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Chandler Hendry shares his experience on the mission in Jackson, Mississippi, where he spent two years qualifying his testimony of the restored gospel. He did this by investigating other faiths, just as much as he taught about his own. Afterward, he was tested to see whether he would ACT in faith when no one was watching, and consequently became the number 1 rookie door-to-door salesman that summer. HIs continued study eventually led to making videos in defense of the faith.

Topics discussed in this episode include the implications of being a child of God; Galatians 1:8; claims that we worship a different Jesus; the Trinity never being taught in the Bible; how Eastern Orthodoxy has the best claim on the church; spiritual intelligences and eternity; and the case for evil.

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00:00:00 - Testimony Approach & Investigator Experiences
00:01:04 - Mission Story & Early Doubts

00:06:10 - Wrestling with Faith on Mission

00:11:40 - Church Swaps & Interfaith Discussions

00:14:56 - Facing Challenging Questions

00:25:49 - Coming Home & Career Path

00:29:05 - Sales Experience & Personal Tests

00:32:21 - Post-Mission Study & Apologetics

00:39:52 - Topic-Based Study Method

00:45:05 - Worst Arguments Against LDS Beliefs

00:51:55 - Trinity and Different Jesus

00:59:59 - Defending LDS Christianity

01:02:21 - Strongest Argument Against the Faith

01:05:41 - Resources and Study Tools

01:08:55 - Defending the Faith Online

01:13:43 - Tad R. Callister’s Influence

01:17:45 - Debates & Staying Strong After Mission

01:20:59 - Logical Reasons to Stay in the Church

01:25:54 - Advice to Returning Missionaries

01:36:40 - Where to Find Chandler Online

This episode was recorded in December of 2025

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.

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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

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.

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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:

1. Disgruntled ex-members who paint the church as tyranical patriarchy
2. Non-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.
3. 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.