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S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 189 - Dustin Cluff: (July 2000 - June 2002) - S.E.M. PodcastDustin Cluff served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from July of 2000 through June of 2002. Dustin's adventures in Scotland included some incredible spiritual experiences, along with run-ins with NEDs, getting trapped by JWs, and bearing witness in a Church of Scotland funeral service. He loved the mission and his ability to bless people's lives. The stories he shares are some of our favorites we had enjoyed on the podcast!
Dustin currently lives in White Mountains, Arizona, with his wife and their 4 children.
Recorded August 25, 2024 2024-09-021h 47
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 188 - Mauro D'Ottavio: (October 2004 - October 2006) - S.E.M. PodcastMauro D'Ottavio served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from October of 2004 through October of 2006. Mauro joins us and shares how his mission changed his life. The stories and memories kept flowing to him throughout and there was a surprise visit to the podcast from his mission Dad (Brandon Osmond)! Mauro loved serving in Scotland!
Mauro currently lives in Sydney, Australia, with his wife and their 2 children.
Recorded August 23, 2024 2024-08-292h 23
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 182 - Ben Bright: (September 1999 - September 2001) - S.E.M. PodcastBen Bright served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from September of 1999 through September of 2001. Ben made us smile and laugh throughout our conversation. He shared one of the most epic Motherwell experiences that we have heard on the podcast, as well as confirming that he held the record for gaining 9 pounds at a dinner appointment. Ben also shared how much he loved all the people he encountered in Scotland.
Ben currently lives in Morro Bay, California with his wife and their 3 kids.
Recorded July 11, 20242024-07-151h 55
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh Mission2 Years of the S.E.M. Podcast - Wrap Up | S.E.M. PodcastJack Bryce and Zack Hewlett sit down with a brief wrap up of the S.E.M. Podcast. It is 2 years ago this week that we started this podcast and it has been a huge blessing in our life. Many conversations and incredible relationships renewed and established through our common experience in the land of Scotland. The is not us announcing that we are stopping any time soon. We are very excited to continue having more of these conversations in the future. Have a great start to summer and we will be back with more great interviews very soon!
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S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 171 - Clark Davis: (May 2002 - May 2004) - S.E.M. PodcastClark Davis served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from May of 2002 through May of 2004. He comes on the podcast and shares some epic tails, mostly involving NEDs in the Glasgow triangle and how he always made it out to tell the tale! Clark loved serving in Scotland as it means much to his family history. He had past family members that served there and he loved coming in contact with people throughout the country that knew his extended family!
Clark currently lives in Lehi, Utah, with his wife and their 1 daughter.
Recorded May 6, 20242024-05-131h 59
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 162 - Paul Williams: (June 1999 - July 2001) - S.E.M. PodcastPaul Williams served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from June of 1999 through July of 2001. To start the podcast, Paul shares his own brilliant conversion story that resulted in a challenge to prepare to serve a mission after being a member for 2 weeks. He prepared and was underwhelmed to have been called to Scotland, but he soon grew to love the land and the people. Paul shares stories of being moved to the Shetlands after a rough first month, adapting as each leadership role was given to him, and growing to love every missionary as he served as a mission...2024-04-041h 10
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 161 - Conor Muirhead: (December 2003 - December 2005) - S.E.M. PodcastConor Muirhead served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from December of 2003 through December of 2005. Conor comes on the podcast and shares his journey through the S.E.M. His stories of MTC antics, his love for battered pizza from the chip shop, and his hot/cold relationships with companions are enjoyable. Caleb loved his mission and all the people that impacted his experience there.
Conor currently lives in Spokane, Washington with his wife and their 5 children.
Recorded March 27, 20242024-04-011h 37
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 160 - David Pilkington: (January 2005 - January 2007) - S.E.M. PodcastDavid Pilkington served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from January of 2005 through January of 2007. David comes on and shares memories of hard work, wrestling companions, and inviting a murderer into his flat. He also talks of his love of each companion and how they all had an impact on his life. David was a great leader in the S.E.M. and it was great having him on the podcast.David currently lives in Gloucester, England, with his girlfriend and their combined 4 children. David's two sons are from his first marriage.
Recorded March 24, 20242024-03-282h 12
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 154 - Kenton Karrasch: (May 2002 - May 2004) - S.E.M. PodcastKenton Karrasch served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from May of 2002 through May of 2004. "Superman" came on the podcast and shared his experiences that included speaking to people in Farsi, having mortar shells fired at him on Guy Fawkes Night, and leading the Edinburgh (Throat) Pipe Band. Kenton shares his unique story of being called to Scotland on the same day as his friend, Clark Davis, and the same place his bishop had served a couples mission. He loved serving and having a fun time together with each of his companions.
Kenton currently lives in Reno, Nevada...2024-02-231h 39
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 150 - Daphne Lane: (June 2008 - June 2010) - S.E.M. PodcastDaphne Lane served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from June of 2008 through June of 2010. Daphne comes on the podcast and talks about her journey through the mission, most notably her experiences with NEDs, really spicy curry, and experiencing miracles. She also shares how the end of her mission set her on a path that has been rocky ever since coming home. Her story includes how she made a tough decision to transition into who she is today, as well as how she has overcome many hardships in her life.
Daphne currently lives in Salem, Oregon. She has...2024-02-082h 39
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 143 - Sara (Ott) Stout: (June 2008 - December 2009) - S.E.M. PodcastSara Ott served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from June of 2008 through December of 2009. Sara shares her lifelong dreams of visiting England and after a lengthy wait she made it prior to deciding to serve a mission. Amongst the amazing memories Sara shared with us, her incredible testimony of serving her companions and helping them through their time together was inspiring. Sara also gives some shout outs to her favorite people from each of her areas. She loves the therapy of each podcast as it helps her remember the good things that came from serving in Scotland.
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S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionS.E.M. Podcast: 2023 End of Year Recap, Merry ChristmasWe are humbled and so grateful for the wonderful year we had on the S.E.M. Podcast. We have had some incredible experiences through this podcast and all the wonderful people that have given their time to share their mission memories have warmed our hearts. The reminders of all the great places, the people, and the moments are what keep us going. Thank you so much. Our hope is that the podcast has allowed you to reconnect with people you love, whether living in Scotland or your former companions. We will keep this going as we move into...2023-12-2217 min
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 123 - Demeron Ashton: (November 2006 - November 2008) - S.E.M. PodcastDemeron Ashton served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from November of 2006 through November of 2008. Demeron wowed Jack and I throughout our conversation and all the great stories he shared with us. He has so many memories from companions, other missionaries, and the members during his time in Scotland. Demeron is our top fan and we are grateful for his support of our podcast.
