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Mission Accomplished
by Brandon Leavitt
Authentic conversations with recently returned missionaries from The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We discuss their day-to-day efforts in finding and teaching. We dive into the highs and lows of missionary life including, companions, missing home, language barrier's, mental health and much more.
Episodes
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Serving on the Southern Tip of Africa : Logan Stewart
Logan served as a full-time missionary in South Africa for 24 months. Join us as he shares his love for the people of a country nearly halfway around the world from his hometown. We dive into the unique culture, his living conditions, societal challenges, and much more. Throughout our…
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Ryder Turner : Beauty for Ashes, When Returning Home Changes Everything.
Ryder served in Ecuador and St. Louis, Missouri. After just one transfer, he unexpectedly found himself back home, facing some difficult decisions and an uncertain future. His story is truly one of beauty for ashes. During the six months he spent at home, Ryder experienced the healing and...
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Dane Overson : What Samoa Taught Me About Charity
Dane served for two years as a full-time missionary in Samoa. During his time there, he came to understand the true meaning of charity—not just as something we talk about, but something we live. He experienced charity personally during some of the difficult seasons of his mission, as others…
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Kallin Bosch : How Falling in Love with Jesus Christ Saved my Mission
Kallin found himself struggling with depression, anxiety, and a lack of joy in the work—so much so that he called his mission president and told him he was done and ready to go home. The episode explores how charity, love, and a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ not only saved Kallin’s…
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A Million Dollar Experience That She Wouldn't Pay A Dime To Do Again : Aubrey Wolfley
Aubrey served for 18 months as a full-time missionary in Ohio. At times, her mission was a love-hate relationship, and she shares very candidly about the realities of missionary life. She loved many parts of the experience while struggling to understand the purpose behind others. But once Aubrey...
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When Sharing Your Leftovers Changes Everything : Gary Leavitt
Gary recently returned from Peru, where he served as a full-time missionary. Listen in as he shares what he learned about leadership, obedience, and humility. But perhaps most importantly, he tells how an experience with a man begging on the streets led him to give away his leftover food—and how...
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It's Not About You : Braden Leavitt
Braden recently returned from serving as a full-time missionary in the Boston, Massachusetts area. He shares how finding and contacting people became one of his favorite parts of missionary work—and how that love developed over the course of his mission. He also talks about learning to truly love...
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Serving Among The Lamanites : Dakota McCauley
Dakota served a full-time mission just four hours from home, spending nearly his entire mission on the Native American reservations of Arizona. Listen as he shares how he came to love the Navajo people, discovered that genuine service was the key to earning their trust, and formed lifelong...
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His Plan, Not Mine | Kenzie Hughes
Sister Hughes’ mission did not go as planned by any stretch. Over the course of 18 months, she ended up serving in three different missions. When mental health concerns forced her to leave her original assignment, she found herself back home serving as a service missionary. But she didn’t quit or...
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When a Spider Bite Changes Everything : Haylie Western
In this episode, we interview Haylie Western, who served faithfully for 18 months in Paraguay. She shares how, as she was landing in the country, she wondered if she could really do something so difficult—and how she learned to turn to the Lord for help. Just a few months later, Haylie and her...
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The "Why" Behind Obedience: Isaac Linford
Isaac served as a full-time missionary in Argentina. In this episode, he shares how he learned to truly believe Jesus Christ, not just believe in Him. He also offers powerful insights into why understanding the why behind our obedience transforms it from duty into discipleship—and how that shift...
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Becoming a Priesthood Man | Boston Stilson
Boston is a great example of the miracle of missionary service. When a young person lets the Lord prevail in his or her life by fully giving themselves to the work of representing Him as a full-time missionary, the Lord makes far more of them than they could ever become on their own. Boston...
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Recognizing Weakness, Finding Christ | Trenton Wadsworth
Trenton served in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, and Peru. During his mission, he served under three mission presidents and experienced dozens of faith-promoting moments that strengthened his testimony and shaped his discipleship. He left home as a confident and hardworking young man. When I asked…
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Learning To Serve for the Right Reasons: Aidan Johnson
In this episode, we visit with Aidan Johnson, who recently returned from serving a mission in Argentina. Aidan opens up about how, early in his mission, he was serving faithfully, but his motivations may have been somewhat misplaced. Personal recognition and self-accomplishment were at the...
