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  • #012 An Extraordinary Journey: From Egyptian Orphan to Compassionate Pastor | Living on Incline

    An Extraordinary Journey: From Egyptian Orphan to Compassionate Pastor | Living on Incline

    In this inspiring episode of Living on Incline, host John Eklund welcomes Pastor Abraham Michael. Abraham shares his remarkable life story, growing up in poverty in Egypt, facing traumatic experiences, and finding solace in faith. From being placed in an orphanage at a young age to encountering various life-threatening situations, Abraham's journey demonstrates the power of faith and resilience. John and Abraham discuss his current ministry work, including his role as a pastor, hospital chaplain, and mental health coach. Abraham’s mission, Missions of Compassion, aims to help those in need, providing both spiritual and mental health support. Tune in to hear how his incredible experiences have led him to live a life dedicated to service and compassion.

    00:00 Introduction: Growing Up in Egypt
    01:07 A Journey of Faith and Mentorship
    02:10 Living on Incline: Welcoming Abraham
    03:48 Challenges and Ministry in the Bay Area
    22:23 The Power of Prayer and Early Life Struggles
    39:07 A Turning Point: Embracing Faith
    49:52 A Miraculous Opportunity: Coming to America
    52:21 A Miraculous Sponsorship
    53:12 Visa Challenges and Divine Intervention
    57:49 A Chance Encounter with a Retired General
    01:09:22 Journey to the United States
    01:11:30 Serving in the Youth Department
    01:20:05 Founding Missions of Compassion
    01:29:12 Encouragement for the Brokenhearted
    01:31:39 Final Words and Gratitude

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    1 hr 36 min
  • #011 The Entrepreneurial Itch: Building a Multi-Location Therapy Empire | Sarah Coates

    In this episode of Living on Incline, host John Eklund sits down with Sarah Coates, the visionary founder of **One-Eighty Counseling**. While many see her as a gifted clinician, this conversation peels back the curtain on the "entrepreneurial itch" that drove her to leave the security of a school counseling career to build a mental health empire.

    Sarah shares the raw reality of "going rogue," the dopamine rush of taking risks, and her unique "Pinball Machine" theory on how God steers us back on track even when we feel lost. We also dive into her powerful concept of the **"Reputation Rescue"**—the belief that while society may label you, God is the one who truly knows and protects your name.

    Connect with Sarah Coates:

    One-Eighty Counseling: https://one-eightycounseling.com/
    The Turn Your Life Around Podcast: https://www.theturnyourlifearoundpodcast.com/


    **00:00** – The Entrepreneurial Itch: Why therapists "go rogue."
    **03:20** – The "Pinball Machine" Theory: How God corrals us toward our purpose.
    **07:45** – Leaving the school system: Starting a private practice with no Plan B.
    **14:10** – High School & Identity: Choosing a path when you don’t have it all figured out.
    **21:30** – The Advertising Pivot: How a communications background shaped a CEO.
    **30:55** – Handling the Risk: Why entrepreneurs crave the "Dopamine Rush."
    **41:40** – The Reputation Rescue: Why God knows the "real you" despite the labels.
    **47:15** – Lessons from the Atlanta Braves: Looking at professional release through a "trauma lens."
    **53:50** – Recovering People Pleasers: The connection between counseling and codependency.
    **58:05** – Building the Empire: Scaling One-Eighty Counseling and adding IOP services.
    **01:00:50** – Final Thoughts: How to reach out and start your own 180-degree turn.


    #LivingOnIncline #JohnEklund #SarahCoates #OneEightyCounseling #Entrepreneurship #MentalHealthBusiness #FaithAndWork #ReputationRescue #Therapy #SmallBusinessGrowth #NorthCarolina #TurnYourLifeAround

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    Sponsored by Recovery Alive

    Living on Incline is proudly sponsored by Recovery Alive, a Christ-centered recovery program helping people find hope, healing, and purpose through authentic community and biblical transformation.

    Learn more: https://www.recoveryalive.com
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    1 hr 3 min
  • #010 From War Zones to Healing: A Pilot’s Battle with Anxiety & Recovery

    Join us for an inspiring and raw conversation with Jonathan Harless, Army Reserve pilot and veteran, as he shares his incredible journey from military deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan to battling anxiety and finding hope through recovery. Jonathan opens up about the realities of combat, the toll of high-stress missions, the challenges of returning home, and the power of community, faith, and therapy in healing.

    Whether you’re a veteran, a family member, or someone seeking hope in tough times, Jonathan’s story is a testament to resilience, vulnerability, and the importance of reaching out for help.


    👇 Check out the chapters below for easy navigation!

