Can You Feel So Now?

Justin Barton interviews his niece Aubrey about her 18+ months as a missionary, where she served, and how her faith deepened. Aubrey, from Snowflake, Arizona, explains being called to the Temple Square Salt Lake City Mission (Spanish-speaking) and later reassigned for a short outbound experience to the Colorado Springs Mission, finishing March 2026 after starting in November 2024. She shares chall...

Justin Barton interviews recently returned missionary Lauren Zobell of Mesa, Arizona, who served an English-speaking mission in the Texas Houston Mission from September 23, 2024 to March 10, 2026. Lauren shares how struggles with self-image, anxiety, loneliness, and a painful breakup led her to take “simple” spiritual habits seriously, gain a testimony of the Book of Mormon (especially Alma the Yo...

Host Justin Barton interviews returned missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sam Niles about his mission journey and faith. Sam was assigned to the West Virginia Charleston Mission (June 2023), but an illness in February 2024 led to a service mission after he was diagnosed with cancer, had surgery, and underwent nine weeks of chemotherapy (April–June 2024) followed by reco...

Justin Barton interviews Croft Christensen on the Can You Feel So Now? podcast about his two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, beginning with Spanish training in the Mexico City MTC (Feb–Apr 2024), proselyting in Santiago, Chile (Apr–Dec 28, 2024), and finishing with a service assignment in Spokane, Washington after a hip injury, surgery, and rehab (Dec 2024–Feb 202...

Justin Barton interviews recently returned missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sarah Kropf about serving in the Indonesia, Jakarta Mission from August 2024 to February 2026, teaching primarily in Bahasa. Sarah shares misreading her call as “Indianapolis,” then learning about Indonesia’s many languages and cultures. She describes early loneliness on Bali with only one nat...

Host Justin Barton interviews returned missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Spencer Sant from Spokane, Washington, about serving in Madagascar from March 2024 to February 2026, including the mission’s split into North and South and the resulting shortage and rapid influx of missionaries that forced accelerated training. Spencer shares how the Lord provided during difficul...

Host Justin Barton interviews Mallory Lybbert about her service in the Washington Spokane Mission in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (set apart June 16, 2024; home Nov. 25, 2025) and the mission emphasis on the Doctrine of Christ—faith, repentance, baptism, the Holy Ghost, and enduring to the end—along with “press forward with steadfastness in Christ.” Mallory describes initially n...

Host Justin Barton interviews Quinlin Haglund, an endurance athlete and organist from Quaker Hill, Connecticut, about serving in the Adriatic North Mission (Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Montenegro) for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from June 2023 to June 2025. Quinlin describes learning Slovene in the MTC, serving his first year in Slovenia (including a...

Justin Barton interviews Jamie Fulmer, who grew up in Spokane, later moved to Kansas, is adopted, and loves basketball and playing violin. Jamie shares how he served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the California Los Angeles Mission ("CLAM") from August, 2023 to August, 2025, speaking Spanish after training at the Mexico City MTC. He discusses having...

Justin Barton interviews Charlotte Peterson, a BYU student and recently-returned missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who gave up college running opportunities after feeling prompted to prioritize missionary service. She served from February 12, 2024 to July 22, 2025, initially reassigned to the Florida Fort Lauderdale Mission for five months while awaiting a visa before g...

Host Justin Barton interviews return missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ethan Coplen, who recently came home from the South Africa, Cape Town Mission, about his upbringing in Queen Creek, Arizona, his large family, football achievements, and a period of inactivity after moving out at 18. Ethan shares how a serious football injury led to a spiritual impression that redir...

Host Justin Barton interviews returned missionary Joshua Fulmer on the Can You Feel So Now? Podcast about his service in the Texas, Houston East Mission (Spanish-speaking) for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Joshua shares his background in a large family, plans for BYU, and passions for running and piano. He discusses emotional challenges of tying feelings to missionary outcomes,...

