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Episode 58: President Don and Sister Cindy Staheli - France Paris Mission

Mon, 30 May 2011 06:00:00 MST

Join us as we talk about the France Paris Mission with President Don Staheli and Sister Cindy Staheli. Hear about the obstacles that the French people face in joining the Church and the stories of missionaries being led to those who are ready to hear the gospel. President Staheli also shares what he learned from being President Gordon B. Hinckley's secretary that has helped him be a mission president, and he discusses the attributes that the prophet and apostles have that youth can apply in their lives.

Episode 57: President Gary and Sister Laura Griffiths - Scotland Ireland Mission

Mon, 23 May 2011 06:00:00 MST

Join us as we talk with President Gary Griffiths and Sister Laura Griffiths. President Griffiths currently presides over the Scotland-Ireland Mission. Hear how the mission is moving away from traditional tracting to street contacting, and listen to President Griffiths’ advice to young men preparing for a mission, as well as stories of people accepting the gospel and changing their lives.

Episode 56: Glen Buckner - Management Information Center

Fri, 06 May 2011 06:00:00 MST

Have you ever wondered how the church counts members, or what the fastest growing countries are in Asia and Africa? Join us as we talk about worldwide church growth with Glen Buckner, the Manager of the Management Information Center of the Church Member and Statistical Records Division.

Episode 55: Cranney Family - Russia Moscow Mission

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 06:00:00 MST

Join us as we talk with President Charles Cranney, Sister Andria Cranney, and their children Caleb and Catherine who have recently served in the Russia Moscow Mission. They talk about the challenges the Russian culture brings to missionary work and the amazing conversion stories of members there.

Episode 54: President Marvin and Sister Ellen Slovacek - Czech Prague Mission

Mon, 28 Mar 2011 06:00:00 MST

President Marvin Slovacek and his wife, Ellen, share their experiences serving in the Czech Prague Mission. Hear about how young people are the most receptive to the Church, and learn of their conversion stories.

Episode 53: President Raul and Sister Jessie Anne Villanueva - Philippines

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 06:00:00 MST

President Raul Villanueva and his wife, Jessie Anne, both native to the Philippines, share the testimony-building experiences they have had as he presided over the Philippines Cauayan Mission. They share their goal of increasing the number of priesthood holders and how they learned to get the head of the home interested. They also share cultural challenges missionaries face, like family ties and having some people say yes but not meaning it.

Episode 52: President Torben and Sister Anette Engbjerg - Poland

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 06:00:00 MST

President Torben Engbjerg and Sister Anette Engbjerg recently returned from the Poland Warsaw Mission. They share conversion stories and the obstacles that people encounter as they investigate the Church, as well as how the history of Poland plays a role in the people's beliefs.

Episode 51: President Romel and Sister Elizabeth Fraatz - Nicaragua

Fri, 4 Mar 2011 06:00:00 MST

Hear about the amazing growth happening in Nicaragua as President Romel Fraatz and Sister Elizabeth Fraatz talk about their mission. Hear stories of the people of Nicaragua finding missionaries and building their testimonies on the Book of Mormon.

Episode 50: President Eugene and Sister Joan Hill - Spain, MTC

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 06:00:00 MST

President Eugene Hill and his wife, Joan, have been training missionaries since 1972, when he presided over the Language Training Mission in Hawaii. Hear about their recent service as he has presided over the Madrid, Spain Missionary Training Center and the wonderful spiritual experiences they have had over their years of service.

Episode 49: President Wesley and Sister Rebecca Thompson - Germany

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 11:00:00 MST

President Wesley Thompson and Sister Rebecca Thompson recently returned from the Germany Hamburg Mission and join us to talk about their experiences. They share conversion stories, how they were directed by the Lord, and the cultural challenges of missionary work in Germany.

Episode 48: President Jeff Acerson and Sister Karen Acerson - Italy

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 06:00:00 MST

President Jeff Acerson and Sister Karen Acerson share their insights into missionary work in Rome, Italy. They talk about the groundbreaking of the new Rome Temple and the miracles that occurred to allow it to be built, as well as the effect the temple announcement has had on Saints in the area. They also share amazing conversion stories and talk about Italy's high retention rate.

Episode 47: Mike and Laurie Hoer - Taiwan

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 06:00:00 MST

President Mike Hoer and Sister Laurie Hoer share how the culture and religious beliefs affect missionary work in the Taiwan Taichung Mission. They talk about how people will accept Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father but often have problems giving up the previous gods, idols, and other spiritual leaders they believed in. They share how the families of converts also often have a hard time letting their children convert, specifically because of the tradition of ancestor worship.

