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The Return Missionary Podcast

by Ballpoint

For future LDS missionaries, soon to be and returning missionaries. Let’s get real!

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Episodes

  1. D&C101 We get a little dark

    As we get ready for Oct General Conference 2026. Stick with me on our dive through D&C 101 but, The ending message is the most important.

  2. Art thou like Job & millionaire advice 2

    We go over come follow me the book of Job and some advice from another millionaire

  3. Oh Draper Temple

    Draper Temple means something interesting for me.

  4. Exhausting Growth/ Exhausting Joy

    Take a nap. Take a break. And then continue

  5. Advice from A Millionaire Orthodontist

    I share what Mike a successful Utah Orthodontist has learned. Dating advice at the very end.

  6. Sexual sin Talk

    Luke 8:48- let’s talk sexual sin

  7. When God Allows you to see a Demon- perceived with spiritual eyes

    Day 1 or 2 of my LDS mission my companion and I saw a demon.

  8. What If You’re Only Seeing a Tiny Fraction of Reality? Acts 28:26

    I didn’t even finish. Spiritual eyes are real. What if the world around you is far bigger than what your eyes can see? Animals can detect ultraviolet light, Earth’s magnetic field, infrared heat, sounds beyond human hearing, and signals we never notice. Science has shown that our senses reveal…

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  9. When It Got So Dark I Could Feel It (3 Nephi 8:20)

    There could be no light, because of the mist of darkness which did cover the face of the land.” (3 Nephi 8:20) That verse doesn’t just describe a moment in the Book of Mormon. It describes some nights I’ve lived through myself. As I’m sure you have too. In this episode I break down 3 Nephi 8:20…

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  10. If You Are Losing Your Faith- Listen to me

    You have hurt, questions doubt, fear, pain. Is it a faith crisis, deconstruction or Rebuild?

  11. What I wish I knew after the mission- Deeper points

    Testimony on Prophets and Apostles and Relationships. Physically/superficially and then deeper.

  12. Moroni 7 Intentions Talk and Apologies on Dino & Dragons

    I apologize for my Dino & Dragons sleep drunkered talk. Here’s some food for thought.

  13. The Bible, Dragons, Dinos & your Mind

    Neuroscience is so cool. ISF parts works. Cognitive behavioral sciences. And Dinosaurs!

  14. Be careful…

    Scripture of the day

  15. What does keep the commandments mean in Greek and Hebrew

    Treasure the words of God/ his scriptures. Keep close his teachings and principles and protect and watch over them. To become one with the way he taught us to be. Be childlike

  16. You will feel Alone. But Christ & God have not left you Alone

    Never Alone Through Christ- Susan H Porter’s talk and adding my 2 cents of my truth to it. Hope you have a better day!

  17. Clock it Alma 🫠🤮

    Morning study verse

  18. A Random Morning Scripture and Journal Prompt

    If you missed your morning scripture I got you. And Journal prompt to get you writing

  19. Nevertheless I went forth…

    How many of us are going blindly. How long will this blind journey or trial last? I hope this scripture helps.

  20. You’re doing better than you think

    We’re back. But it’s been a minute

  21. You’re Not Losing your Faith—It’s Just Getting Real

    Those not totally in the perfect white light on keeping the commandments and those not completely in the dark abyss. Those in the middle ground, light grey, grey, and dark gray. This is for you! You come home from the mission thinking the fire will last forever… But then real life hits. The…

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  22. What I wish I knew 2 months after my mission- Pt2 I fell apart

    You came home. You did everything right. But why do you feel so lost, alone, or broken inside and maybe out. If you don’t then lucky for you, but you probably will later. This is normal and you’re not alone. In this raw episode, I open up about the emotional crash that hit me two months after my...

  23. Marriage Didn’t Fix Me-It Broke Me (But Here’s What It Taught Me)

    I Thought Marriage Would Save Me… It Almost Destroyed Me Instead” I went into marriage thinking it would fix everything. My lust. My loneliness. My shame. Instead, it cracked me open. In this raw solo episode, I share the truth I never said out loud while I was married: • How I gave up who I was…

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  24. Return Missionary Struggling

    You served your mission. You gave everything. So why do you still feel broken? In this no-BS episode, I open up about my experience with masturbation, porn, and sex after the mission—and the shame spiral that almost destroyed me. If you’ve ever thought: “Why do I still mess up?” • “Am I addicted…...

