Rise & Thrive Lucy Fotu

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. Ultimately, Avanlee encourages us to place our trust in God and His perfect timing. 

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 profound insights about seeing others through the God's eyes. Maddy emphasizes the importance of embracing each day as a fresh start and the power we hold in shaping our perspectives.

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 turning to Christ when she needed Him most. Her message is one of light and encouragement, reminding us all to walk with Christ in every phase of life.

In this episode, Brooklyn shares her life experiences from growing up in Texas with a loving family and support system to serving a mission in Germany, during the same time as two of her sisters. However, her mission took a turn when, just three months into her mission, she got seriously sick, enduring four weeks of this debilitating sickness. Eventually, Brooklyn was  to return home to seek medical help for a condition that continues to affect her life today. 

Throughout her life, Brooklyn emphasizes the significance of leaning on God and loved ones during challenging times. She speaks  about the transformative power of fasting and prayer in navigating life's trials.

In this episode, Gracie shares more about her mission and her eagerness to teach the people of Germany about the joy and blessings that come from the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She discusses her decision to serve a mission and the feelings that come when trying to decide what to do with your life. Gracie also shares humbling experiences and stories about her mission and how they have shaped her testimony today.

In this episode, Preston shares his experiences of his desire to serve a mission from a young age. From watching cousins serve to attending a semester of college before leaving on his own mission, and then finally receiving the call to serve in Hong Kong. He  discusses the challenges he faced upon having to return home early due to Covid and being reassigned to Sacramento. Preston advises listeners to cultivate a passion for missionary work and to actively seek ways to strengthen your testimonies from the moment they return home.