Please enjoy our first episode with someone who has been there done that with addiction, and is currently the Chaplain for the Madison County Sheriffs Department, Vaughn Walker.

Episode 1 With Vaughn Walker

Welcome to the second episode. Our guest, Keith Wooden, is definitely a people person with the uncanny skill for not just listening but actually hearing what is being said. Keith has not personally struggled with addiction but has/had a brother that did for years. During this episode, Keith shares some of the challenges that relationship created. He also offers insight on the next best step.

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Episode 2  Keith Wooden

Dan is a father of three, having lost a son to overdose. His daughter has fought addiction for several years and is currently incarcerated on drug related charges. He gets the hurt, the struggle, the anger, and the pain of losing a child. On this episode, Dan tells his story for the first time.

Episode 3 with Dan Watson

After years of addiction to meth and other drugs, Monica found sobriety and peace. The battle was filled with incarceration, broken relationships, losing her children to the system, homelessness, and more. She now gives back to others and pays it forward, being gainfully employed as a peer recovery specialist. She has one college degree and is seeking another. 

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Episode 4 Monica Grayson

Rick and Karen are the co-founders of Turning Point Madison County. Rick had a personal struggle with alcohol and drugs and has one son battling substance use disorder and mental health issues. Karen, a long-time health care employee, has seen the battle first-hand and wants to continue to make a difference. The two are a part of a team that is doing exceptional work in the field of recovery.

Episode 5- Rick And Karren- Turning Point Madison County

Brian works for Grant Blackford Mental Health as a peer support specialist. He is an open believer in Christ and shares the impact that relationship has done for him. He is 6 years clean from alcohol and drugs. For him, addiction began in high school. His story of loss and recovery will show you how real addiction is. He is married with one child.

Ep 6 Brian & Dennis

Eric and his wife run their own non-profit, Two Eight Ministries. They are highly active in the recovery movement. Their God given gifts and talents help them reach strugglers in a unique way. Their commitment to the effort is extremely solid. Eric will share their experiences with us. Two Eight Ministries is one more option. It's one that works. Check out https://www.ericjillian.com/ for more music.

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Episode 7 Eric Maitlin

Jack comes from a strong educational background in the field of mental health.    Much of this was a search for answers to his earlier life experiences.  His work resume includes serving those of all ages as a teacher, mental health counselor, psychotherapist, and more.  Jack is currently employed at the Pendleton Reformatory, and his story is one of personal struggle, and the will to overcome.

Ep 8 With Jack Surguy

Christmas is an awesome and powerful time. It is a promise fulfilled, the birth of unending hope, and speaks about the impact of our choices. Jesus’ birth and life are proof of his ability to identify with the rejected and the neglected, the oppressed and the misunderstood, the outcasts and the poor. You can’t tell Jesus, “He
doesn’t get it.” Isaiah 5:3 makes it clear that He indeed understands suffering and sorrow and struggle and challenge. Join us and hear the story of Wallace Purling and the decision he made as the “Innkeeper” in the local Christmas pageant. Then answer for yourself if you have room in your heart to forgive without understanding, to accept without knowing what the result may be, to forgive those that have doubted and wronged you and ask for forgiveness from those you have wronged? This episode is about far more than addiction. It is about who we are, and all that God created us to be. Every day should have room for a bit of Christmas and a bit of Easter.

Christmas Special

Charmin Gabbard is the Program Coordinator for the Fayette County Harm Reduction Alliance. She is a model example of how people can change. After years of poverty, abuse, substance misuse, and incarceration, Charmin came out empowered to make a difference in her hometown and beyond. She has an Associate degree in Human Services and a Bachelor degree in Psychology. Charmin is the mother of one son, and they both enjoy competitive running.

Charmin Gabbard

This episode contains stories of two 1st Responders/Firefighters. They both share their own struggles with addiction & those they try to serve. Their struggles have been real and raw. This is one special episode you won’t want to miss! This is further proof that addiction can hit anyone. The full episode releases tomorrow morning at 6.

Teaser Skip And Jason

Together, Skip and Jason play a major role with Turning Point Madison County. Skip has years of experience as a fireman and shares the stresses and not always healthy ways of coping. For him, alcohol was his main drug of choice. He was at a point where he was only a heartbeat away from taking his own life. Jason comes from a background of being a successful athlete and then becoming a paramedic. As he found it difficult to deal with the personal pains of the professional experience, he used drugs and alcohol as his coping mechanisms. He is now at fight for others instead of fighting life. This interview of the two together allows them to play off each other in a way that shows great honesty and peer accountability.

