As The Savior Would

If there is any missionary who epitomizes the losing of oneself in the service of God, it is Elder Blanchard. His complicated mission journey came with a surprise diagnosis of a returning cancer. Despite his serious health limitations, Elder Blanchard still chooses to represent the Savior as a full time servant of the Lord.…………………………………………………If you would like weekly inspiration on how we can joyfu...

…………………………………………………If you would like weekly inspiration on how we can joyfully live the gospel and perform meaningful service as disciples of Jesus Christ, please consider subscribing. We are very passionate about Christlike living and are devoted to helping others do the same. This show would not be possible without our dedicated editors, Elder Cieslak, Elder Livingston, and all our wonderfully t...

Currently serving in the Canada Evington Mission, Sister Andrews has a unique service mission experience. She enjoys serving at the temple, a youth camp, thrift store, and in a museum where she contributes to the research and photographing of World War I and World War II artifacts. She also recently became the first service missionary outside of the United States to serve on our ‘Hands of the Lord...

Elder Crenshaw, who is nearing the end of his service in the Utah Salt Lake City SouthMission, has served as an editor for the YA Weekly Church Magazine, a mail deliverer for theHuntsman Cancer Institute, a temple worker, and has served in leadership capacitiesthroughout much of his mission. If you would like to send in a story, submit them to YAweekly@churchofjesuschrist.org ………………………………………………… I...

This past weekend, about 4,000 young service missionaries around the world were captivated by a particular message in the October 2025 Sunday morning session of General Conference. The importance of young service missionaries, for the first time in general conference, became a leading topic. In this roundtable episode featuring all four hosts, this along with the many other inspiring themes of gen...

If you would like weekly inspiration on how we can joyfully live the gospel and perform meaningful service as disciples of Jesus Christ, please consider subscribing. We are very passionate about Christlike living and are devoted to helping others do the same. This show would not be possible without our dedicated editors, Elder Cieslak and Elder Livingston, and all our wonderfully talented fellow s...

Elder Jayden Laursen has walked his own journey of faith. As a once lost, inactive member of the church, he loves being able to help others seeking reconciliation with Christ. ………………………………………………… If you would like weekly inspiration on how we can joyfully live the gospel and perform meaningful service as disciples of Jesus Christ, please consider subscribing. We are very passionate about Christlik...

Gavin Waits is a former service missionary for the Ohio Columbus Mission. He has played a key role in pioneering the integration of service and proselyting missions in the North America Northeast Area. When asked if he ever misses being a service missionary, he simply replied that he doesn’t feel any different since taking off the missionary tag. In this episode, we discuss how we can use our agen...

For our first time ever, all four hosts have gotten together in-person to discuss common challenges service missionaries face. We would like to thank Elder Cieslak and Elder Laursen from the ‘Hands of the Lord’ media team for working behind the scenes to make this special occasion possible.…………………………………………………If you would like weekly inspiration on how we can joyfully live the gospel and perform me...

If you would like weekly inspiration on how we can joyfully live the gospel and perform meaningful service as disciples of Jesus Christ, please consider subscribing. We are very passionate about Christlike living and are devoted to helping others do the same. This show would not be possible without our dedicated editors, Elder Cieslak and Elder Livingston, and all our wonderfully talented fellow s...

As a convert to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sister Stangland has undergone the long and rewarding journey of learning about the nature of Heavenly Father and how we can draw closer to Him. Despite growing up with personal misconceptions of the gospel and God’s plan for His children, her desires eventually led her into the waters of baptism and in becoming a full-time missionar...

Sister Shamy, also known as Kira Caprice on social media, was temporarily assigned to a service mission before returning to her original assignment in the Texas Houston Mission. Her mission journey is one she never would have expected, but which has taught her much about what it means to live “all in” the gospel of Jesus Christ.  ………………………………………………… If you would like weekly inspiration on how we c...

