Latest Christion Podcast Episodes

Released artwork

From Missionary to Marine: Jackson Paul - Co-Host of The Stick of Joseph.

Released - February 05, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour
Discover the power of transformation as we share an intimate conversation with Jackson Wayne Paul, a young man from Sandy, Utah, whose life journey took him from the valleys of repentance to the peaks of spiritual insight. In the bustling streets of Lisbon, Portugal, Jackson found his mission an...

Released artwork

Growing Pains: SOLO Episode

Released - January 30, 2024 09:00 - 13 minutes
I've grappled with the growing pains that have simultaneously sculpted and tested my resolve. In this solo episode, I talk about how some of my biggest blessings have been the hardest things to bare. and I confess to moments when it felt like I was barely holding on. I recognize that growing pai...

Released artwork

God In All Things, Podcast Co-Host: Tori MacArthur

Released - January 22, 2024 07:00 - 44 minutes
Talmge sat down with Tori MacArthur, the cohost of God In All Things podcast. Her podcast looks at the gospel principles that can be found in literature like books and movies. One of her favorite episodes being The Sound of Music. Her ability to identify these principles came from both studying ...

Released artwork

"I Met My Wife On My Mission": Austin Brady

Released - January 16, 2024 16:00 - 52 minutes
In this episode Talmage interviews Austin Brady. Austin is a talented videographer, entrepreneur and YouTuber. On his mission he had to learn a lot about the delicate dance between structure and the human touch in service. While Austin was never looking for love while serving he ended up meeting...

Released artwork

Unlocking Your True Purpose: Life Coach Mitch Harris

Released - January 08, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour
Nothing will give you more energy or joy than knowing your specific purpose for why you are here. In this episode Talmage talks with a life coach, Mitch Harris. Together, we discuss the transformative power of understanding our past, the insights garnered from loved ones' perspectives, and Mitch...

Released artwork

Abandoned And Found Again: Danny Garcia's

Released - January 01, 2024 07:00 - 53 minutes
Imagine remolding your life's path from law enforcement to the lens of a videographer, all while traversing the valleys of personal challenges and rediscovering faith. That's precisely the story  Danny Garcia shares in our first guest of the new season. His candid reflections on divorce, the t...

Released artwork

Released Season 3: Mary, The Newest Member of the Team

Released - January 01, 2024 07:00 - 2 minutes
After 7 months, Talmage is back to continue Released and he's got a new addition to the team. Mary has joined to help Released stay on track and reach soaring new heights. For 2024, their goal is to post one episode every week, so they need your help to keep the content rolling in! Reach out if ...

Released artwork

Stewart Fletcher: 3rd Times the Charm, Returning To The Mission Field Thrice

Released - May 23, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour
Stewart Fletcher is the fifth of ten kids. He promised his younger brothers that he would serve a mission but found it more complicated than the typical missionary. So after delaying submitting his papers, Stewart finally went out, only to realize he wasn't ready. Stewart came back home, rinsed,...

Released artwork

MAY UPDATE, Leisure W. H Davies

Released - May 18, 2023 14:00 - 7 minutes
Talmage updates the Released audience on work situation and what the future of Released has in-store. Talmage will be putting a greater effort on work life balance which will help in the in consistency and frequency of episodes. He also hints at a website, blog and other resources for returned m...

Released artwork

Jameson Blosil: Diagnosed With Cancer the Day After His Wedding

Released - May 09, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour
Jameson Blosil is an Orem native who found himself getting as far away from Utah and religion as possible. However, through some miraculous experiences, he chose to serve a mission. After coming home a transfer early due to visa problems, he met his wife, who was visiting from New York. They fel...

Released artwork

Anna Willden: Slow Down and Address Your Needs

Released - May 03, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes
When Anna Willden came home to a shutdown, she was forced to slow down. This was a change from the ever-going rhythm of the mission, and it turned out to be a breath of fresh air. While on the mission, she suffered from depression, comparison, and self-sabotage. When she returned home, she inves...

Released artwork

Dallin Fuller: Including the Outsider and Serving Outside the Mission

Released - April 25, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour
Dallin Fuller was sent home due to covid when he had the impression he needed to stay home. Confused but faithful, he has found ways to serve and minister outside the usual 2-year mission. One of these opportunities was being a counselor at FSY this last year.  Please reach out if you want to s...

Released artwork

Hope Is The Thing With Feathers - Technical Difficulties

Released - April 18, 2023 15:00 - 1 minute
This is a quick bonus episode because I wasn't able to finish the episode for today due to technical difficulties. My computer stopped working so I will try to fix that and have this weeks episode to you guys by Thursday.  I recite Emily Dickinsons poem, Hope is the thing with feathers.  Suppo...

Released artwork

Anna Tibbitts and Alysha Turner: Popping Perfectionism for Returned Missionaries.

Released - April 11, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour
Anna and Alysha are the hosts of the podcast Popping Perfectionism. As you can guess from the name, it is all about counteracting the stunting vice of perfectionism. They came on Released to share insights and experiences that many returned missionaries can relate with. They don't only share how...

Released artwork

#1 Solo Story: I Did NOT Love My Mission (ANONYMOUS)

Released - April 04, 2023 14:00 - 8 minutes
This episode is the first where Talmage reads a listener-submitted story. The Sister in this account wished to remain anonymous. She found it hard to love her mission both during her service and after feeling confused and lost. Everyone around her seemed to love and enjoy their missions, while ...

