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Talmage Thayne
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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 guests who share insights and stories of mental health, heartbreak, faith crisis, LGBT issues, loss of purpose, and drastic life changes. Yet, while facing these challenges, our guests have found confidence in God's specific call to adventure for them. So if you're home from a mission or have a friend who has found home life hard, this podcast is for you.

  1. 2025. 11. 25.

    Healing From Sexual Grooming By A Church Leader | Noah Cannon

    Send us a text 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  Talmage/Released’s Links: https://www.instagram.com/talmagethayne/ https://www.instagram.com/released_thepodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@talmagethayne21 https://www.tiktok.com/@talmagethayne 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.

    57분

  2. 2025. 11. 11.

    Why Saying “Latterday Saints Aren’t Christian,” Is A Lie | Maddy Packer

    Send us a text Talmage sits down with Maddy Packer, a passionate LDS apologist and history buff, for an insightful episode. Maddy grew up in New Mexico, attending Catholic school from seventh through twelfth grade, and later studying archaeology and history in college. Using both formal education and self-study, Maddy has become well-versed in several historical topics that they discussed today.  They talked about: Disgruntled ex-members who paint the church as tyranical patriarchyNon-LDS christians who demonize the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. And why they’re wrong when they say we’re not christian. Evidence/Arguements of the Book of Mormon’s Authenticity This Episode was recorded on November 5th, 2025 Timestamps: 00:00 Mormonism: Faith, Criticism, Misconceptions 06:20 "Faithful Choices and Ridicule" 12:22 Questioning Faith and Belief 15:31 "Questioning Doctrine's Significance" 25:42 God's Gender Discussion Tactics 27:39 "Questioning Christ's Physicality" 34:42 Social Media: Anxiety and Escape 39:52 "Personal Life and Opposition Insight" 42:47 "Equality: Equal, Not Identical" 51:03 "Marriage, Culture, and Gospel Values" 53:54 Defending Public Perception of Faith 59:07 "Debating Trinity's Biblical Basis" 01:06:19 Defining Official Doctrine Challenges 01:08:23 "Debating Jesus' Resurrection Accounts" 01:14:34 Joseph Smith: Genius or Inspired? 01:22:42 "Choosing to Be Like God" 01:24:39 "Renewing Faith and Testimony" Maddy’s Links:  https://www.instagram.com/thesurefoundation/ https://www.tiktok.com/@thesurefoundation?_r=1&_t=ZT-91IfGXMd3hF Talmage/Released’s Links: https://www.instagram.com/talmagethayne/ https://www.instagram.com/released_thepodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@talmagethayne21 https://www.tiktok.com/@talmagethayne 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.

    1시간 29분
  3. Why I Married A Porn Addict | Mary Thayne

    2025. 11. 04.

    Why I Married A Porn Addict | Mary Thayne

    Send us a text In this episode (Sz4 Ep5), Talmage sits down with his wife, Mary Thayne, for a vulnerable and inspiring conversation. Taken from a larger interview, this segment explores why Mary chose to move forward in their relationship, even knowing about Talmage’s past struggles with pornography. Together, they discuss how faith, family support, and honest communication shaped their journey through addiction and recovery. Mary shares her powerful insights, addressing doubt, resilience, and the healing power of Christ. This is the first time Mary and Talmage open up together about addiction, recovery, and faith—offering hope, perspective, and concrete advice for anyone navigating similar challenges. Timestamps: 00:00 Doubt, Frustration, and Light  04:48 "Asking for Roses"  07:30 Faith, Family, and Resilience  11:33 "Challenges Strengthen Relationships"  14:27 "Misjudging Porn Through Ignorance"  18:56 Hope and Healing Through Christ  20:48 "Growth Through Imperfection"  24:56 Healing, Perspective, Faith, and Recovery Talmage/Released’s Links: https://www.instagram.com/talmagethayne/ https://www.instagram.com/released_thepodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@talmagethayne21 https://www.tiktok.com/@talmagethayne 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.

    26분

  4. 2025. 10. 28.

    Start Now, Or It Won't Happen | Released Season 4 Launch

    Send us a text This episode is the hard launch of season 4. Yes, yes, it came out after 3 episodes were already posted. But there's a good reason. Talmage talks about the need to DO "the thing" being greater than PERFECTING "the thing." If you don't get started on the mission laid before you, it could pass you by and never return.  Carpe diem, brethren, carpe diem.  0:00 Intro 4:03 Why I haven't posted 8:18 Don't miss opportunities 11:22 God's anxious to bless you  13:24 Future of Released 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.

    14분

  5. 2025. 10. 21.

