Faith In Your Recovery Podcast

By the grace of God, I’ve been sober 19 months and set free from addiction! Once facing felony charges and a hopeless future, today I’m a mentor, sponsor, speaker, and child of God. Through Celebrate Recovery and Brianna’s Hope, I share hope with others: freedom is possible when you surrender to Jesus!

Kayla Phillips had a bright future ahead—loving family, athletic talent, and academic success—but at 18, a prescription for Percocet spiraled into a five-year heroin addiction. After hitting rock bottom and facing prison time, Kayla found the clarity she needed to rebuild her life. Now over a decade in recovery, she’s a devoted mom, loving partner, and passionate advocate for addiction recovery, p...

Discover the powerful testimony of J Truth, a former inmate turned Christian hip-hop artist, as he shares his journey through addiction, incarceration, and spiritual transformation on the Faith In Your Recovery podcast. Once sentenced to remain in prison until 2029, J Truth experienced a miraculous early release after surrendering his life to God—and now uses music to reach others battling addicti...

Josh and Mallory Hutchison are powerful voices in Christian hip-hop and recovery ministry. Josh, once lost in 23 years of addiction, gang life, prison, schizophrenia, and multiple overdoses, found freedom through Christ. Mallory overcame childhood trauma, prostitution, gender identity struggles, addiction, and depression. Today, they both use their testimony and holy hip-hop to bring communities t...

Levi Vollrath’s journey is a powerful example of hope and redemption. Growing up surrounded by drugs and alcohol, Levi fell into addiction early, leading to years behind bars and a moment where he almost ended his own life. But Levi’s story didn’t end there. Through faith, perseverance, and recovery, he found freedom from addiction and a renewed purpose. Though he stumbled along the way, he never...

🙌 From Monster to Messenger: Nicky Gracious’ Story of Faith, Music & Freedom 🙌 I was a MONSTER. My story began in a home filled with constant domestic violence against my mom. As a kid, I acted out and started cycling through juvenile facilities. By 16, I was wanted for murder. Eventually, I went to prison for 21 years. When I got out, I fell deeper into darkness, turning to the needle. Afte...

I’m Carrie Sue—made brand new! My journey through addiction started young, with drinking that led to smoking pot and eventually a 20-year battle with meth. I lived as a "closet addict," hiding my struggles while depending on meth daily just to function—even adding it to my coffee before work. In 2018, I survived a tragic car accident that claimed a life. You’d think that would be my wake-up call,...

Meet the CEO Behind Freedom Recovery Centers: Leading with Purpose and Passion for Recovery With over 15 years of experience in addiction treatment, I’ve dedicated my life to helping individuals break free from substance use and reclaim their purpose. From starting as frontline staff to becoming the Chief Executive Officer of Freedom Recovery Centers, my journey reflects a deep passion for buildin...

Mike Smith is a former homeless veteran who’s battled addiction, mental illness, and life’s darkest valleys — including two civil commitments and six weeks in a state mental facility. Shackled, silenced, and broken, he once questioned God about his suffering. But in the depths of despair, Mike heard a voice that changed everything: “You have been given this life because you’re strong enough to liv...

Part 2 Adam A. Meyers is a Police Captain with Hartford Township Police Department, a Certified Peer Specialist in Wisconsin, and the Founder of Stop The Threat – Stop The Stigma. With over two decades in law enforcement—including roles as Police Chief, Detective, Arson Investigator, and Instructor—Adam is a passionate mental health advocate. After a life-altering 2016 on-duty shooting, Adam faced...

Part 1 Adam A. Meyers is a Police Captain with Hartford Township Police Department, a Certified Peer Specialist in Wisconsin, and the Founder of Stop The Threat – Stop The Stigma. With over two decades in law enforcement—including roles as Police Chief, Detective, Arson Investigator, and Instructor—Adam is a passionate mental health advocate. After a life-altering 2016 on-duty shooting, Adam faced...

I've been battling addiction since I was 18—what started as weed and pain pills turned into a full-blown opioid addiction. I made choices I’m not proud of, including stealing from someone who trusted me. Even pregnancy couldn’t stop the cycle. I gave birth at 21 and tried to get clean with methadone. At 23, I quit cold turkey. At 25, I had my son—then meth took over. But on March 28, 2024, everyth...

I’m Jake Martz, and I never set out to get sober. I just knew I needed a change. My addiction started when I was 13, stealing cigarettes so kids wouldn’t pick on me. By adulthood, I was deep into meth, chasing any high I could find. I wrecked marriages, burned bridges, and spent years stuck in a cycle I didn’t even recognize as addiction. I wasn’t looking for recovery when I got a job working with...

