Jamie Rasmussen served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from May of 2009 through April 2011. His journey through the mission included the merger with Ireland and so much more. Recorded March 23, 2025

Jeremy Rehm served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from August of 2008 through August of 2010. Jeremy shares his fun memories of the mission, including using his musical talents on the piano in many areas, cleaning up awful messy flats, and connecting with wonderful members in each of his areas. He also shares a moment of breaking the rules by reading a chemistry book at the library to remember scientific formulas!

Jeremy currently lives in Arlington, Virginia.

Recorded October 25, 2023

Demeron Ashton served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from November of 2006 through November of 2008. Demeron wowed Jack and I throughout our conversation and all the great stories he shared with us. He has so many memories from companions, other missionaries, and the members during his time in Scotland. Demeron is our top fan and we are grateful for his support of our podcast.

Demeron currently lives in Tremonton, Utah, with his wife and their 2 sons.

Recorded September 6, 2023

Trey Jenkins served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from November of 2001 through December of 2003. Trey comes on the podcast and shares how his testimony grew a great deal in the MTC in Preston. His first Scottish meal was beans and toast, and his first winter was a dark one to get through. Trey loved the challenges of serving in Scotland and loved all that he learned during his time in Scotland.

Trey currently lives in Cumming, Georgia, with his wife and their 3 children.

Recorded July 13, 2023

Scott Jump served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from December of 2003 through December of 2005. Scott shares about his tough time adjusting to the cold and wet world of Scotland. He mentions his love of the summer months and his feelings of gloom during the winter. Scott also shares how much his time in Scotland helped him prepare for his life beyond the mission. We had a great time reminiscing with him.

Scott currently lives in Florence, Kentucky, with his wife and their 4 children.

Recorded July 6, 2023

Ian Wilks served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from January of 1987 through February 1989. Our conversation took us through his conversion to the gospel, his experiences in the mission, and his life since. His story of an early morning visit to the toilet in Inverness is a crack up!Ian currently lives in British Columbia, Canada, near Vancouver. He and his wife have 4 children.Recorded February 23, 2025

Chris Pattenden served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from July of 2003 through July of 2005. Chris shares his unique story of how his mission seemed to continue throughout the last 20 years as his role with the Preston MTC allowed him to share much about his mission for those many years. He shares his love of Scotland and all the great times he had with his companions and friends. Chris also has some great successes from teaching and helping people come unto Christ. He also makes certain to set the record straight on a few stories that have involved his name in podcasts' past.Chris currently lives in Chorley, England with his wife and their 3 children.Recorded October 20, 2024

Kevin Anderson served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from September of 2003 through September of 2005. Kevin comes on and reminisces about his decision to come on the mission in his early 20s and how the mission helped him become more mature. He shares his funny memories of people, how he found balance in the work with the fun times, and his love of the people from Scotland and the U.K. all together!Kevin currently lives in Rexburg, Idaho with his wife and their 4 children.Recorded October 13, 2024