Black Sheep Recovery Warfare

This week on Black Sheep Recovery Warfare, John Gallagher is joined by co-host Karen Williams for a powerful and deeply moving conversation with Kim Johnson.   On September 12, 2022, Kim and her husband, Richard, experienced every parent's worst nightmare when they lost their beautiful 22-year-old daughter, Katie, to fentanyl poisoning.   Today, Kim courageously shares Katie's story—not to relive...

In this episode of Black Sheep Recovery Warfare, John Gallagher and Dr. Monica Webber sit down with Amber and Tyler Norseworthy, founders of The Dying Breed Lifestyle Apparel Company.   Amber and Tyler share their personal journey, the hardships they've overcome, and how God transformed their lives into a ministry dedicated to reaching people through faith, authenticity, and purpose. They discuss...

In Episode #63 of Black Sheep Recovery Warfare, Casie Ivey shares her raw and powerful testimony of redemption, restoration, and the life-changing power of Jesus Christ.   Once trapped in darkness, addiction, and destructive choices, Casie reveals how God pursued her through the chaos and transformed her life from the inside out. Her story is a reminder that no one is too far gone for the grace of...

For years, John Gallagher hid his smile. Before the drugs… during the drugs… and even after recovery. Shame. Brokenness. Insecurity. Pain. Most addicts know exactly what that struggle feels like.   Today on the Black Sheep Recovery Warfare Podcast, John sits down with Dr. Monica Webber, Justyn Yates  and Kosha Jean  for one of the rawest conversations we’ve ever had.   This isn’t just about teeth....

Trey White thought he had blown his last chance with God… and prison was next. On this episode of Black Sheep Recovery Warfare, hosts John Gallagher and Dr. Monica Webber sit down with Trey White, a man whose life was marked by addiction, prison, and brokenness—but transformed by the power of Jesus Christ. Trey shares his journey from growing up in Vicksburg, Mississippi, with a promising future i...

How does a heavy metal vocalist use her platform to fight spiritual warfare, mental health crises, and child abuse? Today on Black Sheep Recovery Warfare, John Gallagher and Palmer sit down with Magdalene Rose (formerly of GFM) to talk about faith, trauma, and her debut solo album, The Heart That Bloomed After Death.   Maggie English, known to the rock world as Magdalene Rose, is pioneering the "B...

In today’s episode of Black Sheep Recovery Warfare, John Gallagher and Palmer sit down with special guest Kelly K for a raw, real, no-filters conversation about faith, obedience, and what real revival looks like. Kelly shares the heart behind his new book, Beggar to Believer, opening up about his journey from brokenness and desperation to faith, purpose, and full surrender to Jesus Christ. We also...

There are stories that are hard to hear— and then there are stories that have to be told. In this raw and unfiltered episode of Black Sheep Recovery Warfare, host John Gallagher is joined by co-host Amber Deann Thomison and special guest Brandi Renae, who bravely shares her testimony of trauma, addiction, incarceration, relapse, motherhood, and the relentless, pursuing grace of God. Brandi’s life...

Hosted by John Gallagher & Dr. Monica Webber Today’s guest is David Roberts, founder of Sustaining Grace, and his story is nothing short of a miracle. From unimaginable tragedy as an infant… to addiction, loss, homelessness…to redemption, restoration, and recovery ministry. Every chapter points to the same truth: GOD HAD A PLAN.   This episode is for the Black Sheep who think it’s too late, to...

From addiction at 13… to juvenile detention… to Parchman at 17… to gangs, grief, and generational curses — Danny Ivey spent years buried in darkness with no clear way out.   But God resurrects what the world writes off.   A gun charge, a baby on the way, and a desperate cry to Heaven led Danny to Mercy House, where Jesus broke chains that generations couldn’t. Today he stands as a husband, father,...

Today, PJ Smith steps into the Black Sheep arena and drops a testimony that feels more like a spiritual battlefield than an interview. This man was born into chaos — addiction, violence, brokenness — long before he ever picked up his first drink or drug. By 12 years old he was getting high in a Mississippi trailer park… and the darkness only got deeper from there.   He buried friends. He crashed t...

Today on the Black Sheep Recovery Warfare Podcast, John Gallagher and Dr. Monica Webber sit down with Thomas Reif from Mercy House Adult and Teen Challenge. Thomas shares his incredible story — from a chaotic childhood marked by addiction and prison, to becoming a soldier in Afghanistan, to finally finding freedom and redemption through Jesus Christ.   This powerful conversation is produced by Dan...