Episode 46: The Steward Family - Texas

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 06:00:00 MST

The Steward family shares their experiences serving in the Texas Houston Mission. President Travis Steward, Sister Margaret Steward, and their children Hannah and Sam talk about balancing family and mission life and the conversions they were able to witness. President Steward also gives future missionaries some advice.

Episode 45: Jeff and Peggy Elmer - Peru

Mon, 15 Nov 2010 06:00:00 MST

The Church in Peru is growing rapidly in Lima and in the villages of the Andes. Hear how the power of the Book of Mormon is changing the lives of people in the region as Jeff and Peggy Elmer share the experiences they had as he presided over the Peru Lima Central Mission. They comment on how people often have dreams of missionaries before they knock on their door, or how they find a copy of the Book of Mormon, read it, and change their lives before they know about the Church.

Episode 44: Don and Marsha Livingstone - Democratic Republic of Congo

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 06:00:00 MST

The Democratic Republic of Congo has over 23,000 Saints, and missionary work continues to go forward. Hear from President Don Livingstone and his wife, Marsha, as they discuss experiences they had while he presided over the Kinshasa Mission. They share stories of conversion and also of the men and women who sacrifice to go on missions, go to the temple, or walk miles and miles to do visiting teaching.

Episode 43: Joel Dehlin - Managing Director of the Information and Communications Systems Department

Mon, 09 Aug 2010 06:00:00 MST

Tim Taggart is joined by Joel Dehlin, the managing director of the Information and Communications Systems Department of the Church. Dehlin talks about how technology is furthering missionary work, explains the new LDS.org and mormon.org websites and talks about the future use of technology to build up the kingdom.

Episode 42: Richard Romney - Managing Editor of the New Era Magazine

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 06:00:00 MST

Tim Taggart is joined by Richard Romney, managing editor of the New Era magazine. He has recently interviewed many Latter-day Saints in India and shares their experiences and challenges.

Episode 41: Brother and Sister Benton - Argentina

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 06:00:00 MST

Sister Cheryl Benton and President Evrett Benton share their experiences serving in the Argentina Buenos Aires West Mission. Hear about the growth of the Church in Argentina and President Benton’s conversion to the gospel.

Episode 40: Brother and Sister Jackson - Africa

Mon, 19 Jul 2010 06:00:00 MST

Eric Jackson and Kaye Jackson, who have recently served as the area directors of public affairs for the Africa Southeast Area, talk about the growth of the Church in Africa and the service projects happening throughout the continent.

Episode 39: Craig Hunt - Managing Director of the Materials Management Department of the Church

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 06:00:00 MST

Tim Taggart talks with Craig Hunt, the managing director of the Materials Management Department of the Church. Craig Hunt discusses the responsibility of the Materials Management Department to provide Church members and the local units of the Church with equipment, functional services, supplies, sacred clothing, and published materials. Hear how the Church accomplishes this huge task and how the direction of the Lord is involved.

Episode 38: Brother and Sister Hill - Johannesburg, South Africa

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 06:00:00 MST

President John Hill and his wife, Marsha, share their experiences as he presided over the Johannesburg South Africa MTC and served as mission president for the Madagascar Antananarivo Mission. They give their perspective on the growth of the Church in Africa and what obstacles need to be overcome.

Episode 37: Stephen Allen - Managing Director of the Church Missionary Department

Mon, 28 Jun 2010 06:00:00 MST

Stephen Allen, the managing director of the Church Missionary Department, gives his advice for those going on missions and how we can be better member missionaries. He also shares how Preach My Gospel came about and highlights other projects the department is working on.

Episode 36: Stake President Angel Duarte - El Salvador

Mon, 21 Jun 2010 12:00:00 MST

Stake President Angel Duarte says El Salvador is experiencing a lot of growth despite challenges related to the economy and crime. He and his wife, Sylvia, talk about the sacrifice the Saints have made to travel on unsafe roads to the Guatemala temple and how grateful they are for the new temple being built in El Salvador. They also share their amazing conversion stories.

Episode 35: Thomas Coburn - Managing Director of the Church Temple Department

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 12:00:00 MST

Tim Taggart speaks with Thomas Coburn, managing director of the Church's Temple Department, about the process of building a temple and the miracles that happen in construction. Brother Coburn also shares stories of what it means to Saints to have a temple in their area.

