The Plugged In Podcast

Pastor Brent shares how he made a deal with God at 16, struggled with sin from age 11, and found his calling after a supernatural experience. He offers hope to anyone who feels too broken or dirty for God, explaining why you don't need to wait for church to start a conversation with Jesus right where you are.

Barkley shares her journey of never feeling human, being in the health system from 16-30, and finding healing through acting classes more than traditional therapy. She opens up about her relapse after 12 years sober, and how understanding her neurodivergent brain finally led to lasting recovery at 18 months sober.

Wade sits down with Brandon Lee, founder of Art of the Soul, who shares his incredible journey from being a successful news anchor for 22 years to quitting everything and opening healing art studios inside state prisons. Brandon opens up about his relapse after 12 years in recovery, finding healing through breathwork and trauma therapy, and discovering his life's purpose through art. He talks...

Wade sits down with Tom Fay, founder of Gambit Recovery, to discuss how he built one of the most respected sober living programs in the country, expanding across four states while maintaining the culture and accountability that actually helps people stay sober.

Wade sits down with his mentor Paul Garcia, who shares his journey from 30 years of drinking driven by money, status, and titles to finding faith and running successful sober living houses for over 11 years. Paul opens up about his spiritual transformation, going from someone people feared to a man of faith who has watched countless men get baptized through his program. He talks about losing a res...

We sit down with Kelly, one of Plugged In's alumni who just celebrated 6 months sober. Kelly shares her raw journey from being ready to end her life to finding hope and recovery through the program. She talks about her honest Step 1 presentation, working with a sponsor, sponsoring others, and how showing up every day changed everything. From hearing birds chirping in anxiety after cocaine bing...

Wade sits down with Kristen Day, host of Recovery On Air podcast, who shares her incredible journey from losing parental rights while pregnant and addicted to meth, to walking New York Fashion Week and having all her children back in her life. Kristen opens up about losing her first sponsee to overdose, going into jails and prisons to share her story, and how she went from county jail 21 years ago...

Scott sits down with Greg Bravo, Plugged In's Head of Programming, to discuss what actually makes recovery programs work. Greg shares his 15-year journey in the treatment industry - from getting sober in 2009 to becoming one of the most respected names in addiction treatment. He talks about leaving security to help build Plugged In and what separates effective programs from the rest. Two guys...

Sometimes the worst thing that happens to you becomes the best thing that ever happened. Ryan Beckmann went from running multiple successful RV dealerships to losing everything to addiction. But his story doesn't end there. Today, Ryan shares how hitting rock bottom led him to discover his true purpose - helping others in recovery. From organizing charity hockey events that raised thousands fo...

Wade sits down with JP, owner of Monument Recovery, to hear his incredible journey from nearly dying in detox to building one of Arizona's most respected treatment centers. JP shares his darkest moment - waking up to 7 Mesa police officers with guns drawn, blood everywhere, and no memory of what happened. From there, we dive into how he went from successful tech sales to starting Monument Reco...

Wade sits down with Jason Inserra, owner of Desert Recovery Center, to discuss why the 12 Steps aren't just suggestions - they're absolutely necessary for lasting sobriety. Jason breaks down his journey from addiction to recovery ownership and explains why he believes the Big Book and AA's 12 Steps are still the gold standard in 2025. Two guys who've been there, sharing what actual...

Real talk from people who've been through it all and came out the other side. The Hopeaholics sit down for an unfiltered conversation about life, recovery, and everything in between. No scripts, no BS - just authentic stories and insights from people who understand the journey. This is what real recovery conversations look like when the cameras are rolling and the walls come down.