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Scott and Eric talk with Scott’s father, Cort, about his mission to Korea. Among topics discussed: receiving call when working at a bar in Idaho; changes to the missionary culture over the years; sense of duty to serve a mission; MTC in Hawaii; the smell of a foreign land; the power of the Book of Mormon; teaching famous Koreans; enjoying the suffering of the mission; and a mission visit from the prophet, President Spencer W. Kimball.

Scott and Eric sit down with David and talk about serving a mission in West Africa and Florida. Topics discussed include: receiving a call in high school, getting used to living in Africa, getting used to strange food, the Gospel of Jesus Christ as the answer to our difficulties, evacuating a mission due to COVID-19, "half-time" during the mission, getting back out, learning French Creole, and much more.

Eric and Scott talk to Eric’s maternal grandmother, Evelyn Johnson, about her senior mission with her husband. Topics discussed: learning French, serving as a couple, learning to love the people, cooking for the missionaries, babysitting the mission president’s kids, serving with Neil L. Andersen, and much more.

Scott and Eric talk with Brad Chapple about his experiences down under. Topics discussed: conversion by the Book of Mormon and prayer; social lessons in the MTC; telling a friend that Australia is the only place Brad would serve a mission; big spiders; developing an Australian accent; having fun as a missionary; losing weight as a missionary; awkward back scratching in sacrament meeting; and much more. 

Eric and Scott talk to our oldest missionary to date, Irven Henrie Jr., Scott’s paternal grandfather. Topics discussed: serving without purse or scrip; the conversion power of the Book of Mormon; using love to help people accept the gospel; miracles in the mission field; searching for shelter and food as a missionary, and much more.

In the season premier of The Discussions, Eric and Scott talk with Youri Joseph about his mission to Benin in Africa. Topics discussed include: exploring other religions for preparation for the mission, Youri growing up bilingual (and arguably trilingual), Youri finding ancestral roots in Benin and Togo, contracting Malaria, voodoo, serving as the Savior did, creole languages, dealing with difficult companions, and much more.

Scott and Eric sit down with Harvey Greer for our season finale in this shortened second season. Harvey served in Germany in the early 50s, less than a decade after the end of World War II. Topics discussed: serving a mission in the first half of the 20th century; patriarchal blessings; crossing the Atlantic by boat; baptizing people on the boat; the state of Berlin during the 50s; becoming friends with the consulate to the USSR; working with companions who don't want to work; being a leader in the church; serving as a branch president as a missionary; being a trainer; focusing on the temple.

Scott and Eric talk with Brooklyn about her mission to the little known islands of the Republic of Kiribati. While this was the first episode recorded for season 2 it has been released out of order. Topics discussed: where is Kiribati?; what is Kiribati?; MTC emergency transfers; living on an island; eating fish for every meal; STLs; layover in Fiji; serving on Christmas Island; a tour of the mission; and much more.

Scott and Eric sit down with James Stevens and speak with him about his mission to Canada. James is the oldest missionary which we have interviewed up to this point. Topics discussed include: serving amidst the Vietnam War; President Kimball ramping up mission work; having little idea of what a mission is because of not knowing many who have served; going to the mission home in Salt Lake City as opposed to the MTC; having to memorize the discussions; flying on an airplane over Idaho; serving in the mission office; teaching the Lamanites; making meals as a missionary; serving on an island; car accidents in the mission car and much more.

Scott and Eric sit down with Tommy Lowell and talk about his unique missionary experience. One day, Tommy will write a book about it entitled, "Two Farewells, One Homecoming." Topics include: being "worthy" to serve a mission; getting sent home from the MTC; serving a mission older than the norm; the seriousness with which you take the mission directly correlates with how many people you invite to open your mission call; being tall in Guatemala; serving as Christ did; drunks and missionaries; playing the drums in an Evangelical Church; baptisms in rivers; and much more.

Scott and Eric discuss many topics with Ashton about his mission in Brazil, including: MTC in Provo vs. MTC in Brazil, mission president rules, when to baptize and when not to baptize, trios of death, and Brazilian food.