Episode 34: President Gene and Sister Andrea Priday - Canada Calgary Mission

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 12:00:00 MST

President Gene and Sister Andrea Priday – Mission President and his wife recently returned from the Canada Calgary Mission. Hear about the small miracles that bring converts to the Church in Canada. Tim Taggart talks with President Gene Priday and his wife, Andrea, who recently served in the Canada Calgary Mission.

Episode 33: President Lane and Sister Jennefer Steinagel - Ukraine Kiev Mission

Mon, 24 May 2010 12:00:00 MST

President Lane Steinagel and his wife, Jennefer, recently returned from Kiev, Ukraine. With a new temple almost completed, Saints in Ukraine continue to further mission work. The Steinagel’s share with us their experiences and testimony-building stories from their time spent together as he presided over the Ukraine Kiev Mission.

Episode 32: Varuzhan Poghosyan - President of the Yerevan, Armenia District

Wed, 12 May 2010 12:00:00 MST

President Poghosyan talks a little about himself and his conversion to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He discusses the growth of the Church in Armenia and shares some stories about the members there, the challenges they face, and blessings they have received.

Episode 31: Paul Woodland - Presided over the Belgium Brussels/Netherlands Mission

Fri, 07 May 2010 12:00:00 MST

Paul Woodland, who served in the France/Belgium Mission as a young man, discusses what it was like to return as a mission president. Paul also discusses the growth of the Church in Europe as well as experiences he had while working with the missionaries and members there.

Episode 30: Robert and Mary Ann Winegar - Cambodia Phnom Penh Mission

Fri, 07 May 2010 11:00:00 MST

Robert and Mary Ann Winegar talk with Tim Taggart about the experiences they had while serving in Cambodia. They give some insight about the culture in Cambodia and how it influenced missionary work.

Episode 29: Lynn and Ardith Poulsen - Norway Oslo Mission

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:00:00 MST

Recently returned mission president Lynn Poulsen and his wife, Ardith, share some of their experiences while serving in Norway. President Poulsen served as a young man in Norway and returned as a mission president in 2006. The Poulsens talk about the missionaries they served with and the culture of Norway.

Episode 28: Norman and Mary Nielson - Taiwan Taipei Mission

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 13:00:00 MST

The Nielsons talk with Tim Taggart from their home in Blanding, Utah, after recently returning from Taiwan, where Norman presided over the Taiwan Taipei Mission. They share a little bit about their background and give a little insight into the culture of Taiwan and how that influences missionary work there.

Episode 27: Kent and Joyce Seal - Oklahoma Tulsa Mission

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:00:00 MST

The Seals share how missionary work is going in the Bible belt, where Kent presided over the Oklahoma Tulsa Mission. They also tell a little bit about themselves, their family, and the great experiences they had with the missionaries and members while serving in Oklahoma.

Episode 26: Valentin Nunez - President of San Miguel Stake, Santiago Chile

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:00:00 MST

Interview with Valentin Nunez—President Valentin Nunez talks a little about himself and his family. He talks about Chile, its people, and its culture. They also talk about the missionaries and their work there, and they testify of the truth of the work.

Episode 25: Craig and Candice Terry - Portugal Lisbon Mission

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:00:00 MST

Interview with Craig and Candice Terry—Craig and Candice Terry tell a little about themselves and their family. They talk about Portugal, where Craig presided over the Portugal Lisbon Mission. They also talk about the missionaries and their work there, and they testify of the truth of the work.

Episode 24: Donald and Jane Pugh - Pennsylvania Harrisburg Mission

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:00:00 MST

Interview with Donald and Jane Pugh—Donald and Jane Pugh tell a little about themselves and their family. They talk about Pennsylvania, where Donald presided over the Pennsylvania Harrisburg Mission. They also talk about the missionaries and their work there, and they testify of the truth of the work.

Episode 23: Peter and Sheena Joyce - Utah Ogden Mission

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 12:00:00 MST

Interview with Peter and Sheena Joyce—The Joyces tell a little about themselves and their family. They are both from Britain, and they met in Oxford when Brother Joyce was studying there. His call to preside over a mission came as a surprise. Most missionary companionships in Utah are assigned to about one to six stakes, which is one of the reasons many Latter-day Saints in Utah are unaware of how much missionary work is being done there.

Episode 22: Brad and Debbie Farnsworth - Spain Madrid Mission

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 12:00:00 MST

Interview with Brad and Debbie Farnsworth—The Farnsworths tell a little about themselves and their family. They talk about Spanish culture, Spaniards’ love for their families, and the mixture of heritage and modernity there. The temple holds an important place in Spain, where Brad presided over the Spain Madrid Mission. The Farnsworths discuss the missionaries serving, and they give advice to young men and women who are preparing to be missionaries.

