Jesus Loves Addicts

In this moving episode of 'Jesus Loves Addicts,' we dive into Heather Engels' powerful story of overcoming addiction and finding redemption through faith. Heather, now 42, shares her journey from a chaotic childhood filled with strict religious expectations and turbulent family dynamics to a life of addiction that spanned over 15 years. Heather recounts her experiences growing up with an abusive f...

In this compelling episode, hosts Paul and Tasha Ridley delve into a deeply personal narrative of overcoming addiction through faith in Christ. Following up on the first part of Bo and Tasha Ridley's story, this episode continues to unravel the challenges of addiction and the power of redemption. Bo and Tasha courageously share their individual struggles with addiction, stemming from trauma and le...

In this episode of "Jesus Loves Addicts," hosts Paul welcomes extraordinary guests Bo and Tasha Ridley, a devoted husband and wife duo with a powerful testimony of faith and recovery. Join us as they share their personal journeys through the battles against addiction and trauma, underpinned by their relentless faith and love in Christ. Bo, a devoted man in recovery, contemplates his upbringing and...

In this emotionally charged episode of Jesus Loves Addicts, host dives into the heart of codependency, family struggles, and recovery with special guest Amanda Graham. Through her candid storytelling, Amanda opens up about her life intertwined with addiction, not as an addict herself, but as someone who loves an addict. Amanda recounts her early years balancing life between two contrasting househo...

In this compelling episode of the Jesus Loves Addicts podcast, meet Dustin Long—a former addict who has turned his life around through faith. Raised in Southern Mississippi, Dustin fell into a 20-year whirlwind of substance abuse, which began in his early teens with marijuana and huffing gas, eventually leading to harder drugs like methamphetamine and heroin. Faced with family traumas and the burd...

In this compelling episode of "Jesus Loves Addicts," we welcome Stephen Walker, a man whose life story is a testament to the transformative power of faith and recovery. Stephen's journey is marked by early success in the financial world at Merrill Lynch, but addiction soon led him down a path of self-destruction. He candidly shares his struggles with alcohol and how it impacted his relationships,...

In this compelling episode, we sit down with Maggie Pitalo as she courageously shares her journey from addiction to redemption. Maggie opens up about her early life struggles, which led her to substance abuse at the tender age of 12, and her experiences working as a stripper to escape poverty. With powerful recollections, she reveals the pain of losing custody of her children due to her addiction,...

Special Guest: Mark and Melissa Robertson Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace In this compelling episode of "Jesus Loves Addicts," we dive deep into the transformational story of Blaine Landrum. Blaine opens up about his decades-long struggle with drug addiction, starting from a childhood in a middle-class family in...

Special Guest: Mark and Melissa Robertson Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace In this heartfelt podcast episode, hosts Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Beatty welcome Mark and Melissa Robertson, who shares her powerful journey through addiction and recovery. Melissa recounts her early struggles, the impact on her family...

Special Guest: Alana Sanders Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace In this powerful episode of Jesus Loves Addicts, hosts Kathryn and Paul dive deep into the story of Alana Sanders, a woman whose life has been marked by both tremendous trauma and unwavering faith. Alana shares her journey of surviving a childhood fill...

Panelists: Paul Del Giudice, Kathryn Beatty, and Ross Richard Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace Keep the conversation going! Join our private Facebook group to leave questions for our hosts and guests or support others in recovery. Join here Join Paul, Kathryn, and Ross as they delve into one of the most challenging aspects of recovery and Christian living: forgivene...

Special Guest: Steven Mathews Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace If you missed Part 1 of Steven's episode, please go back one episode to catch up! Join us for the gripping conclusion of Steven Mathews’ emotional and transformative journey in Part 2 of his story. As a former pastor and music industry professional, S...

Special Guest: Steven Mathews Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace Steven opens up about his life experiences, including his challenges adapting to numerous relocations during childhood, searching for belonging, and grappling with the expectations placed upon him. These factors significantly contributed to his eventu...

Special Guest: Paula Driver Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace Kathryn and Paul sit down with Paula Driver from Citronelle, Alabama, to share an inspiring story of transformation and redemption. Paula opens up about her past, revealing a 15-year battle with drug addiction, which began in her teenage years. Introduc...

Special Guest: Jeremy Ruch Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice, Kathryn Beatty, and Ross Richard Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace Interested in being a podcast guest? Click here Jeremy Ruch is a long-time friend of Paul who shares his transformative journey from the depths of addiction to a life marked by sobriety and renewed faith. Jeremy opens up about his past struggles...

Special Guest: John Boyle Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Ross Richard Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace In this second part of a two-part episode, we continue the compelling conversation with John Boyle, delving into the depths of his personal battle with addiction and the life-altering realization that led to his transformation. After the shocking diagnosis of live...

Special Guest: John Boyle Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Ross Richard Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace In part one of this two-part episode, we dive deep into the life of John Boyle, an inspiring author and speaker, who shares his tumultuous journey from a violent childhood to finding hope and healing through faith. Growing up in the West Virginia mountains, John r...

Special Guest: Celine Aubert Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Ross Richard Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace Celine dives deep into her incredible journey, from being an avid skydiver to facing addiction head-on. After her 300th skydive ended in a parachute malfunction, Celine stepped away from the exhilarating sport, only to find herself crossing paths with meth addi...

Special Guest: Norman Muntz Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace From growing up in a turbulent household characterized by abuse and addiction to spending 32 years in prison, Norman shares how he found light in the darkest places. We explore his early life, marred by the impacts of familial brokenness, and his descen...

Special Guest: Bobby Morris Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace Be sure to subscribe to the Jesus Loves Addicts podcast to be notified of new episodes! Hurricane Katrina in 2005 marked the beginning of a dark spiral of addiction for Bobby Morris, leading to years of struggle with alcohol, strained relationships, and...

Special Guest: Lloyd Brunty Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace Here is the extraordinary story of Lloyd Brunty, a man who emerged from a life steeped in organized crime and addiction to become a beacon of hope and faith for others. Lloyd's journey begins amidst a chaotic childhood marked by familial rejection and o...

Special Guest: Amber and Brilynn Foreman Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace Kathryn and Paul sit down with Amber Foreman. For over 15 years, Amber battled addiction, initially turning to self-medication using Suboxone for 12 years until her family's intervention guided her to a newfound freedom in Jesus. Joining th...

Special Guest: Marc Calvert Hosted by: Ross Richard and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace Join us in part two of our compelling conversation with Marc Calvert on the "Jesus Loves Addicts" podcast. If you haven’t already, be sure to catch up on part one to fully embrace Marc's incredible journey. Picking up where we left off in Part One of his st...

Special Guest: Marc Calvert Hosted by: Ross Richard and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace In part one of a two-part episode, we sit down with Marc Calvert, a 46-year-old pastor of The Church of Turning Points in Wiggins, MS. Marc opens his heart about his struggles with drug addiction that began in his teenage years and led to multiple incarcera...

Panelists: Paul Del Giudice, Kathryn Kihyet Beatty, and Ross Richard Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace Welcome to a transformative episode of Jesus Loves Addicts as we kick off a new year with heartfelt discussions on embracing a Christ-centered approach to recovery. Our co-hosts delve into what it truly means to prioritize God above all in the journey to overcoming...