Return Missionary Next Chapters
Return Missionary (RM) Next Chapters is a podcast sharing inspiring, honest stories of life after the mission. Through candid, vulnerable, and deeply human conversations with returned missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the show explores how mission service and cumulative life experiences shape faith, identity, and the direction of both the chapters already lived and those still being written. These are stories for anyone navigating the questions, growth, and hope that come after the name tag comes off.
Return Missionary Next Chapters
Trailer - First 5 Episodes
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Trailer - Our Five First Guests
Hello everyone, I'm Sid Bassett. We are thrilled to announce that tomorrow, May 5th, marks the official launch of Return Missionary Next Chapters podcast. We are kicking things off by releasing five episodes featuring devoted disciples of Jesus Christ who share their experiences navigating life after their missions. While these journeys include many wonderful moments, our guests also speak openly about the stretching times and how they had to move forward with faith. In our first episode, I sit down with my co-producer Stephanie Bassett to share the why behind this project and what we hope to achieve. Episode two, Division I athlete Japree Weaver Stubbs joins us to discuss navigating career-altering injuries while maintaining a faithful perspective through disappointment and setback. In episode three, Spencer Johansson shares a powerful and vulnerable account of overcoming unwanted habits and addictions through pillars of light and the Savior Jesus Christ and his atonement. In episode four, a renowned actor and recording artist, Dallin Bayless, discusses his success on Broadway and in prominent church productions, revealing that his path was not always a straight line and how we must follow the promptings of the Holy Spirit. In episode five, Nate Sharp, the Dean of the Mays Business School at Texas AM University and a church leader, offers a masterclass on following the Spirit to reset your life as you pray for doors to be closed. You will enjoy each of these episodes, and the common thread throughout each is a profound trust in the Savior Jesus Christ, a testimony of the restored gospel of Jesus Christ, and an understanding that regardless of circumstances, if we follow those promptings, we will find our joy in the end. We invite you to join us in this journey tomorrow on Cinco de Mayo. Please follow us on Instagram at RM NextChapters for future episode announcements and updates. We look forward to being with you. See you soon.