Episode 21: Karl and Gunda Lee Dodge - Thailand Bangkok Mission

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:00:00 MST

Interview with Karl and Gunda Lee Dodge—The Dodges discuss their experiences as Karl presided over the Thailand mission. They talk about the land, the people, the Church, and the changes that have occurred since Karl was a young missionary more than 30 years ago.

Episode 20: Ruben Andrés Concha Leiva - President of the Concepción Chile Stake

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:00:00 MST

Interview with Ruben Andrés Concha Leiva—Concepción Chile Stake—President Concha briefly discusses his growing up in the Church, followed by his mission. About five years ago he moved to Concepción, where he was called to be a stake president. President Concha relates the excitement in Chile upon hearing the announcement of a new temple, and he talks about the help that leaders of the Church plan to give in order to prepare people to enter the temple.

Episode 19: Allen and Fern Kay Hill - Japan Tokyo Mission

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:00:00 MST

Interview with Allen and Fern Kay Hill—The Hills talk about their experiences as Allen presided over the Japan Tokyo Mission. President Allen Hill was a missionary in Japan in the 1960s, so they discuss how missionary work in Japan has changed since then. Approximately 170 missionaries served in the mission at any given time during the three years the Hills were there. They give advice and testify that going on a mission will change your life.

Episode 18: Ciro Schmeil - Stake President in the São Paulo Brazil Penha Stake

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:00:00 MST

Interview with President Ciro Schmeil—São Paulo Brazil Penha Stake—President Schmeil talks about his stake, which is in the east part of the city, within the São Paulo East Mission. President Schmeil mentions being raised in the Church and meeting his wife at BYU. He also discusses missionary efforts, the ratio in the stake of Brazilian missionaries to U.S. ones (about 60% are Brazilian), and the importance of the temple. The interview concludes with his testimony of the gospel in English and Portuguese.

Episode 17: Patricio Guiffra Vargas - Stake President in the Santiago Chile La Reina Stake

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:00:00 MST

Interview with President Patricio Guiffra Vargas—Santiago Chile La Reina Stake—President Guiffra tells of his conversion story and of many experiences in the Church that have positively influenced him and his family. He discusses the success the La Reina Stake has had with various missionary programs, temple attendance, and the Perpetual Education Fund. The stake president concludes the interview by bearing his testimony in English and then in Spanish.

Episode 16: Vyacheslav Vorobyov - Bishop in the Kyiv Ukraine Stake

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:00:00 MST

Interview with Bishop Vyacheslav Vorobyov—Kyiv Ukraine Stake—Bishop Vorobyov tells of his conversion and baptism at the age of 12. He speaks optimistically about the challenge of teaching the gospel in the former Soviet Union, where many people react negatively to religion. Temple worship and sacrifice are discussed, and the interview concludes with Bishop Vorobyov’s testimony.

Episode 15: Emrol Gould - Stake President in the Port of Spain Trinidad Stake

Mon, 12 Oct 2009 12:00:00 MST

Interview with President Emrol Gould—Port of Spain Trinidad Stake—President Gould joined the Church just over 20 years ago, and he recently accepted the call to be a stake president. He speaks of balancing the responsibilities of his work as a computer programmer and project manager at a financial company with his ecclesiastical duties. His stake comprises six wards and two branches, with 2,000 members among a population of 1.3 million people. Trinidad is a multi-racial and multi-religious place, a characteristic President Gould says makes for good interactions and relationships in their culture. The topic of sacrifice is addressed in relation to temple worship, since Latter-day Saints must travel outside their country to attend a temple.

Episode 14: Paul and Sara Peterson - Switzerland Geneva Mission

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 12:00:00 MST

Interview with Paul and Sara Peterson—The Petersons talk with Tim Taggart from their home in Virginia after recently returning from Switzerland, where Paul presided over the Switzerland Geneva Mission. They discuss the large number of immigrants who join the Church in Europe, as well as the fewer native European converts. Brother and Sister Peterson mention their joy in getting to know their missionaries and watching them grow. They compliment the preparation of current missionaries and declare the simplicity of the gospel through testimony. An especially edifying testimony is shared through a woman whose deceased father appeared to her in a dream after she learned of the restored gospel. The same night, far away, her brother dreamed of their father, who told his son that his sister had an important message for him.

