Rise & Thrive Lucy Fotu

In this episode, we get to hear from Mya and the profound experiences that have shaped her. Growing up in Texas, she struggled with a sense of belonging within her ward , which led to gradually stepping away from her faith. It was during her college years in Hawaii that she created life long friends. Witnessing her friends leave on missions, she initially felt no desire to serve. However, despite those feelings, she knew God wanted her to serve. Mya's stories of her time in Puerto...

In this episode, Whitney discusses how any inadequacies she may have felt before her mission went away when she knew of her love for God. Offering guidance and counsel to those facing similar struggles, she encourages listeners to align their will with God's. Whitney candidly shares her experiences navigating challenging moments during her mission and highlights how she remained committed to serving others despite those difficulties.

In this episode, Morgan dives into her mission experience, sharing personal stories about how she relied on and trusted in the Lord. She recounts overcoming challenges during high school, utilizing her gifts and talents to bless the lives of those in California, and emphasizes the importance of embracing a life of lasting discipleship.

In this episode, we talk about the enriching experiences of serving a mission with Avanlee. She highlights the profound lessons learned and the cherished moments shared while on serving in North Carolina. Avanlee emphasizes the importance of embracing life at every stage, she touches on the essence of Southern hospitality and her deep affection for the individuals she encountered and taught. Additionally, she candidly discusses the temporary challenges encountered as a sister missionary...

In this episode, Maddy opens up about her life experiences, she goes into the challenges she faced during high school and how turning to God provided peace during those tough times. She reflects on the anticipation of receiving her mission call amidst COVID, expressing both frustration and relief upon finally receiving her assignment and the peace that followed. Throughout her life, from her freshman year at BYU Hawaii to her missions in Colorado and Italy and returning home, she shares profo...

In this episode, Drew shares her stories of how, when things in life don't go as planned, you can pivot and, most importantly, turn to lean on God. She speaks of mission experiences and expresses gratitude for the counsel given by her mission leaders. They advised her not just to play the part of a disciple of Jesus Christ on her mission but to truly learn to become one. Drew opens up about personal struggles, including dealing with weight gain during her mission, and how she found solace in ...