Early Homecoming: Insights from Missionaries who Returned Early

About Early Homecoming: Insights from Missionaries who Returned Early

Kristen Reber, author of Early Homecoming: A Resource for Early-Returned Missionaries, their Church Leaders, and Family, shares stories and insights from returning home early from her Latter-day Saint mission that provide healing and hope to those experiencing the myriad of emotions that come from an early return. Also included in this podcast are interviews with other missionaries who have returned home early, parents, church leaders, and experts.

Publisher

Kristen Reber

Category

religion & spirituality · religion & spirituality

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

21 Jul 2019

Latest episode

23 Jul 2023

Latest episodes

60 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Jul 2023

   061: Josie shares her raw feelings about returning home early due to a difficult adjustment and stress hives

   At the time of this recording, Josie had been home from her mission for only eight months. Her feelings are raw and poignant as she shares the ups and downs of her mission. She struggled adjusting to mission life and would frequently call her mom to connect and feel better (which wasn't allowed). She developed chronic stress hives and frequently felt like she wasn't a successful missionary despite all the service she was doing. Josie eventually decided to go home which was another adjustment ...

2. 

   9 Jul 2023

   060: Amanda shares her story of hope and healing after having her leg amputated below the knee after getting hit by a car on her mission

   Amanda Evergreen--also known as the One-Footed Phoenix--joined me to share her story of hope and healing after having her leg amputated below the knee after getting hit by a car on her mission. Amanda walks me through her struggles with mental illness on her mission before getting hit by the car, the negative response she received while on her mission when she couldn't continue to work, and then a 3.5 year struggle with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome before the decision to amputate was made. ...

3. 

   25 Jun 2023

   059: Cody shares his story of healing from narcissistic abuse while on his mission

   Cody endured bullying in childhood and in his teenage years at school and at church. Despite this, he has a deep love for the gospel and still desired to serve a mission. He served in the south and it was a very difficult mission--not only because he was serving in the Bible belt of America, but because he dealt with narcissistic abuse from many that he worked with. He was sent home after dealing with a lot of gaslighting, fear tactics, and demands of "perfect obedience." Upon returning home...

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