Can You Feel So Now, Sarah Kropf?

Justin Barton interviews recently returned missionary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sarah Kropf about serving in the Indonesia, Jakarta Mission from August 2024 to February 2026, teaching primarily in Bahasa. Sarah shares misreading her call as “Indianapolis,” then learning about Indonesia’s many languages and cultures. She describes early loneliness on Bali with only one native companion and how praying for strength to do “one more day,” focusing on small acts of gratitude, and journaling helped her endure. She discusses developing deeper trust in the Lord, relying on prayer throughout daily interactions, and using charity (Moroni 7) to overcome fear and serve others, including companions. Sarah reflects on learning to live with less, teaching Muslims and Hindus about Christ as Savior, assuming love to avoid offense, and feeling hope that “the best is yet to come,” which she plans to carry into life and a possible future in labor and delivery medicine.

00:00 Welcome And Introductions

00:34 Meet Sarah Kropf

01:19 Mission Call To Jakarta

02:44 Language And Culture

03:32 Deciding To Serve

04:40 Early Struggles In Bali

05:56 One More Day Mindset

07:38 Gratitude As A Tool

09:49 Trusting The Lord

12:42 Finding Joy In Third Area

14:06 Scripture Focus On Charity