In this episode of Jesus Loves Addicts, Isaac Stooksberry shares his raw journey from a promising athlete with a full football scholarship to a life consumed by addiction. Raised in a loving Catholic home, Isaac explains the deep insecurity that drove him to seek affirmation in sports, alcohol, and drugs. He describes the steady decline — lost scholarship, arrests, theft, and opiate dependence — and the pivotal moments that eventually led to a Christ-centered recovery.

Hosts and guests discuss the spiritual and practical aspects of addiction, the debate over whether addiction is a disease, the role of hope and perspective in recovery, and the importance of faith-based programs. Isaac recounts the emotional moment he cried out for help and the detective who offered him a choice between jail and a rehab program that ultimately changed his life. Expect honest reflection on shame, relapse, accountability, and the transforming power of Jesus.

In this powerful episode of Jesus Loves Addicts, Tasha and Travis McInnes share their raw, hopeful testimony of 25+ years of addiction, prison, and radical transformation through faith in Christ. They discuss the realities of recovery — the rewards, the messiness of sanctification, and the importance of community, boundaries, and daily spiritual disciplines like Bible study and prayer.

Guests Tasha and Travis describe court-ordered treatment, life behind bars, the pivotal salvation moments that changed their paths, and how their scars became tools for ministry. They explain how Big Fish and the Home of Grace work as Christ-centered recovery programs, outline the 12-month discipleship model, job readiness, financial coaching, and the value of keeping God at the center of relationships.

Key takeaways: hope for those still struggling, the power of testimony, practical recovery structures (mentors, budgeting, community partnerships), the risks of premature romantic relationships in early sobriety, and how God can turn brokenness into purpose. Expect honest storytelling, spiritual encouragement, and actionable next steps for anyone seeking recovery or supporting a loved one.

Join hosts Kathryn and Paul as they sit down with Tasha and Travis McInnes to hear raw, honest stories of more than two decades trapped in addiction — from marijuana and alcohol to meth, cocaine and IV use — plus homelessness, prison and the struggle of parenting through it all.

This episode explores roots of shame and trauma, the role of family and peer pressure, the pain of relapse, and the turning point when both guests encountered Jesus. Expect candid conversation about accountability, faith-based recovery, the Home of Grace, and the hard realities and hopes of rebuilding life in Christ.

Join Tommy and Maria Wilson as they share a raw, hopeful conversation about childhood trauma, years of addiction and crime, and the life-changing moment of salvation that set them on a path to recovery and service. They discuss Tommy’s past with gambling, cocaine, meth and insurance scams, Maria’s role in bringing him to church, and the difficult losses their family endured.

The episode covers the founding of Living Free Ministries and the Freedom Center, partnerships with Home of Grace, community outreach like their massive Christmas meals, and the couple’s approach to recovery—honest about failures, focused on Christ, and committed to loving people where they are.

Listeners can expect stories of grief and resilience, practical insights for families affected by addiction, and a clear message of hope: while many are looked at, few are truly seen—and in Christ we are loved and can be restored.

Part two of Jesus Loves Addicts features guests Josh and Haylee sharing an unflinching recovery testimony: Josh’s childhood introduction to gangs and substance abuse, years of violence and enabling, Haylee’s breaking point and temporary separation, and the moment of total surrender that led to Josh’s salvation and lasting sobriety.

The episode covers the realities of addiction in marriage — abuse, enabling, near-divorce, legal separation, and the slow work of rebuilding trust — plus practical turning points like accountability, church community, counseling, baptism, and the role of prayer. The couple explores how truth-telling, ownership of wrongdoing, and faith produced real change for them and their kids.

Listeners will hear key takeaways about surrendering to Christ, the importance of good company and spiritual mentors, balancing hope with hard work, and resources for recovery. This candid conversation is for anyone touched by addiction, marriage strain, or seeking faith-based healing.

