We are elated to be joined by our long-time friend, Paul :) Paul met the missionaries via Facebook but didn't have interest in the lessons they were teaching until they taught the Plan of Salvation. When he learned about the Plan of Salvation, he knew he wanted to be a member of the Church. But it was a long journey to baptism. After baptism, Paul felt the urge to serve. a. mission but wasn't sure that it was the best decision... until a MIRACLE happened!! Don't miss this episode!
0:00 - Introduction
1:12 - Background
1:51 - Growing up Catholic
2:20 - Missionaries reach out on Facebook
3:45 - First lesson with missionaries
5:00 - Plan of Salvation
6:50 - Bearing testimony at Church
7:35 - Not wanting to follow the Word of Wisdom
8:40 - First prayer, first miracle
10:35 - Confirmation of the gospel
11:20 - Advice to wait to be baptized
12:15 - Reading the Book of Mormon
13:31 - Baptism story from best friend
15:15 - Choosing to be baptized
16:37 - Contemplating a mission
17:30 - Miracle during shift at Target
19:50 - Telling family about decision to serve a mission
21:30 - Mission call in the temple
22:45 - Lessons from the mission
23:20 - Serving in Nephi, Utah and meeting Susanna
24:48 - Confusion about Susanna
25:35 - Susanna choosing to meet the missionaries in Nephi, Utah
27:30 - Meeting with Susanna via Zoom
30:00 - Meeting in-person and moving Susanna to Utah
31:18 - Baptism of Susanna
32:00 - Going to the temple, getting married, having a baby
34:30 - Doubt not, fear not, and keep pressing forward
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