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  • Life After Combat: Finding Purpose and Healing...PART 7

    Life After Combat: Finding Purpose and Healing...PART 7
    Aug 15 2025
    Join Trish and Pat Turnage as they engage in a deep, authentic conversation with veteran John about his military journey, challenges post-service, and the profound impact of losing a friend during deployment. Discover his transformative experience with the Mission of Healing Foundation's Honduras trip, tackling emotional healing, and the surprising benefits of community and purpose in his life. This episode offers insights into veterans' struggles and the vital support needed for reintegration, while highlighting real stories of resilience and hope.

    Embark on this insightful journey to grasp the multifaceted challenges and victories faced by veterans. Tune in to the full episode to discover how missions like those hosted by the Mission of Healing Foundation are pivotal in crafting meaningful paths to healing and reintegration. Stay connected for more impactful narratives and experiences shared on future episodes of the Mission of Healing podcast.


    • Mission of Healing Foundation - A foundation dedicated to supporting veterans through transformative programs.


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    37 min
  • Journey to Healing: Empowering Veterans Through Communication and Support...PART 6

    Journey to Healing: Empowering Veterans Through Communication and Support...PART 6
    Aug 8 2025
    Trish Turnage and Pat Turnage dive into their journey of healing and communication as a married couple dealing with PTSD and addiction. They discuss the transformative powers of Reboot, a faith-based trauma course specifically tailored for veterans, and the pivotal role of Celebrate Recovery in their lives. Pat shares insights from the combat trauma course and how they adapted it for their Mission for Healing foundation. This episode delves into trauma, healing, and the importance of veteran support, underscoring that healing is a journey towards understanding and resilience.

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    18 min
  • Navigating Reintegration: Challenges and Conversations for Returning Veterans..PART 5

    Navigating Reintegration: Challenges and Conversations for Returning Veterans..PART 5
    Aug 1 2025
    Pat and Trish Turnage and William Lee explore the journey of veterans reintegrating into family life post-deployment and its challenges. The episode delves into personal anecdotes and experiences, emphasizing the importance of communication between spouses and the supportive camaraderie among veterans. Pat, a veteran himself, shares his discomfort around the phrase "thank you for your service," highlighting the nuances behind it. The conversation also touches on the alarming rates of veteran suicides, urging listeners to understand the complexities of veteran mental health and stressing the need for tailored resources and support.

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    28 min
  • Navigating Military Life: Challenges, Sacrifices, and Family Impact...PART 4

    Navigating Military Life: Challenges, Sacrifices, and Family Impact...PART 4
    Jul 25 2025
    Trish Turnage is a passionate advocate for veterans and the families who support them. As a representative of the Mission for Healing foundation, Trish works tirelessly to address the challenges faced by military families. With firsthand experience of the military lifestyle, including the impacts on family dynamics and personal well-being, Trish is dedicated to fostering understanding and support for veterans' mental health and reintegration into civilian life.
    William Lee is a dedicated collaborator on matters concerning veterans' welfare. Through his insightful conversation with Trish, William delves into critical issues affecting military families, offering empathy and advocacy for those whose lives are intertwined with military service.

    In this riveting episode of the Mission for Healing podcast, hosts Trish Turnage and William Lee engage in a heartfelt dialogue about the challenges faced by military families. As Trish opens up about her personal experiences with her husband Pat's military service, the conversation touches on the emotional toll of deployments, reintegration challenges, and the lack of substantial support systems for military families. With a focus on healing and understanding, the episode is a call to action for increased awareness and support for veterans and their families, emphasizing the importance of mental health care and resources. This episode delves deep into the personal and systemic challenges that veterans and their families encounter. Trish shares introspective stories of dealing with her husband's frequent deployments, raising children amidst military life, and the emotional burdens that accompany these experiences. The discussion moves beyond anecdotes, addressing broader concerns such as the high divorce rates among military families, the stigma surrounding mental health, and the urgent need for improved support systems. By highlighting these issues, the podcast brings to light the hidden struggles of military families, urging listeners to partake in solutions t

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    21 min
  • Healing Through Missions: A Journey from Combat to Compassion...PART 3

    Healing Through Missions: A Journey from Combat to Compassion...PART 3
    Jul 18 2025
    The Mission for Healing Foundation podcast explores the journey of healing and support for veterans through mission trips. Founders Trish and Pat Turnage share their personal experiences and the transformative power of service, shedding light on the challenges veterans face, including PTSD and the loss of camaraderie. They emphasize understanding and creating safe spaces for veterans to share their stories. Join William as he discusses how stepping into new environments and giving back can provide a sense of peace and identity for veterans navigating life after military service.

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    24 min
  • THE MISSION FOR HEALING PODCAST... PART 2

    THE MISSION FOR HEALING PODCAST... PART 2
    Jun 9 2025
    Trish and Pat share heartfelt accounts of how mission trips serve as a transformative experience for veterans, providing them with service opportunities that reignite a sense of purpose and camaraderie. The discussion explores personalized efforts to ensure every veteran has the opportunity to heal, whether through offering story-sharing spaces, emotional support, or fundraising strategies. Moreover, the episode explores the complexities and challenges veterans face upon returning to civilian life, including maintaining mental health and the essential need for a supportive community. Through personal stories and testimonials, the Turnages emphasize the effectiveness of their initiatives and invite veterans and their families to partake in these healing journeys.

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    24 min
  • THE MISSION FOR HEALING PODCAST...PART 1

    THE MISSION FOR HEALING PODCAST...PART 1
    Jun 8 2025
    Trish and Pat Turnage are the dedicated founders of the Mission for Healing Foundation. Their foundation is deeply committed to honoring, uplifting, and supporting veterans and their families. Trish and Pat's journey into this cause is partly inspired by Pat's extensive military career, during which he was deployed multiple times, specifically two times to Iraq and nine times to Afghanistan. They have transformed personal experiences and realizations into a mission-driven initiative, focusing on promoting healing through community and service.

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    22 min