Renew. Restore. Rejoice. A SafeHouse Ministries Podcast

This conclusion episode of George Jackson's story opens up with George getting shot two times on one day, and still not taking that as a wakeup call to change his life.  It was only a couple years later when his daughter came to him with some choice words that it struck his heart and led him to seek out the Lord and change his life.

George continues his story and shares about his transition from Crack to Meth and tells some crazy stories about how easy it was to commit identity theft crimes...until he got caught.

When George went to tell his friends the great news about the full ride baseball scholarship he was offered for college, they invited him to celebrate by trying out some cocaine.  George became hooked and decided to reject the baseball scholarship to stay home and keep doing cocaine instead.

This episode gives a powerful glimpse into the reality that domestic abuse victims face, and it gives deep insight into why it is so difficult for those victims to leave their abusers.  This is an episode that will deepen your understanding and give you valuable insight that you can use to be a help to others.  Please share this episode and help us spread this knowledge that can be a help to many others.

Brandy's story has a heartbreaking beginning with trauma and abuse during her childhood years. She eventually dropped out of high school and began a path from her teenage years into adulthood that turned out to be a road filled with even more failed relationships and children lost to DFCS.  There is much to learn from in this beginning episode of Brandy's life.

Keir wraps up his story and shares how amazing his life is now because of the redemptive love and grace of God!  He also recalls and shares some of the craziest memories he has about living homeless and in the woods.

Keir shares some amazing miracles that God did on his road to recovery!  It is truly amazing to hear stories such as Keir's where you can see the hand of God at work all along the way, even when things look darkest.

Keir is soft spoken, but he's had a hard story.  His life fell apart after a simple decision one Friday night to buy a six pack of beer...

Ginger's story has such an incredible ending, God works so many miracles, rebuilds so many relationships, and restores deep joy in Ginger's heart.  Praise the Lord for his goodness and mercy!

Ginger shares some crazy stories this week, including a time when she and her trap house gang were making shake and bake in a tiny shed and someone through a bottle at the door of the shed which became an instant blaze of fire in the door!  If you enjoy listening to this episode, please share and give us a 5-star review!  Thanks so much!

Ginger was born into a loving family and brought up in a good environment, but struggled with her self image from an early age.  Ginger's story is one that will resonate with anyone who has a child with ADHD or has struggled with ADHD themselves personally.  Her story is powerful, tragic, and beautiful in so many ways.  The Devil is a part of her story, but he is the defeated part, and Jesus is the victor.

A powerhouse of an episode with the Mayor of Columbus, GA, Skip Henderson!  Mayor Henderson shares great insight into what it will really take for us to overcome the challenges of homelessness and addiction in our communities.  The discussion covers crime, the economy, and the roles of City Government, Businesses, Churches, and Citizens.  This is an episode you'll want to save/bookmark to go back and listen to a second time!

I so enjoyed this conversation with Mayor Skip Henderson of Columbus, GA!  This episode and the conclusion episode next week will dive deep into the bigger picture of homelessness and the many challenges that are so often connected with it (mental illness, substance abuse, etc.).  We'll talk about the impact of homelessness on crime and the economy, the role of city government, the role of private citizens, and so much more!

The conclusion of Matthew Anderson's amazing story.  It's a happy ending all thanks to Jesus.

Matthew bounced around a lot as a kid with his dad being in the Navy, but after settling in Columbus things started getting crazy his senior year of high school when he began running a teenage night club full time and selling drugs part time.