Happy Missionary Podcast

Happy Missionary Podcast

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Happy Missionary Podcast episodes

  • 14. Chandler Ricks: Chile Santiago South 🇨🇱
    Chandler served in the Chile Santiago South Mission from 2015-2017. Chandler and his wife Saydria just founded a missionary journal company called Keepsake Journals. He shares the reason behind the journals and what makes them stand out from other journals. In this episode he also shares some great insights and advice for future missionaries including a new perspective and way of looking at the amount of time you have to serve. He talks about spending your time wisely and “sharpening your axe” to prepare to teach effectively and talks of the importance of your daily studies. I know I learned a lot talking to Chandler and this was a very uplifting conversation. You can learn more about his journals at keepsakejournals.com or on their Instagram @keepsakejournals.
    45 min
  • 13. Hilari McCarrey: California San Fernando Mission 🇺🇸
    Hilari McCarrey served in the California San Fernando mission from 2013-2014. She shares the sweet experience of receiving her call and being in the MTC with her brother Tucker. She also shares the important things she learned from her companions and the incredible joy that comes from seeing those close to you and all around you coming closer to Christ.
    34 min
  • 12. Alex Whittingham: New Zealand Auckland Mission 🇳🇿
    Alex Whittingham is a former Utah Ute and is now a coach for the Kansas City Chiefs! He served in the Auckland New Zealand Mission from 2011-2013 and he shares all of his mission experiences. We talk about all of the weird foods he ate like horse, dog, and... a pig eyeball! We also discuss the deep impact a mission has on you and how the relationships you develop with your companions and other people also have such a profound impact on you. Alex talks about coping with Anxiety, OCD, and scrupulosity, and returning home early. He shares some amazing insights about missionary service and while some people are called to serve for 24 months or 18 months, some people are called to serve for 6 months or 15 months. The length of your mission does not define you as a missionary and it does not define the success of your mission.
    46 min
  • 11. Ruby Vejar: Anaheim California Mission 🇺🇸
    Ruby Vejar served in the Anaheim California Mission. Ruby is the creator of The Book of Mormon Project, an idea and project that she started as a missionary. The goal of her business is to help others enjoy the Book of Mormon and feel that it is specifically for them through her personalized cover paintings. She uses the funds from her etsy sales to send free, beautifully painted Book of Mormons to the investigators of missionaries currently serving. Ruby herself is a convert and shares her unique experience being taught by the missionaries, learning the gospel, and eventually being baptized. This whole interview is so uplifting and Ruby is so full of light, wisdom, and joy. 
    Book of Mormon Project Information:
    Instagram: @beofgoodcheer.bogc
    Facebook: @thebookofmormonprojects
    Etsy Shop: Rue & Co. (RUEnCO)
    Follow us on instagram @happymissionarypodcast for more pictures and info about the show.
    1 hr
  • 10. Kempe Nicoll: Lithuania Vilnius Mission🇱🇹
    Kempe Nicoll is the creator behind the inspired instagram account Declare My Word. (@declaremyword) He is constantly sharing uplifting and inspired content from church talks, scriptures, and leaders. In today's episode he shares experiences from his mission in Estonia as a missionary in the Lithuania Vilnius mission. Kempe served close to when the iron wall fell and was able to witness countless miracles and meet so many faithful people excited to learn the gospel and explore religion after years of oppression. Listen to his experiences sharing the gospel with these amazing people and of their faith to read the book of mormon in a different language to learn of the message of the restored gospel.
    40 min
  • 9. Emme Clark: Chile Concepcion South Mission🇨🇱

    Emme Clark Served in the Chile Concepcion South Mission from 2016-2018. She shares her funny stories experiencing her first earthquake and walking off stage during a violin performance. She also shares some great insights and experiences learning that you do not need to be perfect, you just need to be yourself as a missionary. She also shares the importance of the Area Book and how it is such an amazing tool in missionary work. 


    Show Notes:

    Favorite Scripture-Mosiah 4:9

    Follow us on instagram @happymissionarypodcast to see photos of the missionaries interviewed and for more information about the show.

    45 min
  • 8. Andy Phillips: Oslo Norway Mission 🇳🇴

    Andy Phillips is a former Utah Ute- he was an amazing kicker for the University of Utah and he was also an amazing speed skier growing up. Growing up Andy raced in the Whistler Cup and was ranked both nationally and internationally. He had many teammates and competitors from Norway so when he was called to Norway on his mission it couldn't have been a coincidence. Listen to his experiences serving the people in Norway, being on a national tv news show, attending the local pride parade, and much more. He gives great advice and perspective on being open and accepting of everyone as well as not putting yourself in a box as a missionary. The most important thing is to follow the spirit and the promptings you receive regarding your investigators and your area.


    Show Notes:

    Norwegian Podcast- Trolig by Joanna Bjerga og Dan Richard Hagen


    36 min
  • 7. Allison Edwards: Amnesia-Peru Lima Central🇵🇪

    Imagine waking up in a hospital in Peru when the last thing you remembered was going to bed in your home. Everyone is speaking Spanish and you have no idea what is going on or how to communicate! This is exactly what Allison Edwards (Hermana Law) experienced at the beginning of her mission in the Peru Lima Central Mission. She lost her memory after a head injury and did not remember anything that had happened over the previous 2 months. She forgot her time at the MTC and the spanish she had learned. She did not remember any of her MTC friends or teachers and only recognized her mission Presidents from the packet she was sent with her call. Her story is incredible, and she is such an amazing, resilient, and faithful woman. She was an amazing missionary and this episode is full of incredible insights, advice, and inspiration.

    27 min
  • 6. Stephen Wunderli: Toronto Canada Mission 🇨🇦
    Steve served in Toronto Canada from 1978-1980. On his mission Steve had the opportunity to work with Bonneville communications in the mission office and present the pass it on campaign to different committees in Canada. These experiences later helped him in his career as a writer after his mission. He also shares pranks he played on his companions-some of which were actually blessings and answers to prayers.
    52 min

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Returned LDS missionaries share their stories and experiences from their missions along with advice for future missionaries. This podcast is fantastic for anyone contemplating or preparing for a…