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Send us Fan MailChandler Hendry, the man behind Restored_Truth, has passed away. But his ministry will not pass away. Chantry Hendry, Chuck’s brother, is continuing the work that was started. Chantry shares his story about going on a mission but never being fully convicted until 4 years ago. Car crashes, broken marriages, and cancer scares ultimately led him back to seeking God. His brother and wife, Mary, have been incredible examples while he’s been on his path of redemption.   Chantry’s story helps people know they are never too far from God’s grace. Also the love of family and a good woman can be one of the greatest motivating factors for change. The episode is all about Faith over Fear, and Chantry’s story exemplifies that. 0:00:00 — Chantry’s personal crises and need for compassion 0:06:00 — LDS upbringing, soccer, early faith struggles 0:12:00 — Exposure to pornography, cycles of shame 0:18:00 — Mission service, repentance, family influence 0:24:00 — Mission challenges, Atonement’s impact 0:30:00 — Returning home, MMA, military, distance 0:36:00 — Reconnecting with Chandler, spiritual wrestling 0:42:00 — Love vs. judgment, quotes from leaders 0:48:00 — Virtue lost, marriage issues, accountability 0:54:00 — Mother’s cancer, car accident, spiritual wake-up 1:00:00 — Miracles, repentance, spiritual restoration 1:06:00 — Meeting Mary, new relationship, blended family 1:12:00 — Inheriting Chandler’s mission, new purpose 1:18:00 — Grieving Chandler, family support, moving forward 1:24:00 — Advice for RMs, Atonement, closing thoughts Chantry’s Links IG: https://www.instagram.com/restored_warrior_/ Website: https://restoredtruth.org/YouTube 1: https://www.youtube.com/@RESTORED_TRUTH YouTube 2: https://www.youtube.com/@Restored_Warrior12 Talmage’s LinksIG 1: https://www.instagram.com/talmagethayne/IG 2: https://www.instagram.com/released_thepodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talmagethayne?_r=1&_t=ZT-99PYVm4XXAbApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/released/id1502672640Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7leshOgYEWO1c9GFriUfNH YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@talmagethayne21Remember, 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. 

Send us Fan MailGod be with you till we meet again. 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.   Support Chandler’s family at this link: https://l1nq.com/t54mmqu00:00:00 - Testimony Approach & Investigator Experiences 00:01:04 - Mission Story & Early Doubts00:06:10 - Wrestling with Faith on Mission00:11:40 - Church Swaps & Interfaith Discussions00:14:56 - Facing Challenging Questions00:25:49 - Coming Home & Career Path00:29:05 - Sales Experience & Personal Tests00:32:21 - Post-Mission Study & Apologetics00:39:52 - Topic-Based Study Method00:45:05 - Worst Arguments Against LDS Beliefs00:51:55 - Trinity and Different Jesus00:59:59 - Defending LDS Christianity01:02:21 - Strongest Argument Against the Faith01:05:41 - Resources and Study Tools01:08:55 - Defending the Faith Online01:13:43 - Tad R. Callister’s Influence01:17:45 - Debates & Staying Strong After Mission01:20:59 - Logical Reasons to Stay in the Church01:25:54 - Advice to Returning Missionaries01:36:40 - Where to Find Chandler OnlineThis episode was recorded in December of 2025Remember, 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. 

Send us Fan MailTalmage 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, 2025TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 — The End of Childhood: Encounter with a Trusted Leader00:01:24 — Introducing Noah Cannon: Mission & Mental Health Advocacy00:02:16 — Growing Up in Burley, Idaho & the Influence of Church Community00:05:03 — Early Mental Health Struggles and Finding Hope Through Exercise00:08:18 — Progress is Possible: Motivational Speaking & Faith Parallels00:12:05 — Building Friendship and the Experience of Sexual Grooming00:16:19 — Processing Guilt and Healing after Abuse00:21:05 — Discovering the Depth of Christ’s Atonement00:24:36 — Justice, Forgiveness, and Healing Journey00:30:01 — Turning Outward: Suicide Prevention & Sharing Hope00:37:53 — Serving a Mission & Integrating Suicide Prevention Work00:42:40 — Ministry After Mission: Public Speaking & Impact00:51:25 — Advice for Returning Missionaries: Progress, Accountability, and Faith00:55:48 — Closing Remarks & Where to Connect with Noah CannonNoah’s Links: https://www.instagram.com/noahcanon?igsh=MW1wdHQwamg5Ynl4NQ==https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-progress-podcast/id1515738765https://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/@talmagethayneRemember, 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. 

