Jesus Loves Addicts

Guest Jennifer Parks shares a raw, hopeful testimony of surviving childhood domestic violence, sexual abuse, and a family devastated by addiction. She recounts pivotal moments — a hip surgery that introduced opioids, her brother’s suicide, years of meth and street life, and the long climb back toward sobriety.

The episode explores how trauma shaped her addiction, the role of enablers, and the complicated grief that followed the loss of loved ones. Jennifer speaks about faith’s role in recovery, being two years sober, and practical lessons about boundaries and community support.

Hosted on the Jesus Loves Addicts podcast and produced by Home of Grace, this conversation offers honest struggle, hard-earned wisdom, and encouragement for anyone touched by addiction, family trauma, or the search for redemption.

In this episode Shelly Robinson shares her raw, courageous testimony of 16 years in drugs and alcohol, the losses she endured (including her mother and custody of her children), and the moment she surrendered to Christ at the Taylor House. Host and guest discuss the cycle of generational addiction, the party and opiate scenes, psychosis and self-harm, relapse, and the hard work of forgiveness and rebuilding relationships.

Listeners will hear how faith-based recovery and ministries like Mission of Hope and the Home of Grace played pivotal roles, how small acts of compassion (a woman giving Shelly her coat) helped catalyze change, and how Shelly now serves others as a hospice chaplain and ministry leader. Key takeaways are the power of surrender, grace, accountability, and the possibility of reconciliation and purpose after addiction.

Aysha Guffey shares her powerful turnaround: early exposure to drugs, teenage addiction, the deaths of two daughters, a decade of substance use and prison, and finally a life-changing encounter that led her into Christ-centered recovery.

Topics include childhood trauma and normalization of substance use, pregnancies and loss, incarceration and prison rehabilitation programs, relapse and responsibility, and the role of faith and surrender in long-term recovery. Aysha discusses practical recovery steps, service at the Home of Grace, rebuilding family ties, and the hope of restored relationships — including her husband’s sobriety and her son’s recent recovery progress.

This short, candid conversation highlights accountability, the Christian doctrine of denying self, how treatment programs and routine supported change, and the message that past pain doesn’t define the future. Listeners can expect honest testimony, spiritual perspective, and encouragement for anyone impacted by addiction.

Guest Isaac Stooksbury shares his powerful testimony of being court-ordered into a Christ-centered recovery program, encountering Jesus, and sustaining nearly 24 years of sobriety. He recounts raw moments of shame, the difference between guilt and conviction, practical steps he took (quitting cigarettes, guarding his mind, scripture memorization), and how spiritual encounter led to lasting change.

The conversation covers how self-forgiveness became possible after a vivid vision of Christ on the cross, the role of mentors like George King, the founding of Big Fish Ministries (inspired by Jonah’s story), and the importance of discipleship, community, and practical recovery supports such as the Home of Grace and Center of Hope.

Expect honest reflection on relapse vs. ongoing sin, practical faith-based tools for recovery, hope for those struggling with addiction, and encouragement for anyone wrestling with shame — a message that Jesus is enough and transformation is possible.

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.