Preach My Gospel Podcast

Dr. Jonathan Sandberg and his wife Sharon join the podcast to discuss how smart phones are assisting missionaries to fulfill their purpose in miraculous ways. Covid provided a "divine reset" and helped missionaries learn how to use technology to more effectively find and teach people in our modern world. Along with the blessings, they discuss the potential dangers of using technology and...

The hosts dive into Ch. 1 of PMG 2nd ed. to learn more about how missionaries can gain spiritual power as they strive to fulfill their purpose.

The hosts talk about the exciting announcement of the 2nd Edition of Preach My Gospel as evidence that we belong to a living church led by Apostles and Prophets. Some examples of the updates are highlighted.

We continue our conversation with Blaine Hales and Roger and Susan Tucket about their experience as senior missionaries. They talk about how they dealt with leaving children and grandchildren behind and the miracle of zoom that allowed them to stay close to family while they were gone. Blaine shares what life as a missionary was like in Zambia, Africa. The Tuckets talk about how they came closer t...

Blaine Hales (Former senior missionary with his wife Sue in Zambia, Africa) and Roger and Susan Tucket (Former senior missionaries in the Ohio Columbus mission) join the podcast to talk about their inspiring experience as senior missionaries. They answer the questions they wish they had known before they went out to serve. Share this episode with anyone considering serving a mission in their senio...

John Gonzalez and David Christensen (Former mission president in Chile and former president of the Guatemala MTC) talk about how to deal with the various distractions that influence missionaries. They specifically focus on how to deal with comparing yourself to other missionaries, inappropriate attraction, and technology.

Several former mission leaders call in to give their best advice for those preparing to serve. Leif Erickson - Former Mission President of the Zambia Lusaka Mission, Former Director of the Los Angeles Temple Visitors Center, former Director of the Area Mission Specialists for the Missionary Department. Janeen Redd - Former Mission Leader of the Mexico Aguascalinetes Mission. Jeffrey Redd - Former...

We explore the new missionary handbook called "Missionary Standards for Disciples of Jesus Christ." John talks about his time working in the missionary department when it was developed and gives the background about why it was produced. Much like the new For the Strength of Youth pamphlet, this handbook gives principles that will help you make wise decisions about how to act during your...

Elder Powell, Sister Mortensen, and Elder Gailey rejoin the podcast to answer frequently asked questions about service missions.

Sister Mortensen, Elder Powell, and Elder Gailey (current service missionaries) join us to tell their stories and talk about the impact of service missions. They discuss the misunderstandings, including their own, surrounding service missions and how they came to find and love their unique role in God's work. They help us to understand the purpose of service missionaries and how it feels to li...

John Hilton III (BYU religion professor, "Seeking Jesus" podcast host, author, speaker) joins the team to talk about how to focus your life and mission on Jesus Christ. John talks about the life changing impact of President Nelson's invitation in 2017 to read every verse in the topical guide about Jesus Christ. He discusses how a teenager can successfully connect themself and others...

The worth of the soul of a new convert is great in the sight of God! (D&C 18) M'Shelle Dixon re-joins the podcast to discuss the question: " How Do I Work With Stake and Ward Leaders? "(PMG Ch. 13) Missionaries and members need to work together to help new converts progress along the covenant path. They can do so by ensuring that every new convert has 3 things: 1. A friend 2. A r...

"Therefore, in the ordinances thereof, the power of godliness is manifest." (D&C 84:20) Using audio clips from Elder Holland and stories from their missions, John, Brian, and Sean go through PMG Ch. 12 and explore how to help people prepare for baptism and confirmation. They talk about the qualifications for baptism as found in D&C 20:37 and discuss how to prepare their friends f...

Sean, Brian, and John dive in to Ch. 11 of PMG to discuss how to help people make and keep commitments. Before friends learn to keep covenants, it all starts with keeping the commitments in the missionary lessons. Missionaries who learn to keep commitments themselves will have the moral authority to invite others to act in faith. They discuss the important pattern of teaching and testifying, invit...

Lee Donaldson (Former Mission President in San Diego and Area Mission Specialist for the Missionary Department) re-joins the podcast for part 2 of "How Can I Improve My Teaching Skills (Preach My Gospel 10). In this episode the team continues through Chapter 10. They cover the following sections: Teaching with Your Companion with Unity, Invite Members to Help You Teach, Use the Scriptures, Te...

Lee Donaldson (Former Mission President in San Diego and Area Mission Specialist for the Missionary Department) joins the team to talk about the principles in PMG Ch. 10 that outline how missionaries can improve their teaching skills. Lee brings the voice of experience, having observed hundreds of missionaries teaching out in the field in various missions. Join us as we talk about teaching in the...

"Everyone who is familiar with this work knows there is a better way . That way is through the members the Church...The process of bringing people into the Church is not the responsibility alone of the missionaries. They succeed best when members become the source from which new [people] are found." (President Gordon B. Hinckley, "Find the Lambs, Feed the sheep," Ensign, May 19...

"Nothing happens in Missionary work until you find someone to teach." In this episode, John, Brian, and Sean discuss the important question from Chapter 9 of PMG-- "How do I find people to teach?" They talk about finding people to teach as an attitude more than just a skill. As missionaries focus on their purpose and seek to build the flame of faith inside them, finding becomes...

Brian's daughter McKenna (Thailand) and Sean's son Brad (Paraguay) join the podcast fresh from their missions to share their perspectives on what it's really like out there. They answer questions about missionary preparation, adjusting to missionary life, the work itself, and share some of their biggest take-aways from their unique experiences.

John, Brian, and Sean explore the title question from Ch. 8 of PMG--"How Do I Use My Time Wisely? They talk about the importance of having vision, setting goals, and making plans in order to accomplish your purpose. They also talk about how to view mission statistics in a healthy and productive way.

Karen Hepworth (Institute teacher, curriculum writer, gospel scholar, and expert on the words of living prophets) joins the podcast to talk about the importance of following living prophets and knowing what their priorities are.  She passionately discusses what our living prophets are saying about Gathering Israel.

David Butler (Co-host of "Don't Miss This" podcast and YouTube channel, author, and teacher at the Utah Valley Institute) joins the podcast to talk about centering your mission on Jesus Christ and your missionary purpose.  David talks about his experiences while on his mission in Korea and also working with a group of his son's friends who are preparing for missions.  

Garrett Beeston (Manager of Training and Operations of the 8 International MTC's) joins the podcast to discuss how a missionary can better learn their mission language.  By focusing on people and your missionary purpose you will qualify for the gift of tongues and see miraculous results.  Garrett shares a practical and faith-filled approach to mastering your mission language so that you...

TJ Moore and the team conclude their discussion of Preach My Gospel Ch. 6 by discussing the critical Christlike attributes of Knowledge, Humility, and Diligence.

TJ Moore re-joins the podcast to continue discussing Ch. 6 of PMG- How Do I Develop Christlike Attributes? In this episode we get into the specifics of developing the Christlike attributes of faith, hope, charity and virtue.   The team answers the following important questions: How do I fan the flame of faith inside of me? What does it mean to hope in Jesus Christ? How can I increase my love?...