Clay Stephens served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from October 1999 through September 2001. Clay shared many experiences serving a mission in Scotland, recounting details such as receiving his call while working a wildland fire in Montana and their pre-mission job earning money for the mission. Clay detailed various mission memories, including the MTC experience, cultural shock in Scotland, serving in areas like Dunfermline, Aberdeen, and Ayr, humorous pranks involving Elder Paul Williams, and the distinct leadership styles of President Clyde and President Wilkinson. Clay Stephens reflected that their mission was "the best experience" and a time that "changed the whole trajectory of my life."

Clay currently lives in Paul, Idaho, with his wife and their 3 children.

Jack and Zack provided a health update on President and Sister Vriens from their daughter, Angie, detailing President Vriens' severe health decline since January, including a broken back, hip, and worsening dementia leading to hospice care, while Sister Vriens also experienced significant cognitive decline.

Zack proposed an initiative for individuals to send messages, current and missionary photos to President and Sister Vriens, with Jack and Zack offering to feature people on their podcast to share memories. Jack and Zack shared their fond memories of President and Sister Vriens' Christlike leadership and positive impact on them.

Their address is:

3014 E Shakespeare Place

Salt Lake City, UT 84108

Ian Felton served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from February 2010 through February 2012. He shares his incredible story about being diagnosed with ADHD and Autism early in his life and how his mother was told he would more than likely never serve a mission and more. Ian used that as motivation and had many miracles along his path to his mission. Amazingly, his mission is how he came to meet his wife as well.

Ian currently lives in Gorleston, England, with his wife and their 2 children.

Recorded July 27, 2025

Joe Drewery served in the Scotland, Ireland Mission from September of 2010 through August 2012. His time serving took place shortly after the merger of the two missions and he served half in Ireland and half in Scotland. It was a wonderful conversation.

Joe currently lives in Norfolk, England, with his wife and their 4 children.

Recorded July 13, 2025

Jamie Rasmussen served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from May of 2009 through April 2011. His journey through the mission included the merger with Ireland and so much more. Recorded March 23, 2025

Jeremy Rehm served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from August of 2008 through August of 2010. Jeremy shares his fun memories of the mission, including using his musical talents on the piano in many areas, cleaning up awful messy flats, and connecting with wonderful members in each of his areas. He also shares a moment of breaking the rules by reading a chemistry book at the library to remember scientific formulas!

Jeremy currently lives in Arlington, Virginia.

Recorded October 25, 2023

Demeron Ashton served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from November of 2006 through November of 2008. Demeron wowed Jack and I throughout our conversation and all the great stories he shared with us. He has so many memories from companions, other missionaries, and the members during his time in Scotland. Demeron is our top fan and we are grateful for his support of our podcast.

Demeron currently lives in Tremonton, Utah, with his wife and their 2 sons.

Recorded September 6, 2023

Trey Jenkins served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from November of 2001 through December of 2003. Trey comes on the podcast and shares how his testimony grew a great deal in the MTC in Preston. His first Scottish meal was beans and toast, and his first winter was a dark one to get through. Trey loved the challenges of serving in Scotland and loved all that he learned during his time in Scotland.

Trey currently lives in Cumming, Georgia, with his wife and their 3 children.

Recorded July 13, 2023

Scott Jump served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from December of 2003 through December of 2005. Scott shares about his tough time adjusting to the cold and wet world of Scotland. He mentions his love of the summer months and his feelings of gloom during the winter. Scott also shares how much his time in Scotland helped him prepare for his life beyond the mission. We had a great time reminiscing with him.

Scott currently lives in Florence, Kentucky, with his wife and their 4 children.

Recorded July 6, 2023

Ian Wilks served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from January of 1987 through February 1989. Our conversation took us through his conversion to the gospel, his experiences in the mission, and his life since. His story of an early morning visit to the toilet in Inverness is a crack up!Ian currently lives in British Columbia, Canada, near Vancouver. He and his wife have 4 children.Recorded February 23, 2025