Church of JCLDS

In this episode, we sit down with Elder Zobrist and Elder Walker to demystify the daily life of a missionary. From the logistics of being assigned a location to the rigor of moving every few weeks, they explain the commitment required to pause their personal lives for two years. They share their deep personal motivations for serving, viewing it as a gesture of gratitude to God, and discuss the reality of engaging with a community that isn't always receptive to their message, emphasizing that their goal is often just to serve by example.

The conversation takes a deeply personal turn as Hugo shares a vulnerable chapter from his past involving his mother and a group of missionaries who arrived at a critical moment. Recalling a specific act of kindness, helping prune Japanese maples during a tumultuous time, Hugo asks the Elders for a special favor: to help convey a belated thank you to the community that supported him and his mother in such times. The episode concludes as a "time capsule" of mutual respect, highlighting how service can bridge the gap between different beliefs.