Dr. Jonathan Sandberg and his wife Sharon join the podcast to discuss how smart phones are assisting missionaries to fulfill their purpose in miraculous ways. Covid provided a "divine reset" and helped missionaries learn how to use technology to more effectively find and teach people in our modern world. Along with the blessings, they discuss the potential dangers of using technology and overview the church resources that can help members stay safe. Stay tuned for E51 where we will discuss the safeguards for using technology wisely.

The hosts dive into Ch. 1 of PMG 2nd ed. to learn more about how missionaries can gain spiritual power as they strive to fulfill their purpose.

The hosts talk about the exciting announcement of the 2nd Edition of Preach My Gospel as evidence that we belong to a living church led by Apostles and Prophets. Some examples of the updates are highlighted.

We continue our conversation with Blaine Hales and Roger and Susan Tucket about their experience as senior missionaries. They talk about how they dealt with leaving children and grandchildren behind and the miracle of zoom that allowed them to stay close to family while they were gone. Blaine shares what life as a missionary was like in Zambia, Africa. The Tuckets talk about how they came closer to Jesus Christ even while doing office tasks. Their missions brought them closer to Christ, each other, and gave them a deep sense of satisfaction knowing they were making a big difference.

Blaine Hales (Former senior missionary with his wife Sue in Zambia, Africa) and Roger and Susan Tucket (Former senior missionaries in the Ohio Columbus mission) join the podcast to talk about their inspiring experience as senior missionaries. They answer the questions they wish they had known before they went out to serve.

Share this episode with anyone considering serving a mission in their senior years. Young missionaries will benefit from knowing more about the role of senior missionaries and how they will bless their lives.

John Gonzalez and David Christensen (Former mission president in Chile and former president of the Guatemala MTC) talk about how to deal with the various distractions that influence missionaries. They specifically focus on how to deal with comparing yourself to other missionaries, inappropriate attraction, and technology.

Several former mission leaders call in to give their best advice for those preparing to serve.

Leif Erickson- Former Mission President of the Zambia Lusaka Mission, Former Director of the Los Angeles Temple Visitors Center, former Director of the Area Mission Specialists for the Missionary Department.

Janeen Redd- Former Mission Leader of the Mexico Aguascalinetes Mission.

Jeffrey Redd- Former Mission Leader of the Mexico Aguascalientes Mission.

Julie Patterson- Former Mission Leader of the California Long Beach Mission.

David Christensen- Former Mission President of the Chile Santiago North Mission, Former President of the Guatemala Missionary Training Center, Former Mission Prep teacher at BYU-Idaho.

Alison Hymas- Former Mission Leader of the California Sacramento Mission

Jeremy Guthrie- Former Mission President of the Texas Houston South Mission. World Series Champion Pitcher for the Kansas City Royals.

Karlena Gonazalez- Former Mission Leader of the California Fresno Missio

We explore the new missionary handbook called "Missionary Standards for Disciples of Jesus Christ." John talks about his time working in the missionary department when it was developed and gives the background about why it was produced. Much like the new For the Strength of Youth pamphlet, this handbook gives principles that will help you make wise decisions about how to act during your mission and throughout your entire life.

Elder Powell, Sister Mortensen, and Elder Gailey rejoin the podcast to answer frequently asked questions about service missions.

Sister Mortensen, Elder Powell, and Elder Gailey (current service missionaries) join us to tell their stories and talk about the impact of service missions. They discuss the misunderstandings, including their own, surrounding service missions and how they came to find and love their unique role in God's work. They help us to understand the purpose of service missionaries and how it feels to literally be the hands of Christ. Each of them describes how they have seen the Lord's hand guiding their assignments and preparing them for what He needs them to do.