H.O.P.E.

Growing up in California in a divided family, Mom in L.A. Dad in Sacramento, Will had many challenges in his younger years.  He started hanging with who he thought was the cool kids and one day found a blunt that was laced with Crack Cocaine, This is when his addiction and downfall came into full affect. Will shares his story of HOPE as he is coming up on 18 years free from his crack addiction. HI...

Mental Health Awareness Month Chelsea was struggling with a failing marriage, toxic family issues, loss of her Papa, loss of her dog and many other things that were spiraling into a destructive path.   So destructive that she tried to take her own life & by the grace of God she is here to share her story of HOPE with you all!! Sharing this type of story takes bravery and a want to help others....

Todd Played college football for The Nebraska Cornhuskers the year they won the National Championship & Todd was quite the partier, always getting away with his drinking becuase he was a Football Player. His drinking finally took control of his life but then God intervened and he is sober and living a very healthy prosperous life!!!  Support the show

Chris Avery is a Faith-First Performance Coach who walks men from the valley to the mountain—out of fear and into mission. He built the Run with Christ Blueprint , a Scripture-anchored system that cuts through the noise with group coaching, a real brotherhood, and practical tools to win the spiritual warfare of everyday life because anything meaningful, purpose-driven, and worthy of your dream lif...

Michael grew up in the church, was a musician and knew that God loved him. In a turn of events a leader of the church told Michael he was disappointed in him and so was God & God didn't love him anymore. Michael went down a dark road even though he still believed in God and that God loved everyone else, Michael was searching for love in all the wrong places. Where he found his love for Go...

Tina shares a lot of her life and what made her decide to help women in many areas including Domestic Violence, Substance Abuse and Human Trafficking. Tina lives in Toledo, OH which is unfortuantely ranked #5 in the USA for Human Trafficking  After years of Domestic Violence & then years of Crack Cocaine Addiction, Tina turned her life over to God and is now a beacon of HOPE for women.  She ha...

After a life changing death in Bruce's life, he turned to Spartan, DECA & other races to help get his mind right.  In his journey Bruce learned his purpose and knew he wanted to help others. He is now in the personal training and health & wellness space. Bruce is still driving truck but he knows that his passion is going to help so many other people. Support the show

Can you imagine finding out the entire story of your father being a POW in Singapore?  Adrian Stroud's father (British) Corporal Kenneth Stroud with the British Royal Air Force captured and held in a prison camp for 3 1/2 years.  Years of terror, starvation, beatings, watching men be murdered, digging their graves and so many other heart wrenching events. Adrian was able to sit for weeks with...

Lukes mission started while he was teaching his Boy Scouts about giving and helping others by makin 3 beds for 3 children that didn't have any beds!! This story of how "Sleeping in Heavnly Peace" got started is truly a reminder that no matter where we come from we can do things to help others. Luke is a guy from Idaho that hunts, fishes, coaches football & many other things. But...

New Year New You, All the New Year's Hype. But what are you actually doing to keep yourself on track for 2026. Here's a few tips from me. I pray that you have a blessed and abundant year. Support the show

Sharing a little of how I get through the holidays especially missing some loved ones that are not here.  The holidays can be a real struggle for some and I hope this episode will help you to navigate through them. Support the show

I have been watching Diana's posts about the devistation her family and so many others were experiencing after the Category 5 Hurrican Melissa came ripping through that beautiful country. I wanted to try to help in anyway possible, she shared what her family and others are going through in Jamaica, no homes, no buildings, no safe places to go. Some of her family members are living in their ca...

LeQuan's story is very relatable to many.  His parents were very young when they had him and he ended up living with his grandparents.  His father was not in his life he was incarcerated.  His grandmother did her best to keep him off the streets even moving to different cities. Throughout LeQuan's life he dealt with a lot of insecurities as well as abandonment and trust issues.   He is n...

This is a life long story of Struggles to Strength.  Carolyn is very vunerable in sharing her story from having Head Lice, to being SA to not sure where she was going in life, To becoming pregnant by a married man. Just when you think Carolyn's story is finally at the Strength at the age of 30 she gets side swiped by another Wammy!!!!  She has an amaning story and her attitude towards the car...

Tommy's book I WILL OVERCOME (A Story of Love, Hope & Forgiveness) really caught my attention.   Tommy grew up in an abusive home, drugs, alcohol and gang activity. Navigating through struggles throughout his childhood, Tommy had overcome many things that should of knocked him down and could of kept him there.  Tommy chose to take his struggles to help others with Mental Health Awareness!...

I had the pleasure of Ty sharing his story of how his life has changed after numerous times of incarceration. He called them trips. He shares with us the courses he took while in prison to help him rewire his mindset so when he got out he wouldn't go back again. He was a teacher at a Barber College in Florida, he has many certifications in different industries.  Now he's working on getti...

A podcast reminder of the gratitude & blessings we sometimes forget we have. I just want to remind everyone that every storm will come to an end & with Faith & Gratitude we can make it through. Hope this podcast makes your day brighter. Support the show

Jacob has an amazing page on Instagram called feel_sober_good and that's exactly what he shares. In 2023 Jacob almost lost his life due to his alcohol intake. He was diagnosed with Cirrhosis of the liver.  Here how he was able to battle through and how he is doing life now and showing others how to live their lives sober!! Support the show

Tater's story is a very POWERFUL story of HOPE!! Having come from a broken home with a father that just couldn't beat alcoholism. A mother that fell on hard times with a very abusive man that landed her almost dead int the hospital and she never truly recovered mentally from that. Tater tells of how his life went from partying with friends, drinking with co-workers, working in the radio...

Been a minute since I have updated H.O.P.E. this episode is how I have navigated through some pretty trying times in my life.  I hope you enjoy this story of the pivots and redirection of my mindset had to go. There will always be battles and storms that we have to go through, but the lessons we learn along the way remind us of why!!! Support the show

I had the absolute pleasure to interview Brandon again.  What a way to end 2024 & bring in 2025!! Brandon is not only a Special Needs Teacher, he is also a Coach, Mentor, Therapist & Counselor to many.  HIs positive attitude and love for others is one that we should all strive to have!! Always making others feel special & reminding them that they can do anything they put their mind to....

The holidays are the best time of the year they say, for some it is the hardest time. Join me in this episode as I share why I think the holidays can be overwhelming and what we can do to navigate through to make our lives happier and help others too. Support the show

My good friend Will shares his story of addiction. Many years of abuse of both alcohol & drugs. Trying to get sober but never truly surrendering. Will is almost 2 years sober and by the Grace of his higher power he is making the world a better place. Support the show

Today's episode is a recap of last weeks episode with Lars. Today we explore what his recovery journey looks like.  What he does to help others to succeed in life.  Lars is a true testimony of service. Knowing what tools to use to stay sober even through lifes most difficult times! Support the show

Lars shares his story of struggles with addiction starting at a very young age and continuing for over 17 years.  Lars remembers how he felt in that darkness of his addiction and shares with us one of his darkest moments that he attempted to take his life. I am truly blessed to have Lars as a friend of mine and also blessed that he is willing to share his story of struggles to help someone else ge...