Demeron currently lives in Tremonton, Utah, with his wife and their 2 sons.
Recorded September 6, 20232023-09-142h 57
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 122 - Denis Grinevicius: (November 2001 - November 2003) - S.E.M. PodcastDenis Grinevicius served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from November of 2001 through November of 2003. Denis comes on the podcast and shares his love of the work as a convert to the church. He had experiences that brought joy to him and his companions and many miracles while serving in Scotland.
Denis currently lives in Vilnuis, Lithuania with hi wife and their 3 children.
Recorded September 3, 20232023-09-1141 min
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 121 - Jeff Marble: (January 2002 - January 2004) - S.E.M. PodcastJeff Marble served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from January of 2002 through January of 2004. Jeff comes on the podcast and shares his unique experiences, including getting separated from his companions on the first day in Glasgow, a ceiling collapsing in a flat in Dundee, and talking about the multiple flat clean outs that were complete tips.
Jeff currently lives in Claremore, Oklahoma, with his wife and their 3 children.
Recorded August 29, 20232023-09-0750 min
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionAn Open Invitation | S.E.M. PodcastJack and Zack have had a wonderful time in the midst of this podcast. One consistent things we have heard from those we have reached out to, there are those that aren't comfortable coming on the podcast due to their current circumstances. We want to let everyone know that this is a platform where you can comfortably share what you feel and have dealt with. Those that have come on have found our conversation therapeutic and also a way to voice their personal worries about things they did while in Scotland.
To make it clear, this podcast is a...2023-08-2805 min
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 115 - Joel Turvey: (September 2002 - September 2004) - S.E.M. PodcastJoel Turvey served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from September of 2002 through September of 2004. Joel comes on the podcast and shares fun stories of destroying the oil pan of a brand new Corsa, trying to resolved the Johnstone flat wasp nest, and deciding if he was allowed to swim when being shoved into Loch Doon. He also shares how President Vriens completely changed the course of his future career in a single conversation.
Joel currently lives in Evesham, England, with his wife and their 4 children.
Recorded July 23, 20232023-07-311h 04
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 114 - Trey Jenkins: (November 2001 - December 2003) - S.E.M. PodcastTrey Jenkins served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from November of 2001 through December of 2003. Trey comes on the podcast and shares how his testimony grew a great deal in the MTC in Preston. His first Scottish meal was beans and toast, and his first winter was a dark one to get through. Trey loved the challenges of serving in Scotland and loved all that he learned during his time in Scotland.
Trey currently lives in Cumming, Georgia, with his wife and their 3 children.
Recorded July 13, 2023 2023-07-2457 min
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 111 - Paul Christensen: (June 2004 - June 2006) - S.E.M. PodcastPaul Christensen served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from June of 2004 through June of 2006. Paul comes on the podcast and does an incredible job of helping us see the faces of the S.E.M. through photos he compiled. He is incredibly humble about his time as a missionary and gives much appreciation to his companions and the missionaries he served around in his districts and zones for helping him keep going. Paul mentions his favorite moments of fun throughout serving in Scotland and how much that helped him as well.
Paul currently lives in Houston, Texas...2023-07-031h 16
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 106 - Craig Stratton: (February 2004 - December 2005) - S.E.M. PodcastCraig Stratton served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from February of 2004 through December of 2005. Craig opens up about his tasks he was handed by President Vriens to help get some of his initial companions on track. He also shares his love for competition, including taking a swing at his MTC companion (Jack Bryce) and beating him in a footrace that lead to a pull hamstring for Jack. Craig loved his companions and the wonderful areas he served in throughout Scotland.
Craig currently lives in Lexington/Columbia, South Carolina, with his wife and their 3 sons.
Recorded...2023-06-051h 23
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 104 - Tobias Luchs: (January 2006 - January 2008) - S.E.M. PodcastTobias Luchs served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from January of 2006 through January of 2008. Toby comes on the podcast and shares his journey of becoming a missionary, including setting aside a life that was set in place to come to Scotland. He also shares about his companionship unifiers and other fun experiences that helped him overcome his shyness during his time in the mission.
Tobias currently lives in Düsseldorf, Germany, with his wife and their two children.
Recorded May 21, 20232023-05-292h 30
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 103 - Evan Slade: (November 2007 - November 2009) - S.E.M. PodcastEvan Slade served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from November of 2007 through November of 2009. He comes on the podcast and shares his incredible family history ties to Scotland, along with his prediction that he would serve in Scotland since he was 5 years old. Evan also shares about his adventures of riding bikes through Paisley, serving in the branch presidency in Greenock, and so much more. I highly recommend you watch this episode on YouTube to see the incredible presentation Evan put together for our conversation!
Evan currently lives in San Tan Valley, Arizona, with his wife and...2023-05-262h 24
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 102 - Amy (Cooper) Taylor Part 2: (March 2005 - September 2006) - S.E.M. PodcastAmy (Cooper) Taylor comes back on the podcast. As another one of our original guests in the infancy of the S.E.M. Podcast, she has been an avid listener since her original episode and had more she wanted to share. She talks about all the experiences she had with each of her companions and the things she learned from each of them.
Amy currently lives near Vernal, Utah, with her husband and their 4 children.
Recorded May 17, 20232023-05-242h 19
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 101 - Zack Hewlett Part 2: (January 2005 - January 2007) - S.E.M. PodcastZack Hewlett comes back on the podcast after his episode in the early days of the S.E.M. Podcast was filled with his most fresh memories. Nearly a year later, so many memories have come flooding back that there was more to share.
Zack currently lives in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, with his wife and their daughter.
Recorded May 4, 20232023-05-221h 57
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 100 - President & Sister Fredrick: (July 2006 - June 2009) - S.E.M. PodcastPresident Tom Fredrick and his wife, Barbara, served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from July of 2006 through June of 2009. They both came on the podcast and shared their unique conversion stories, their sealing adventure, and the details of how they got their call to Scotland. This is one you don't want to miss.
President and Sister Fredrick currently live in Salt Lake City, Utah. They have 11 children, 67 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren (and counting).