    Timestamps/Chapters:
    00:00 – Introduction & Jonathan’s Military Background
    02:00 – First Deployment: Iraq & Responsibilities
    04:00 – Returning Home & Transition to EMS
    06:00 – Family Influence & Early Life
    09:00 – College Years, Trouble, and Turning Points
    12:00 – Flight School: Challenges & Natural Talent
    15:00 – Becoming an Apache Pilot
    18:00 – Deployment to Iraq: Missions & Dangers
    22:00 – Coping with Combat Stress & Adrenaline
    25:00 – Coming Home: The Emotional Toll
    28:00 – Transition to Civilian Flying & EMS
    31:00 – The Opioid Crisis in Appalachia
    34:00 – DEA Contract Work & Counter-Narcotics Missions
    38:00 – Flying in Afghanistan: Risks & Realities
    41:00 – High Anxiety, Panic Attacks & Coping Mechanisms
    45:00 – The Breaking Point: Admitting the Need for Help
    48:00 – Seeking Treatment: Therapy, IOP, and Recovery
    52:00 – The Role of Faith & Community in Healing
    55:00 – Advice for Others Facing Anxiety or PTSD
    58:00 – Giving Back: Supporting Veterans & Recovery
    1:01:00 – Reflections, Marriage, and Moving Forward
    1:04:00 – Final Thoughts & How to Get Help


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    Living on Incline is proudly sponsored by Recovery Alive, a Christ-centered recovery program helping people find hope, healing, and purpose through authentic community and biblical transformation.

    Learn more: https://www.recoveryalive.com
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    VeteranStories #MentalHealth #PTSD #Recovery #MilitaryLife #Anxiety #Inspiration #Healing #ArmyPilot #CombatToRecovery #AddictionRecovery #Faith #Resilience #LivingOnIncline #RecoveryAlive

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    1 hr 13 min
  • #009 One Man’s Story of War Trauma, Addiction, and God’s Rescue | John Williamson

    He flatlined in combat. Battled addiction. Survived a stroke. And planned his suicide—until God intervened.


    In this jaw-dropping episode of Living on Incline, host John Eklund sits down with Army veteran John Williamson, whose story of resilience, trauma, and redemption will leave you speechless. From surviving a devastating tank accident in Iraq to wrestling with addiction and mental health back home, John’s journey proves that even when life breaks your body—your soul can still rise.


    You’ll hear about his near-death experience, years of opioid dependency, the tragic loss of his fiancée, and the powerful moment in a church lobby when a simple trash can became a turning point for his life.


    Now paralyzed on his left side but fully alive in purpose, John is helping others through Recovery Alive—and his story is a testament that God’s not done with you, even when you’ve given up on yourself.



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    Chapters / Timestamps:


    0:00 – John’s near-death story in Iraq

    2:00 – From overdose survivor to suicide plan

    4:30 – The moment in church that saved his life

    8:00 – Bullying, trauma, and growing up with insecurity

    10:00 – Why he joined the military

    14:00 – Sent to Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom

    17:30 – The tank accident that paralyzed him

    23:00 – Flatlining for 3-5 minutes and coming back

    26:00 – Legal addiction to opioids and pain pills

    29:00 – Losing his fiancée to Ambien-related crash

    32:00 – Alcohol, darkness, and hitting bottom

    36:00 – Surviving a stroke in 2022

    40:00 – His mother’s love and constant support

    44:00 – The church that welcomed him back

    46:00 – How Recovery Alive gave him strength and purpose

    48:00 – Helping others quit drugs and alcohol

    51:00 – One final message to those struggling with suicidal thoughts


     

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    #LivingOnIncline #RecoveryAlive #VeteranTestimony #SuicideSurvivor #CombatSurvivor #AddictionRecovery #JohnWilliamson #VeteranMentalHealth #OvercomingTrauma #ChristianPodcast #HopeAfterWar #FaithAndRecovery #PTSDRecovery #FromBrokenToHealing

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    57 min
  • #008 This Correctional Facility Is Creating Leaders, Not Just Inmates

    In this extraordinary episode of Living on Incline, we go behind bars at Sampson Correctional Institution, a prison that’s turning incarceration into transformation. From college degrees and reentry coaching to emotional healing and leadership development, this facility is doing something few others are: believing in the people inside.

    Join host John Eklund as he sits down with three key leaders who are changing the future of incarceration:

     • Robert Van Gorder – Facility Warden II

     • Charles Wooten – Facility Case Manager & Reentry Coordinator

     • Anthony Faison – Campbell University Site Coordinator & Advisor

    Together, they unpack what makes Sampson different—from trauma-informed recovery and Christian programming to real education and community reintegration.


