{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep1: Kyle Van Genderen "Be Yourself. God Called YOU."","description":"Download Episode! One of the biggest struggles of being a missionary is finding your groove.  Kyle Van Genderen (conveniently named Elder Van) learned early why it's important to be the missionary God wants you to be-- YOU.  Kyle is from Meridian, Idaho and currently lives just north of there in Star.  He is an English M.A. and husband and father of 2 (soon to be 3).  He is working on his PhD teaching English Literature and Speech to high school students at an alternative school.  As a teenager, Kyle had a life altering experience that taught him how to rely on the spirit.  He truly became converted to the Gospel.  Having been blessed with a solid testimony and the spiritual gift of faith,  Kyle was devoted to become a dedicated missionary.  He shares some great insight and a series of wonderful experiences that will help motivate and inspire. [caption id="attachment_275" align="aligncenter" width="258"] Visiting a Buddhist temple and checking out ancient carvings[\/caption] [caption id="attachment_274" align="aligncenter" width="300"] My district relaxing at the buddhist temple enjoying the fall weather[\/caption] [caption id="attachment_273" align="aligncenter" width="300"] A local traditional Korean music group performing for us[\/caption] [caption id="attachment_276" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Walking to Seoul Temple (outside of mission) on last day in Korea[\/caption] [caption id="attachment_272" align="aligncenter" width="300"] At the temple[\/caption] ","author_name":"Making a Missionary | Prepare for your LDS Mission | Learn from future and returned missionaries and church educators | Get inspired","author_url":"http:\/\/www.makingamissionary.org\/episodes\/","html":"