• Ep. 199 - Chris Pattenden: (July 2003 - July 2005) - S.E.M. Podcast
    Oct 24 2024

    Chris Pattenden served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from July of 2003 through July of 2005. Chris shares his unique story of how his mission seemed to continue throughout the last 20 years as his role with the Preston MTC allowed him to share much about his mission for those many years. He shares his love of Scotland and all the great times he had with his companions and friends. Chris also has some great successes from teaching and helping people come unto Christ. He also makes certain to set the record straight on a few stories that have involved his name in podcasts' past. Chris currently lives in Chorley, England with his wife and their 3 children. Recorded October 20, 2024

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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Ep. 198 - Kevin Anderson: (September 2003 - September 2005) - S.E.M. Podcast
    Oct 17 2024

    Kevin Anderson served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from September of 2003 through September of 2005. Kevin comes on and reminisces about his decision to come on the mission in his early 20s and how the mission helped him become more mature. He shares his funny memories of people, how he found balance in the work with the fun times, and his love of the people from Scotland and the U.K. all together! Kevin currently lives in Rexburg, Idaho with his wife and their 4 children. Recorded October 13, 2024

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Ep. 197 - President Gary Griffiths & Sister Laura Griffiths: (July 2009 - June 2012) - S.E.M. Podcast
    Oct 2 2024

    President Gary Griffiths and his wife, Laura, served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from July of 2009 through June of 2012. Together they share their journey of getting their mission call, being assigned as mission president and wife to Scotland, entering a mission that was very obedient, taking on a merger with the Ireland, Dublin Mission 1 year in, and overseeing a combined mission called the Scotland, Ireland Mission that brought two polar opposite missions together and how that posed unique challenges. Their final message is one that you will not want to miss! President and Sister Griffiths currently live in Riverton, Utah. Recorded September 26, 2024

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Ep. 196 - Jason Hensley: (August 2008 - August 2010) - S.E.M. Podcast
    Sep 26 2024

    Jason Hensley served in the Scotland, Edinburgh from August of 2008 through August of 2010. Jason shares how he bucked the expectations of a "hard mission" by starting out strong in his first area in Kilmarnock. He spoke specifically of an instance where his trainer needed to use the toilet which led to a miracle. Jason also talks about a couple emergency transfers and training a new missionary for 1 week. Jason currently lives in Olympia, Washington. He has two sons from his first marriage. Recorded September 24, 2024

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Ep. 195 - Clint Smith: (August 2005 - August 2007) - S.E.M. Podcast
    Sep 23 2024

    Clint Smith served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from August of 2005 through August of 2007. Clint takes us on an epic experience of Scotland, including Gregg's, dental visits, and letting unauthorized companions drive their car. From the Borders to the Isle of Lewis, Clint shares some amazing adventures that helped him grow to love Scotland. Clint currently lives in Rigby, Idaho, with his wife and their 3 children. Recorded September 18, 2024

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    3 hrs and 1 min
  • Ep. 194 - Steve Harward: (April 2000 - May 2002) - S.E.M. Podcast
    Sep 19 2024

    Steve Harward served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from April of 2000 through May of 2002. Steve always had a kinship to Scotland from his seminary teacher sharing about serving his mission there and was overwhelmed with joy when the call came. He shares an epic story about using a trash shoot in a council flat as a toilet in an emergency, his budget-friendly mission gear falling apart early mere moments into the mission, NEDs mooning him, and sending a "Dear Jane" letter to his then girlfriend simultaneously when she mailed her own "Dear John" to him! Steve currently lives in New Albany, Indiana, with his wife and their 4 children. Recorded September 15, 2024


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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Ep. 193 - Chad Wilcoxen: (January 2006 - January 2008) - S.E.M. Podcast
    Sep 16 2024

    Chad Wilcoxen served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from January of 2006 through January of 2008. Chad shares how much his experience in Scotland has changed his life. His family has been dealt tough times since coming home, but he loved his companions and also had so many fun times. Chad worked hard and found some amazing people that joined the church and also shared his beef with Hammer Time. Chad currently lives in Layton, Utah, with his wife and their 4 children. Recorded September 9, 2024

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Ep. 192 - Tyrell Cellan: (February 2008 - January 2010) - S.E.M. Podcast
    Sep 12 2024

    Tyrell Cellan served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from February of 2008 through January of 2010. Tyrell shares how his upbringing on a horse ranch taught him the importance of obedience and hard work as he got into the mission. His time was filled with the Paisley and Glasgow zones, with so many great successes despite many challenges. Tyrell shares some epic stories and had a great time sharing all of the memories he could recall with us. Tyrell currently lives in Idaho Falls, Idaho, with his wife and their 3 daughters. Recorded September 5, 2024

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    2 hrs and 24 mins