Jesus Loves Addicts

Join us for a compelling episode of "Jesus Loves Addicts," featuring the heartfelt and inspiring journey of Shane and Shelly Martin, a couple who overcame years of addiction through the power of faith. In this episode, Shane and Shelly candidly share their personal battles with addiction, from nicotine, pornography, and alcoholism to overcoming PTSD.

Despite facing significant challenges, their faith in Christ led them to find rede...

In this heartfelt episode of Jesus Loves Addicts, we dive deep into the transformative journey of David Herrington. Once lost to cocaine and crack addiction, David shares his experiences of living on the streets, serving time in prison, and the turning points that led him to find hope and renewal through Jesus Christ. Joining this conversation is Pastor Brandon Rogers, who plays a pivotal role in David's new life, showcasing the po...

In this gripping episode of Jesus Loves Addicts, we continue with part two of Joseph Deason's powerful story of addiction, redemption, and faith. Joseph recounts his tumultuous journey through drug addiction, starting from experimenting with substances in his teenage years to battling with severe meth addiction. He shares candid insights into his life experiences, including a traumatic car accident, encounters with the law, and los...

In this compelling episode, the hosts of Jesus Loves Addicts dive deep into the tumultuous early life of Joseph Deason. Growing up amidst chaos, from witnessing tumultuous family dynamics to exposure to addiction at a young age, Joseph shares candid memories and pivotal moments that shaped his path. This is the first part of a two-part series exploring Joseph's journey from a troubled childhood to a redemptive embrace of faith.

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In this powerful episode of "Jesus Loves Addicts," join host Kathryn and co-host Ross as they welcome special guest Jaclyn Herman. Jaclyn, wife of Pastor Victor Herman and mother to six, opens up about her tumultuous journey from a seemingly idyllic childhood to battling addiction and finding salvation in Christ. Born in South Florida, Jaclyn's life took a drastic turn after her parents' unexpected and traumatic divorce, leading he...

In this compelling episode of "Jesus Loves Addicts," we delve into the life of Victor Herman, a pastor with a past that mirrors many tales of struggle and redemption. Growing up in an environment of addiction and violence, Victor embraced a life of hedonism and found himself facing the harsh realities of Alabama State Prison.

Victor takes us through his journey from being a "God-hating libertine" to experiencing a transformative e...

In this moving episode of 'Jesus Loves Addicts,' we dive into Heather Engels' powerful story of overcoming addiction and finding redemption through faith. Heather, now 42, shares her journey from a chaotic childhood filled with strict religious expectations and turbulent family dynamics to a life of addiction that spanned over 15 years.

Heather recounts her experiences growing up with an abusive father and a struggling mother, navi...

In this compelling episode, hosts Paul and Tasha Ridley delve into a deeply personal narrative of overcoming addiction through faith in Christ. Following up on the first part of Bo and Tasha Ridley's story, this episode continues to unravel the challenges of addiction and the power of redemption.

Bo and Tasha courageously share their individual struggles with addiction, stemming from trauma and leading to substance abuse and multip...

In this episode of "Jesus Loves Addicts," hosts Paul welcomes extraordinary guests Bo and Tasha Ridley, a devoted husband and wife duo with a powerful testimony of faith and recovery. Join us as they share their personal journeys through the battles against addiction and trauma, underpinned by their relentless faith and love in Christ.

Bo, a devoted man in recovery, contemplates his upbringing and shares the trials he faced, inclu...

In this emotionally charged episode of Jesus Loves Addicts, host dives into the heart of codependency, family struggles, and recovery with special guest Amanda Graham. Through her candid storytelling, Amanda opens up about her life intertwined with addiction, not as an addict herself, but as someone who loves an addict.

Amanda recounts her early years balancing life between two contrasting households and how this shaped her percep...

In this compelling episode of the Jesus Loves Addicts podcast, meet Dustin Long—a former addict who has turned his life around through faith. Raised in Southern Mississippi, Dustin fell into a 20-year whirlwind of substance abuse, which began in his early teens with marijuana and huffing gas, eventually leading to harder drugs like methamphetamine and heroin.

Faced with family traumas and the burden of being an absent father, Dusti...

In this compelling episode of "Jesus Loves Addicts," we welcome Stephen Walker, a man whose life story is a testament to the transformative power of faith and recovery. Stephen's journey is marked by early success in the financial world at Merrill Lynch, but addiction soon led him down a path of self-destruction. He candidly shares his struggles with alcohol and how it impacted his relationships, career, and family life.

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In this compelling episode, we sit down with Maggie Pitalo as she courageously shares her journey from addiction to redemption. Maggie opens up about her early life struggles, which led her to substance abuse at the tender age of 12, and her experiences working as a stripper to escape poverty. With powerful recollections, she reveals the pain of losing custody of her children due to her addiction, and the harrowing cycles she endur...

Special Guest: Mark and Melissa Robertson Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace

In this compelling episode of "Jesus Loves Addicts," we dive deep into the transformational story of Blaine Landrum. Blaine opens up about his decades-long struggle with drug addiction, starting from a childhood in a middle-class family in Gulfport, Mississippi, surrounded ...

Special Guest: Mark and Melissa Robertson Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace

In this heartfelt podcast episode, hosts Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Beatty welcome Mark and Melissa Robertson, who shares her powerful journey through addiction and recovery. Melissa recounts her early struggles, the impact on her family, and the pivotal moments that led ...

Special Guest: Alana Sanders Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace

In this powerful episode of Jesus Loves Addicts, hosts Kathryn and Paul dive deep into the story of Alana Sanders, a woman whose life has been marked by both tremendous trauma and unwavering faith. Alana shares her journey of surviving a childhood filled with abuse and fear, which led t...

Panelists: Paul Del Giudice, Kathryn Beatty, and Ross Richard Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace

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Join Paul, Kathryn, and Ross as they delve into one of the most challenging aspects of recovery and Christian living: forgiveness. Throughout this discussion, we ...

Special Guest: Steven Mathews Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace

If you missed Part 1 of Steven's episode, please go back one episode to catch up!

Join us for the gripping conclusion of Steven Mathews’ emotional and transformative journey in Part 2 of his story. As a former pastor and music industry professional, Stephen has faced the trials of addi...

Special Guest: Steven Mathews Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace

Steven opens up about his life experiences, including his challenges adapting to numerous relocations during childhood, searching for belonging, and grappling with the expectations placed upon him. These factors significantly contributed to his eventual reliance on substances as a mean...