When God Intervenes

In this episode of When God Intervenes, Jennifer Chase shares her powerful journey as a daughter of an alcoholic, a recovering addict, and a mother of a child in recovery. From childhood trauma and losing her faith to rebuilding her identity and helping families heal, Jennifer explains why addiction is a family disease—and how true recovery requires support, mindset shifts, and community. Her stor...

Jenn Robb, founder of Warrior Moms Rising, shares how she learned to care for herself spiritually so she could better support her children through trauma, abuse, and mental health struggles. She opens up about:🔹 How parents can create a safe space for kids to share difficult truths🔹 The importance of noticing the warning signs when something is wrong🔹 Tips for finding the right therapist for a...

In this moving episode of When God Intervenes, host Darryl Rodgers speaks with Steve Ward, a former IBM executive who faced addiction head-on — not only in his own life, but in his family. From being a high-functioning alcoholic to watching his son struggle with drug addiction, Steve shares a raw and honest testimony of how faith in God, Celebrate Recovery, and a call to service changed everything...

In this powerful episode of the When God Intervenes Podcast, Darryl Rodgers interviews Katie Lain, the founder of Thrive Alcohol Recovery, about her transformative journey overcoming alcohol addiction using the Sinclair Method. Katie shares how the method helped her regain control of her life and now supports others in their recovery. Key Topics Covered:🔹 Katie’s personal struggle with alcohol ad...

Are you struggling to help a loved one trapped in addiction—or carrying the weight of past trauma, grief, and fear? In this powerful episode of When God Intervenes, Darryl Rodgers sits down with Rhonda Britten, founder of the Fearless Living Institute, to explore what it really takes to heal from trauma and addiction. Rhonda shares her deeply personal story of overcoming fear and trauma, living wi...

Dr. Brett Cordes was a rising medical professional — and a cancer survivor — when a sample of cough syrup triggered a hidden opioid addiction that nearly destroyed everything. In this powerful episode, he shares how addiction took over his life, led to his firing, and how rehab and faith brought him back. Now 18 months sober, Dr. Cordes is the founder of TheBurnoutDoc.com , coaching doctors throug...

Army Ranger. Father. Servant leader. In this raw and powerful episode, Ryan Reichert shares his journey from small-town North Dakota through addiction, combat deployments, and ultimately into faith-based recovery. After battling suicidal thoughts and substance abuse, Ryan got sober in 2022. Now a speaker, author, and coach, he’s helping others find faith, healing, and purpose. Tune in for a story...

In this powerful interview with Tanya Gioia , a certified life coach with a background in theology, we dive deep into her transformative journey of overcoming anger and enabling behavior while dealing with her husband's addiction to drugs and video games. Tanya shares a raw and eye-opening story about a moment when her anger escalated so much that she physically attacked her husband over something...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jessica Morris—author, spiritual director, and daughter of a beloved small-town pastor. Jessica opens up about the hidden dysfunction behind her family's polished image, her personal battles with alcohol and food addiction, and the difficult journey of confronting the very legacy she once tried to escape.​ Jessica shares how her path to healing led her th...

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dean and Hollykem Senseri—authors, counselors, and the hearts behind IHaveAVoice.com —to explore the deep inner work of healing from trauma, addiction, and emotional pain. Together, they’ve helped thousands find clarity, connection, and purpose through their book Roadmap to the Soul and their Transform U course. We dive into: • HOW to love your child battl...

The fentanyl crisis is stealing lives at an alarming rate, and Perla Mendoza knows the pain firsthand. After losing her son Elijah to fentanyl poisoning, she turned her grief into advocacy, founding Project Eli to raise awareness, provide life-saving resources, and support families affected by addiction and overdose. In this powerful episode, Perla discusses the urgent need for education, the trut...

In this episode of When God Intervenes, I sit down with Bobbe Mcginley, a licensed drug and alcohol counselor with over 35 years of experience. In this episode, she has tips for parents with an adult child battling drug and/or alcohol addiction. Bobbe settled in Arizona in 1989 after completing the Hazelden 55-week counselor training program, and has been working with adult addicts, alcoholics and...