  25. From Mission to Meaning, what’s next?

    You finished your mission. The badge is off, but the questions are louder than ever. Why am I home? What now? Where do I go from here? In this episode, we talk about what no one tells you: how to go from mission mode to a meaningful life full of passion, freedom, and authentic purpose. If you…

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  26. Part 3-The Love you’ve always wanted: How to become Securely Attached

    Time to become the loving person you wish you had. This is the love you’ve always wanted. Calm. Confident. Safe. Real. No more chasing. No more running. No more games. This is what happens when you heal your attachment wounds—and finally become secure. In the final part of this breakthrough…

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  27. Part 2-Why do you Push Love Away, even when you Crave it: Avoidant Attachment explained

    Ever feel smothered the moment things get too close? If Love Scares You More Than Loneliness? You Might Be an Avoidant in relationships. Like you want connection—but when it shows up, you pull away, shut down, or vanish? You’re not cold. You’re not broken. You might be avoidant attached—and…

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  28. Part 1-Why you Love so Hard & so Fast- Anxious Attachment

    Why do you chase love that hurts?? Mostly for ladies but many men who were overly mothered are this way too. Like you’re always overthinking, chasing, or begging for reassurance? You’re not needy—you’re anxious attached. And there’s a reason for that. In this raw and eye-opening episode, we break...

  29. Good Date vs. Bad Date: How to Spot the Difference Early

    Ever left a date wondering if it was a spark or just static? In this episode of the RM Podcast, we delve into the subtle cues and glaring signs that differentiate a memorable date from a forgettable one. From body language to conversation flow, discover the indicators that can help you assess…

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  30. Rediscovering Your Worth After Serving Your Mission

    Feeling lost after coming home from your mission? You’re not alone. In this powerful episode, we dive into how to rediscover your worth when the name tag comes off and real life begins. Throughout all these episodes I’ll share personal stories, practical advice, a powerful quote from Elder…

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  31. How to stop Pornography, Pressure, Peace. What no one will tell you.

    Rated PG-13/R no swearing though In this raw and honest conversation, I break down my personal battle with porn, what finally helped me start letting go, and the hidden reasons most people keep falling back into it—even after a mission, even when you love God. We’re talking real neuroscience,...

  32. 3 Questions to Ask Them Before You Catch Feelings (And Waste Your Time)

    Dating after the mission is a whole new battlefield. You want connection—but not with someone who drains your energy, who just wants to hook up or make out, plays games, or doesn’t align with your values. In this episode, I reveal the 3 Levels of Questions every RM should use to screen for real...

  33. Masturbation After the Mission: What Nobody Tells you

    Masturbation talk! This episode is rated PG-13 almost rated R for men and women after their mission. You served the Lord. You stayed worthy. But now the urges are back, and full force, and no one told you what to do after the mission. In this raw episode, we talk about what masturbation really...

  34. Marriage 6 months After the Mission: Inspired or Insane?

    Should You Marry Right After the Mission? The Truth No One Tells You” 3 points for it 3 points against it So you’re home from the mission—and suddenly, everyone’s asking when you’re getting married. Sound familiar? In this raw and real episode, we break down the 3 biggest reasons why marrying...

  35. Just the Tip. 5 Tips for Women & Men

    Why are so many good LDS men getting overlooked? Why are high-value women still single and frustrated? In this unfiltered episode, we break down the 5 savage dating truths every return missionary man needs to hear—and every woman wishes they understood. If you’re done with the dating games,...

  36. The Art of Seduction: What Men & Women Secretly Crave in Dating

    Seduction isn’t about tricks—it’s about understanding attraction on a deeper level. In this episode, we reveal the top 3 ways to seduce men and women naturally, why men want women to stay the same while women want men to change, and how to create irresistible chemistry without games. Whether…

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  37. Why Return Missionaries Struggle with Dating (And How to Fix It FAST!)

    Dating after a mission is WEIRD. 🚨 One day, you’re focused on baptisms and teaching discussions… the next, you’re supposed to flirt, date, and find an eternal companion?! No wonder so many RM’s struggle! In this episode, we break down: ✅ The 5 biggest reasons RM’s are AWKWARD at dating (and why...