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Representing Jesus Christ in a Muslim Country : Dalton Marshall
Dalton served as a French-speaking missionary in West Africa—a world away from the small town of Logandale, Nevada, where he was raised. Join us as he shares his experiences with culture shock, learning a new language, letting go of his old self, and discovering a deep love and respect for the...
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Finding Peace in the Dangerous Streets of Honduras | Mason Wheeler
Honduras is often known for its reputation as a dangerous country, and Elder Wheeler was not spared that reality. Yet his two years of preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ were defined far more by faith than by fear. Rather than focusing on the dangers, he found peace, joy, and a deep love for…
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A Shattered Heart and Eternal Truths
2 Nephi 9:18 describes mortality as a time of “enduring the crosses of the world.” In this episode, Ashlee shares how she is carrying her own crosses by relying on the eternal truths of the gospel and the sustaining power of her Savior, Jesus Christ. Through faith, resilience, and trust in Him…
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Finding Joy In Difficult Circumstances : The Frehner's
Willie and Holly Frehner answered the call to serve, willing to go wherever the Lord needed them. That call led them to a remote, poverty-stricken island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, where they faced difficult and humbling circumstances. In this episode, they share how they overcame...
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Navigating Loss with Faith and Courage : Mandie Matheson
In this episode, Mandie shares how she has navigated the heartbreaking loss of her husband, Jerid, to cancer at such a young age. Together, we discuss what it was like to receive the diagnosis, how they cared for one another and their children during the difficult months between his illness and...
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Why Missions Are Hard: Sarah Harding
In this episode, Sarah shares powerful insights on why missions can be so challenging. She draws meaningful connections between struggle, growth, and becoming stronger through adversity. I especially appreciated her resilience, inner strength, and the perspective she gained through her experiences.
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Creating An Eternal Family : Matt & Caley Kephart
In this episode, Matt and Caley share their story of how the Lord has been pursuing them for years. We discuss Matt’s journey of accepting the gospel of Jesus Christ and Caley’s path back to the Lord’s restored Church. Their individual journeys ultimately come together in the creation of their...
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Service Missions Change Lives : Taysen Holmstead
Taysen had the opportunity to serve the Lord full-time as a service missionary. In this episode, he shares how the uniqueness of his assignments changed his life and strengthened his relationship with Jesus Christ. He served in four different locations and four different temples. In addition to…
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When Your Mission Is Both Humbling & Perfect.
Richard and Wendy share their experiences serving a mission in Pittsburgh. Though their journeys were very different individually, they discovered that each experience was exactly what they needed to grow closer together as a couple and closer to their Father in Heaven.
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When The Lord Has Different Plans: Lydia Campbell
Lydia's mission was anything but traditional. It was full of disappointments, challenges and set backs. Listen as she talks about how she responds with faith and courage when her time in the field ends early not once, but twice.
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Elise Dalley
Elise was called to serve in the Idaho, Pocatello Mission. As a Southern Nevada girl she talks about serving in her home state for a short amount of time. More importantly Elise shares a powerful testimony of what it means to be loved by her Heavenly Father and her Savior Jesus Christ.
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Trent Nelson
Listen in and learn how Trent confronted feelings of despair and darkness with the light of Jesus Christ!
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Myles Mortensen
“Myles shares how he learned to love the people of Michigan, redefined what success means, and reflects on being near the Grand Blanc shooting—and the unexpected way it softened hearts.”
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Ellyse Sundell
Ellyse spent time in 4 different countries and learned 2 different languages as part of her missionary service in the Adriatic South Mission. Listen in as she talks about her time serving the Lord in a very foreign land.
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Olivia Hammond
This wonderful lady shares what it's like to serve as a full time missionary in Vancouver, Canada. She was asked to change mission languages shortly after arriving, that's no easy task.