Recorded May 11, 20232023-05-181h 11
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 97 - Brian Baer Part 2: (April 2004 - April 2006) - S.E.M. PodcastBrian Baer served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from April of 2004 through April of 2006. As our first ever podcast guest, Brian was our guinea pig and came on early in our podcast. Since then, he has been reflecting on all the memories that have been flooding back to him about his time in Scotland. In this episode, Brian recalls memories of street contacting on his own in his greenie area, being asked to hold an investigator under the water longer to get all the sin off, wrestling with a bishop to gain his respect and love, and more. Brian...2023-05-082h 49
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 93 - Zac Lovell: (July 2008 - July 2010) - S.E.M. PodcastZac Lovell served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from July of 2008 through July of 2010. Zac spent a nearly perfect split of his mission between President Fredrick and President Griffiths. During this time, Zac experienced the hustle of the mission and baptized many people during the beginning of the mission. He followed the direction of the mission leaders during "hammer time" and had a baptism at 6:30 am, baptized another person in one week of teaching, and had baptisms in one area that he was in for only a few days. Zac also talked about having a stalker towards the end...2023-04-2649 min
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 92 - A. Cummins: (October 2008 - October 2010) - S.E.M. PodcastElder A. Cummins served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from October of 2008 through July of 2010, with his last 3 transfers taking place in the Scotland, Ireland Mission. A. comes on the podcast and shares his experiences, including being egged 2 days into the mission field, finding his flat door completely kicked in and nothing missing, and the intensity of "Hammer Time". He also shares his work ethic that was instilled in him early in his time that led to him finding a person he baptized in his last transfer.
He currently lives in Billingham, England, with his wife and their 3 children.
Recorded...2023-04-241h 17
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 90 - John Coon: (December 2007 - December 2009) - S.E.M. PodcastJohn Coon served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from December of 2007 through December of 2009. John comes on the podcast and shares how amazing his time was in Scotland. He recalls seeing a knife fight, driving to a light in the right lane (the opposite side of the traffic), throwing away an investigator's cigarettes (3400+ fags), and being in Elder Holland's splash zone at Zone Conference. John also talks about how his companions made him better in so many ways and he shared about some of their inside jokes.
John currently lives in Gilbert, Arizona, with his wife and...2023-04-191h 44
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 86 - David Cain: (July 2008 - July 2010) - S.E.M. PodcastDavid Cain served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from July 2008 through July of 2010. David comes on the podcast and shares about how the mission's culture was a tough one to crack. Nevertheless, he showed resilence and determination to be the best missionary he could be while serving the people in Scotland. David had a different MTC experience, as home was 20 minutes down the road and many teachers there were in his singles ward. While in Scotland, he survived a 2 hour sneezing fit, being quarantined at the A&E because they thought he had the Swine Flu (later determined he...2023-04-101h 32
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 85 - Russ Bass: (February 2004 - February 2006) - S.E.M. PodcastRuss Bass served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from February of 2004 through February of 2006. Russ came on the podcast and immediately admitted that he would likely not remember much. However, Russ shares so many great memories, including recording music in castle ruins, gaining his sight back (through prescription glasses), visiting people in the jail as the clergyman, and being invited to Stonehenge for some "high time". He shares about his incredible experience of receiving his patriarchal blessing in the Preston MTC, baptizing many throughout Scotland, and how a special blessing from President Vriens at his exit interview scared him.2023-04-071h 36
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 66 - Alberto Marcone: (September 2006 - September 2008) - S.E.M. PodcastAlberto Marcone served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from September of 2006 through September of 2008. Alberto had a unique MTC experience because his sister joined him as she prepared to serve her mission in Manchester. He came to Scotland with a very limited grip on the English language. Over time and through many wonderful challenges, he developed the skills and thrived in large cities, along with small villages.
Alberto currently lives in Pescara, Italy, with his wife and their 2 daughters.
Recorded February 9, 2023 & October 25, 20222023-02-131h 18
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 65 - Jack Bryce 2.0: (February 2004 - February 2006) - S.E.M. PodcastJack Bryce is back with an episode to recap all the fun memories that have come back to him since we began the S.E.M. Podcast. Back when he shared his initial thoughts about the mission, he was going off of memory and he had not gone through his journals. Today, Jack reflects on his companionship unifiers, shows off some of his favorite treasures he collected in Scotland, and talks more in depth about his companions and their time together!
To re-listen to Jack's original episode, check out Episode 1 of the S.E.M. Podcast.
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S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 64 - Jeremiah Johnson: (November 2006 - October 2008) - S.E.M. PodcastJeremiah Johnson served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from early November of 2006 through late October of 2008. Jeremiah comes on and shared his favorite memories from serving in Scotland, including run-ins with NEDs, open bathrobes at the doorstep, and loving the people through all-out obedience. He shares about giant pizzas, car crashes, and all things he loves about Glasgow. Jeremiah loved sharing all of his great memories from his companions and favorite people from the areas he served in.
Jeremiah currently lives in Port Angeles, Washington, with his wife and their 2 children.
Recorded January 29, 2022 2023-02-061h 41
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 63 - Chris Mace: (March 2004 - March 2006) - S.E.M. PodcastChris Mace served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from March of 2004 through March of 2006. Chris tells us about his plans to serve a mission, which came after being in uni for a few years and being engaged. He shares some of his favorite memories, including authoring the famous S.E.M. Expositor & playing Golden Eye on N64 for a week between Christmas and New Year. Chris loved serving in Scotland and had an incredible list of companions, which helped him learn wonderful lessons during his mission.
Chris currently lives in Huddersfield, England, with his wife and their 2 c...2023-02-021h 34
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 62 - Krista (Heap) Nestman: (December 2003 - July 2005) - S.E.M. PodcastKrista Heap served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from December of 2003 through July of 2005. Krista comes on and shares all about her decision to choose to serve a mission, and finding joy with her fellow missionaries during a difficult times. She loved all of her companions and also talks about her unique relationship with President Vriens.
Krista currently lives in San Diego, California, with her husband and their 4 children.
Recorded January 22, 20232023-01-3037 min
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 61 - Hannah (Macfarlane) Lau: (March 2006 - September 2007) - S.E.M. PodcastHannah Macfarlane served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from March of 2006 through September of 2007. Hannah shares about how she came to serve a mission and how one of her brothers played a nasty prank on her when she received her call. She came into the mission and trained many new sister missionaries, while experiencing many miracles and tender mercies. Hannah loved serving in Scotland and told us it was the best mission for her.
Hannah currently lives in Sheffield, England, with her husband and their 5 children.
Recorded January 16, 2022.2023-01-2654 min
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 60 - Joe McLean: (January 2006 - January 2008) - S.E.M. PodcastJoe McLean served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from January of 2006 through January of 2008. Joe comes on and talks about some incredible mission experiences, including fainting multiple times during medical procedures, eating too spicy Indian food, and bookending his mission in the same ward in Irvine. He loved his companions and all those that he taught. Joe also shares about how his mission taught him about urgency in the gospel.
