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Mission For Healing

Mission For Healing

By: Trish Turnage
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 Mission For Healing Podcast is a heartfelt platform created by Trish and Pat Turnage, founders of the Mission For Healing Foundation. Its core mission is to honor and support veterans as they transition from military service to civilian life—focusing on healing through storytelling, service, and community connection. Here’s what the podcast stands for:
  • Amplifying Veteran Voices: Each episode shares personal stories of resilience, trauma, and triumph, helping veterans feel seen and heard.
  • Fostering Community: It emphasizes the importance of camaraderie and emotional support, especially through mission trips and service opportunities.
  • Promoting Healing: Whether through fundraising, outreach, or simply offering a space to talk, the podcast is a tool for emotional recovery and reconnection.
  • Inclusive Impact: It invites not just veterans, but families, caregivers, and allies to be part of the healing journey.
The Turnages bring their lived experience—Pat’s multiple deployments and Trish’s advocacy—to create a space where coming home is just the beginning.

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Episodes
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
  • 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 mins
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