The Way Podcast

Bob Stubblefield was a functional alcoholic by junior year of high school — honor roll, sports, academic scholarship to UT. Then he found drugs, failed out, lost his deferment, and got drafted to Vietnam. When he came back, the spiral continued: failed marriage, nightclubs, criminal behavior, and a night that ended with him beaten half to death by police, waking up in a locked psychiatric unit. Ju...

Andrew Parrott was 14 the first time he did cocaine — and instantly knew he'd found something that made the pain stop. What followed was years of violent addiction, five high schools, and a December night in Tucson in 1999 where he overdosed, woke up, reached for a gun, and was interrupted by a phone call from his sister calling from London. That call connected him to a 12-step hotline. A stranger...

What if everything we've been treating as a clinical problem is actually a spiritual one? Austin sits down with Matt — founder and leader of The Way Recovery in Crossville, TN — for a collab episode that goes deep on addiction, recovery, the love of the Father, and one of the most arresting personal testimonies we've ever had on the show. In this episode: What The Way actually is: five recovery ho...

Hayden spent most of his teenage years in and out of juvie, jail, and homelessness — wandering the streets of Florida in active addiction and convinced the world was better off without him. Then a YouTube creator randomly paid his bond, a stranger named Andrew put him on a plane, and somehow Hayden ended up at The Way in Crossville, Tennessee. In this episode, Hayden opens up about hitting rock bo...

This episode of The Way Podcast is one of the most powerful redemption stories we’ve shared yet. Jimmy shares how he was called to preach at just 17 years old, experienced radical encounters with God, led revivals, preached internationally… and then slowly drifted away into addiction, isolation, and destruction. After years of running from God, losing himself, and ending up in jail — everything ch...

This episode of The Way Podcast is a powerful conversation about purpose, calling, and what it looks like to follow Jesus in everyday life. Austin shares how a random encounter at work led to a life-changing relationship with Jesus — and how that moment eventually turned into a growing movement impacting hundreds of people. From leading small Bible studies to building a community of over 1,000 peo...

This episode of The Way Podcast is one of the most emotional and powerful conversations we’ve had. Jennifer shares her story of addiction, jail, and recovery — but more than that, she shares what it looks like to walk through unimaginable loss and still choose faith. After losing her child, her faith was tested in ways most people will never understand… but she didn’t walk away from God — she ran...

This episode of The Way Podcast is one of the most raw and honest testimonies we’ve shared yet. Logan opens up about starting drugs at just 12 years old, living in addiction for years, going in and out of jail, and struggling with relapse even after encountering God. But this story isn’t about perfection — it’s about persistence, grace, and learning to walk with God daily. 👉 In this episode, we t...

This episode of The Way Podcast shares a powerful and relatable story of drifting from God, falling into addiction, and finding purpose on the other side. Pastor Jordan Case opens up about growing up in church, slowly walking away, and how one decision led him into addiction. After losing everything — his family, his identity, and his direction — he hit a breaking point that changed his life forev...

This episode of The Way Podcast is a powerful, raw testimony of redemption, healing, and the transforming power of Jesus. Jedidiah shares his journey from a broken childhood, addiction, prison, and even being paralyzed… to experiencing miraculous healing and true freedom through Christ. This is more than a recovery story — it’s a story of God’s grace, second chances, and the reality that no one is...

In this episode of The Way Podcast , Matt sits down with a very special guest—his father, George. George shares his powerful story of addiction, redemption, and recovery. After years of struggling with drugs, alcohol, and legal trouble, his life reached a turning point that would change everything. Following a life-changing arrest and a decision to enter a halfway house, George began a journey of...

In this episode of The Way Podcast , Matt sits down with Billy, a recovery leader, licensed counselor, and someone who has personally walked through the depths of addiction. Billy shares his powerful story of growing up surrounded by substance abuse, falling into addiction himself, and eventually losing control of his life through drugs, crime, and prison sentences. After years of destruction and...

In the very first episode of The Way Podcast , host Matt shares his personal story of addiction, brokenness, and the encounter with Jesus that completely changed the direction of his life. For years, Matt struggled with addiction while believing he was a “functioning addict.” As the consequences grew more severe, he found himself in one of the darkest moments of his life—crying out to God with a d...