In today’s episode of the Black Sheep Recovery Warfare Podcast, we sit down with two powerful voices in the recovery world.   🎤 Brad Hancock — once a Black Sheep himself, now a Belhaven College graduate,and Program Manager at Gateway Rescue Mission   🎤 Forea Ford — 32 years in recovery, former Parchman inmate, longtime treatment center director, and now Program Director at Gateway. His journey f...

From twelve years of addiction and atheism to radical redemption through Jesus Christ, Blake Spradlin’s testimony will shake the chains right off you. In this powerful 51st episode, we sit down with the co-founder of Titan Ministries and the author of Trapped in the Addict—a recovery curriculum that's been transforming lives across the nation.   Now living a purpose-driven life in Buchanan, GA wit...

In this milestone 50th episode of the Black Sheep Recovery Warfare Podcast, we’re celebrating with one of the most powerful redemption stories we’ve ever told. Amber Deann Thomison's journey didn’t start on a good note—it began in chaos, abuse, addiction, and a plan to end it all. With the odds stacked against her since childhood, Amber spiraled into darkness… but just when everything seemed lost,...

In this gripping episode of the Black Sheep Recovery Warfare Podcast, John and Monica sit down with Billy Branton—a man whose story is nothing short of miraculous. From experimenting with drugs at 14, to a spiraling life of addiction, over 60 arrests, a bad conduct discharge from the Air Force, and facing a life sentence as a habitual offender… Billy’s road was dark. But in the heart of his wilder...

Today on The Black Sheep Recovery Warfare Podcast, John and Monica welcome a powerful warrior in recovery—Kosha, who is celebrating 8 years of sobriety on this very day. From the depths of depression, addiction, and total loss, to a life rebuilt through faith, grit, and God’s grace, Kosha’s testimony is one of radical redemption.   In this raw and inspiring episode, she shares how her pain became...

In this powerful new episode of Black Sheep Recovery Warfare, John and Monica sit down with Jeremy Myers—Chaplain of Walnut Grove Correctional Facility and Director of discipleship at Foundry Church—for a testimony that proves no pit is too deep for God’s reach.   Jeremy opens up about growing up in an alcoholic home, battling suicidal thoughts from the age of 7, and chasing escape through drugs,...

Black Sheep Recovery Warfare with your hosts John Gallagher and Dr. Monica Webber welcomes a powerful warrior in the fight against addiction — Josh Cook, Program Director of Mercy House Adult & Teen Challenge.   From the pit of addiction to a life redeemed and repurposed by the power of Jesus, Josh’s story is a living testimony of God’s grace. 🙌 Once lost in darkness, Josh now walks beside me...

John Gallagher and Monica Webber sit down with Mississippi’s own Jimmy Hunt—better known on the streets as G.R.A.D.E.—for a raw, roof-ripping testimony you’ll feel in your bones. Once entrenched in gangs, dope, and lock-ups, Jimmy was steering straight toward the grave…until Jesus intercepted the route. Hear how God yanked him out of darkness, flipped the script, and set him “the head and not the...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with a true warrior in the fight against addiction—Casey-Jean Johnese—who celebrates 26 years of sobriety this July! From secular treatment centers to long-term Christ-centered discipleship programs, Casey-Jean has spent over two decades serving the recovery community with grit, grace, and unshakable faith.   She’s been an alcohol & drug counselor, afterca...

  In this unforgettable episode of The Black Sheep Recovery Warfare Podcast, John Gallagher and Monica Webber sit down with special guest Eddie Buchanan, a living testimony of God’s relentless, redemptive love.   Born in Ozark, Alabama, Eddie’s story winds through deep valleys—identity confusion, addiction, depression, and devastating loss. From the loneliness of adolescence to a lifestyle built o...

In this powerful episode of The Black Sheep Recovery Warfare Podcast, host John Gallagher sits down with Rodney Williams—a man who went from street life and survival to becoming a soldier in God's army. Rodney shares his raw, unfiltered story of addiction, brokenness, and how the love of Jesus Christ pulled him from the pit and placed him on a path of purpose. His testimony is one of redemption, r...

Join John Gallagher and Stacy Samson for an electrifying episode of The Black Sheep Recovery Warfare Podcast featuring Brian "Head" Welch, guitarist for Korn, whose story of redemption has inspired millions. Brian opens up about his incredible journey from the chaos of rockstar life, addiction, and hitting rock bottom 💥, to finding hope, healing, and purpose through Jesus Christ ✝️.   We’ll dive...

In this powerful episode of The Black Sheep Recovery Warfare Podcast, John Gallagher and Stacy Sampson sit down with Brandi Miller, the Program Director of Saving Grace Women’s Home. Brandi shares her raw and unfiltered testimony—from growing up in a broken home to battling addiction, trauma, and loss, to finally finding redemption through Christ.   Brandi’s story is one of chaos, pain, and desper...