💥 From Trauma to Triumph 💥 I was born into a world of chaos — drugs, violence, poverty, and abuse were my early reality. By the age of 6, CPS had taken us in. Two years later, I returned to a still-toxic environment, carrying the heavy burden of trauma, fear, and confusion — including the lasting wounds of sexual abuse. 🚨 By 8, I had already turned to weed and alcohol, searching for relief wher...

From Lost Time to a Life Reclaimed: My Sobriety Story I started drinking in the early '90s, thinking it would help me feel more confident. But over time, alcohol took much more than it gave. I lost close friends, strained family relationships, and struggled to hold a full-time job. Mornings were filled with regret, exhaustion, and missed opportunities. But that’s not where my story ends. Through h...

Hi, I'm Corey Bellis. For 10 years, I battled drug addiction. It started with a pain pill in high school and quickly spiraled into heroin use after graduation. I couldn’t stop on my own—only arrests, detox, or rehab could slow me down. I remember one night, in the middle of my addiction, I cried out to God: “God, help me.” The next day, I was arrested. That moment changed everything. Although I re...

🎨💖 Meet Angie Edwards – Artist, Christian Coach & Podcast Host Angie Edwards is a faith-filled artist, recovery coach, and the voice behind the A Past, Repainted podcast. After over 25 years of battling addiction and hiding childhood trauma, Angie found true healing through Jesus and creativity. Today, she helps women of faith rediscover their God-given creativity, break free from shame, and...

🎬 Meet Aric Hartvig: Emmy® Award-Winning Filmmaker & Voice for Recovery Aric Hartvig is a multi-Emmy® Award-winning filmmaker from Bryant, Indiana, with 19 years at PBS and 5 nationally syndicated documentaries. His work with A Better Life-Brianna’s Hope helped bring Brianna DiBattiste’s story to the national stage on PBS NewsHour, reaching hundreds of thousands across TV and social media. Wh...

Ep175 Healing Hearts: Navigating Relationships in Recovery (Zach & Danya Dodd) In this powerful episode of the Faith In Your Recovery Podcast, we're diving deep into what addiction and recovery look like through the lens of a real relationship. 🎙️ Join Danya and Zach Dodd as they open up about their journey — the struggles, the healing, and the love that endured it all. They’re taking us where...

I was raised in a loving, stable home with hardworking, faith-filled parents. I was a cheerleader, a good student, and active in church. Addiction wasn’t supposed to be part of my story. But at 16, I entered an abusive relationship that broke me down emotionally and physically. After it ended, I turned to drugs to cope. What started as a way to numb the pain became a 10-year battle with addiction....

For years, heroin and meth controlled his life—both as a dealer and a user. A prison cell became his reality, and being institutionalized was all he knew. But at his lowest point, something miraculous happened. In his darkest moment, he heard Christ’s call, surrendered, and experienced a life-changing transformation. Now, he’s a true recovery rockstar, inspiring others with his story of faith, red...

I started using drugs at just 9 years old. Growing up around addiction, it felt normal—like the only way to fit in with my family. What I thought would bring me closer to them ended up stealing everything from me. By middle school, I was deep in it. I lost my passion for things I loved, like art and school. I even lost a scholarship because of it. Addiction took my jobs, my marriage, my freedom, a...

My struggle with substance abuse began early—by age 10, I was selling and using weed, and by 17, I was addicted to heroin. Childhood trauma shaped my path: I lost my grandmother at 9, my mom went to prison at 14, and I lost my dad at 19—just after serving my first six-month jail sentence. Addiction cost me everything—my freedom, my family, even my kids. I spent years in and out of jail, watching l...

Transforming Lives, One Haircut at a Time Ministry isn’t limited to preaching or holding a Bible—it’s about sharing God’s love through actions. With a heart full of faith and a pair of clippers in hand, Landon is using his barbering skills to make a difference. Trained and skilled in his craft, he has traveled on numerous mission trips, offering free haircuts as a tangible expression of God’s love...

Neecey Terry is a resilient individual who has faced some of life’s toughest challenges with unwavering strength. Originally from Terre Haute, IN, and having spent nearly 10 years in Indianapolis, Neecey battled a seven-year addiction to cocaine, enduring years of homelessness. Along her journey, she survived a violent and toxic relationship that left lasting scars, but through it all, she refused...