In this episode, I sit down with Jason Chane , CEO of Augustine Recovery in St. Augustine, FL. With over a decade in the recovery field, Jason brings both personal and professional experience to the fight against addiction. From his early days as Program Director at Mark Houston Recovery Center to leading Benchmark Recovery Center’s Men’s Program, he has devoted his life to helping others achieve...

In this episode, I sit down with B. Reeves to discuss his recovery journey, and ultimately into working in the treatment field. B. Reeves was born, raised, and got sober in Raleigh and is very active in the local recovery community. A graduate of UNCW with a degree in history, he lived several lifetimes, seeking geographical cures in Charleston, London, and New York before moving back to Raleigh i...

In this episode, I sit down with Dana Carroll, a seasoned clinical outreach specialist and family ambassador in the treatment industry. Dana shares her deeply personal journey of navigating her son’s addiction, which began during his teenage years. She discusses the challenges she faced, including the struggle to get his school to understand the situation and the difficult path of finding the righ...

In this episode, Doug Dolan explains why it is so crucial for families to do their own work especially while their addicted loved one is in treatment. He goes on to discuss other aspects of recovery and some of the latest substance trends and the issues related to those trends. Doug Dolan is COO and a managing partner at Recovery in the Pines, a Christian recovery and health treatment program loca...

Transformative Journey: Desiree's Fight Against Addiction In this episode of "When God Intervenes," we delve into the inspiring life of Desiree King, a beacon of hope and resilience in the realm of addiction recovery. With over 30 years of cross-industry experience in business development and sales and marketing, Desiree's journey is a testament to the power of determination and...

In this episode, Shane Jacob shares his story of overcoming alcoholism and how God spoke to him through his experience with a horse. Shane has worked with horses for over 30 years. We talk about addiction, parenting, boundaries, and many more lessons that we have both learned from living life and overcoming struggles. Today, Shane is a Certified Life Coach. He created and operates the Stable Livin...

Peter Krastev is a fitness coach for busy entrepreneurs and executives. In his 20's, Peter experienced severe financial hardships as well as relationship issues. He traveled from his home country to the UK to find work but found himself living out of a garage with very little income. His living conditions were brutal, and he struggled to keep moving forward. In this episode, Peter describes ho...

In this episode of When God Intervenes , we delve into a captivating conversation with Gina Economopoulos, the author of Shake The Dust Off Your Feet and Walk . Her memoir is a raw and honest account of her journey from being a bartender to finding solace in a convent and then facing the trials of tumultuous relationships and alcoholism. Gina's story is one of faith, hope, and healing—a perfect fi...

Tim Thomas is a former special forces operator from Australia. After the military, he was using pharmaceuticals to treat his anxiety and depression. Later, Tim discovered the power of a good night's sleep and a method that helped him consistently achieve that sleep. Tim shares with the audience why sleep is so important and how you can have the best sleep of your lifetime.

Jaqueline contacted me in December 2023 to discuss the possibility of an intervention for one of her siblings who was struggling with addiction. Everything was on track, but Jaqueline's father had other ideas. The conversations Jaqueline's family had in preparation for the intervention and the boundaries that were consequentially set, were key in setting her family and sibling on a course for reco...

In this episode, I interview Neely Carlton Lyons and therapist Erin McNamee, cofounders of Family Recovery Collective, a community that offers information and resources for families with a loved one impacted by addiction. Erin is a Doctorate level, Licensed Clinical Social Worker who has been in clinical practice in the state of Florida since 2006. Neely works with families to develop strategies f...

David Mahler is a Wall Street broker with over 30 years' experience. He was in Building 1 during the 911 attack on the World Trade Center. He and colleagues, having experienced the World Trade Center bombing years earlier, immediately left their offices after the first plane hit. Dave survived the attack and continued his career. He goes on in this interview to describe his experience in coming to...

In today's episode, I interview Dr. Fred Moss. Dr. Fred Moss, a distinguished graduate of Northwestern University Medical School, stands as a stalwart figure in the field of psychiatry, boasting a career that spans nearly four decades. His journey, marked by an unwavering commitment to redefine the landscape of mental health, has led him to become a trailblazer in advocating for a more human-cente...