Join host Justin Barton in an illuminating episode of the 'Can You Feel? So Now' podcast as he sits down with Porter Thomas, who recently returned from his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Chile, Viña del Mar Mission. In this episode, Porter shares his journey of overcoming language barriers, leveraging his hobbies of basketball and guitar to connect with people, and the importance of focusing on Christ rather than the challenges. Porter also opens up about his initial dream of becoming a firefighter and his recent decision to pursue a different career path, emphasizing the significance of being proactive and embracing church callings, however small they may seem. Listen in as Porter discusses his change of heart, enduring faith, and the scriptures that guided him through his mission and continue to inspire him today. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:16 Porter's Mission Experience 04:35 Learning Spanish and Overcoming Challenges 08:03 Post-Mission Reflections and Career Choices 12:14 Importance of Church and Sacrament 18:00 Mission Challenges and Personal Growth 20:09 Scriptural Inspiration and Focus on Christ 22:08 The Power of Focusing on Christ 24:37 The Importance of Diligence in Callings 29:59 Meaningful Scriptures and Their Impact 33:50 Experiencing a Change of Heart 40:35 Final Thoughts and Testimony If 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 alma526rm@gmail.com 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