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Stockton Davis
Stockton talks about the ups and downs of missionary life in Japan.
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Dallin Turner
Dallin served in East Texas for 2 years. He went from not wanting to serve a mission out of high school to becoming an AP and powerful missionary. Listen to his journey as he grew in faith and became an instrument in the Lords hands.
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Joey Boss
Joey served in the Dominican Republic. I learned so much about this country and its history with the restored gospel of Jesus Christ. He's a wonderful young man with a bright future.
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Nicholas Leavitt : Overcoming Pornography as a Missionary
In this episode Nicholas Leavitt opens up about his efforts to overcome pornography as a full-time missionary.
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Emma Thompson
Interviewing Emma brought back a lot of memories of how covid affected missionary work. Listen in as this faithful young women talks about her time as a missionary in Japan and how covid threw her a curveball!
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Jayden Bunker
Jayden is an absolute stud! I hope you enjoy listening to him talk about his experiences as a full-time servant of our Lord.
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Anton Kohntop
Anton served a very faithful mission. Listen as he shares with us his experiences as an ambassador for the Lord.
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Paige & Talli Fairchild
These two wonderful twin sisters are powerhouses for the Lord! Listen as they share their experiences as full-time ambassadors for Jesus Christ.
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Jesse Meeks
Another incredible young man who was willing to serve the Lord! Listen as Jesse shares his experiences as a full time missionary.
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Max Kelson
In this episode I visit with Max Kelson about his time as a full-time missionary in Iowa. He talks about why he decided to serve a mission even though it wasn't really on his radar during high school. We discuss the unique experience of being asked to learn a new language half way through his...
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Chance Houston
From Kansas to Peru. Chance and I talk all things mission...from his journey to truly becoming a consecrated missionary to his parents traveling to Lima to pick him up and meeting those that he served.
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Grant Henrie
What a stud. Grant returned home from his mission a polished, humble servant of the Lord.
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Allie Bosch: Overcoming Mental Health Struggles as a Full-Time Missionary
In this episode Allie talks very openly about her struggles with depression as a full-time missionary. She discusses how she not only managed but thrived as a servant of the Lord and shares with us what resources helped her stay on her mission.
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Kade & Macie
What a great couple! These two young people are powerful testifiers of Jesus Christ individually, collectively they are going to move mountains for the Lord.
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Moving Forward In Faith After Losing Two Children On The Same Day: Cody & Mersadie Hardy
Six months ago, Cody and Mersadie experienced the unimaginable loss of two of their children in a car accident. In this episode, they share what life has been like as they navigate the overwhelming grief of such a devastating loss while striving to hold on to their faith. In circumstances that…
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Rhori McMurtrey
In this episode I sit down with an absolutely incredible young women, Rhori McMurtrey. We discuss her transition from a proselyting mission to a service mission and many other things. Enjoy!
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Jace Meeks
What a stud! Man I really enjoyed Jace's energy and the depth of his testimony. He loves the Book of Mormon and shares a powerful testimony of Jesus Christ.
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Tanner Western
Tanner served in Minnesota among the mong community. Listen to him teach about the origin and traditions of these wonderful people.
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Shandon Matheson
A unique interview with a young man who came home from his mission just a few weeks in after learning his father had terminal cancer. We discuss how he navigated such a difficult situation as well as his process of returning to the mission field.
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Scott Hardy
Scott did a great job in sharing the ups and downs of missionary service. It's rarely easy and its never what you expect. He is very honest about his own personal commitment to the work in the beginning of his mission and how that changed and evolved over the course of his assignment. He shares a...
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Joe Whitmore
Listen to Elder Joe Whitmore discuss how he became a new creature through Christ.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Authentic conversations with recently returned missionaries from The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We discuss their day-to-day efforts in finding and teaching. We dive into the highs and lows of missionary life including, companions, missing home, language barrier's, mental health and much more.
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Brandon Leavitt
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Authentic conversations with recently returned missionaries from The Church Of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We discuss their day-to-day efforts in finding and teaching. We dive into the highs and lows of missionary life including, companions, missing home, language barrier's, mental health...
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