Joe currently lives in Tucson, Arizona, with his wife and their 3 sons (with a little girl on the way).
Recorded January 15, 20222023-01-231h 36
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 59 - Jade (McGowan) Wilson: (December 2003 - July 2005) - S.E.M. PodcastJade McGowan served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from December of 2003 through July of 2005. She is joined in this episode by her trainer, Catherine McConkie Larson, and they share some of their fondest memories of serving together. Jade shares about her challenges in the mission, including always feeling cold. She talks about times where they were held against their will, narrowly avoiding being murdered, and getting stuck in a phone booth. Jade shares he unique relationship with President Vriens and how much she loved serving with him as her mission president.
Jade currently lives in Brisbane, Australia, w...2023-01-191h 28
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 58 - Andrew Bonin: (June 2008 - June 2010) - S.E.M. PodcastAndrew Bonin served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from June of 2008 through June of 2010. Andrew was thrilled to learn that he was called to Scotland, as it checked all his wishlist items. As a particularly picky eater growing up, Andrew had a good number of fun food stories to share with us. Andrew was in the mission during the transition from President and Sister Fredrick to President and Sister Griffiths. He also told us that 6 weeks after he returned home, the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission combined with Ireland to become what it is today, as the Scotland, Ireland Mission.
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S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 57 - Brock Wilke: (July 2004 - July 2006) - S.E.M. PodcastBrock Wilke served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from July of 2004 through July of 2006. Brock comes on and shares about his experiences with his incredible companion group. He talks about visiting the town of Campbeltown, and likely being one of the only missionaries to ever visit this area of Scotland. Brock also shares his experiences fights wasps with a fly swatter, waking up at 2:00 am to catch a phone call from a potential investigator, and going on double-dates on the way to dinner appointments.
Brock currently lives in Henderson, Nevada, near Las Vegas, with his wife and...2023-01-121h 33
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 56 - Michael Chambers: (December 2005 - December 2007) - S.E.M. PodcastMichael Chambers served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from December of 2005 through December of 2007. Michael, also know by many as "Phil", shares some of his favorite memories of the mission, including exploring castles on non P-Day, as well as convincing alcohol shops to close their doors. He also talks about the times he found the spirit was guiding him to the things he needed to do or where to be and how that has been a constant in his life.
Michael currently lives in Merced, California, with his wife and their 4 children.
Recorded January 4, 2023.2023-01-091h 47
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh Mission**Special Episode** S.E.M. Podcast - Jack & Zack: End of Year Wrap - Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! See you in 2023It has been nearly one year since Jack Bryce & Zack Hewlett came up with the idea of what is now the S.E.M. podcast. In this episode, Jack & Zack reflect back on where this year has taken us. The joy discovered through having conversations with incredible people that we served along with in Scotland, as well as those before and after our times there, has been amazing! Since our first published episode in early July, we have been able to reconnect with so many people that mean so much to each of us! We appreciate all of those...2022-12-1526 min
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 55 - Richard McConkie: (June 2005 - June 2007) - S.E.M. PodcastRichard McConkie served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from June of 2005 through June of 2007. He comes on and shares about his experiences and the people from all the areas he served in Scotland. Richard gives his thoughts about Hammer Time and how he saw the true transition of the S.E.M. He loved serving in Scotland and all the good that happened during his time in the mission. Richard currently live in the Washington D.C. area, living in Maryland, with his wife and their 2 children. Recorded on December 5, 20222022-12-122h 09
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 54 - Matt Fisler: (January 2007 - January 2009) - S.E.M. PodcastMatt Fisler served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from January of 2007 through December 31st 2008, which he shares about. Matt comes on and talks about his experiences as the mission shifted in the Fredrick's leadership. He talk about endless adventures in Inverness, then losing his hair due to stress in Glasgow, and a few times where death was at the doors. Matt also shares an incredible personal experience he had with then President Thomas S. Monson after his mission, so be sure to listen to that.
Matt currently lives in Vineyard (West Orem), Utah, with his wife and...2022-12-081h 48
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 53 - Anthony Stoddard: (July 2006 - July 2008) - S.E.M. PodcastAnthony Stoddard served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from July of 2006 through July of 2008. Early in his mission he speaks about struggles with working at a slower pace and he considered going home. However, Anthony saw the mission through and loved his 5 areas in the central and southern zones of Scotland. His most unique experiences were finding a "Platinum Investigator" and proving himself as the Master of Tri-Training Companionships.
Anthony currently lives in West Jordan, Utah, with his wife and their 3 children.
Recorded December 1, 20222022-12-051h 11
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 52 - Lauren (Sammis) Palmer: (February 2004 - July 2005) - S.E.M. PodcastLauren Sammis served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from February of 2004 through July of 2005. She shares the incredible relationships she built with her companions. Lauren talks about telling her trainer that she would serve in the Orkney Islands, and how that came true, along with discussing all the moments where she has seen the Lord guide her through her life.
Lauren currently lives in Silverdale, Washington, with her husband and their 3 children.
Recorded on November 28, 20222022-12-011h 35
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 51 - Richard Dunn: (October 2002 - October 2004) - S.E.M. PodcastRichard Dunn served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from October of 2002 through October of 2004. He comes on and shares the love he has for the time serving in Scotland, along with the impact it has had on his life to this point.
Richard currently lives in Sandy, Utah, with his wife and their 4 children.
Recorded November 15, 20222022-11-2859 min
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 50 - Lizzy Kenny & Merron (Roberts) Ngibombi: (February 2005 - September 2006) - S.E.M. PodcastLizzy Kenny & Merron Roberts served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from February of 2005 through September of 2006. They both entered the MTC in Preston, England, at the same time and they enjoyed amazing experiences in Scotland during exact parallel timelines. Merron & Lizzy share incredible stories from their missions, including digging up dead dogs (almost), getting stuck in a chimney, and consuming a companions cream to avoid disaster! They both expressed their immeasurable love for their companions and their fellow missionaries. Don't miss a special Thanksgiving story near the end. Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!
Lizzy currently lives in Buxton, England, w...2022-11-232h 51
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 49 - Alek Gilmore: (June 2002 - June 2004) - S.E.M. PodcastAlek Gilmore served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from June of 2002 through June of 2004. He shares about his unique experience of deciding to serve a mission. Alek talks about his amazing companions, the areas he serve in, and the incredible people he enjoyed being around in the mission. He also shares some fun memories, including punching his greenie in the face and pranking President Vriens. Alek also talks so much about his most memorable gospel conversations and the power and joy he found in sharing the Atonement of Jesus Christ.
