Jackson Powell shares his journey from considering joining the military to ultimately deciding to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He initially felt drawn to the discipline and structure of the military but had a spiritual experience that led him to choose a mission instead. He describes the feeling of being set apart as a missionary as a transformative and magical experience. Jackson emphasizes the personal growth and joy he experienced during his mission and the opportunity to share his testimony with others. In this part of the conversation, Jakson discusses his initial culture shock when he moved from a rural area in Texas to the metropolitan area of Gilbert, Arizona. He talks about the differences in community and the size of the Church in Gilbert compared to his home stake. Jakson also mentions the lack of grass in Gilbert and the unique hardscaping of yards. He reflects on his first companion and how he had a profound impact on his mission experience. Jakson shares that while he loved his first companion, he also learned to love all of his companions throughout his mission. In this conversation, Jakson reflects on his experience serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He discusses the challenges he faced, including comparing himself to others and feeling lonely at times. However, he also highlights the valuable lessons he learned, such as appreciating each companion for who they are and being grateful for what he had. Jakson emphasizes the importance of turning to Jesus during difficult times and remembering the purpose of his mission. Overall, he acknowledges that serving a mission is a difficult but rewarding experience.