Can You Feel So Now, Katie Cherrington

04/02/2025 46 min Episodio 27

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Meet Katie Cherrington, a recently returned missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the Bentonville, Arkansas mission from June 2023 through November 2024, and shares her experiences of learning to trust God, overcoming fear, and embracing discomfort for growth. Katie discusses her outdoor-loving family, her passion for tennis, and her deep connection to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Through stories of her mission, including the dedication of the Bentonville Temple and learning to work with companions, Katie illustrates the importance of faith, repentance, and charity. Scripture references such as Alma 32:21 and Helaman 5:41-47 highlight her journey from fear to trust, ultimately finding joy and purpose in her faith. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome00:22 Katie's Background and Hobbies01:54 Mission Experience in Bentonville, Arkansas02:45 Temple Dedication and Miracles05:08 Lessons from Tennis and Companionships07:26 Trusting God and Overcoming Doubts09:32 Prompting to Serve a Mission12:23 Scriptures and Personal Growth18:20 Understanding God's Love22:44 Embracing Trust Over Fear24:06 Overcoming Fear: A Personal Journey26:18 Influence of Mission Leaders27:18 Lessons from Mission Presidents28:12 The Power of Charity29:50 Embracing Eternal Discomfort34:01 Anxiously Engaged in a Good Cause38:00 Maintaining Spiritual Practices41:39 The Role of Priesthood Blessings42:53 Final Testimony and ReflectionsIf you or someone you know and love has very recently returned from their mission and would like to record a similar conversation, please send an email to [email protected] and we will line it up.If you have felt a desire to make a change in your life due to anything said in this conversation, I invite you to get out and do something about it now, so that when the questions is asked, "Can You Feel So Now?", you can answer with a resounding YES!If you find value in this project and would like to support its growth, please consider contributing anything you can. Venmo: @Justin-Barton-33 last 4 of phone is 8541