Meet Katie Cherrington, a recently returned missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the Bentonville, Arkansas mission from June 2023 through November 2024, and shares her experiences of learning to trust God, overcoming fear, and embracing discomfort for growth. Katie discusses her outdoor-loving family, her passion for tennis, and her deep connection to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Through stories of her mission, including the dedication of the Bentonville Temple and learning to work with companions, Katie illustrates the importance of faith, repentance, and charity. Scripture references such as Alma 32:21 and Helaman 5:41-47 highlight her journey from fear to trust, ultimately finding joy and purpose in her faith.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:22 Katie's Background and Hobbies

01:54 Mission Experience in Bentonville, Arkansas

02:45 Temple Dedication and Miracles

05:08 Lessons from Tennis and Companionships

07:26 Trusting God and Overcoming Doubts

09:32 Prompting to Serve a Mission

12:23 Scriptures and Personal Growth

18:20 Understanding God's Love

22:44 Embracing Trust Over Fear

24:06 Overcoming Fear: A Personal Journey

26:18 Influence of Mission Leaders

27:18 Lessons from Mission Presidents

28:12 The Power of Charity

29:50 Embracing Eternal Discomfort

34:01 Anxiously Engaged in a Good Cause

38:00 Maintaining Spiritual Practices

41:39 The Role of Priesthood Blessings

42:53 Final Testimony and Reflections

If you or someone you know and love has very recently returned from their mission and would like to record a similar conversation, please send an email to [email protected] and we will line it up.

If you have felt a desire to make a change in your life due to anything said in this conversation, I invite you to get out and do something about it now, so that when the questions is asked, "Can You Feel So Now?", you can answer with a resounding YES!

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