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From Addiction to Redemption: Jack Gregory’s Journey


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In this episode, we explored navigating difficult truths with Jack Gregory. Jack was born in Scotland and taken away from his family at a young age. He was raised in a mining town in West Yorkshire, and on his 8th birthday, his foster parents revealed that he wasn't legally their son. This news led to an existential crisis, and Jack began to mimic people and act out. In this episode, Jack discusses his struggles with addiction, his journey to sobriety, his experience in prison, and his newfound faith. He also talks about his work in film and television, his work with survivors of human trafficking, his book, and his work as a podcaster, The Accidental Journalist. We also explore how his involvement with a local church has helped him and his family.

 

Chapters:

 0:00:00 - Navigating Difficult Truths with Jack Gregory

0:14:45 - Forgiveness and Healing

 

Chapter Summaries:

(0:00:00) - Navigating Difficult Truths with Jack Gregory 

This episode features Jack Gregory, a former criminal and homeless addict who, by the grace of God, was able to turn his life around. Jack was born in Scotland, taken away from his family at a young age, and raised in a mining town in West Yorkshire. His foster parents told him he wasn't legally their son on his eighth birthday. This news led to an existential crisis, and Jack began to mimic people and act out.

 

0:14:45 - Forgiveness and Healing

We follow the story of Jack Gregory, who was an addict and experienced a major transformation in his life. Jack discusses his struggles with addiction, his journey to sobriety, his experience in prison, and his newfound faith. Jack's story is of survival and resilience, punctuated with loss, grief, and healing. Jack talks about his experience working in film and television, his work with survivors of human trafficking, his book, and his work as an accidental journalist. He also talks about his involvement with a local church and how it has helped him and his family.



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✔Spotify -  https://spoti.fi/3Skdjem

✔Instagram -https://www.instagram.com/j_w_greg

 


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