Alek currently lives in Cokeville, Wyoming, with...2022-11-211h 32
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 48 - Brady Hess: (December 2005 - December 2007) - S.E.M. PodcastBrady Hess served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from December of 2005 through December of 2007. Brady comes on and shares his areas and the amazing lineup of companions. He served in areas throughout Scotland, but spent a majority of his mission in the two wards in Dundee! Brady loved his experiences and is so grateful for all those that contributed to his mission!
Brady currently lives in St. George, Utah, with his wife and their 4 children.
Recorded November 10, 20222022-11-171h 53
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 47 - Jonathan Dippold: (June 2005 - June 2007) - S.E.M. PodcastJonathan Dippold served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from June fo 2005 through June of 2007. He shares with us his incredible full circle experiences that brought him to Scotland, amidst stops at the United States Air Force Academy and moving to many places growing up. Jonathan was an integral contributor in the transition from President & Sister Vriens leaving the mission, to President & Sister Fredrick entering the mission. His companions were self-selected often, having the opportunity to shape the outlook of the mission with the help of his companions and the mission presidents. Jonathan has some great memories of Scotland and...2022-11-142h 25
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 46 - Tobias Halford: (August 2006 - August 2008) - S.E.M. PodcastTobias Halford served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from August of 2006 through August of 2008. He shares with us all about his companions and how much he learned from each of them. Tobias shares about how much he enjoys the proximity of his mission has been since being home and being able to run into familiar faces often.
Tobias currently lives in Billingham, near Middlesbrough, in England, with his wife and their 3 children.
Recorded on November 6, 2022 2022-11-101h 00
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 45 - Dan Nay: (March 2006 - March 2008) - S.E.M. PodcastDan Nay served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from March of 2006 through March of 2008. He comes on and shares his favorite memories of serving with great companions and in areas from top to bottom of Scotland. He even negotiated extra driving miles in one area because the bus route conveniently had a stop in England. Dan loved his time in Scotland!
Dan currently lives in Spanish Fork, Utah, with his wife and their 4 children.
Recorded November 3, 20222022-11-072h 46
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 44 - Spencer Hagger: (December 2002 - December 2004) - S.E.M. PodcastSpencer Hagger served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from December of 2002 through December of 2004. During his time in Scotland, Spencer loved the people he served with all his heart. He recalls many wonderful people's names and shares his memories of those that meant so much to him whilst serving. Spencer was very excited to serve the people of Scotland and we are grateful for the great recall of his mission he shared with us.
Spencer lives in Asford, Kent, in England, with his wife, and their son, along with his step-daughter.
Recorded October 30, 20222022-11-032h 17
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 43 - Glen Parmenter: (February 2004 - February 2006) - S.E.M. PodcastGlen Parmenter served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from February of 2004 through February of 2006. He comes on and has a one-on-one conversation with Jack Bryce, whom was part of Glen's MTC group and they were companions for the last 5 months of their time together in Scotland. Glen recollects his experiences serving the people in Shetland and throughout mainland Scotland, but most importantly recollects the amazing people he served and was around while in the mission.
Glen currently lives in Arlington, Texas, with his wife and their daughter.
Recorded October 25, 20222022-10-311h 58
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 42 - Chris Harlow: (January 2006 - January 2008) - S.E.M. PodcastChris Harlow served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from January of 2006 through January of 2008. He shares all about his decision to serve and the unique nature of his trainer (Dan Conway). Chris, Alberto, and Zack talk a great deal about our time serving together in Aberdeen. He shares all about his amazing companions and their incredible and special circumstances, especially whitewashing areas and moving into new flats.
We are grateful to have had Alberto Marcone as our guest host!
Chris currently lives in West Yorkshire, near Leeds, England, with his wife and their son.
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S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 41 - Justin Wong: (August 2006 - August 2008) - S.E.M. PodcastJustin Wong served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from August of 2006 through August of 2008. Originally called as an English speaking missionary, Justin learned very quickly that his unique experience in Scotland would be shaped by his heritage and his ability to speak Mandarin Chinese. Justin served his entire 2 years in Edinburgh, focussed on meeting and teaching the people there who were in need of his talents. He shares his highs and lows, but most importantly his love of those he served.
Justin currently lives in the suburbs of Detroit, Michigan, with his wife and their daughter.
2022-10-251h 30
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 40 - Nuno Candido: (June 2002 - June 2004) - S.E.M. PodcastNuno Candido served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from June of 2002 through June of 2004. He comes on and shares his experiences about serving from the top (Thurso) to the bottom (Dumfries) of Scotland. Nuno loves his mission, his companions, and the people of Scotland that he served. He talks about overcoming shyness from not knowing English (or Scottish) and finding his best ways to find joy in the service.
Nuno currently lives about an hour north of Lisbon, Portugal, with his wife and his son.
Recorded October 20, 20222022-10-211h 12
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 39 - Chad Baucom: (June 2007 - June 2009) - S.E.M. PodcastChad Baucom served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from June of 2007 through June of 2009. During his time in Scotland, the mission underwent an extreme makeover and the adoption of member-missionary work was in full affect. Chad shares how he learned to love the people and to boldly ask them to make and keep commitments. He shares his favorite memories of the people who were great influences and have impacted his life greatly.
Chad now lives in Saratoga Springs, Utah, with his wife and their 4 children.
Recorded October 11, 20222022-10-172h 25
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 38 - Derek Cooley: (January 2002 - January 2004) - S.E.M. PodcastDerek Cooley served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from January of 2002 through January of 2004. He came on and shared about how much he loved his mission, including the great companions that taught him to work hard and enjoy the work along the way. Derek also talks about his unique experiences, including walking a stranger's dog and his companions running from door-to-door. Most of all, he loved the people of Scotland and the areas he served.
Derek now lives in Mesa, Arizona, with his wife and their 5 children.
Recorded October 9, 20222022-10-131h 32
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 37 - Cameron Loggenberg: (January 2005 - January 2007) - S.E.M. PodcastCameron Loggenberg served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from January 2005 through January of 2007. He served in areas throughout the mission and his love of his companions and the people of each area he was in. Cameron shares his fondest memories, both humorous and spiritual. He loves that his mission is so close so that he can see those he served around often.
Cameron now lives in Groomsport, N. Ireland, with his wife and their 3 children.
