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Podcast: Mormon Stories Podcast
Episode: I Declined My Mormon Mission Call - Benson Lawson | Ep. 2062
Description: This week, we’re sitting down with Benson Lawson, who made the bold decision to decline his Mormon mission call. In the LDS community, serving a mission is often seen as non-negotiable—an expectation placed on nearly every young man. For those who choose differently, the backlash can be overwhelming.Benson is bravely sharing his story with us, opening up about the pressure, the stigma, and why a mission wasn’t the right path for him.Join us as we explore the reasons why a mission is not right for eve...