LDS MissionCast a podcast to educate and inspire in the great cause of Missionary Work. Returning Home From a Full Time Mission Jason (left) and Julienne (right) Bringhurst - A father and daughter pair of return missionaries and guests for this episode of LDS MissionCast…
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Proof texting and Understanding the Bible as a Missionary Tool with Ben Spackman – Episode 21
Ben Spackman (left-guest) and host Nick Galieti (right) discuss using the Bible as missionaries. Welcome to the LDS MissionCast a podcast to educate and inspire in the great cause of Missionary Work. This episode is hosted by Nick Galieti. Ben Spackman is an interesting type of scholar. He spent...
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Missionary Work in Europe with David Geens – Episode 20 – LDS MissionCast
David Geens Back on the 22nd of May, 2018, I received an email from David Geens, a listener to the podcast in Belgium. He told me a little bit about his experience in coming into the church, and how an early calling as branch mission leader in his branch in Belgium prompted him to start using...
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Mormons and Jews – Interview with B’Nai Shalom President Chelsea Woodruff – Episode 19
Chelsea Woodruff, President of B'Nai Shalom - www.mormonsandjews.org Welcome to the LDS MissionCast a podcast to educate and inspire in the great cause of Missionary Work. In a previous episode, episode #2 of the podcast, we had on Dr. Daniel Peterson to talk about things missionaries and members...
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Early Return Missionaries and Service Missions Alternatives – Interview with Jacob Pinkston – Episode 18
Jacob Pinkston - Episod 18 guest (LDS MissionCast) This episode is about Early Return Missionaries (ERM's), through the story of Jacob Pinkston. Jacob's story, in some ways is also a story shared by a number of missionaries who struggle with mental and emotional health issues prior to mission...
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Race and the Mormon Church – What do we know, and how do we teach it? Interview with Russell Stevenson
Russell Stevenson - Author of "For The Cause of Righteousness: A Global History of Blacks and Mormonism, 1830-2013 Welcome to the LDS MissionCast a podcast to educate and inspire in the great cause of Missionary Work. This episode is all about Race and the Mormon Church. Some of the episodes of…
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Latter-day Saint MissionCast hopes to educate and inspire in the great cause of missionary work.
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Nick Galieti
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