Rise & Thrive
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How Sharing the Book of Mormon Changed Her Life: Lexi Johnson
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Welcome to Rise & Thrive, every week we dive into heart-to-heart conversations with return missionaries from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. We will dive into the personal stories of these remarkable individuals. We explore the transformative power of living a healthy and purposeful life, uncovering the blessings it has brought to their lives.
We will not only explore the motivation required by missionaries but also encourage you to discover what motivates you on in your own life. Join us as we share stories, insights, and the pursuit of a thriving and purposeful life!
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- How Sharing the Book of Mormon Changed Her Life: Lexi Johnson · 58 min · Sezonul 3 Episodul 9What if one small act of faith could change someone's life forever? 🤍 In this episode, I'm joined by Lexi Johnson, who shares how giving a Book of Mormon to a bus driver in Peru…
- Making Peace With the Mission You Wish Went Differently: Maycie Tilley · 1 h 5 min · Sezonul 3 Episodul 8In this episode, I sit down with Maycie Tilley to talk about her mission, the difficult decision to come home early, and how she eventually found peace with a chapter of her life…
- How to Be an Effective Missionary: David Covey · 59 min · Sezonul 3 Episodul 7In this episode, I sit down with David Covey, author of The Highly Effective Missionary, to talk about what it really means to be an effective missionary. David shares about his…
- God Can Use Your Past: Alessia Grover · 53 min · Sezonul 3 Episodul 6In this episode, I sit down with Alessia to talk about her journey from feeling far from God and the Church to eventually serving in the Nebraska Omaha Mission at 21. Alessia…
- When the Path Looks Different, God Is Still There: Halle Murdoch · 48 min · Sezonul 3 Episodul 5In this episode, I sit down with Halle Murdoch to talk about her journey of coming to know that God loves her, her unique experience serving in the Temple Square Mission, and her…
- Called to a People: Rilee Sorensen · 58 min · Sezonul 3 Episodul 4In this episode, Rilee opens up about her decision to serve a mission, what it was like serving abroad during COVID, being reassigned to the U.S., and the unexpected joys that…
- Finding Joy in the Field: Bria Ritchie · 40 min · Sezonul 3 Episodul 3In this episode, I sit down with Bria Ritchie to talk about her experience serving in the Texas McAllen Mission and the lessons that shaped her testimony along the way. From…
- Finding Happiness in the Hard Through Christ: Kaymie Mason · 48 min · Sezonul 3 Episodul 2In this episode, I sit down with my good friend Kaymie to talk about what it looks like to find true joy and happiness through Jesus Christ—even in the hard seasons of life…
- Dare to Dream Big with God: Bailey Kroff · 44 min · Sezonul 3 Episodul 1In this episode, I sit down with Bailey to talk about trusting God’s plan, even when it looks completely different from the one you had in mind. Bailey shares how she entered…
- Accepting God's Plan: Lataya Brost · 49 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 12In this episode, we get to know Lataya as she shares stories from her childhood, her experience playing college soccer at both New Mexico and Utah Tech, and her mission in…
- CHARITY: Anna Kongaika · 53 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 11In this episode, Anna shares her story, taking us from her childhood memories on the island of Oahu to the chilly transitions of northern Utah. A central theme of charity weaves…
- How Do You Handle Hard?: Hailey Church · 1 h 0 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 10In this episode, Hailey shares her powerful experiences of seeing God’s hand in her life. From stepping off a plane after a humanitarian trip only to find out that her family had…
- Gratitude and Grace: Kalli Harris · 47 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 9In this episode, we have the pleasure of chatting with Kalli Harris and getting to know her vibrant and beautiful personality as she shares her life story. Kalli opens up about…
- Joy Has Everything to Do with the Focus of Our Lives; Jared Fotu · 54 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 8In this episode, I sit down with my husband, Jared, for our first in-person recording. Jared shares his experience growing up in a family of 15, highlighting how his siblings…
- Dare to Stand Alone; Natalie Neuhaus · 52 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 7In this episode, Natalie shares her story of growing up in Nashville, her decision to serve a mission, and personal experiences of standing firm in her beliefs, even when she had…
- Grounded in God; Kate Anderson · 56 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 6In this episode, Kate opens up about the joy and hope she has found through her testimony of Jesus Christ and His gospel. She reflects on her mission in Bolivia, where she…
- Set Goals & Make Plans with God; Lauren Cook · 47 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 5In this episode, Lauren shares the realities of both the joys and trails of serving a mission. She offers guidance on dealing with companions, managing feelings of homesickness…
- Focusing More on the Savior & His Doctrine; Kaitlyn Quackenbush · 50 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 4In this episode, Kaitlyn shares how she relied on the Lord during her time serving in both Missouri and Sweden throughout the pandemic. She also offers advice on how to start…
- Involving the Lord in Every Decision We Make; Grace Evans · 51 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 3In this episode, Grace shares her story of being raised in LA with both parents serving in the LAPD. She opens up about her personal struggles as a young teen and offers counsel…
- Trusting in God's Plan; Mason Patene · 44 min · Sezonul 2 Episodul 2In this episode, Mason shares his personal experiences of returning home early from his mission and how he came to understand that each of us has a unique plan designed by God…