    From College Football National Champ To Alcoholic, How I Quit | Jim Tartt

    Send us a text In this episode Talmage interviews his first non Latter-day Saint. Jim Tart is a colleg football national champion, former alcoholic, entrepreneur, family man, and Christian. They talk about his experience when his football career ended and how he had to go back to normal life and live as a normal guy. They discussed his addiction to alcohol and the affect it had on his family. But most importantly Jim shares his experience of how God literally took away his addiction when he gave himself to Christ. Now Jim and his family travel all around the USA selling their famous Sopchoppy Sauce and spreading the good word.  Go support Jim and check out his Sopchoppy Sauce website.  Jim’s Links: https://sopchoppysauce.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jbs_sopchoppy_sauce/  Talmage's Links: https://www.instagram.com/talmagethayne/  https://www.youtube.com/@talmagethayne21  https://www.tiktok.com/@talmagethayne     TimeStamps:  0:00 Intro: Jim's background and football career 5:27 Turning point: Praying for God to take addiction 9:49 Overcoming alcoholism through faith in Christ 15:38 The power of scripture in daily life 18:41 How sobriety improved family relationships 22:55 Uprooting family to travel and sell sauce 28:50 Homeschooling and unique educational experiences 34:30 Parallels between football and missionary routines 38:16 Challenges for athletes transitioning after college 41:59 Advice for returning missionaries: Focus on Jesus 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.

    48분

  6. 2025. 10. 14.

    I Found Porn When I Was Eight Years Old | Colton Miller

    Send us a text In this episode (Sz4 Ep2) Colton Miller came on. Colton is a family man, an entrepreneur, a recovered porn abuser, and a defender of the faith.   In this episode, Talmage and Colton talk about: The power of the priesthood to heal, Colton’s story of finding porn so young, how porn has affected his life and marriage, his faith crisis, therapy techniques like EMDR and internal family systems, studying The Book of Mormon, and defending the gospel against hate online.  Colton’s Links:  https://www.instagram.com/colton_b_miller/ https://www.tiktok.com/@brother_miller Talmage/Released’s Links https://www.instagram.com/talmagethayne/ https://www.instagram.com/released_thepodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@talmagethayne21 https://www.tiktok.com/@talmagethayne Timecode: 0:00 Introduction and Colton Miller's Childhood 16:48 Mission Experiences and Post-Mission Challenges 28:38 Battling Feelings of Unworthiness 37:50 Inner Child Healing and Identity Formation 47:30 Navigating Relationships and Addiction 54:35 Personal Faith Journey and Doctrinal Understanding 1:03:13 Examining Controversial Church History Topics 1:13:54 Prophetic Fallibility and Modern Faith 1:18:26 Spiritual Experiences with the Book of Mormon 1:23:12 Defending and Living Faith in the Modern World 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.

    1시간 30분

  7. 2025. 10. 07.

    I Shot Myself In the Provo Temple Parking Lot | Wes Wright

    Send us a text In the first episode to launch season 4, we had Wes Wright on. Wes is a former BYU football player, avid golfer, gunshot survivor, and evangelist for Christ. In this episode, Talmage and Wes talk about: Casual discipleship, how the crime doesn't always fit the punishment with repentance, caring more about your standing with God than your standing with girls, and Wes's suicide attempt and his 2nd chance. This was an awesome episode to start of this new season.  Wes' Links https://www.instagram.com/wesfunbro/ https://www.tiktok.com/@wesfunbro Talmage's Links https://www.instagram.com/talmagethayne/ https://www.youtube.com/@talmagethayne21 https://www.tiktok.com/@talmagethayne TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Intro 5:09 Growing up with limited church involvement 16:18 Mission Experience andBible bashing 29:24 Returning home and struggling with faith 41:35 Breaking up and prioritizing spiritual growth 57:55 Wes's suicide attempt and miraculous survival 1:08:27 Finding purpose after surviving suicide attempt 1:13:35 Where to follow Wes's story online 1:17:54 Advice for returning missionaries 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.

    1시간 22분

  8. 2024. 07. 09.

    Three Pillars of A Successful Return Home: TJ Faamausili

    Send us a text Talmage Interviews TJ Faamausili about the three pillars of a successful return home. Order, Purpose and relationships helped TJ in his RELEASED STORY. TJ is a Cohost of the popular podcast This Is Kingdom, he's a seminary teacher, is married to his wonderful wife lora and has a little boy. His post mission life has been blessed by the gospel and implementing these three pillars. But in spite of the blessings, lessons have had to be learned through hardship and hard work. Join us as we discuss these pillars looked like in both Talmage and TJ's life. You can find TJ on IG at @tjfaamausili and @this.is.kingdom If you want to watch the episode on Youtube subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8EZ-7YBnrwt05tMnJhG3BQ TalmageThayne Released_thepodcast 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.

    57분
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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 guests who share insights and stories of mental health, heartbreak, faith crisis, LGBT issues, loss of purpose, and drastic life changes. Yet, while facing these challenges, our guests have found confidence in God's specific call to adventure for them. So if you're home from a mission or have a friend who has found home life hard, this podcast is for you.

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    Talmage Thayne
  • 방송 연도
    2020년 - 2025년
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