Episode 13: Reid and Diane Robison - West Indies Mission

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:00:00 MST

Interview with Reid and Diane Robison—Recently returned mission president Reid A. Robinson and Sister Diane Robinson discuss their experiences from serving in the West Indies Mission, which is located in the Caribbean. They give insight into the dynamics of their mission, which includes 10 countries. They also discuss some of their experiences with the missionaries—especially the senior missionaries—as well as the increased growth of the LDS Church in this area.

Episode 12: Lee and Holly VanDam - China Hong Kong Mission

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:00:00 MST

Interview with Lee and Holly VanDam—President Lee and Sister Holly Van Dam recently returned from serving three years in the China Hong Kong Mission. President Van Dam served there as a young man and returned as the mission president with his wife in 2006. They discuss the amazing growth of the Church there, as well as the changes in Hong Kong. They share interesting facts about the Hong Kong Temple and how it has had an impact on the people who live in that area. They also speak of special experiences they had and miracles they have seen while in China.

Episode 11: Ken and Mary Duvall - Spain Bilbao Mission

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:00:00 MST

Interview with Ken and Mary Duvall—Recently returned mission president Kenneth L. Duvall and his wife, Mary, share their love for Spain, missionaries, and members of the Church there. They also relate some of the experiences they had while serving there.

Episode 10: Oswaldo Pastore - Stake President in the São Paulo Brazil Jardim da Saúde Stake

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:00:00 MST

Interview with President Oswaldo Pastore—São Paulo Brazil Jardim da Saúde Stake—President Pastore shares his own conversion story and the blessings the gospel has brought to his life. He also gives insight into the growth of the Church within his stake and the missionary efforts of his stake members.

Episode 09: Randall Bennett - Mission President in the Russia Samara Mission

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 11:00:00 MST

Interview with President Randall K. Bennett—Russia Samara Mission—President Bennett shares the joys of serving with the missionaries and members in Russia. He explains his responsibility as the mission president and the experience and blessings he has had while working to share the gospel in an area where freedom of religion has only recently been gained.

Episode 08: Douglas Dance - Mission President in the Baltic Mission

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:00:00 MST

Interview with President Douglas Dance—Baltic Mission—The Baltic Mission covers Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania and is one of the few missions that does not include a country or capital in the mission name. President Dance shares an overview of the history of the Lord’s work in the Baltic, as well as geographical and historical background of the varying countries, cultures, languages, and members.

Episode 07: Ron Dunn - Mission President in the Armenia Yerevan Mission

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 12:00:00 MST

Interview with President Ron Dunn—Armenia Yerevan Mission—President Dunn gives great insight into the Armenia mission, the people, the history, and the culture.

Episode 06: Mike Hemingway - Mission President in the New York Rochester Mission

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 12:00:00 MST

Interview with President Mike Hemingway—New York Rochester Mission—President Hemingway shares his experiences of serving in the cradle of the Restoration. He shares insight into the Hill Cumorah and its associated pageant, as well as what it’s like to walk where prophets have walked and teach where prophets have taught.

Episode 05: Daniel K. Frei - Mission President in the Brazil Belo Horizonte Mission

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:00:00 MST

Interview with President Daniel K. Frei—Brazil Belo Horizonte Mission—Daniel K. Frei from Southern Utah discusses his background and calling as a mission president. Having served a mission in Brazil as a young man, he provides a then-versus-now comparison in relation to the culture, demographics, country, and the day-to-day missionary life in Brazil.

Episode 04: Ricardo Gimenez - Stake President in the Chile Antofagasta Stake

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:00:00 MST

Interview with President Ricardo Gimenez—Antofagasta Chile Stake—Ricardo Gimenez shares his background in the Church, the history and culture of Chile, his insights into Church growth and perception, and his testimony.

Episode 03: Miguel Tenorio - Mission President in the Bolivia Cochabamba Misison

Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:00:00 MST

Interview with President Miguel Tenorio—Bolivia Cochabamba Mission—President Tenorio, originally from Mexico, shares his experiences in the Church and as mission president of the Bolivia Cochabamba Mission.

Episode 02: Lee Daniels - Mission President in the Japan Sapporo Mission

Thu, 28 May 2009 12:00:00 MST

Interview with President Lee Daniels—Japan Sapporo Mission—A Utah native, Lee Daniels discusses the demographics, culture, challenges, blessings, and other information regarding the Japan Sapporo Mission.

Episode 01: Massimo De Feo - Stake President in the Rome Italy Stake

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 12:00:00 MST

Interview with President Massimo De Feo—Rome Italy Stake—President De Feo was raised in southern Italy and shares his story of joining The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, along with a little bit about the Italian culture, the challenges the Italian LDS members face, and the growth of the Church in Italy.