In the very first episode of Called Sister, Sarah sits down with her longtime friend Shannon to talk honestly about what led them each to serve as sister missionaries—and how different those paths looked.

Together, they reflect on the cultural expectations surrounding sister missionaries, the question-based way God sometimes calls us forward, and the deep personal knowing that comes before clarity.

Shannon shares the moment she first felt prompted to consider a mission, the opposition she faced, and how her faith carried her through uncertainty. Sarah reflects on her own journey and the importance of recognizing that “anticipated” paths don’t always unfold the way we imagine.

This conversation sets the foundation for Called Sister: a space where returned sister missionaries can speak openly about faith, identity, sacrifice, and becoming—because the calling didn’t end when the name tag came off.🤍

You are still called.

⏱️ Episode 1 Timestamps –

Called Sister

00:00 – Welcome to Called Sister + introducing Shannon

01:10 – Being longtime friends… and never really talking about our missions

02:55 – Where we served + when we served

03:10 – Sister missionaries then vs. now (age, culture, expectations)

04:45 – Cultural stigma around serving as a sister missionary

06:30 – Not knowing any sister missionaries growing up

07:05 – The moment God asked the question instead of giving the answer

08:55 – Wrestling with the call to serve

10:30 – A powerful spiritual experience that confirmed the decision

12:45 – Keeping the mission decision private + family reactions

14:40 – Commitment, sacrifice, and what it meant to “give it all”

16:55 – Anticipated paths vs. real life paths

18:55 – Why creating space for sister missionaries’ voices matters

20:15 – Sarah’s story: loss, grief, and feeling called unexpectedly

22:20 – Getting the mission call + hopes, fears, and surprise

24:10 – Different beginnings, same faith journey

26:30 – Advice for young women considering a mission

28:45 – Being loved vs. feeling loved

30:05 – There is no one “right” path to serving God

31:15 – Why Called Sister exists + invitation to the community

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