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How do you spend your retirement? Bob Thurston's answer is simple: serve, return, and repeat. In this episode, host Kim Smaellie interviews her former Bishop — a retired Air Force veteran, avid cyclist, and temple sealer who has filled three (about to go on their 4th) senior missions with his wife Lori. From navigating police stops on a bike in Ghana to discovering a family in Africa who found the Church simply by following a prompting, Bob shares stories of faith, adventure, and the joy of serving the Lord. Stick around for his powerful testimony of Jesus Christ and the Savior's infinite, unfathomable love.

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Since February 2022, Andre Zinkovsky has been living through the war in Ukraine while continuing to work, care for others, and practice his faith. In this episode, Andre shares what life is like in a country at war, the miracles he has experienced, how trials have helpe him grow, and the lessons he has learned about trusting God during difficult times. His story is a powerful reminder that faith, hope, and resilience can grow even in the midst of hardship.

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Lori Thurston and her husband, Bob, each served a mission when they were in their 20's, and they have also been on three missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a senior couple: Cambodia as Humanitarian Country Directors, Ghana Kumasi as Member Leader Support, and Hong Kong as Asia Area Welfare Specialists. At this moment they are awaiting their 4th mission call. In this episode, Lori talks about what it's like to be a senior missionary and how to prepare.

Correction: When Lori first arrived in GHANA 🇬🇭 (not Cambodia) the women were all wearing yellow💛 and blue🩵.