Recorded October 4, 20222022-10-101h 34
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 36 - Kraig Rasmussen: (July 2004 - July 2006) - S.E.M. PodcastKraig Rasmussen served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from July of 2004 through July of 2006. He shared his initial worries about serving in a European country and the anxiety of speaking to strangers, but eventually coming into his own and becoming a great missionary. Kraig served in Dunfermline, Hamilton, and Dundee before traveling through the mission for the last few transfers.
Kraig now lives in Elk Ridge, Utah, with his wife and their 4 children.
Recorded October 2, 20222022-10-061h 40
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 35 - Robert Anderson: (November 2001 - November 2003) - S.E.M. PodcastRobert Anderson served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from November of 2001 through November of 2003. He served in a time where the church was beginning to roll out the teach by the spirit model, and sharing the gospel was done more from the heart. Robert loved his time in St. Andrews at the time that Prince William was there attending university.
Robert currently live near Huntsville, Alabama, with his wife and their 4 children.
Recorded September 28, 20222022-10-0357 min
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 34 - Jon O'Bryan: (September 2005 - September 2007) - S.E.M. PodcastJon O'Bryan served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from September of 2005 through September of 2007. He comes on and tells us about his exactness attitude towards the rules that was debilitating at times, but learned to enjoy the mission as much as possible. Jon loved serving the people of Scotland and challenging them to be the best member missionaries that they could be. He shares how he and his companion introduced "hammertime" to the mission as a way to bring an increased measure of the spirit to the missionary work.
Jon lives in the southwest suburbs of Houston, Texas, with his...2022-09-291h 24
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 33 - Martha (Miller) Schoenfeld: (March 2004 - September 2005) - S.E.M. PodcastMartha Miller Schoenfeld served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from March of 2004 through September of 2005. She shares with us the unique nature of her mission, as she served in 2 areas and dealt with her own set of health-related items. Martha shares some of her favorite memories of the Vriens and amazing spiritual experiences she enjoyed while serving in Scotland.
Martha currently lives in Springville, Utah, with her husband and their 7 children.
Recorded on September 22, 20222022-09-2657 min
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 32 - Zack Clark: (July 2006 - July 2008) - S.E.M. PodcastZack Clark served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from July of 2006 through July of 2008. He served in the mission during the transition to the Fredricks and he saw highs and lows during that time. Overall, his love of his companions and the many people that he was able to know in the mission were his favorite moments. Zack shared many memories with us and our guest host, Christian Lucas.
Zack lives in Chandler, Arizona with his wife and 2 children. His band, "Simply Three" are an amazing success on YouTube and they have produced many albums, including a...2022-09-212h 10
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 31 - Alistair Martin: (September 2005 - September 2007) - S.E.M. PodcastAlistair Martin served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from September of 2005 through September 2007. He shares with us his desire to serve a mission having converted to the church as a teenager. Alistair shares his experience with the shift in the mission from the Vriens to the Fredricks, along with how he had some incredible experiences serving with his great companions and amongst the people of Scotland.
Alistair currently lives in Basingstoke, England, with his wife and their three sons.
Recorded August 28, 20222022-09-141h 06
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 30 - Ashley Devine: (January 2005 - January 2007) - S.E.M. PodcastAshley Devine served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from January of 2005 through the summer of 2006, and completed his mission service in the England, London South Mission in July of 2007. Ashley comes on and shares his journey through Scotland and his the incredible experiences. He served those around him with genuine love and sharing his fun and outgoing personality. Ashley found amazing people through his mission experience that continue to influence his life today.
Ashley lives in Mansfield, England, with his wife and 3 children.
Recorded August 24, 20222022-09-122h 12
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 29 - Jeremy West: (August 2003 - August 2005) - S.E.M. PodcastJeremy West served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from August 2003 through August of 2005. He comes on and shares his memories of showing NEDs what being a missionary is all about in Glasgow, pole vaulting practice with Elder Willis, and learning to skateboard in Inverness.
Jeremy currently lives in the northern part of Dallas, Texas, with his wife and their 4 children.
Recorded August 22, 20222022-09-0958 min
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 28 - Christian Lucas: (July 2006 - July 2008) - S.E.M. PodcastChristian Lucas served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from July of 2006 through July of 2008. He comes on and shares his journey through Scotland, but most importantly his love of Glasgow. Despite his worries of living in and serving in Glasgow, he only had a few instances where his life was in peril.
Christian currently lives in Crewe, Chester, England, with his wife. They are expecting their first child later this year.
Recorded August 21, 20222022-09-071h 33
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 27 - Brian Barber: (January 2005 - January 2007) - S.E.M. PodcastBrian Barber served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from January of 2005 through January of 2007. He shares with us his experiences of serving the people of Scotland, including the great joys that came from his companions and fellow missionaries. Brian was able to serve in a variety of areas throughout the country and loved the country, especially "Murder"well.
Brian currently lives in Newcastle-under-Lyme with his wife and their 5 children.
Recorded August 18, 20222022-09-0550 min
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 26 - James McCabe: (January 2006 - January 2008) - S.E.M. PodcastJames McCabe served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from January 2006 through January of 2008. He shares about how arriving to Scotland in the winter months from Arizona, his cold weather clothing didn't do what he needed to keep him warm in the land of Buchan. James shares his incredible experiences with his companions and loving the people with all his heart.
James currently lives in Gilbert, Arizona, with his wife and their 3 children.
Recorded August 17, 20222022-09-021h 39
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 25 - Tobias Megner: (September 2004 - September 2006) - S.E.M. PodcastTobias Megner served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from September of 2004 through September of 2006. He comes on and shares his experiences of serving in a mission where his English language skills didn't exactly translate, due to the accents and the unique English words used in the church. Tobias shares his memories of dealing with anxiety and how that helped him with some struggling companions during his service.
Tobias currently lives in the suburbs of Frankfurt, Germany, with his wife and two daughters.
Recorded August 17, 20222022-08-3157 min
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 24 - Kate Reed: (October 2004 - April 2006) - S.E.M. PodcastKate Reed served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from October of 2004 through April of 2006. She comes on and shared some of her amazing experiences during her time in Scotland, including how she trained all the senior sisters in the mission at one point. Sister Reed served in Beith multiple times, as well as Airdrie and Inverness. She also shared experiences from her other missions in Poland and Louisiana.
Kate now lives in St. George, Utah.
Recorded August 16, 20222022-08-301h 08
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 23 - President & Sister Vriens: (June 2003 - June 2006) - S.E.M. PodcastPresident and Sister Vriens served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from June of 2003 through June of 2006. Their stewardship over the mission was highlighted by the introduction and implementation of "Preach My Gospel". They both come on and share smiles and laugh as we speak about Scotland and share our own memories and lasting impressions of them, along with words from some of our fellow missionaries.