Episode 10 Skip & Jason

Marwin recently had a book released that is a true look at his life. The book is in the process of becoming a movie. Marwin’s story started in the projects and led him to God’s plan. He was an outstanding high school basketball player with aspirations and opportunities to play college ball. Then, while at a dance, a friend spiked his drink causing him to exist in a coma for two years. More than once his family was told he wouldn’t survive. He came out of the coma with a resolve to change his life and to help others change theirs. After much therapy and treatment, he learned once again how to live. He now exists to share God through his personal testimony, hope, encouragement, acceptance, and love.

Episode 11 Marwin Strong

Though Jason had early exposure to alcohol, his addiction to it and other drugs began during his time as a Marine. It then deepened through his experiences as a commercial fisherman. He went from alcohol, to LSD, to heroin and a love of vodka. His struggles cost him a marriage and distanced him from his daughter. Following a relapse came a moment when “Christianity saved his life.” He is a staunch believer that recovery has multiple pathways. Jason is now happily married with family and is a highly respected member and leader in the recovery community.

Episode 12 Jason

Jolene is a wife and mother of two. She has battled addiction for 20+ years. Her original drug of choice was meth followed by just about any illegal substance you can think of. In Jolene’s words, it was when she turned to cocaine that “everything fell apart.” It was while being in jail for battery against a police officer and some loved ones that Jolene decided she, finally, was sick and tired of being sick and tired. Now, more than 3 years clean, she is working hard to mend the relationship with her daughter. This is a story that every parent who has a broken relationship with their child needs to hear. Please share and subscribe.

Episode 13 Jolene Fair

After facing the possibility of 46 years to life in prison, Karl decided it was time to change his direction and his life. Out of a need to belong, he found himself making poor choices that included pot, pharmaceuticals, vodka, and dealing drugs. Between someone seeing in him what he didn’t see in himself and his mother’s no nonsense approach, Karl started believing there was a better life. Today, he offers hope and encouragement to others while making a difference in the lives of many. Karl Lazar is proof that #AddictsDoRecover.

Episode 14 Karl Lazar

Kali is 22 years old, and 3 years clean after using for nearly four years. She grew up with parents that struggled with their own addiction. At the age of 9, her babysitter introduced her to marijuana. By the age of 13, she was drinking alcohol and soon fell prey to pills, heroin, and other substances. Her lights on moment came after agreeing to use with her brother. A brother that would later die an overdose death. Kali shares that recovery is not easy but worth the battle.

Episode 15 Kali George

At the age of 12 RJ started with marijuana, by age 14 he was using cocaine, at 16 he dropped out of school and his 18th birthday was spent in jail. He then got into dealing drugs and spent several years in prison. By the age of 30, more than half of his life had been consumed by addiction and the struggles that go with it. Between a supportive probation officer, a strong court team and a renewed faith in God, RJ was able to find his way into recovery. The battle continues, but RJ will tell you, “God’s got this.”

Episode 16 RJ Pitman

Hailey is a self-proclaimed “daddy’s girl.” They were close beyond close. Out of that grew much anxiety and challenge. Following the use of pills, Dad became an alcoholic and Hailey experienced the struggles and disappointments many children of alcoholics endure. But her prayers never stopped. For more than 10 years, she believed and even put her prayers into “overdrive.” The last ten minutes of this episode shares how for 14 hours she enjoyed the fruits of her commitment. Hailey’s story is living proof of why you can’t give up on God.

Episode 17 Hailey Rolsten

Here's a sneak peek into our next episode which releases Friday Feb.25th at 6am EST

Watson Family

When is the last time, if ever, you heard a sixteen-year-old share their story of heartache, heartbreak, and confusion created by a father in addiction? Hear the pain brought by her parent’s divorce and the overdose death of her dad. Then, while single, her mom met a man that Lilly wasn’t excited about, but later accepted with open arms. Together, he and Lilly’s mom had a son. Unfortunately, her stepdad to be also lost his life due to addiction. Lilly’s story will humble you as she eloquently shares her losses, her personal pain, as well as her love and forgiveness. (Kleenex warning!)

Episode 18 Lilly Rogers

Lindsey Rogers-bio 
Lindsey is the mother of two. She first connected with her husband to be, Daniel, while in third grade. Years later, they were married, became the parents of Lilly, and eventually divorced. Daniel was a self-proclaimed weekend warrior and lost his battle with drugs to an overdose. Following the divorce, Lindsey connected with Justin and together they gave birth to Jamison Watson. Two weeks after the birth, Justin died of an overdose.

