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Why I Served a Mission Despite My Sensory Issues and Anxiety (Feat. Ava Bentley) - EP 129
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Have you ever felt like the very place you go for healing is where you get hurt the most? In this powerful episode of Walking with the Savior, Ava Bentley shares her raw and honest journey of serving a mission while navigating severe mental health challenges and unexpected church hurt. Her story is a beautiful reminder that even when people let us down, the Savior never does.
Ava opens up about her lifelong battle with ADHD, OCD, and depression, and how a profound experience with the Book of Mormon at age 15 gave her the hope she needed to keep going. She takes us through the highs and lows of her missionary service, from the excitement of her call to the painful reality of personality clashes and leadership struggles. Despite being sent home earlier than she anticipated, Ava discovered a deeper, more resilient relationship with Jesus Christ that changed her life forever.
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Chapters
0:00 Intro and meeting Ava Bentley
3:15 Early struggles with mental health and ADHD
7:45 Finding hope through the Book of Mormon
11:30 The decision to serve a mission despite sensory issues
15:20 A miraculous interview with the Bishop
19:40 Entering the mission field and meeting her trainer
24:10 Being judged for her personality and style
28:50 The struggle to be understood by mission leaders
32:15 Feeling broken and hitting rock bottom
36:40 Dealing with hurtful comments from companions
41:00 Finding strength in Christ during lonely moments
45:30 Understanding the Atonement and forgiveness
49:15 Reaching out to past companions to heal
53:45 Navigating difficult mission leadership and returning home
58:20 Meeting her husband and processing the mission experience
1:02:10 Separating the people from the Savior
1:04:30 Final testimony on the love of Jesus
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