Join host Justin Barton in an illuminating episode of the 'Can You Feel? So Now' podcast as he sits down with Porter Thomas, who recently returned from his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Chile, Viña del Mar Mission. In this episode, Porter shares his journey of overcoming language barriers, leveraging his hobbies of basketball and guitar to connect with people, and the importance of focusing on Christ rather than the challenges. Porter also opens up about his initial dream of becoming a firefighter and his recent decision to pursue a different career path, emphasizing the significance of being proactive and embracing church callings, however small they may seem. Listen in as Porter discusses his change of heart, enduring faith, and the scriptures that guided him through his mission and continue to inspire him today.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

01:16 Porter's Mission Experience

04:35 Learning Spanish and Overcoming Challenges

08:03 Post-Mission Reflections and Career Choices

12:14 Importance of Church and Sacrament

18:00 Mission Challenges and Personal Growth

20:09 Scriptural Inspiration and Focus on Christ

22:08 The Power of Focusing on Christ

24:37 The Importance of Diligence in Callings

29:59 Meaningful Scriptures and Their Impact

33:50 Experiencing a Change of Heart

40:35 Final Thoughts and Testimony

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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