Faith in Action

In the first episode of Faith in Action a missionary couple speak about their mission in Uganda. They talk about their experience there and how it has affected their testimonies and lives. They talk about the service they rendered as they served an 18-month mission.

The young adults of the Confederation Park Young Single Adult Ward of Calgary, Alberta, Canada, participate in a special highway cleanup service project. Karl Bodon and the bishopric of the ward, along with their wives, talk about the project. The discussion covers topics such as the project’s beginnings, service as parents, past service memories, and the project itself.

Dr. Drew Cahoon talks about his humanitarian efforts in Uganda, Africa. He also talks about all the people involved with the school of dentistry that was created solely from donations and volunteers. Dr. Cahoon explains all the ups and downs from inception to completion of the project. He also talks about the immediate and long-term effects from his efforts.

Nine young single adults from across the nation joined others from around the world to do service in a remote area in Guatemala called the Polochic Valley. There they served the Mayan Q’eqchi people. Service activities included helping build a secondary school, teaching business classes, helping with medical and dental needs, participating in a water project, and translating for the local people. The participants in the interview talk about their experience and how it affected them and the people of the Polochic Valley.

Barbara Salsbury talks about her vast experience with emergency preparedness. Barbara explains the difference between provident living and disaster preparedness. She also gives advice on how we all can be prepared for emergencies and how we can store food even in the smallest of accommodations.

Elder Glenn L. Rudd (emeritus Seventy) speaks about his experience with the welfare program from the early 1930s to the present. Elder Rudd also speaks about how the welfare program has helped people throughout the world.

Tom Pocock and his wife, Ellie Pocock, speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Pococks served for 18 months in Belarus and then again for another 18 months in Nairobi, Kenya. They discuss their feelings when being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in during those 18 months. They also talk about how the mission experience has changed them into who they are today.

Val Walton and his wife, Margie Walton, speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Waltons served for 18 months in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They discuss their feelings when being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in during those 18 months. They also talk about how the mission experience has changed them into who they are today.

James Oldham and his wife, Carolyn Oldham, speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Oldhams served for 18 months in Vientiane, Laos. They discuss their feelings when being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in during those 18 months. They also talk about how the mission experience has changed them into who they are today.

Thomas Brighton and his wife, Linda Brighton, speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Brightons served for 18 months in Beijing, China. They discuss their feelings when being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in during those 18 months. They also talk about how the mission experience has changed them into who they are today.

Maxwell Cox and his wife, Linda, speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Coxes served for 18 months in Maputo, Mozambique. They discuss their feelings upon being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in and how the mission experience changed them into who they are today.

Gil Bowden and his wife, Heidi, speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Bowdens served for 18 months in Novosibirsk, Russia. They discuss their feelings upon being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in and how the mission experience changed them into who they are today.

Richard Loosli and his wife, Joanne, speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Looslis served for 18 months in Istanbul, Turkey. They discuss their feelings upon being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in and how the mission experience changed them into who they are today.

Nate Leishman, manager of operation processes and logistics for humanitarian aid, and Brett Bass, director of humanitarian aid, speak about the role of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in relieving the crisis in Haiti. Conversation includes topics such as the first 72 hours after the earthquake in Haiti, their perspective on what they saw there, how we can help the people of Haiti, and more.

Alan and Linda Turner speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Turners served for 18 months in Harare, Zimbabwe. They discuss their feelings upon being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in and how the mission experience changed them into who they are today.

Ralph and Aileen Walker speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Walkers served for 18 months in Indonesia. They discuss their feelings upon being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in and how the mission experience changed them into who they are today.

Gale and Joyce Larsen speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Larsens served for 18 months in T’Bilisi, Georgia. They discuss their feelings upon being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in and how the mission experience changed them into who they are today.

Jerry and Sue Ann Capener speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Capeners served for 18 months in Belarus. They discuss their feelings upon being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in and how the mission experience changed them into who they are today.

Gary and LaRee Phillipi speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Phillipis served for 18 months in Australia. They discuss their feelings upon being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in and how the mission experience changed them into who they are today.

John and Connie Woodward speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Woodwards served for 18 months in Ghana. They discuss their feelings upon being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in and how the mission experience changed them into who they are today.

Grant and Sherry Atkinson speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Atkinsons served for 18 months in Germany. They discuss their feelings upon being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in and how the mission experience changed them into who they are today.

Dean and Marilyn Bawden speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Bawdens served for 18 months in Guatemala. They discuss their feelings upon being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in and how the mission experience changed them into who they are today.

Lawrence and Noma Bowman speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Bowmans served for 18 months in Vietnam. They discuss their feelings upon being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in and how the mission experience changed them into who they are today.

Larry and Lynda Benson speak about their experience as humanitarian missionaries. The Bensons served for 18 months in Chile. They discuss their feelings upon being called and what it was like when they arrived in the country. They also speak about the various humanitarian projects they were involved in and how the mission experience changed them into who they are today.