President and Sister Vriens still live in their home in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Recorded August 28, 20222022-08-2945 min
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 22 - Brennon Fish: (July 2004 - July 2006) - S.E.M. PodcastBrennon Fish served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from July of2004 through July of 2006. He comes on and shares his journey through Scotland, including some fond memories of serving with amazing companions all over the country. Brennon served in leadership and trained some great missionaries as well.
Brennon currently lives in Queen Creek, Arizona, with his wife and their 4 children.
Recorded August 15, 20222022-08-261h 09
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 21 - Brandt Peacock: (October 2005 - October 2007) - S.E.M. PodcastBrandt Peacock served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from October 2005 through October of 2007. He shares with us the unflappable love he has for the people of Scotland, most predominantly the Highlands and Aberdeen. Brandt shares his very unique path in becoming a Chaplain in the United States military, along with some incredible spiritual moments that lead him to where he is today.
Brandt is currently stationed in Kodiak, Alaska with the United States Coast Guard. He is married to his wife and they have 4 children.
Recorded August 14, 20222022-08-241h 20
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 20 - Doug Pullen: (June 2004 - June 2006) - S.E.M. PodcastDoug Pullen served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from June of 2004 through June of 2006. He comes on and shares some of his fondest memories from serving in Scotland, including his attempts to share his controversial stories to get other missionaries to be future guests and to respond. Doug also shares about his recent involvement in helping with the conflict in Ukraine.
Doug lives in Lichfield, England (Birmingham Area), with his wife and their 5 children.
Recorded August 14, 20222022-08-221h 45
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 19 - Dan Conway: (July 2004 - July 2006) - S.E.M. PodcastDan Conway served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from July of 2004 through July of 2006. He shares with us his journey through Scotland and the taxing nature of a full-time mission. Dan also reflected on his discovery of the mental side of missionary work, as he endured anxiety and burnout within his first year. Nevertheless, Dan was always one to bring joy to those around him, whether from practical jokes or any other outgoing fun he would bring. We loved talking to Dan.
Dan lives in Newcastle, England, with his wife and 4 children.
Recorded August 11, 20222022-08-191h 16
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 18 - Mark Rittman: (July 2003 - June 2005) - S.E.M. PodcastMark Rittman served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from July of 2003 through June of 2005. He shares with us his miraculous instances during his mission, including blessings for those about to pass away, how the Book of Mormon was able to be read by a dyslexic companion, and more. Mark served for a good portion of his mission in Edinburgh and in the mission office, where he enjoyed messing with missionaries overspending on their accounts, along with pulling pranks with and on Sister Vriens.
Mark lives just outside of Houston, Texas, between Houston and College Station, with his...2022-08-171h 03
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 17 - Terence Maloy: (February 2004 - February 2006) - S.E.M. PodcastTerence Maloy served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from February of 2004 through February of 2006. Having grown up in a small town in Nevada, he came to Scotland with some unique challenges. Terence shares with us his incredible stories of overcoming his limitations, from talking to the people on the High Street in Hamilton, to loving life in the Highlands and the Orkney Islands!
Terence and his wife live in Las Vegas, Nevada, with their pups.
Recorded August 8, 20222022-08-151h 36
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionS.E.M. Podcast - **Special Edition** - We Need Your Help, Please ListenWe need your help to compile notes and memories of the President and Sister Vriens that we can share with them on Sunday, August 21st. Please send these notes and messages to sempodcast@51spylaw.com and we will read them to the Vriens that day. Thank you so much for your help! Please share with all your friends.2022-08-1203 min
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 16 - Arthur Boutin: (October 2002 - October 2004) - S.E.M. PodcastArthur Boutin served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from October of 2002 through October of 2004. Arthur comes to us and shares his amazing experiences, including his love of GQ-ing and the joys of smiling that brought on conversations with others. He shares about his unique way that he found out he was called to Scotland, as well as his traveling missionary experiences, including having conversations teaching in his sleep.
Arthur currently lives in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada with his wife and their 4 children.
Recorded August 7, 20222022-08-1256 min
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 15 - Quin Kofford: (May 2006 - April 2008) - S.E.M. PodcastQuin Kofford served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from May of 2006 through April of 2008. He shares about his time in 4 great areas in Scotland, including seeing successes in each area. Quin talks about the enthusiasm he had to serve in Scotland, his joys of teaching his greenie to drive, and impromptu Christmas tree hunting. He also shares about the miracles he experienced on the mission.
Quin now lives in Centerville, Utah with his wife and 3 children.
Recorded August 4, 20222022-08-101h 10
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 14 - Nathan Reid: (July 2004 - July 2006) & Robert Livingston: (October 2003 - October 2005) - S.E.M. PodcastNathan Reid served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from July of 2004 through July of 2006. Nathan shares his experiences of serving in some fun area in Scotland, with some great companions. He shared how is companions were creative in their door approaches and also recalling the difficulty of speaking with the Scottish people. Regardless of the challenges, he shares the impact that those around him helped him to keep pushing forward.
Nathan lives in West Valley, Utah today and he has 4 children.
Robert Livingston served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from October of 2003 through October 2005. Robert...2022-08-081h 39
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 13 - Brandon Osmond: (February 2004 - February 2006) - S.E.M. PodcastBrandon Osmond served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from February of 2004 through February of 2006. Brandon shares with us his unique experiences with the people of Scotland, including having paparazzi waiting for him outside of a charity shop early in the mission. He also shared his love of the quiet moments, as we walked from place to place, reflecting on the beauty of this earth (particularly the beauty of Scotland).
Brandon currently lives in Heber City, Utah, with his wife and four sons.
Recorded July 24, 20222022-08-061h 12
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 12 - Salvo Orilio: (July 2004 - July 2006) - S.E.M. PodcastSalvo Orilio served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from July of 2004 through July 2006. As a convert to the church in Italy, he came to Scotland based on faith that this was where he needed to be. Salvo shares his experiences from Scotland, including having his life saved from on-coming traffic, sharing his love of music, and his willingness to serve his companions through cooking.
Salvo lives in Palermo, Italy and is nearing the completion of his education through the BYU Pathways program.
Recorded July 22, 20222022-08-0551 min
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 11 - Brandon Egan: (October 2002 - November 2004) - S.E.M. PodcastBrandon Egan served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from October 2002 through November 2004. Brandon shares about his incredible experience amongst the Scots and how much he enjoyed serving the people. He served in various areas from Edinburgh to Orkney. We recollect about common areas we served in and talk about all the joy that came from our service in Scotland.
