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Talmage sits down with Noah Canon, a public speaker who’s passionate about suicide prevention for teens. Noah grew up in Idaho, and during his teenage years, he began working-out in the gym and advocating for suicide prevention. At one point, while visiting an elderly leader in his stake, who was both lonely and lived alone, Noah found himself in a vulnerable situation. Recognizing signs of sexual grooming, he immediately left and told his parents. 

Noah goes on to describe the damage this event caused: feelings of guilt, loss of his childhood, the distrust of church leaders, and the overall feeling of brokenness. Nevertheless, Noah didn’t let this event define him or take away his testimony. He describes that by leaning on Christ’s atonement, he could be healed, not only from his own sins, but from the trespasses of others.

This Episode was recorded on November 3th, 2025

TIMESTAMPS:

00:00:00 — The End of Childhood: Encounter with a Trusted Leader

00:01:24 — Introducing Noah Cannon: Mission & Mental Health Advocacy

00:02:16 — Growing Up in Burley, Idaho & the Influence of Church Community

00:05:03 — Early Mental Health Struggles and Finding Hope Through Exercise

00:08:18 — Progress is Possible: Motivational Speaking & Faith Parallels

00:12:05 — Building Friendship and the Experience of Sexual Grooming

00:16:19 — Processing Guilt and Healing after Abuse

00:21:05 — Discovering the Depth of Christ’s Atonement

00:24:36 — Justice, Forgiveness, and Healing Journey

00:30:01 — Turning Outward: Suicide Prevention & Sharing Hope

00:37:53 — Serving a Mission & Integrating Suicide Prevention Work

00:42:40 — Ministry After Mission: Public Speaking & Impact

00:51:25 — Advice for Returning Missionaries: Progress, Accountability, and Faith

00:55:48 — Closing Remarks & Where to Connect with Noah Cannon

Noah’s Links: 

https://www.instagram.com/noahcanon?igsh=MW1wdHQwamg5Ynl4NQ==

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-podcast/id1515738765

https://open.spotify.com/show/3Tz1Nu1WdMK3lUxOdi3ow9 

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Remember, God is good and is planning on your success. And though you've been released from your mission, you haven't been released from your ministry.