Restored-A Podcast of Rescue Mission of Utica

What happens when addiction, homelessness, and hardship collide? In this episode of Restored , Deanna shares her powerful story of recovery, resilience, and finding hope when everything seemed lost. After years of struggling with addiction, she entered treatment determined to change her life. But when she left a stabilization program, she found herself homeless, without income, and uncertain about...

Ryan’s life was once a constant cycle—couch surfing, chasing addiction, and doing whatever it took just to get through the day. What began as a struggle for control turned into a life ruled by chaos, where every waking moment revolved around survival and substance use.   In this episode of Restored , Ryan shares his honest journey from addiction to transformation. After entering recovery, he found...

The Woman Behind the Name Cyrena carries a name that translates to "mermaid" in Spanish and "siren" in Greek. However, her recent history was defined by a series of overwhelming "hits"—a "domino effect" triggered by the isolation, death, and depression of the quarantine years. Despite having a daughter with four degrees and a background as an "independe...

Episode 1: Stevie’s Story — From Addiction to Restoration For years, addiction controlled Stevie’s life. What started as an escape slowly became a prison—costing him relationships, stability, and hope. He found himself caught in a cycle that felt impossible to break, unsure if change was even possible. In this powerful first episode of Restored , Stevie shares his honest story of struggle, relapse...