Rise Up: A Recovery Outreach Podcast

In this podcast episode, David Baker interviews Gus Baugus, a leader in the recovery community. Gus shares his personal story of addiction, starting from an early age, and how it led him down a destructive path. He discusses his experience with Aspell Recovery Center and the role it played in his journey to recovery. Gus highlights the importance of having a support system and the impact it had on...

Adult and Teen Challenge continues to make a significant impact in the community by offering long-term residential programs and outpatient services for individuals struggling with addiction. Through a Christ-centered approach and the power of spiritual transformation, lives are being transformed and hope is being restored. The program's success is attributed to the study of the Bible and the empha...

Joseph Simon shares his incredible story of recovery from a 15-year addiction journey. Despite hitting rock bottom, Joseph was able to rebuild his life and a sense of purpose through his recovery journey. Joseph now serves in the recovery community as a yoga instructor and leads a Bible study, helping others on their own path to recovery. He emphasizes the importance of transforming one's identity...

In this podcast episode, Ron Wallace shares his powerful personal journey from darkness to light. From a life filled with drugs, crime, and anger, Ron found redemption and purpose through recovery. He discusses when he met David Baker, the realization that he was an addict, and his path to recovery through the NA program. Ron recounts the challenges he faced, the support he received, and the trans...

Aimee Cotton, the executive assistant at Brenda's House of Hope, shares her incredible journey from addiction to recovery ministry in Hardin County. She opens up about her court-ordered treatment, finding support at the Jack Gean shelter, and the transformative power of surrendering to recovery. Aimee emphasizes the difference between recovery programs and the Hardin County recovery community, whe...

In this episode of Rise Up Recovery Outreach Podcast, David Baker interviews Jessica Johnson. Jessica is the founder and Director of Brenda's House of Hope, a recovery housing resource for women in Hardin County. They discuss the challenges faced by women in addiction recovery and how Brenda's House of Hope provides a safe and supportive environment for them to overcome these challenges. Tune in t...

Welcome to Rise Up: A Recovery Outreach Podcast. Join your host, David Baker, and guest Josh Atkinson. Together, they highlight the Drug Court in Hardin County and the impact it has on individuals dealing with substance abuse. Josh shares his personal recovery journey and how he came to work in the Drug Court. 

Welcome to Rise Up Recovery Outreach Podcast. David Baker and Josh Atkinson talk about Hardin County's growing recovery community and talk about local recovery opportunities in Hardin County.