Episode 19-Lindsey Rogers

Jackie Sheridan-bio 
Jackie weaves this story of sexual abuse, rape, family mental health issues, drugs, and tragic death of her brother into a final moment of peace and hope that will speak to your heart. Drugs affected Jackie from birth. Her mom struggled with addiction and mental health issues; Jackie had her own challenges with about every drug. And she lost a brother to overdose. A brother that was father, a loving person, a veteran and more. Jackie shares her story and the story of trying to reach her brother before it was too late. One of her greatest battles in that was leaving the brother she loved so much to experience homelessness. This story is one you wont soon forget.

Episode 20 Jackie Sheridan

Kevin Oliver-bio 
How many times can tragedy strike? Ever had a loved one stolen from you by a murder or suicide? Ever lost a son to addiction? When Kevin was 5 years old, his mother was murdered by his stepfather. He then lost a brother to a car accident. His 17-year-old son was shot and killed over a $20 bag of marijuana. Within the same year, another son died of a fentanyl laced overdose. Kevin shares his hurt, his loss, and his heart in a very raw and real way. You will want to hear the phone call Kevin has recorded from his oldest son. Hear how Kevin is dealing with all of this by reaching out to help others.
Kevin's groups:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/andonsblessings/
https://www.facebook.com/groups/430752438534056/permalink/438369674438999

Episode 21 Kevin Oliver

Joe shares with us wonderful and pertinent information concerning medically assisted treatment or MAT. His explanation gives us a far better understanding of what it is about. He explains that harm reduction model and its strengths. Joe is employed by “Groups-Recover Together,” a national organization with several Indiana offices. He is an advocate for the regulated usage of suboxone and tells us how it works. He is a strong believer in the importance of “winning each day.”

Episode 22 Joe Henry

Davvin, a self-proclaimed “Daddy’s Girl,” first started using in 2012 and did so for the next seven years. What began with pills quickly escalated to meth and led to jail and prison. She had experienced physical and mental abuse and often turned to her drugs for the numbing effect. Davvin is a strong advocate of Drug Court and A Better Life-Brianna’s Hope. In this interview, she tells the story of how she was able to help save a life through the use of Narcan.

Episode 23- Davvin Fisher

Sean Gillim-bio 
From everyone else’s fault to ownership. From separation and isolation to community. Sean shares with us his battle with alcohol and substances but also, he shares his transformation. In his words, he was a drunk tweaker stealing yard gnomes and now he is 9 years clean and sober. 

Tiktok @ clean_and_sober_dad
Connect with Sean on Instagram @g1ll1m and on Snapchat gillim1988
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Episode 24 Sean Gillim

Angela Smiley-bio 
For years, Angela fought her own battle with drugs and alcohol. Now, she and her husband, Brandon, are raising their two grandchildren due to their parents’ addiction issues. After failed marriages, marijuana, pills, alcohol, and speed Angela took off for Florida with a plan to end her brokenness. Yet, God intervened and didn’t let it happen. After a song on Joy FM radio out of Union City, IN/OH, Angela experienced a stirring that saw her through and continues to do so. Hear how this grandma is raising her grandkids and witnessing God through it all.

Episode 25 Angela Smiley

Maurice Kojak Fuller - Episode 53
Maurice Kojak Fuller, Mr. Basketball, of Anderson, IN went from the top of his game as a basketball superstar, living off the addiction of attention from his talents, to prison for seven and a half years. People didn’t know what was going on off the court, that Fuller had his first child by freshman year, his second by sophomore year, and his third by his senior year. After selling drugs to support his children, which landed him in prison with a 30 years sentence, it was God who set him free and helped him make the change he had always wanted to make. Now he lives a life in ministry and helping others break free from what others think they should be and making M.O.N.E.Y. (Moving Obstacles Now for Every Youth) happen.

Ep53 Kojak Fuller

John Franzese, Jr. was a former member of the New York City Columbo crime family and the son of New York City's former mob boss, John "Sonny" Franzese, Sr. John's early life was filled with power, privilege, lavish wealth, hanging with notables and was followed by addiction, homelessness and struggle.

When John's dad was in his 90's, he made the tough decision to become an FBI informant and his testimony in court sent his father to prison for eight plus years. Shortly after Sonny was released at the age 100, the two met and both forgave the other.

