When I Was on My Mission
When I Was on My Mission
Bryan Jensen
Hello and welcome to the ‘When I Was on My Mission...’ podcast. Join Bryan Jensen as he discusses entertaining and true stories with the real-life missionaries who lived them. Every missionary has an unbelievable story - some are written down and sent home to mom, while others are saved for an occasion just like this. Tune in to listen to missionaries share unexplainable encounters, scary situations, embarrassing moments, miracles, and the down low on missionary life from all over the world. Subscribe to be entertained weekly and DM us on instagram @wheniwasonmymission or email us at [email protected] to share a story of your own!
Dear Johned in Mexico
Alex left on his mission believing his girlfriend would wait for him. Not only was he wrong, but he didn't expect that part of that relationship would follow him to Mexico.
Mar 27, 2023
15 min
Kidnapped In Guatemala
Two hours ahead of a scheduled appointment, Austin received an intense phone call warning him not to go. He was told "The man you are planning to meet is going to kidnap you and hold you for ransom..." Austin had to think quickly to maintain his freedom and safety.
Mar 20, 2023
21 min
From Criminal to Convert (In Italy)
Judd watched in amazement as a local shopkeeper went from cheating his customers out of their money to recognizing his faults and changing his life. This experience showed him the power the gospel of Jesus Christ can have on a family and a community.
Mar 13, 2023
16 min
Mission President Memories
Sometimes you fall short, and that is why missionaries have a companion. Its especially helpful when your wife is your mission companion. Elder Mike Dunn of the Quorum of the 70 shares what it was like to be called as a mission president and some amazing stories about great companions he had as a young missionary in Hawaii and as a mission president in South Africa.
Mar 6, 2023
23 min
Tuskegee Turnaround
At 14 years old, Paris was following in the footsteps of his older brothers who died from gang violence. One day, God sent missionaries to his mother and changed his life completely. His turnaround would take him across the world to offer his own missionary service.
Feb 27, 2023
25 min
Purple Hair and Pregnant
Lisette's mission started a little rocky when she ended up with a positive pregnancy test and purple hair. But inspiring investigators and other experiences helped her know she was in the right place and grateful for the ride.
Feb 20, 2023
25 min
Soviet Refugee Miracle
Millions of refugees flooded western Europe after the collapse of the Soviet Union. While serving in Belgium, Derek was right in the middle of that mass migration teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. Little did he know he would be playing the most complicated game of telephone across 4 languages.
Feb 13, 2023
18 min
Missionaries, Not Mercenaries
Sam never imagined that a military coup would sweep through Madagascar while he was there as a missionary. He also didn't expect that the Malagasy army would mistake him for a mercenary.
Feb 6, 2023
21 min
From Russia With Love
Arrested in Russia, captive in a concrete basement, sitting across a table from giant guard dogs and machine guns. This was not Eric's first run in with Russian authorities and this time he had an ace in the hole.
Jan 30, 2023
35 min
Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover
We are so excited to have Peter Tolman back on! Peter shares an LDS mission story where he invited a drunk guy to come to church and was surprised by what happened. He learned not to judge a book by its cover and made a lifelong friend.
Jan 23, 2023
15 min
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