In this powerful episode of Jesus Loves Addicts, Josh and Haylee Walls share their intertwined stories of addiction, trauma, faith, and redemption. Josh opens up about his decade-long struggle with substances and gang life—starting at 13—and how hidden addictions, arrests, and dangerous choices shaped his early years. Haylee recounts a childhood marked by parental alcoholism, abuse, and survival, and how those wounds influenced her relationships and choices.

Together they discuss the complexities of codependency, the unpredictable paths that lead people into addiction, and the hard work of recovery. Key moments include Josh's surrender and baptism, Haylee's role in offering identity and acceptance that helped shift Josh's life, painful family dynamics, reconciliation with estranged parents, and the ongoing challenges of staying sober. The episode explores honest conversations about failure, stigma, grace, and how faith can transform lives.

Listeners can expect candid storytelling, raw vulnerability, and practical hope for those facing addiction in themselves or loved ones. Produced in partnership with Home of Grace, this episode speaks to the messy reality of brokenness and the healing power of Christ-driven recovery.

In this episode of Jesus Loves Addicts Tiffany Cruit talks about her journey from childhood trauma and foster care to twenty years of active addiction and—ultimately—recovery. Tiffany shares the dark realities of her past, how opiates and other drugs took over her life, and the pivotal moment in a jail cell when God met her and led her into the Home of Grace.

Topics covered include childhood abuse and foster-care instability, early drug exposure, arrests and life on the streets, the decision to surrender, faith and deliverance in jail, treatment at Home of Grace, seven years clean, the challenges of surgeries and pain management for people in recovery, and rebuilding relationships with family and community outreach work.

Key points and takeaways: God can meet people in their darkest places; recovery is a daily, intentional process; support and accountability look different for everyone but are essential; euphoric recall and triggers require vigilance; life may still be hard, but responses change; and Tiffany demonstrates hope, practical wisdom, and ongoing ministry to others.

Hosts Kathryn and Paul sit down with guest Angela Yaeger to trace her life from childhood sexual abuse and abandonment through progressive substance use, meth‑induced psychosis, jail, and ultimately a Christ‑centered recovery at the Home of Grace. Angela shares candid memories of shame, running, and the turning point that led her into rehab and long‑term discipleship.

Conversation topics include mental health and trauma, the mechanics of addiction and relapse, receiving love and learning to trust again, forgiveness (including toward her father), the role of mentors and community, and practical steps Angela took—surrender, accountability, and service—that helped her stay rooted. She also discusses training as a counselor and how her story now informs her work helping others.

Listeners can expect an honest, hope-filled episode that acknowledges the messiness of recovery while highlighting how faith, community, and perseverance can lead to transformation and purpose.

In this episode David and Sarah share their raw, redemptive story — high school sweethearts torn apart by addiction who found restoration through Christ. Topics include David’s arrests and meth manufacturing, his turning point in jail (a spiritual rebirth on his birthday in 2013), Teen Challenge and Home of Grace treatment, and the long road to reconciliation with Sarah and their children.

Key moments include public baptisms, restored family relationships, the ripple effect of recovery on relatives and community, and the launch of the Freedom ministry — a Christ-centered program offering groups and conferences for addicts, veterans, first responders, couples, and families. Listeners should expect transparent testimony, practical hope for recovery, and encouragement for anyone affected by addiction.

In this powerful episode of Jesus Loves Addicts, hosts sit down with David and Sarah, high school sweethearts whose early romance spiraled into years of substance use, deception, and family strain. David recounts how baseball was his life until meth and other drugs took over, while Sarah shares how falling in love pulled her into the scene. They discuss parental influences, peer pressure, the slow erosion of trust, and how addiction reshaped their family roles.

The conversation covers the couple's paths: dropping out and returning to finish school, the birth of their children, a spontaneous first marriage, and the painful breakup when David fled the family amid mounting addiction. Highlights include candid reflections on deception, the moment Sarah found peace to leave, the crushing effects of secrets on parenting and relationships, and the hard truth of recovery’s challenges. Produced by Home of Grace, the episode centers on the redemptive work of Christ and practical lessons for families confronting addiction.