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Return Missionary Next Chapters

Hosted by Sid Bassett · religion · EN-US

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About this Podcast:

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.

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Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

31%

Guest openness

Selective

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Questions about Return Missionary Next Chapters

What is Return Missionary Next Chapters about?

Return Missionary (RM) Next Chapters is a podcast sharing inspiring, honest stories of life after the mission.

Who hosts Return Missionary Next Chapters?

Return Missionary Next Chapters is hosted by Sid Bassett. The show has published 53 episodes to date.

What has Return Missionary Next Chapters covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Miya Ohms Goo - Timelines are Imaginary: Finding Life Beyond the Court" (27 October 2026, 37 minutes), "Davis Smith - You are Good Enough: Founder of Cotopaxi shares Why Purpose Matters" (23 October 2026, 41 minutes), and "Dr. Jim Siebert - Thriving after Childhood Abuse: Building on God's Wisdom" (20 October 2026, 40 minutes).

How often does Return Missionary Next Chapters publish?

Return Missionary Next Chapters publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 53 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Return Missionary Next Chapters?

Booking probability for Return Missionary Next Chapters is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Return Missionary Next Chapters requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Return Missionary Next Chapters's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch Return Missionary Next Chapters?

The strongest fits for Return Missionary Next Chapters are Religion & Faith. Return Missionary Next Chapters has a religion audience.

About the host

Sid Bassett hosts Return Missionary Next Chapters, a religion podcast with 53 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #51

    Miya Ohms Goo - Timelines are Imaginary: Finding Life Beyond the Court

    Oct 27, 202637 min

    Miya reflects on how growing up in Nevada, Shanghai, Washington, and Taiwan shaped her faith and appreciation for different cultures. She shares how playing college volleyball, serving a mission in Hawaii, and adjusting...

  • Episode #50

    Davis Smith - You are Good Enough: Founder of Cotopaxi shares Why Purpose Matters

    Oct 23, 202641 min

    This conversation follows Davis Smith’s path from a childhood shaped by family, Latin America and the restored gospel, to entrepreneurship, to serving as mission leader, and writing The Next Ten Years . The episode...

  • Episode #49

    Dr. Jim Siebert - Thriving after Childhood Abuse: Building on God's Wisdom

    Oct 20, 202640 min

    This conversation follows Dr. Jim Siebert from his adoption story and missionary service in New Zealand to the personal upheaval he faced at home and the way he rebuilt his life with counseling, education, and faith. It...

  • Episode #47

    Brian and Rebecca Dunn - Choosing Joy in the Congo: Mission Leaders who re-defined "hard" as the Savior led the Way

    Oct 6, 202648 min

    In this episode, Brian and Rebecca Dunn share their journey from childhood faith to marriage, family life, and eventually serving as mission leaders in the Republic of the Congo. Their story centers on how discipleship...

  • Episode #46

    Jason Hadfield - Thomas the Tank Influencer: Enduring the Unexpected Passing of a Mother, Anxiety, Depression, and Set-Backs

    Sep 29, 202650 min

    This conversation follows Jason’s journey from growing up in Brigham City, Utah, through the loss of his mother at age 3, a difficult mission experience, and the long process of rebuilding with faith and...

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  • Episode #45

    Camila Polanco - Bible Mix-Up in Colombia: A Story of a Daughter Who Found the Gospel her Mother once Embraced

    Sep 25, 202642 min

    Camila shares how a childhood in a Catholic family, years of unanswered spiritual questions, and a chance encounter with missionaries led her to the Book of Mormon, baptism, and eventually a full-time mission. This...

  • Episode #44

    Hon. Clay M. Smith - Judge Not, that Ye Be Not... The Faith-filled Journey of a CA Cty Superior Court Judge

    Sep 22, 202651 min

    This conversation explores Judge Smith’s upbringing in Southern California and Nevada, his mission experience, his path into law and the bench, and the lessons he learned from decades as a judge and bishop. It also...

  • Episode #43

    Christina Franklin - ADHD, Autism, and Joy: Leaning into Trusting God to Lighten Heavy Burdens

    Sep 15, 202643 min

    Christina Franklin shares a deeply personal story about faith, obedience, and learning to follow God even when the path is frightening or unexpected. From living in multiple states as a child to serving in Venezuela and...

