Safe Harbor’s Shining The Light

Safe Harbor’s Shining The Light

Shining the Light is a podcast by Safe Harbor of NC, a faith-based ministry dedicated to serving women experiencing homelessness and women seeking long-term recovery. This powerful podcast aims to shed light on the various social issues in our community, particularly in the realms of poverty and substance use disorder. Through thought-provoking discussions and personal stories, ”Shining the Light” emphasizes the importance of community collaboration to help people trapped by life-controlling circumstances. By addressing these issues head-on, the podcast inspires listeners to become advocates for change and champions for those in need.

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July 17, 2024 53 mins

In this heartfelt episode of the Safe Harbor Shining the Light podcast, host Sarah Blanton sits down with Chasta Cole, a proud alumni and current Volunteer and Events Coordinator at Safe Harbor. Chasta shares her powerful journey from battling addiction and homelessness to finding redemption and a new purpose in life. They discuss the challenges of overcoming stigma, the importance of community support, and the transformative power...

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From the grip of substance use to the profound moments of clarity and spiritual awakening, listeners will be captivated by Chris Johnson's raw and unfiltered account. Through his story, we gain a profound understanding of the complexities of substance use, the relentless struggle for redemption, and the transformative power of surrender and resilience.

For more information or if you need help, please visit Safe Harbor of NC's websi...

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In this episode of Safe Harbor's Shing The Light, former Principal and Founder of Young People of Integrity, Chris Johnson, and Community Navigator Casey McCall join Safe Harbor’s Director of Development, Sarah Blanton, in shedding light on the ups and downs that accompany the complexities of experiencing homelessness. This episode touches on the misconceptions of homelessness while celebrating the innovative responses from local o...

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In this episode of Safe Harbor’s Shinning the Light podcast, hosts Vicki Murray, Safe Harbor CEO, and Sarah Blanton, Safe Harbor’s Director of Development welcomes Debbie Haynes, Safe Harbor founder. This episode celebrates 20 years of service at Safe Harbor while exploring the journey of humble beginnings to miraculous outcomes. In addition to traveling down memory lane, it addresses the perspective shift, regarding stigma and mis...

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In this episode of Safe Harbor's Shining the Light podcast, hosts Vicki Murray, Safe Harbor CEO, and Sarah Blanton, Safe Harbor's Director of Development welcomes Melissa Cruse, Safe Harbor graduate and Coordinator for ICGH Treatment Centers. This episode explores the journey of recovery, offering encouragement for individuals to start their own recovery journey. It candidly discusses the challenges and hardships of the recovery pr...

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In this empowering episode, host Vicki Murray, CEO of Safe Harbor is joined by special guests Chantiza Queen, a Safe Harbor graduate, and Sarah Blanton, Development Director of Safe Harbor. Together, they delve into a crucial topic: the profound effects of stigma-producing language.

Throughout the episode, the guests engage in a heartfelt conversation about how the use of recovery language can empower individuals in need of help to...

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