Brandon lives in New Jersey with his wife and three children.
Recorded July 18, 20222022-08-041h 13
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 10 - Brandyn King: (October 2005 - October 2007) - S.E.M. PodcastBrandyn King served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from October 2005 through October 2007. He comes on and shares all about his gratitude for Scotland and how much he loved serving in that country. Brandyn lived in Smithfield, Utah, when he received his mission call. He talks being one of President & Sister Vriens' favorites, especially because of his "porcupine" hairstyle. He also loved sharing stories about his time with Elder Hewlett in the Montrose Ward, and beyond.
Brandyn and his wife now live in Franklin, Idaho, with their infant daughter.
Recorded July 17, 20222022-08-031h 30
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 9 - Caleb Spragg: (October 2003 - October 2005) - S.E.M. PodcastCaleb Spragg served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from October 2003 through October 2005. He comes on and discusses his love of Scotland, his self-proclaimed prominence of having the nicest flats throughout the mission, and the best prayer to help his companion remember the importance of "thou shalt not steal". Caleb served in leadership and was a great example of how to enjoy his time serving the people in Scotland.
Caleb lives in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, with his wife and their two children. He is a teacher at a local school and loves it.
Recorded J...2022-08-021h 47
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 8 - Charley Alger: (April 2002 - April 2004) - S.E.M. PodcastCharley Alger served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from April of 2002 through April of 2004. Charley lived in Aurora, Colorado when he received his call to serve in Scotland, after his mom nearly killed the mailman to retrieve his call. He shares about some of the highs and lows he experienced in Scotland, along with breakthrough moments where he found his calling and was able to move ahead with the work.
Charley came back to Colorado and met his wife at the Denver Singles Ward, prior to getting into the construction industry. They have been married for 17 years a...2022-08-0158 min
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 7 - Michael Hill: (October 2003 - October 2005) - S.E.M. PodcastMichael Hill served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from October 2003 through August 2005. He received his call while living in the Cache Valley area of Utah, and immediately was assigned to the Orkney Isles. While there, he learned to love the Battered Mars Bar, along with the amazing service opportunities at the pig and dairy farms on the mainland. Michael loved being around his fellow missionaries, spending time with the members and loving the people in Scotland, including a lot of time in the Scottish Highlands.
Michael has received his Ph. D. in Architecture & Design and he now...2022-07-301h 42
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 6 - Scott McAndrews: (October 2003 - October 2005) - S.E.M. PodcastScott McAndrews served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from October of 2003 through October 2005. Scott joined us from his home in the Modesto, California area. His desire to serve was driven by the examples of his father and his older brothers. The opportunity to serve in Scotland was a great opportunity to connect with his family genealogy, including serving in an area where his ancestors helps established the church. Scott shares some fun memories of the wonderful people he loved and served, along with fond memories of fun times with his companions and other fellow missionaries.
Scott has w...2022-07-291h 26
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 5 - Amy (Cooper) Taylor: (March 2005 - September 2006) - S.E.M. PodcastAmy (Cooper) Taylor served her mission in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from March 2005 through September of 2006. She shares her stories of moving often all throughout the mission, and serving with an all-star cast of sister missionaries. Amy also recollects on her adventures of learning to drive in Scotland, talks about her many ventures to and from the Shetland Isles, and her love of serving the people of Scotland.
Amy currently resides in the Vernal, Utah area with her husband and 4 children. She is hopeful that this episode blazes the trail for many more former sisters from the...2022-07-2855 min
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 4 - Joseph Bautista: (December 2003 - December 2005) - S.E.M. PodcastJoseph Bautista served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from December of 2003 through December 2005. Joseph joined us from his home in Stockholm, Sweden, where he lives with his wife and three children. He was born and raised in Göteborg, Sweden and comes from a family with 9 children (abnormal for Swedish standards). He works in Stockholm for a Swedish potato chip manufacturer and he loves competing with his wife on the golf course. Through this, he shares about his spiritual relationship with the game of golf.
Joseph shares his journey through Scotland, including loving his companions, serving the p...2022-07-271h 08
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 3 - Brian Baer: (April 2004 - April 2006) - S.E.M. PodcastBrian Baer served in Scotland from April 2004 through April 2006. He joins us to share all about his mission in Scotland, his amazing Glaswegian accent, and a message to everyone to “Keep Pushing”.
Brian grew up in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and returned home to Indiana (parents moved during his mission service) after serving in Scotland. He and his wife now live in Indianapolis, Indiana, with their 4 children. Don’t miss the Baer-Pullen story near the ending! (Zack apologizes for his microphone issues).
Recorded June 1, 20222022-07-2049 min
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 2 - Zack Hewlett: (January 2005 - January 2007) - S.E.M. PodcastOn this episode, Jack Bryce takes the lead in an interview with Zack Hewlett. Zack served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from January 2005 through January 2007. He shares his memories and recalls the great times that he enjoyed while serving in Scotland.
Zack currently lives in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, with his wife Addi, his daughter Harper, and his dog Rocky!
Recorded May 18, 20222022-07-131h 21
S.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionEp. 1 - Jack Bryce: (February 2004 - February 2006) - S.E.M. PodcastElder Jack Bryce served in Scotland from February 2004 through February 2006. In this episode, he talks about receiving his call to Scotland, along with recollecting on his time living there and serving in areas throughout the country.
Recorded May 5, 2022
#Scotland #Edinburgh #Mission #SEMPodcast #JackBryce #ZackHewlett #PresidentVriens #SisterVriens #TheChurchofJesusChristofLatterDaySaints #Missionary #Service #ScotlandTheBrave #Podcast #PresidentFredrick #SisterFredrick #PresidentWilkinson #SisterWilkinson #PresidentGriffiths #SisterGriffiths2022-07-0654 minS.E.M. Podcast - Scotland, Edinburgh MissionThe S.E.M. Podcast - Introduction with Zack HewlettThis is a brief introduction of the SEM Podcast. We invite all missionaries that served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to come along this journey with us. If you would like to participate, send us an email at sempodcast@51spylaw.com. We hope you enjoy our reminiscing and sharing fun stories about how each of us ended up in Scotland and how our time there has impacted us since then.
#Scotland #Edinburgh #Mission #SEMPodcast #JackBryce #ZackHewlett #PresidentVriens #SisterVriens #TheChurchofJesusChristofLatterDaySaints #Missionary #Service #ScotlandTheBrave #Podcast #PresidentFredrick #SisterFredrick #PresidentWilkinson #SisterWilkinson #PresidentGriffiths...2022-07-0601 min