Faith In Your Recovery Podcast

Kaylyn Mora shares her personal journey with her father's addiction, emphasizing the importance of love, empathy, and harm reduction in supporting those struggling with substance abuse. She advocates for reducing stigma and increasing access to recovery resources.

Patrick Jones, founder of Freedom for Life, shares his journey of overcoming addiction and finding true freedom. He discusses the seven stages of recovery in his program, which include awakening, detox, healing, upgraded consciousness, connection, liberated living, and legacy. Patrick emphasizes the importance of personal power and self-mastery in the recovery process. He also addresses the role o...

Tony Neal shares his journey of addiction and recovery, highlighting the importance of faith and support in the process. He talks about his childhood, the progression of his addiction, and the impact it had on his relationships. Tony emphasizes the need for aftercare in recovery and the role of faith in his transformation. He also discusses his involvement in A Better Life- Brianna's Hope, and his...

Michelle Scott shares her journey of addiction, loss, and redemption. She started using alcohol and drugs at a young age as a way to cope with childhood trauma. Her addiction escalated over the years, leading to reckless behavior, legal troubles, and the loss of custody of her children. After hitting rock bottom, Michelle found hope and faith through the support of the Johnson County Sheriff's Dep...

In this episode, Kara Ross shares her experience of losing her brother to addiction. She discusses her brother's journey with addiction, the impact it had on their family, and the challenges they faced. Kara talks about the difficulties of dealing with a loved one's addiction and the feelings of anger, disappointment, and guilt that she experienced. She emphasizes the importance of understanding t...

In this conversation, Randy Davis interviews David Essel about addiction and recovery. They discuss the importance of permanent recovery and the limitations of the traditional one-day-at-a-time approach. David shares his own experience with addiction and how he found healing through emotional regulation and faith. He emphasizes the need for individuals to take responsibility for their recovery and...

In this conversation, Papa G interviews B Radical, a Christian hip-hop artist, about his journey of recovery. B Radical shares his early life struggles, including growing up in a rough neighborhood and being exposed to drugs and violence. He talks about his involvement in dealing drugs and the risks and dangers he faced. B Radical then discusses the turning point in his life when he found faith in...

In this conversation, Eric and Greg discuss the importance of empathy and support in the recovery process. They highlight the role of trauma in addiction and mental health issues and emphasize the need for holistic treatment. Greg shares his experiences working with offenders and the challenges they face in finding employment and stability after incarceration. They also discuss the changing landsc...

In this episode, Randy Davis interviews Josh Richards, also known as Redeemed, about his journey from addiction to redemption. Josh shares his early life in Florida, the multiple losses he experienced, and how he turned to drugs to cope. He describes the downward spiral of addiction and the impact it had on his relationships. However, Josh also shares how he found hope and redemption through his f...

Summary Josh Richards, also known as Redeemed, shares his journey from a comfortable childhood to his parents' divorce and his father's suicide. He struggled with addiction and a sense of loss, but found redemption and connection to Christ. Moving to Tennessee and losing close relationships added to his challenges. The sudden divorce of his parents marked a turning point in his life, leading to a...

In this episode, Randy Davis interviews Chas Smith, also known as Colicchie, a Christian hip-hop artist. Colicchie shares his personal journey of addiction and recovery, highlighting the role of his grandparents in his early life and the struggles he faced growing up. He discusses the progression of his addiction and the impact it had on his relationships and overall well-being. Colicchie emphasiz...

Joe Nestor shares his journey from addiction and homelessness to recovery and faith. He talks about his struggles with crack and heroin addiction, his time living on the streets of Kensington, and the moment of hope that led him to seek help. Joe discusses the power of music in his recovery and how it has evolved to incorporate a message of faith. He emphasizes the importance of having faith in al...

This conversation explores Joe Nester's journey from a promising young musician and athlete to a life of addiction. Joe's early life was filled with love and support from his father and grandparents, but a turbulent relationship with his stepmother led to his expulsion from home. Seeking solace, Joe turned to drugs, starting with crack cocaine and eventually progressing to heroin. The conversation...

In this episode, Randy Davis interviews Susan and Dave Kenney from Emergo Academy. They discuss the brain-first approach to recovery and the five principles of actualized recovery. They emphasize the importance of understanding neuroplasticity and the power of the brain to change. They also talk about the need to eliminate labels and victim mentality in order to take responsibility for one's own l...

Her aim is to reach out to young people and women sharing her redemption story inspiring them to seek their identity in Christ, not the things of this world. Her past includes childhood trauma, prostitution, a fight with transgenderism, addiction, codependency, depression, anxiety, and more. Today her style of holy hip-hop along with her testimony wins the hearts of her listeners and ushers them i...

Early childhood abandonment, illegal street drugs, 23 years of addiction, violence, imprisonment, gang life, multiple overdoses, schizophrenia, PTSD, suicidal and homicidal actions were normal happenings in Josh's life. In desperation he cried out to Jesus and as He is known to do, Christ responded. Today, Josh has become a leading Christian hip-hop artist and shares his story and Christ's love wh...

In episode 121, Mark Kendall of Great White tells us his struggle with alcohol. As with all who seek sobriety, it was not easy for him to regain the control alcohol had taken from him. With the help of friends, loved ones, and fellow strugglers he found his way to daily sobriety. Mark makes no promises for the future but is totally committed to being sober today. Hunting for help? In this intervie...

42 years after beginning his music career Mark Kendall, lead guitarist of Great White, shares his story with us. In this episode, Mark gives insight into many of the known and unknown aspects of his profession. With a heritage in and an affinity for music and sharing it, he sacrificed connection with family and friends. He found his solace in the bottom of a bottle or an empty can. Alcohol was tur...

Robert has fought the battle many males fight and has worked his way through it. Relational infidelity took it’s toll on his first two marriages. His journey to recovery began with honesty, authenticity and kindness. He owned his problem and recognized a personal need for self-care and openness. Today, he is working toward finishing strong in life. He is a man that listens, advises and shares help...

Dr Mike is a family therapist, addictions counselor and author that has a model program for those dealing with secondary trauma. He believes the family of someone struggling with addiction must change their approach and thinking to support a loved one in recovery. Having created behaviors and responses used with their loved one in active addiction, they must learn how to deal with a loved one in a...

Early in life Stefanie was sexually and physically abused many times. As with many, she turned to drugs to numb the pain and get her through. Always having a heart for Jesus, she followed him in profound ways from a young age and allowed Him to help and heal her. Today, she is a singer, author and sought after speaker offering women the light of Christ after their darkest experiences. She has writ...

A train wreck waiting to happen pretty much describes Dezi's life. Both parents were extremely chemical dependent. She suffered from many of the results of parents being addicted. We are talking abuse, neglect, and more. It came to a point in her teen years that she had to choose whether to protect her mom or her daughter. She chose her daughter. Then following a failed suicide attempt she turned...

Faust believes that "faith" is a key element in recovery from anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction, and much more. He emphasizes that once you "have faith: fear nothing, you can overcome anything." His years as an addictions counselor in the prison system allowed him a far greater understanding of the struggle those in addiction face. He is the author of the "Fix Yourself Empowerment Series" tha...

Part two of Vernon's interview more than expresses his belief that recovery needs Jesus. One of the interesting things concerning Vernon's sharing is that it fits Christians as well as non-Christians, sinners and "saints." His words are filled with help and hope. His knowledge and understanding came from behind bars instead of in front of a computer.

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