Called to the Work
Called to the Work
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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.
In this episode of Called to the Work podcast, Justin Barton interviews Rachael Morris as she prepares to embark on her mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Japan, Tokyo Mission. Rachael shares her personal background, reasons for choosing to serve a mission, her preparation journey, and her profound relationship with Jesus Christ. She discusses the shift from focusing on herself to serving others, and how prayer and a strong connection with Christ have guided her decisions. Rachel also reflects on the challenges and fears she faces, her goals for personal growth, and her excitement to spread love and positivity during her mission. The episode concludes with Rachael's heartfelt testimony and her favorite scripture from Doctrine and Covenants Section 4, emphasizing the importance of serving with all one's heart, might, mind, and strength.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:20 Rachael's Background and Family
00:48 Mission Call to Tokyo, Japan
01:07 Deciding to Serve a Mission
03:08 Implementing Prayer in Life
04:25 Shift from Selfishness to Service
06:22 Preparing for the Mission
07:36 Goals and Personal Growth
09:01 Fears and Challenges
12:09 Excitement and Expectations
14:43 Relationship with Jesus Christ
16:38 Doctrine and Covenants Section 4
18:03 Rachael's Testimony
20:09 Conclusion and Farewell
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