In this episode host Zach Buckalew sits with his wife Ashley to tell her raw, unflinching story: childhood trauma, decades of addiction, violent relationships, prostitution and multiple arrests, and the moment a SWAT bust and jail time turned into a doorway to recovery.

They discuss the realities of recovery—relapses, shame, court-ordered programs, the Mission of Hope and Bridget & Friends transitional housing, and the hard work of rebuilding trust and relationships. Ashley shares how faith, tough love from mentors, and Christ’s grace changed her life and led her into service.

Expect candid testimony about the challenges and rewards of salvation, practical honesty about failure and forgiveness, and a hopeful message for families and those still struggling: recovery is messy, God’s grace is real, and restoration is possible.