In the season premiere of Season 2 of The Discussions, Scott and Eric sit down with Mason Horton to talk about his mission to Iquitos, Perú. Mason shares great stories about his mission and his time spent in the Amazon. However, Mason returns from his mission early because of reasons discussed in the episode. They discuss the ramifications of coming home early and how he has dealt with it as time has passed. While it is never ideal for a missionary to come home early for any reason, Scott and Eric discuss that we are never in a position to make judgement calls on such situations.

It's been a while, but Scott and Eric are back. Do the current situation, Season 2 will be shorter than Season 1, but it will be memorable. Scott and Eric tease some of the upcoming episodes and reflect on what they learned from Season 1. Thanks for listening!

In the season 1 finale Eric and Jenyr talk with Scott about his mission in Brazil. Scott has an inspiring story about preparing to serve a mission; along with that story Scott tells of getting used to missionaries not always being obedient, a companion that falls a lot, and much more. Thank you for listening this season! Make sure to stay tuned for season 2 of The Discussions. In the meantime, share the podcast with friends and family, rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and go back and listen to any episodes you may have missed. Join Scott and Eric as they interview former missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (sometimes referred to as the LDS Church of the Mormon Church) about their experiences and stories. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Google Play. Listen on Spotify, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, and Radio Public. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @thediscussionspodcast. Main website: the-discussions.simplecast.com

The final two episodes of the season will focus on the hosts, Eric and Scott. In this penultimate episode of the season Scott is joined by good friend Jenyr as they interview Eric about his mission. Eric discusses anxiety in the mission, getting chased out of an area by gangsters, and much more. Join Scott and Eric as they interview former missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (sometimes referred to as the LDS Church of the Mormon Church) about their experiences and stories. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Google Play. Listen on Spotify, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, and Radio Public. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @thediscussionspodcast. Main website: the-discussions.simplecast.com

Scott gets to reminisce with Chad with whom he served in Brazil. Chad talks about giving tours of the temple in Curitiba, helping difficult missionaries, and what to do when a companion disappears in the middle of the night. Join Scott and Eric as they interview former missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (sometimes referred to as the LDS Church of the Mormon Church) about their experiences and stories. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Google Play. Listen on Spotify, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, and Radio Public. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @thediscussionspodcast. Main website: the-discussions.simplecast.com

Scott and Eric talk to Bronte about beginning her mission in Nicaragua and then having to be evacuated to California when protests and rebellions swelled in the Central American country. Bronte tells of her first impressions of Nicaragua, her escape from Nicaragua which include bribing rebels with Coca-Cola, and finishing her mission in the States. Join Scott and Eric as they interview former missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (sometimes referred to as the LDS Church of the Mormon Church) about their experiences and stories. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Google Play. Listen on Spotify, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, and Radio Public. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @thediscussionspodcast. Main website: the-discussions.simplecast.com.

Dustin sits down with Scott and Eric and tells tales of blue people, moonshine, and many more adventures he had while serving in the South. Dustin is the 3rd of five brothers with whom we have spoken who served missions, but he was the first of the Lawrence brothers to serve. Dustin’s stories are entertaining and enlightening. Join Scott and Eric as they interview former missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (sometimes referred to as the LDS Church of the Mormon Church) about their experiences and stories. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Google Play. Listen on Spotify, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, and Radio Public. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @thediscussionspodcast. Main website: the-discussions.simplecast.com.

Down the rabbit hole Scott and Eric travel with Matt. Matt's brother, John, is featured in the first episode of The Discussions. Matt is a natural story teller, and recounts various adventures in the MTC, effective tracting strategies, serving in the same mission as an older brother, and much much more. Join Scott and Eric as they interview former missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (sometimes referred to as the LDS Church of the Mormon Church) about their experiences and stories. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Google Play. Listen on Spotify, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, and Radio Public. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @thediscussionspodcast. Main website: the-discussions.simplecast.com.

Collin talks to Scott and Eric about serving in India. Topics discussed include a rough experience with customs in India, hating monkeys, and the gift of tongues. Join Scott and Eric as they interview former missionaries of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (sometimes referred to as the LDS Church of the Mormon Church) about their experiences and stories. Subscribe on Apple Podcasts and Google Play. Listen on Spotify, Stitcher, Pocket Casts, and Radio Public. Follow the podcast on Instagram and Facebook @thediscussionspodcast. Main website: the-discussions.simplecast.com.