Called to the Work

Host, Justin Barton interviews 19-year-old Adia Torres on the Called to the Work podcast about her decision to serve a mission. Adia, a BYU–Idaho student who enjoys singing, art, skateboarding, and musical theater, shares how her father—who served in the Idaho Pocatello Mission and recently passed away—inspired her and strengthened her testimony of the Plan of Salvation. She is called to the New J...

Justin Barton interviews Aiden Hall as he prepares to serve in the Peru Lima Tambo mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, beginning home MTC August 11 and reporting to the Provo MTC August 20. Aiden shares his background in Spokane, interests like art, nature, math, and his decision to stop playing video games, describing the initial emptiness and how he replaced it with fami...

Justin Barton interviews Calie Tueller from Mesa, Arizona, who is leaving for the MTC on August 4, 2025, after being called to the Morristown, New Jersey Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which also covers parts of upstate New York. Calie shares how watching her brother serve and witnessing a long-time family friend finally choose baptism during her senior year inspired h...

Justin Barton interviews McKay Smith on the Called to the Work Podcast about his background growing up in Spokane as one of eight kids, playing college basketball, and being the son of a bishop in the Green Bluff Ward. McKay shares his call to the Brazil Juiz de Fora Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his efforts to prepare by studying the Book of Mormon more deeply,...

Host Justin Barton interviews Cole Houser from North Spokane as he prepares to serve a full-time mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Mexico City Chaco region. Cole shares his interests in math, tennis, and Etch A Sketch, then discusses reporting dates, learning Spanish, and how he’s preparing through temple attendance, receiving his endowment, reading the Book of Mor...

Host Justin Barton interviews Joseph Whiting, a Snowflake, Arizona musician and the youngest of four siblings, all of whom have served missions. Joseph shares his call to the Philadelphia Pennsylvania Mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and his upcoming setting apart. He discusses ongoing doubts and fears about serving in a big city, companions, and mission challenges, and...

Join host Justin Barton in this heartfelt episode of the 'Call to the Work' podcast, featuring Jovi Farmer. Jovi shares her personal journey growing up in Utah, the influence of her family's faith, and her recent call to serve as a full-time missionary in the California, Newport Beach Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The conversation delves into her active l...

In this episode of the Called to the Work podcast, host Justin Barton interviews Adaira Owens, a recently called missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Adaira shares her journey from Gilbert, Arizona, her family background, and her preparation for her mission in the California San Bernardino mission. She discusses her spiritual growth, the impact of temple work, her goal o...

In this episode of Called to the Work podcast, Justin Barton interviews Rachael Morris as she prepares to embark on her mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to the Japan, Tokyo Mission. Rachael shares her personal background, reasons for choosing to serve a mission, her preparation journey, and her profound relationship with Jesus Christ. She discusses the shift from focusin...

In this episode of the Called to the Work podcast, host Justin Barton converses with Sister Nora Campbell, a freshly set apart missionary from Spokane, Washington. Sister Campbell shares her inspiring journey from uncertainty about serving a mission to embracing her call to the Tahiti, Papeete mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Throughout the interview, she discusses her b...

In this episode of the Called to the Work podcast, host Justin Barton sits down with Tate Gregerson, a dedicated member of their young single adult ward, to discuss his life, faith, and upcoming mission. Tate shares his background, including the impact of losing his mother, his education in financial economics from BYU-Idaho, and his love for outdoor activities. He reflects on his spiritual journe...

In this episode of the 'Call to the Work' podcast, we sit down with Koy Gregerson from Spokane, Washington, as he prepares for his upcoming mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Texas Houston, Spanish speaking. Koy shares insights about his life, education, and the inspirations behind his decision to serve. He discusses his hobbies, favorite books, and his prep...

In this episode of the Called To The Work Podcast, host Justin Barton interviews Jackson Morris, a soon-to-be missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Jackson discusses his personal background, hobbies, and his family's journey from California to Spokane, Washington. He shares his decision-making process for serving a mission, his call to Brazil Salvador, and his efforts...

In this, the first episode of the Called to the Work podcast, host Justin Barton interviews Elder Shadrach Green, a recently called missionary assigned to serve in the Oregon, Portland mission. Elder Green shares his background, including his upbringing in Jamaica, the United Kingdom, and the United States, his family dynamics, and his passion for physical activities like soccer and kick-boxing. H...