After years in the witness protection program, thus the name Mat Pazzarelli, John left its protection to tell his recovery story.

Ep56 Mat Pazzarelli

Welcome to part two of Mat's life of crime, addiction and forgiveness. In this episode, Mat shares pieces of his fifteen years in the Mafia. Then he tells of his fall into addiction, personal losses, homelessness and moments of recognition of God's intervention. His story goes from a life of lavish living to subway survival and eventually restoration. Mat's open, casual and real approach to his interviews will make you go back to the pervious episode. Next week, Mat wraps this up by telling us how he found forgiveness, reconciliation and renewed HOPE.

Ep57 Mat Pazzarelli Part2

From age 12 to 35, Brandon Chism was lost in addiction—weed, cocaine, acid, heroin—if it existed, he used it. His life was a cycle of jail time, second chances, and near-death moments. But God stepped in. Time after time, He “set Brandon down” long enough to sober up and remind him that there was purpose beyond the chaos.

Today, Brandon is a husband, father of three, proud grandpa, and owner of Chism Construction, where his work doubles as ministry—helping people and sharing God’s love through action.

He’s also the heart behind the God’s Goon Podcast, a raw and faith-driven platform that strips away the masks and dives into real stories of transformation, hope, and the power of Jesus Christ.

Brandon’s passion is outreach, his mission is the Gospel, and his greatest title isn’t entrepreneur or podcast host—it’s being called a son of the Living God.

Ep203 From Dope to Discipleship-The Brandon Chism Redemption Story

After 19 years trapped in meth addiction, Cara hit rock bottom inside a Jay County Jail cell. But that’s exactly where God met her—and began to rewrite her story. From brokenness to freedom, from addiction to purpose, Cara’s testimony proves that no one is too far gone for God’s grace. 
Now free and living with purpose, Cara is using her past to bring hope to others in recovery. Her story also reminds us: no matter how dark it gets, redemption is always possible.

Ep204 Once Addicted NOW Redeemed- Cara Cramer's Comeback

I’m Jeff Jones, founder of The Family Recovery Solution. After years of seeing families blamed and left out of recovery, I created the “Start with Family First” method to change that. I teach families how to support recovery with real tools, nutritional balance, and hope that lasts. ❤️ #RecoveryCommunity #FamilySupport

Website link:
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Ep205 Jeff Jones' Family Recovery Solution


After 21 years trapped in addiction and 12 years behind bars, my life was completely shattered. It wasn’t until I finally admitted I was powerless and surrendered everything to God that everything changed. By building a real relationship with Him and choosing obedience over chaos, I watched God take my mess and turn it into my message. This is a raw, faith-filled story of redemption, restoration, and the power of stepping out in faith.

If you’re searching for hope, healing, or proof that God still transforms lives—this episode is for you.

Check out my YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLzTMNQnlf35DULbgjFRYpw

Ep206 When God Turned my Mess into a Message- BLESSED aka Dalton Davis

After addiction cost him everything — his home, his possessions, and eventually his freedom — Nate ended up behind bars. Just six months out of prison, he walked out with nothing but the clothes on his back and found himself standing at the doors of The Christian Center in Anderson, Indiana. With his wife on her own recovery journey, Nate made the choice to fight for a new life and accept the hope offered to him.
Join us as Nate shares his raw, powerful story of rebuilding from rock bottom and how The Christian Center is transforming lives across the Anderson community.

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Ep207 Life After Prison- Nate Cunningham's Recovery Journey

I started young with weed and alcohol, then graduated to cocaine and acid. By my twenties, the party life was all I knew. After getting hurt at work in 2014, pain pills took over, and I was eating enough every day to knock down an elephant. I quit the pills in 2015, thought I was free, but I just traded them for more drinking and drugs. I left Illinois trying to outrun addiction and crashed into an even darker meth addiction, suicide attempts, and hurting people I cared about. At rock bottom, the recovery community found me, and for the first time, I found hope. Today, I’m living a life I never believed was possible — sober, present, and grateful to be alive.

Ep209 Once Lost in Addiction, Now Saved in Recovery- Gary Hines

Ian Fee lived the “work hard, play harder” lifestyle—and alcohol was at the center of it all. From early drinking and bartending as a teen to building and selling a business while fat and drunk in Las Vegas, his success masked a deep addiction. Two failed marriages and total personal collapse forced Ian to confront the truth. In this raw conversation, he shares how getting sober in 2017 allowed him to rebuild his relationships, mindset, and purpose. Now an author, entrepreneur, and founder of Make It Great (MIG), Ian helps others escape the same destructive cycle. His story proves that real success starts with clarity and sobriety.