Justin Barton interviews newly returned missionary Michael Hazel on the Can You Feel So Now podcast. Michael shares his background and explains that he served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Alabama, Birmingham Mission from June 2023 to June 2025, assigned Spanish-speaking for two transfers before serving mostly in English while still using Spanish. He describe...

Justin Barton interviews Emma Pratt, who grew up in Idaho in a large farming family and learned hard work and endurance from long nights driving tractors. She explains how those lessons carried into her mission, especially during a six-week transfer with no people to teach, where she learned to rely on Jesus Christ and see those she spoke with as God’s children. Emma served in the Alabama Birmingh...

Podcast host Justin Barton interviews Olivia Armstrong, originally from Glenwood Springs, Colorado, now living in Provo, Utah. hobbies like reading, outdoor activities, hammocking, and thrifting. She served a Spanish-speaking mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Texas, Dallas West Mission from September 25, 2023 to March 26, 2025, sharing how mission life taught her a...

In this episode of the 'Can You Feel So Now?' podcast, host Justin Barton sits down with Emma Jacobs, a recently returned missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints who served in the Spokane, Washington mission. Emma shares her personal journey from pre-mission preparation, where she struggled to find her answer to serve, to the challenges and spiritual growth she experi...

In this episode of the 'Can You Feel So Now? podcast, host Justin Barton sits down with 21-year-old Carson Stubbs, fresh off his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Spokane, Washington. Carson shares his journey from drifting away from the Church as a teenager to experiencing a profound reconnection with his faith, inspired by his grandparents' mission work. He d...

Join us in this episode of the 'Can You Feel So Now?' podcast as we sit down with Coby Wells, who recently returned from a two-year mission in the Uruguay, Montevideo mission. Coby shares insights into his life, family, and hobbies, and delves deep into his spiritual journey. He discusses impactful scriptures, his understanding of being 'crucified with Christ,' and recounts an insp...

In this episode of 'Can You Feel So Now?' host Justin Barton sits down with Isabel Crofts, a returned missionary from the Washington, Spokane Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Isabel shares her experiences, personal growth, and the challenges she faced during her mission. She discusses the influence of being a twin, adapting spontaneity within the structured miss...

In this episode of the 'Can you Feel So Now' podcast, host Justin Barton interviews Becca Wright, a recently returned missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints from the Argentina, Salta Mission. Becca shares insights about her mission experience in Salta, Argentina, including how her love for music helped her cope with stress and feel closer to the Spirit. She discusses...

In this episode of the 'Can You Feel So Now?' podcast, host Justin Barton sits down with recently returned missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Maycee Leavitt. Maycee shares her experiences growing up in multiple locations, her decision to serve a mission in the Washington, Spokane Mission, and the challenges and joys of her journey. She opens up about how her fai...

In this heartfelt episode of the Can You Feel So Now? podcast, host Justin Barton sits down with Josh Vavla, an old friend he met during Josh's mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Washington, Spokane mission. Josh opens up about his upbringing in Colorado, experiencing a journey of faith and self-discovery, culminating in his decision to serve a mission. He share...

In this powerful episode of the Can You Feel So Now? podcast, host Justin Barton speaks with Emma Caldwell, a young woman who has recently returned from her mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in the Arkansas, Bentonville Mission. Emma shares her incredible transformation from a broken childhood filled with abuse and neglect to finding strength and purpose through an adopti...

In this episode of the Can You Feel So Now? podcast, Justin Barton sits down with Alaya Garcia to discuss her fulfilling and transformative experience serving as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Washington, Spokane mission. Alaya shares insights about her personal growth, the challenges she faced, and how her testimony and relationship with Jesus Christ evolv...

In this episode of the 'Can You Feel So Now?' podcast, host Justin Barton speaks with Cameron Hales, a recently-returned missionary from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Cameron, who served in the Washington, Vancouver Mission, shares his experiences dealing with the rough patches during his mission and the lessons he learned from playing rugby. He discusses the importance...