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  • Bailee Merrill: On Depression and Holding On To Him

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    Talmage Get's to Interview Bailee Merrill about her story coming back from the Louisianna Baton Rouge Mission to her parents' divorce, depression and anxiety. At first, there was resistance to see the doctors about her depression, but it ultimately was an answer to prayer. She also shares about her journey in holding onto God and knowing it will all be ok in the end.

    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. 

    36 min
  • George and Christine Donaldson: Returning After Serving as Mission President and Mission Mom

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    Talmage Interviews his mission president (George Donaldson) and mission mom (Christine Donaldson). George shares about his first mission and some of the lessons he learned and how he came home to marry his highschool sweetheart. They then share about their experiences coming home after serving for 3 years leading the Scotland and Ireland missionaries. Their stories, insights, love for the gospel and each other will make you want to interview your own mission president and mission mom.

    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. 

    47 min
  • Terry Bailey: On Creating Adaptive Structure and Loving The People You've Served

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    Talmage Thayne interviews Terry Bailey about his experience coming home and creating a structured life. Terry tells his story about how he met his wife, became a real estate agent and leaves all return missionaries with a call to action to reach out to someone they love from their mission. After hearing his story you will want to create intentional structure in your life to reach your goals even during this COVID-19. 

    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. 

    49 min
  • Chantal Simmons: Recovering from a Broken Engagement and Post Mission Advice

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    Talmage Thayne Interviews Chantal Simmons about her story coming home from a mission and getting engaged only to have the fairytale end before it started. She talks about her healing process as well as other really good advice for people in relationships. 

    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. 

    33 min
  • Put the Name Tag Back On - Talmage's Story

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    Talmage tells his own story of life after completing his mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and how God led him to start the Released Project. With true vulnerability, he shares his slide into a loss of purpose and becoming involved in the very things he warned people of while serving a mission. His road eventually brought him back to Christ and to the surety and strength of a life built on the rock of our Redeemer. 

    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. 

    39 min

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Coming home from a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints can be harder than the mission itself. Each Monday, join Talmage Thayne as he interviews returned missionaries and other…

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