Called to the Work
Called to the Work
Podcast Description
An interview with newly-called missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. These missionaries have received their calls and assignments, but have not yet reported to the Missionary Training Center. It is to set the tone for their mission and to serve as a precursor for their follow-up interview 18 - 24 months later on the Can You Feel So Now? Podcast.
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The podcast focuses on the journey of missionaries, including personal backgrounds, conversion stories, and mission preparation, with episodes that highlight individual experiences and goals, such as the first episode featuring Elder Shadrach Green discussing his upbringing in multiple countries and his commitment to faith development during his mission.
An interview with newly-called missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. These missionaries have received their calls and assignments, but have not yet reported to the Missionary Training Center. It is to set the tone for their mission and to serve as a precursor for their follow-up interview 18 – 24 months later on the Can You Feel So Now? Podcast.
Host Justin Barton interviews Joseph Whiting, a Snowflake, Arizona musician and the youngest of four siblings, all of whom have served missions. Joseph shares his call to the Philadelphia Pennsylvania Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his upcoming setting apart. He discusses ongoing doubts and fears about serving in a big city, companions, and mission challenges, and explains how he finds peace through faith and focusing on converting himself and sharing God’s love rather than numbers. Joseph describes recognizing God’s guidance through small, gradual impressions, how he is preparing by learning from missionaries and living his testimony now, and how he hopes to grow in confidence and deeper commitment. He reflects on D&C 4 attributes, emphasizing love and brotherly kindness, and bears testimony of Christlike, unconditional love.
00:00 Welcome and Introductions
00:30 Meet Joseph Whiting
01:11 Mission Call Details
01:46 Choosing to Serve
02:04 Doubts and Leap of Faith
03:33 Mission Area and City Nerves
05:36 What Excites Him Most
06:36 Feeling God's Love
07:18 Preparing Before the Tag
09:58 Hearing God Today
12:36 Handling Hard Times
14:33 DandC 4 Attributes
15:08 Brotherly Kindness Story
17:28 Hope to Improve
18:14 Qualified for the Work
19:10 Testimony of Christlike Love
21:26 Final Commission and Farewell
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