Send us Fan MailTalmage 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 AuthenticityThis Episode was recorded on November 5th, 2025Timestamps:00:00 Mormonism: Faith, Criticism, Misconceptions06:20 "Faithful Choices and Ridicule"12:22 Questioning Faith and Belief15:31 "Questioning Doctrine's Significance"25:42 God's Gender Discussion Tactics27:39 "Questioning Christ's Physicality"34:42 Social Media: Anxiety and Escape39:52 "Personal Life and Opposition Insight"42:47 "Equality: Equal, Not Identical"51:03 "Marriage, Culture, and Gospel Values"53:54 Defending Public Perception of Faith59:07 "Debating Trinity's Biblical Basis"01:06:19 Defining Official Doctrine Challenges01:08:23 "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-91IfGXMd3hFTalmage/Released’s Links: https://www.instagram.com/talmagethayne/ https://www.instagram.com/released_thepodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@talmagethayne21 https://www.tiktok.com/@talmagethayneRemember, 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. 

Send us Fan MailIn 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 RecoveryTalmage/Released’s Links: https://www.instagram.com/talmagethayne/ https://www.instagram.com/released_thepodcast/ https://www.youtube.com/@talmagethayne21 https://www.tiktok.com/@talmagethayneRemember, 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. 

Send us Fan MailThis 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 Intro4:03 Why I haven't posted8:18 Don't miss opportunities11:22 God's anxious to bless you 13:24 Future of ReleasedRemember, 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. 

Send us Fan MailIn 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 career5:27 Turning point: Praying for God to take addiction9:49 Overcoming alcoholism through faith in Christ15:38 The power of scripture in daily life18:41 How sobriety improved family relationships22:55 Uprooting family to travel and sell sauce28:50 Homeschooling and unique educational experiences34:30 Parallels between football and missionary routines38:16 Challenges for athletes transitioning after college41:59 Advice for returning missionaries: Focus on JesusRemember, 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. 

Send us Fan MailIn 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_millerTalmage/Released’s Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/talmagethayne/https://www.instagram.com/released_thepodcast/https://www.youtube.com/@talmagethayne21https://www.tiktok.com/@talmagethayneTimecode:0:00 Introduction and Colton Miller's Childhood16:48 Mission Experiences and Post-Mission Challenges28:38 Battling Feelings of Unworthiness37:50 Inner Child Healing and Identity Formation47:30 Navigating Relationships and Addiction54:35 Personal Faith Journey and Doctrinal Understanding1:03:13 Examining Controversial Church History Topics1:13:54 Prophetic Fallibility and Modern Faith1:18:26 Spiritual Experiences with the Book of Mormon1:23:12 Defending and Living Faith in the Modern WorldRemember, 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. 

Send us Fan MailIn 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' Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/wesfunbro/https://www.tiktok.com/@wesfunbroTalmage's Linkshttps://www.instagram.com/talmagethayne/https://www.youtube.com/@talmagethayne21https://www.tiktok.com/@talmagethayneTIMESTAMPS0:00 Intro5:09 Growing up with limited church involvement16:18 Mission Experience andBible bashing29:24 Returning home and struggling with faith41:35 Breaking up and prioritizing spiritual growth57:55 Wes's suicide attempt and miraculous survival1:08:27 Finding purpose after surviving suicide attempt1:13:35 Where to follow Wes's story online1:17:54 Advice for returning missionariesRemember, 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. 

Send us Fan MailTalmage 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.kingdomIf you want to watch the episode on Youtube subscribe to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8EZ-7YBnrwt05tMnJhG3BQTalmageThayneReleased_thepodcastRemember, 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.