Send us Fan Mail When we align our faith with the Lord's timing, the boundaries of language, distance, and circumstance dissolve. In this powerful reunion episode, Shawn is joined by returned missionaries and husband-and-wife duo Alex Tilton (England London Mission) and Olya Tyltina (Utah Salt Lake City Temple Square Mission). Together, they explore Principle Five: Miracles and Angels Are Your Right, demonstrating that the miraculous is never a product of mere coincidence, but the mathematical "if-then" result of faith and consecrated preparation. The "If-Then" Pattern of Miracles Alex illustrates this divine pattern through the story of Steve, a London barber who had been inactive for twenty years, and his Ukrainian wife, Zena. Following a sudden prompting in traffic, Steve brought his family back to church, but Zena could not understand the missionaries' English lessons. In a showcase of perfect timing, Alex—a native of Ukraine—was transferred to the area the very next day. Prepared with a Ukrainian Book of Mormon in his bag, Alex was able to teach Zena in her native tongue. This miracle bore immediate fruit when Zena's father unexpectedly passed away shortly after her baptism; because of the Plan of Salvation she had just embraced, her grief was anchored in hope rather than despair. The reality of the Comforter's power is further highlighted in Alex's experience with Will and Clarissa, a young, struggling couple. On the morning of a long-awaited temple trip, Alex received a frantic 7:00 A.M. call. The couple had experienced a violent domestic conflict, leaving the husband injured and the room filled with heavy contention. Choosing the "spirit of the law" over rigid rules or personal desires, Alex and his companion rushed to the home and called their bishop. When the bishop arrived, he brought a spirit of peace so dense it immediately dispelled the darkness in the room. This turning point teaches that when priesthood keepers live worthy of their calling, they carry the light of Christ to heal any crisis. A Mission of Pure Testimony Olya shares the unique power of her mission on Temple Square, where the work of finding was replaced by the constant privilege of testifying. She recounts the miraculous baptism of Elizabeth, a 16-year-old Ukrainian orphan recently adopted by an American family. Because Elizabeth spoke no English, her parents brought her to Temple Square once a week, where Olya taught her the gospel in Ukrainian in quiet, sacred rooms. The journey culminated in Elizabeth's baptism inside the historic Salt Lake Tabernacle—a stunning testament that the Lord will prepare a way for every one of His children to hear the gospel in their own tongue. Conclusion The ultimate takeaway of these experiences is that spiritual things can only be discerned by those who exercise faith. Miracles do not precede belief; they follow it. Preparing missionaries are invited to daily do the hard work—studying the word, serving others, and purifying their hearts—so they can be prepared to step into any room and bring the healing power of the Holy Ghost with them.
