Jesus Loves Addicts
”Jesus Loves Addicts” is a podcast that explores the transformative power of faith and the Gospel in the lives of those struggling with addiction. Each episode features personal stories of recovery, interviews with experts in the field, and practical advice for individuals and families affected by addiction. The show aims to offer hope, encouragement, and guidance for those seeking to break free from the cycle of addiction and find healing through the love and grace of Jesus Christ.
Episodes
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.
Stephen o...
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...
Special Guest: Paula Driver Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace
Kathryn and Paul sit down with Paula Driver from Citronelle, Alabama, to share an inspiring story of transformation and redemption. Paula opens up about her past, revealing a 15-year battle with drug addiction, which began in her teenage years. Introduced to drugs by her older brother, P...
Special Guest: Jeremy Ruch Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice, Kathryn Beatty, and Ross Richard Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace
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Jeremy Ruch is a long-time friend of Paul who shares his transformative journey from the depths of addiction to a life marked by sobriety and renewed faith. Jeremy opens up about his past struggles with alcohol, triggered by personal...
Special Guest: John Boyle Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Ross Richard Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace
In this second part of a two-part episode, we continue the compelling conversation with John Boyle, delving into the depths of his personal battle with addiction and the life-altering realization that led to his transformation. After the shocking diagnosis of liver failure due to excessive alcohol ...
Special Guest: John Boyle Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Ross Richard Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace
In part one of this two-part episode, we dive deep into the life of John Boyle, an inspiring author and speaker, who shares his tumultuous journey from a violent childhood to finding hope and healing through faith. Growing up in the West Virginia mountains, John recounts his upbringing in a violent...
Special Guest: Celine Aubert Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Ross Richard Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace
Celine dives deep into her incredible journey, from being an avid skydiver to facing addiction head-on. After her 300th skydive ended in a parachute malfunction, Celine stepped away from the exhilarating sport, only to find herself crossing paths with meth addiction.
Celine shares how her life s...
Special Guest: Norman Muntz Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace
From growing up in a turbulent household characterized by abuse and addiction to spending 32 years in prison, Norman shares how he found light in the darkest places.
We explore his early life, marred by the impacts of familial brokenness, and his descent into addiction, starting as early...
Special Guest: Bobby Morris Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace
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Hurricane Katrina in 2005 marked the beginning of a dark spiral of addiction for Bobby Morris, leading to years of struggle with alcohol, strained relationships, and personal turmoil.
Bobby recounts h...
Special Guest: Lloyd Brunty Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace
Here is the extraordinary story of Lloyd Brunty, a man who emerged from a life steeped in organized crime and addiction to become a beacon of hope and faith for others. Lloyd's journey begins amidst a chaotic childhood marked by familial rejection and organized crime, leading him down a ...
Special Guest: Amber and Brilynn Foreman Hosted by: Paul Del Giudice and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace
Kathryn and Paul sit down with Amber Foreman. For over 15 years, Amber battled addiction, initially turning to self-medication using Suboxone for 12 years until her family's intervention guided her to a newfound freedom in Jesus.
Joining the conversation is Amber's daughter,...
Special Guest: Marc Calvert Hosted by: Ross Richard and Kathryn Kihyet Beatty Sponsored by: America's Thrift Stores Produced by: Home of Grace
Join us in part two of our compelling conversation with Marc Calvert on the "Jesus Loves Addicts" podcast. If you haven’t already, be sure to catch up on part one to fully embrace Marc's incredible journey.
Picking up where we left off in Part One of his story, Marc calls Jared a pivotal fig...
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