  • Episode #42

    Ezra Borrego - Near Death and a Life of Miracles: Overcoming Divorce, Loss, and Near Death through Faith

    Sep 11, 202644 min

    Ezra shares a life shaped by service, resilience, and steady faith. From growing up in Show Low, Arizona, to serving a mission in Rapid City, South Dakota, and later working in firefighting, law enforcement, hospice...

  • Episode #41

    Macy Lemmon - Gold Medal to Lost Expectations: Inspiring Journey of Breaking Down and Rebuilding

    Sep 8, 202636 min

    Macy Lemmon shares the story of growing up in a dance family, competing at a high level, serving a mission, and then navigating the emotional reset that came after returning home. This conversation is especially useful...

  • Episode #40

    Dr. Ray Price - Harvard to Mongolia: Changing the 2nd World Through Faith and Enhanced Medical Care

    Sep 1, 202646 min

    In this conversation, Dr. Ray Price shares the experiences that shaped his life, from growing up in a military and church-centered family to serving a mission in Thailand and building a career in surgery and global...

  • Episode #39

    Katie Schrecengost - War, Death, & Healing: Finding Joy after Life Shattering Loss

    Aug 28, 202648 min

    This conversation follows Katie’s path from growing up in the Midwest and serving a mission in Ukraine to becoming an English teacher, losing loved ones, and navigating a major health scare. It matters because she...

  • Episode #38

    Erika Newcomb - Navigating Mental Health, Faith Crises, and Divine Promptings: A Powerful Lesson on Trusting Him

    Aug 25, 202634 min

    Show Overview In this episode, Erika shares a deeply personal story of growing up in upstate New York, navigating family change, and wrestling with mental health struggles through her teen years and into college. What...

  • Episode #37

    Austin Bunkall - AWOL from Perfectionism: How an Acute Mission Panic Attack led to Seeing God's Hand in His Life

    Aug 21, 202638 min

    In this episode Austin Bunkall shares his experience serving a mission in Argentina, including the pressure he felt to be perfect, the panic attack that led him to return home early, and the emotional recovery that...

  • Episode #36

    Ellie Johnson - From Influencer to Missionary: Dropping Your Nets for Christ, and Picking Them Up Again With Christ

    Aug 18, 202646 min

    Episode Summary In this episode we sit down with Ellie Johnson—creator and host of The Guide Podcast —to talk about faith, timing, and what happens when you step away from your own plans to follow a prompting. Growing...

  • Episode #35

    David Sturt - It is About Great Work: A Former Mission President Explains how Greatness Starts With Ordinary People Doing One Thing Well

    Aug 14, 202653 min

    David Sturt shares his life shaped by faith, hard work, and unexpected turns, from childhood in Cape Town to mission service in Texas and Kenya, and throughout his leadership at O.C. Tanner. Along the way, he explains...

  • Episode #34

    Borey Sem - From Buddhist to Baptism: An Amazing Journey from Cambodia to Faith, Mission, and New Beginnings

    Aug 11, 202648 min

    In this interview, Cambodian born and raised Borey Sem opens up about her difficult upbringing, unlikely conversion, missionary service, mental health struggles, family tensions, and the choices that led her to a future...

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    Bitsy Tullis Cowley - Thriving after a Mission Assault: How a D1 Student Athlete Almost Missed her Mission of a Faith, Growth, and Perspective

    Aug 6, 202642 min

    Join us as Bitsy shares her compelling story of overcoming trauma, accepting reassignments, embracing her mission(s), and discovering the transformative power of faith. You'll hear about her unexpected challenges on her...

  • Episode #32

    Kenny Candia - Gang Life to God's Life: The Inspiring Life Journey that Lifted a Boy from "Big Boy" Jail to Serving a Mission

    Aug 4, 202640 min

    Join us in this episode as Kenny Candia shares his profound story of overcoming a challenging youth marked by gangs, juvenile hall, and a tumultuous life, to embracing faith, service, and meaningful relationships. His...

  • Episode #31

    Emmie Burch & Dr. Debbie Siebert - Music Chooses You: The Story Behind the Siebert Family Music Success and Emmie's Mission Journey and Post Mission Chapters

    Jul 28, 202646 min

    This inspiring episode dives into the lifelong relationship between music, faith, and family, highlighting personal stories and lessons learned from Emmie Burch and Dr. Debbie Siebert (mother/daughter). If you're...

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