One certain fact about life is the omnipresence of uncertainty. This has especially been true for Elder Paden Livingston. Having recently experienced the loss of his father, Elder Livingston shares with us how he is able to continue looking outward in the service of others despite the mountains he has been tasked to climb. ………………………………………………… If you would like weekly inspiration on how we can joyf...

If you would like weekly inspiration on how we can joyfully live the gospel and perform meaningful service as disciples of Jesus Christ, please consider subscribing. We are very passionate about Christlike living and are devoted to helping others do the same. This show would not be possible without our dedicated editors, Elder Cieslak, Elder Livingston, and all our wonderfully talented fellow serv...

Ernie B. Hewlett is an example of losing oneself in the service of God. Having endured death in the family and other tragedies at a young age and throughout the rest of his life, he has learned that the best way to face darkness is by looking outward and serving someone in need. In this week’s podcast episode, Ernie tells us of the many miraculous experiences he has had seeking to bless the lives...

Gwen Clawson, a recently returned service missionary, battles unique health challenges that often make life challenging. Unwanted health limitations can sometimes mean missed opportunities, but Sister Clawson shares with us how she has been blessed by the Lord amid her challenges. God is in the details of our lives even when… ESPECIALLY when we are climbing steep mountains. “Don’t wait to be heale...

Elder Graves once found himself in a Q&A session with Elder Bednar present. He had a question burning within him that he was anxiously waiting to ask; How does the Spirit will fill our mouths in the very moment? Although he did not have the chance to ask the question, he received a powerful spiritual witness that satisfied his desire. Join us as we discuss what it means to be guided by the Spi...

Do you have trouble following promptings of the Spirit? Do you ever find yourself becoming weary in well-doing? In today’s special roundtable episode, we have a powerful conversation on overcoming these weaknesses. As the Book of Mormon teaches us, every good thing is of Christ and anything that inspires us to do good is of God. When we better understand our purpose here in mortality and truly rea...

From leading historic site tours in New York to proselyting in Alaska and then becoming a service missionary in Utah, Sister Wright has been exposed to the many different ways missionaries can serve within the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. What she may be most known for, however, is her using social media page, Called to Service, to educate others on service missionary work and ulti...

The scriptures have so much to offer, but it is just a matter of how we utilize this God-given tool. In this episode, we meet with Elder Woody and discuss how we can get the most out of our daily scripture study. Inviting and heeding the guidance of the Holy Ghost, especially through seeking God in the scriptures, is essential in living a life full of joy. ………………………………………………… If you would like wee...

If you thought teaching missionaries for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints experienced more miracles than service missionaries, this episode will undoubtedly change your mind. In just her few months of experience in the Ohio Columbus Mission, Sister Feldschau has learned that service missions are abundant with miracles! In this week’s episode, we discuss how we can better heed Presid...

Sister McNair, a current service missionary, has a very unique array of services she performs. From serving among refugees to serving as a Sister Training Leader in her mission, she has had plenty of mission field experience. She is known for sharing her hard earned wisdom to help other missionaries have an exciting and fulfilling mission experience. ………………………………………………………………………………………… If you would...

Noah Christensen and Elder Brazier met each other upon coming across each other’s Facebook profiles and instantly realized they both looked very much like each other. Determined to learn more about Noah, Elder Brazier called him and learned that not only was he a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, but also a returned service missionary! They quickly became good friends and...

Audrey Jones is both a returned service and teaching missionary. In this episode, we discuss the spiritually condensed opportunity that missions offer and how Audrey has made the most out of hers. Faithful missionary service can teach us how to more fully live even the simplest principles of the gospel such as scripture study and prayer. Upon feeling inspired to finish her mission at home as a ser...

God speaks to each of us in our own language. From Gospel Library team leader to Mario Kart Coach, Elder Prince’s experiences tell us that there are many different ‘languages’ we can use to serve others and share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. In this week’s episode, we discuss the true meaning of service and how consecrating our unique interests has the capacity to be an influence for good. ……………………...