  38. Women Masturbation & Sex Before Marriage: Unfiltered Discussions on LDS Beliefs

    Sex Before Marriage: Unfiltered LDS Truths & Real-Life Stories” Rated -R . Ladies listen up and guys too. 🚨 WARNING: This episode gets RAW and REAL. If you’re LDS (or even just curious) and you’ve ever asked yourself: • “Should I wait for marriage?” • “What if I wait and the sex is terrible?” •...

  39. You Live so much in one day, yet Experience so little. Why is that?

    Returned missionaries often feel like they’ve already experienced the peak of their lives—but what if your mission was just the launchpad? In this episode, we break down the biggest mindset shift RMs need to truly start living, growing, and thriving after their service. Whether you’re feeling...

  40. The Truth About Love—It’s Not What You Think

    If you’ve ever felt like love is confusing, painful, or even unfair—this one’s for you. Do you want a relation and connection or a partnership? OR do you want Love? You’ve been told that love is about giving selflessly, but what if that’s only half the story? In this episode, we break down the...

  41. My first time having Sex : Dating within and outside of the church

    My first time!!! Is dating within the Church always the best option? Or are there real benefits to dating outside the faith? In this episode, we break down the pros and cons of both—how faith, family, and yes, even sex, play into long-term compatibility. Should you only date LDS women, or is…

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  42. LOCK IN: The 3 Truths You Need to Change Your Life & Stop Wasting Time

    In this episode, we dive into the 3 fundamental truths that determine your success: 1️⃣ You are where you are because of what you do. 2️⃣ You look the way you do because of what you do. 3️⃣ You feel the way you do because of what you do. It’s ALL YOU. No more excuses—just action. I also share the…

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  43. What to do on the night you get set apart from your Mission and the morning after

    I talk about my awkwardness in my YSA ward in Orem and before that, something’s to do right after being set apart and cast into normal life. What to journal and write down about. There will be another journal entry that next morning. Enjoy my awkward munch and mingle 1st attempt.

  44. Desperate for Love? 10 tips to change the way you date.

    Are you truly ready for a relationship, or are you just tired of being alone? Before you start dating again, you need to ask yourself some hard-hitting questions— Are you comfortable in your own skin? Are you carrying baggage from your last relationship? Are you overlooking red flags out of...

  45. Looking for Bad Boys or Easy girls?-Rated R

    Rated R. The Conversation in this podcast is for adults only: In this podcast, I am going to give a disclaimer. I do go into rated R information, so there will be some very descriptive talk about sexual topics and subjects. I talk about book smut and pornography’s I go over being too churchy, and...

  46. 5 Silent Killers of All Relationships

    How do I know I will be or am in a Codependent relationship? Is it me? Or is it them? Or both? Am I an Anxious relationship type? Am I an Avoidant relationship type? What am I in the relationship The Giver ? Or The Taker? Attachment types and styles you only see in deep relationship. Here I talk...

  47. NYE 2024- 2025 Grief=Growth

    Your Mess can become your Message. Alone this New Year’s Eve? Didn’t get that New years Kiss or more? A new girlfriend? Boyfriend? Bestie? Fiancé? We’ll join me as I break down how Grief has transformed me into…… the better me. Hope all our 2025 is better than last year. Love you all and Thank…

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  48. How to Attract your Soulmates

    Is it true, the saying, Your soulmate will be the stranger you recognize. ? I have a different approach and belief. This is for you and your soulmate.

  49. Going through a Breakup through the Holidays? How to heal and Move on.

    If you are going through a Breakup through the Holidays specifically right now. Today is Christmas 2024. Or whether it’s February bear Valentine’s Day or just another random painful day, having just gone through a breakup or divorce. Buckle up. Plan your 1 hr drive or cardio session. This one is...

  50. 5 real principals to use prayer in finding relationships

    5 real principals to use prayer with in and before relationships. Find the balance of prayer.

About this show

For future LDS missionaries, soon to be and returning missionaries. Let’s get real!

Hosted by

Ballpoint

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does The Return Missionary Podcast have?

The Return Missionary Podcast has 50 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on June 28, 2021.

What is The Return Missionary Podcast about?

For future LDS missionaries, soon to be and returning missionaries. Let’s get real!

How often does The Return Missionary Podcast release new episodes?

The Return Missionary Podcast publishes a few times a week, based on its 50 episodes since April 2021.

Who hosts The Return Missionary Podcast?

The Return Missionary Podcast is created and hosted by Ballpoint.
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