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https://ianfee.com/

https://www.amazon.com/Wild-Ride-Sobriety-Transformation-Oblivion/dp/B0DHYR1YST/ref=sr_1_1?crid=M65Z9JPHUM9O&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tyR-dlOZCXJsZ7jWDm_7SG_Dji3WlcwvvD9wMIdZMoWItSulQtSaxAW43TfuxfHWLjcyjrpjHbFbwRWBEzikaaybew1RIB62Y2zFjTL6FD5L6ttkX8ogwZJFWR_LIm2lLCitmhwZDYQ9de8l5N1zWpP2cyZc44R-js438OyC5-vioBqMpKbyGtkzxBE0pKX2.s46TZvidWBJLNpsmQSnzbWqHB1zOAruSsnc-wiriUk8&dib_tag=se&keywords=wild+ride+to+sobriety&qid=1766078263&sprefix=wild+ride+to+sob%2Caps%2C300&sr=8-1

Ep210 Wild Ride to Sobriety- Ian Fee

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Rob Spaulding, Executive Director of The Christian Center of Anderson, Indiana, to spotlight one of the most vital outreach hubs in Madison County. The Christian Center operates the only daily soup kitchen in the county, serving over 10,000 meals every month, provides emergency shelter for men, and runs the only women-with-children shelter in Madison County, IN. Beyond food and shelter, they offer showers, laundry, and—most importantly—trust, dignity, and real opportunities for life change through strong community partnerships. We also dive into their innovative podcast studio and how storytelling is being used as a tool for hope and transformation. This is a must-watch conversation about homelessness, recovery, collaboration, and rebuilding lives in Anderson, Indiana.



https://www.thechristiancenter.org/

Ep211 The Christian Center of Anderson Indiana- Rob Spaulding

Stephanie Washington brings over 20 years of experience as an administrative professional, paired with a deep heart for service and recovery-centered community work. As the Administrative Assistant at The Christian Center, Stephanie is the backbone behind the scenes—keeping operations organized, people supported, and hope moving forward. Beyond her role, she leads and coordinates a church food pantry, serving the underprivileged with compassion, dignity, and consistency. Her passion for recovery, stability, and community transformation shines through everything she does. A devoted wife of 20 years, mother of five, and grandmother of five, Stephanie embodies resilience, service, and purpose—proving that healing and hope often start with steady hands and a willing heart.

https://www.thechristiancenter.org/

Ep212 The Heart Behind The Christian Center-Stephanie Washington

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we sit down with Richard from The Christian Center in Anderson, Indiana, to talk about homelessness, outreach, recovery, and restoring dignity to the unhoused. Richard shares how The Christian Center serves as Madison County’s only full-time soup kitchen, a 65-bed men’s shelter, and a lifeline through emergency warming centers during brutal winter temperatures.

We dive into the reality of homelessness in Anderson, the impact of trauma and addiction, and why listening to someone’s story can be just as life-changing as providing food, showers, or clean clothes. Richard opens up about his personal calling, the influence of incarceration on his life’s purpose, and how hope—when shared authentically—can transform lives.

This conversation challenges common stereotypes about homelessness and addiction, highlighting the importance of compassion, dignity, and human connection. If you care about recovery, community outreach, faith-based support, homelessness services, or real stories of hope, this episode is for you.

Topics covered:
Homeless outreach in Anderson, Indiana
Addiction, trauma, and recovery
Emergency warming centers and winter shelter
Restoring dignity through compassion and conversation
Faith, incarceration, and second chances

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Ep213 The Truth About Homelessness in Anderson Indiana-Richard Harvey

I am Randy Davis, the founder and the Executive Director of ABLBH. Early on in my life, I recognized my desire to help those who might be struggling. I have been blessed with experiences that have fed my hunger. I believe in encouraging others before they believe in themselves. Thus, ABLBH believes in you.

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It was June of 2014 when God first burdened my heart with the needs of those battling addiction. God used Brianna's experiences, story, and life to touch me in a way unlike He never has. Then He began opening doors and creating opportunities that showed me together we would make a difference. So here we are changing lives and saving lives. For certain God gets the glory but without so many feet and hands moving for Him we would not have the impact that we have!

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Join us and believe with us!

Randy Davis

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