Released artwork

Roxanne Thayne: Jewels In Your Pocket, How To Craft Your Story

Released - March 28, 2023 18:00 - 45 minutes
Roxanne is an expert on storytelling and marketing. Roxanne has written books on the topic and has done pieces of training for missions around the world. She shares the importance of recording your history and then crafting it into something people actually want to read or listen to. David McCul...

Released artwork

Tessa Savage: The Best Is Yet To Come

Released - March 21, 2023 12:00 - 53 minutes
Talmage interviews Tessa Savage in this episode. Tessa has a unique story because while she was raised in Utah for most of her adolescent years, she moved with her family to Saudi Arabia for her Junior and Senior years of Highschool. After Highschool she did a year of college before getting call...

Released artwork

Austin Anderson: Choose To Grow With the Live Hard Program

Released - March 14, 2023 06:00 - 55 minutes
Austin Anderson was benched most of his Highschool basketball career. Today, he is a returned missionary, 3rd year medical student, and is finishing up 75 hard despite  just having a hernia surgery. This will be his 2nd time completing the program. He has gone on to do the Live Hard Program befo...

Released artwork

Tianna Evertsen: Waking Up From a Coma With a Vision For Her Life

Released - March 07, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour
Tianna Evertsen is a serial entrepreneur with a dramatic beginning in her life. Tianna was in a coma as a child. When given a priesthood blessing, she was given a choice to return either to her heavenly home or her earthly one. That decision has guided all her intentions for the rest of her life...

Released artwork

Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night

Released - February 28, 2023 07:00 - 4 minutes
This solo episode was recorded by Talmage in Madrid Spain 2 hours before it was going to be launched. Talmage talks about the consistency of work. He shares the poem "Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night."  by Dylan Thomas Support the show Remember, God is good and is planning on your success...

Released artwork

Rian Elaine: Grieving the Loss of A Child

Released - February 21, 2023 09:00 - 58 minutes
Rian Elaine talks about grieving the loss of a baby girl she raised for 15 months. After experiencing motherhood Rian's foster child, Emery, went to live with her grandparents. After a long time of anger she found God's grace. If you want to share your story please reach out.  https://amap.to/t...

Released artwork

Bob Kittell: Healing and Peace Through Authentic Connection

Released - February 14, 2023 09:00 - 52 minutes
Bob Kittell is an accomplished and very sought after motivational speaker. Having toured with some big names like Zig Ziglar, Colin Powell, Margaret Thatcher, Brian Tracey, Barbara Bush, Terry Bradshaw, Joe Montana, Laura Bush and Lou Holtz you can say he has been heard by thousands, maybe milli...

Released artwork

Tautai Fano: Eldertiktok Using Social Media To Spread the Gospel and Be A Missionary Everyday

Released - February 07, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour
 Talmage interview Tautai Fano. AKA: Eldertiktok. He shares his experience about sharing the gospel through social media. They talk about love, rules, and being yourself while growing into something better. Finally, they talk about NBA Youngboy and the possibility of his conversion. There are so...

Released artwork

The Race: Faith Crisis, Enduring To the End, and Working As A Team. (SHORT)

Released - January 30, 2023 08:00 - 9 minutes
In this short 10 minute episode Talmage shares about his thoughts when his friends leave the faith. Dr. D Grobergs "the Race" helps illistrate how to lovingly encourage someone to be all they can. We should be able to encourage without judging and love without condoning. You can find a place t...

Released artwork

Emily Roberts: Depression Made Her Leave, But Faith Took Her Back

Released - January 23, 2023 17:00 - 52 minutes
Emily is an Illinois native that was raised to go on a mission. However, it wasn't what she was planning, and she had to return due to depression. While at home, she found healing that eventually led her to ask God if he wanted her back out on the mission. Her story of faith and mental illness i...

Released artwork

Vicente Pötzsch: Chile to Utah, Finding Community, Sexual Sin, and Never Giving Up

Released - January 16, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour
Talmage interviews Vicente Pötzsch (Vince) about his experience migrating to Utah after his mission to Brazil. Bad examples, sin and barriers were present, but his attitude is to see it through. When you understand your life and what it means you will be able to face so many of these challenges ...

Released artwork

Sit Down with Sky and Preston: Trauma, Same Sex Attraction, Healing and Purpose

Released - January 09, 2023 11:00 - 1 hour
Talmage Recorded this episode in 2021. He interviews Skyler Sorensen and Preston Jenkins, who both hose the podcast Sit Down With Sky and Preston. They talk about their upbringing as gay Latter-day Saints and their desire to serve a mission. Things didn't turn the way they had planned, though. A...

Released artwork

Bridger Coburn: the Destruction and Rebirth of Faith

Released - January 02, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes
Talmage interviews @Bridgethoughts (Bridger Coburn), regarding his faith crisis. Bridger began studying Anti-Mormon literature after he had gotten married. When he felt his faith shelf break, he had to decide. His inspiring story will make you consider your relationship with personal revelation ...

Released artwork

Yonela Mafundityala: A Convert In South Africa and His Counter Culture Standard

Released - December 24, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour
Yonela is a charismatic 23-year-old South African from East London. He shares his journey of finding the church, leaving on a mission to Zimbabwe, being reassigned and locked down in Johannesburg, and facing the challenges being released. From broken engagement to feeling different from everyone...

Released artwork

Ashley Jordan: Anxiously Disengaged And Learning To Accept Help

Released - December 19, 2022 21:00 - 56 minutes
Ashley Jordan is a returned missionary that came home and quickly found herself anxious to start life. Covid spread after a couple months of being home and only added to her mental illness. She shares her experience of getting help and learning to cope with anxiety provoking situations and doing...

Related Christion Topics