Abuse & Addiction Recovery Episodes

What happens when false accusations upend your entire life so severely that they involve the FBI? For pastor Markus Watson, this nightmare scenario became his reality. Check out Markus Watson's Website: https://www.markuswats...

Following my conversation with Jake Thurston about his book "You Need Friends," I explore the most crucial relationship of all – our friendship with Christ. Get Jake's Book WANT A SHOUT-OUT ON THE PODCAST? Leave a Message Sup...

What did your father teach you that still guides your life today? This minisode explores the profound impact fathers have on our development and identity formation. WANT A SHOUT-OUT ON THE PODCAST? Leave a Message Support the...

Every message you send to me matters. Your questions spark important conversations not just for you, but for our entire community of listeners navigating similar challenges. WANT A SHOUT-OUT ON THE PODCAST? Leave a Message Su...

When a pastor's daughter who had never experienced domestic abuse felt God calling her to start a ministry for abuse survivors, she reluctantly said yes. Twenty-seven years later, Stacey Womack's program has served over 50,000 women across seven countries with materials translated into five languag…

What happens when a home church's comforting walls morph into a cult's confining barriers? Join me as I unravel the extraordinary and courageous journey of Mischelle Saunders-Gottsch, a survivor who escaped such entrapment. Altered Stories Website: https://alteredstories.org/ Altered Stories Podcas…

What happens when someone battles the depths of addiction and emerges as a beacon of faith? Join us as we uncover the compelling story of Pastor Matthew Karchner, who transformed from a life ensnared by homosexuality and addi...

How does one transform the darkest chapters of one's life into a story of redemption and hope? Mark Sowersby, the courageous author of "Forgiving the Nightmare," shares his profound journey from being a victim of child abuse to finding liberation through the power of forgiveness and faith in Jesus …

Will’s journey from a life of chaos to becoming a Christian music producer is nothing short of miraculous. After a series of arrests and a lifestyle steeped in drugs and partying, his father gave him an ultimatum that would c...

What happens when faith becomes your anchor amidst life's most challenging storms? This episode welcomes LaShaundra Barnes, a devoted follower of Jesus, a mother of three, and a brave survivor of domestic abuse who now hosts her podcast. Her Desired Haven Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podc…

What if you could transform your life from chaos and addiction to purpose and faith? Join us as we uncover the extraordinary journey of Erik Allen, a man who has faced domestic abuse, addiction, and financial ruin yet emerged...

Could confronting the darkest corners of your soul lead to a brighter future? Join me in this transformative episode as I unravel the compelling story of Logan Hufford, a man who battled the throes of sex and porn addiction o...

How does a Marine veteran and former football coach find redemption and inspire others to do the same? Join me in this powerful episode as I sit down with John Jarman, who shares his extraordinary journey from a life of adver...

Today, we discuss a tricky subject: abuse. I pray this episode encourages you all. If you have dealt with this subject yourself or know someone who has, please listen to and share the episode. WANT A SHOUT-OUT ON THE PODCAST?...

Today, I wanted to share a little about who I am. Don’t forget to leave comments, questions, reviews, or prayer requests on my website or wherever you listen to your podcasts. Remember, Jesus loved you, and he sees your strug...