The Mission Prep Podcast : Recent Episodes
Jaron Carman
A return missionary, Jaron, formerly known as Elder Carman, just can't stop living in the past. With a love for the Gospel of Jesus Christ and fond memories of sharing it with strangers in different parts of the world, Jaron reminisces about the good old days as a full time missionary. His goal is to help young people who have desires to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ is Latter Day Saints know what they can do to be prepared for their experience as a missionary. He shares stories, gives insight, and reflects upon important gospel truths that helped him as a missionary. Now that you are in the hot seat, he hopes to pass on his baton of wisdom to you as you accept your call to serve! Feel free to email Jaron at missionpreppodcast@gmail.com
In this episode, Jaron discusses concepts from chapter 4 of Preach My Gospel to help you better understand the role of the Holy Ghost in missionary work.
In this episode, Jaron goes over chapter 10 of Preach My Gospel and talks about why it is important to develop teaching skills as a missionary
In this episode, Jaron talks about how you can help your investigators come to their own conclusions as they seek for truth.
In this episode, Jaron talks about how usually, we try and do big, amazing things with just one great effort, when in reality, those amazing things happen over time with small and simple efforts.
In this episode, Jaron shares his experience with depression and what he was able to learn from it while he was on his mission.
In this episode, Jaron discusses what the term "holy envy" means and how we can adopt that idea to help us appreciate and see the good in other religious denominations.
In this episode, Jaron talks about why we don't need to be afraid of church history and how you can approach it through the lens of faith to get the right picture.
In this episode, Jaron talks about beliefs that we may hold that limit our capabilities and how simply changing those beliefs will help you reach your full potential. https://www.instagram.com/mission_prep_podcast/
In this episode, Jaron talks about how we have been brought up to see failure in the wrong way. We've been taught that failure is a bad thing. In this episode, Jaron shows how having a willingness to fail is what will help you find the success you desire.
In this episode, Jaron talks about what you guys can do once you master the skill of feeling your emotions rather than escaping them
In this episode, Jaron talks about how we sometimes try to escape uncomfortable emotions and how doing that keeps us from making the most of our life.
In this episode, Jaron gives some commentary on and a little behind the scenes of his Liahona article in the July 2023 issue titled "Not Easy, but Still Worth it." He also talks about how motivation is overrated and how you don't need motivation to do hard things.
In this episode, Jaron goes over an effective way to set goals and then talks about where the real success in achieving your goals lies. It may not be what you think!
In this episode, Jaron talks about how experiencing "negative" emotion is just a part of life and that it doesn't necessarily mean you aren't worthy or don't have the Spirit with you.
In this episode, Jaron talks about what it means to be bold as a missionary and also how to avoid being overbearing. Here is the link to the article that he shares in this episode! https://rsc.byu.edu/vol-7-no-3-2006/only-true-church-boldness-without-overbearance
Happy Easter everybody!! In this episode, Jaron talks about why it's important to know who Jesus Christ is to you personally.
In this episode of the Mission Prep Podcast, Jaron talks about how we can better understand the scriptures and how that helps us as missionaries.
In this episode of the Mission Prep Podcast, Jaron tackles the tricky subject of missions and girlfriends. Are they a good fit? To find out, listen to the advice that Jaron has to give and hopefully you come away knowing what to do.
In this episode, Jaron talks about how sometimes we will testify that the church is true without ever really thinking about everything that entails. So here, he dives in head first to try to figure out what it means when we say that the church is true.
In this episode, Jaron takes you on an adventure to find what your purpose as a missionary is!
In this episode, Jaron talks about how sometimes you don't really need all the "best" reasons to serve a mission. Sometimes you have to start small to get going!
In this episode Clayton and Jaron talk about different events they experienced on their missions from months 3 through 8. Then they get into about how learning how to set goals helped them become not only better missionaries, but more converted disciples of Jesus Christ. Thanks for listening!
In this episode Jaron and Clayton talk a little bit about their experience in the Missionary Training Center. They give insight with the hope that what they share will be beneficial to you as you prepare for your time in the MTC!
Jaron and Clayton talk about how their testimonies grew on their missions and they share tips about how you can cultivate yours!