    Chapters / Timestamps:

    00:00 – Reflections from inside Sampson Correctional

    01:10 – Campbell University and the Second Chance college program

    02:15 – One man writing his memoir from prison

    03:00 – Finding purpose inside the fence

    03:50 – Mr. Wooten’s vision for reentry and dignity

    05:45 – A cultural shift: less violence, more respect

    07:25 – Mr. Faison’s story: from incarcerated to site coordinator

    09:50 – “15 In, 15 Out” – the Campbell graduation goal

    12:40 – How Recovery Alive is changing lives on the inside

    14:00 – Vulnerability, honesty, and emotional transformation

    15:20 – Complaint stats drop dramatically

    17:10 – The difficulty of reentry, even after release

    18:35 – Why second chances matter—even for lifers

    20:15 – Recovery Alive’s impact behind bars

    21:30 – Domestic violence awareness & Reaching Out From Within

    23:00 – Walking the yard: generational impact of mentorship

    25:00 – Warden Van Gorder: leading with heart and hope

    26:10 – Society benefits when prisons invest in people

    27:40 – Combating shame and stigma

    28:30 – “This man is more free than most on the outside”

    30:00 – Final thoughts: “You’re not what you’ve done.”


    Guest Info:

     • Robert Van Gorder – Warden, Sampson Correctional Institution

     • Charles Wooten – Facility Case Manager / Reentry Coordinator

     • Anthony Faison – Campbell University Site Coordinator for Sampson Correctional Institution


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    Sponsored by Recovery Alive

    Living on Incline is proudly sponsored by Recovery Alive, a Christ-centered recovery movement helping people rebuild their lives, restore relationships, and renew their faith.

    Website: https://www.recoveryalive.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryaliveinc/

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    1 hr 1 min
  • #007 From 911 Calls to Saving Lives: This Paramedic Is Rebuilding Communities

    Tara Tucker is not your average paramedic. She’s on a mission to revolutionize how first responders handle mental health, addiction, and crisis care—because for her, it’s personal.

    In this powerful episode of Living on Incline, host John Eklund sits down with Tara, a behavioral health community paramedic, to talk about her boots-on-the-ground work bridging emergency response and long-term recovery. From opioid overdose calls to faith-based outreach events, Tara is meeting people where they are—and helping entire communities heal.

    What started as a career in EMS turned into a life calling after losing someone close to her to overdose—and nearly losing her own son to addiction. Tara’s story is raw, inspiring, and a masterclass in what it means to live on mission.

    If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like when faith, community, and action collide—this is it.

    ⸻

    Chapters / Timestamps:

    0:00 – Meet Tara Tucker: Behavioral Health Community Paramedic
    1:30 – What is a behavioral paramedic?
    3:00 – Why traditional EMS training fails mental health cases
    5:00 – The trauma and burnout of first responders
    7:00 – Her first personal loss to overdose
    9:00 – When she discovered her own son was struggling
    11:00 – How family unity helped save her son
    13:00 – From EMS worker to mom on a mission
    15:00 – Breaking the generational silence on addiction
    17:00 – The emotional toll of paramedic life
    19:00 – The suicide crisis among first responders
    21:00 – Holistic healing circles and buddy check programs
    24:00 – Monthly outreach events: Mental health, food, prayer & more
    26:00 – Sending kids to camp with first responders and churches
    28:00 – How a 911 call turned into a two-year sobriety story
    32:00 – Helping someone in crisis connect with a church
    35:00 – Why churches need to rethink “outreach”
    36:00 – Final message: Build the bridge—someone’s life depends on it

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    Guest Info (Tara Tucker):

    Tara is a Behavioral Health Community Paramedic serving in North Carolina. She collaborates with Recovery Alive, Broken Chains JC, and various community partners to connect 911 calls to long-term recovery solutions through faith-based outreach, peer support, and holistic care.

    For speaking, training, or partnerships: RecoveryAlive.com

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    ⸻

    Sponsored by Recovery Alive

    Living on Incline is proudly sponsored by Recovery Alive, a Christ-centered recovery movement helping people rebuild their lives, restore relationships, and renew their faith.

    Website: https://www.recoveryalive.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryaliveinc/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoveryaliveinc
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoveryalive



    #TaraTucker #LivingOnIncline #RecoveryAlive #911ToRecovery #BehavioralParamedic #FirstResponderWellness #FaithAndRecovery #AddictionSupport #MentalHealthCrisis #EMSMinistry #OpioidCrisis #ChurchOutreach #HopeIsReal #JesusSaves #RecoveryIsPossible

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    39 min
  • #006 Outlaw Biker Saved by Grace

    Jeff Stultz should be dead. Shot, stabbed, addicted, and homeless—his story reads like a movie. But this isn’t fiction. It’s a raw, redemptive journey from the violent world of outlaw biker gangs to leading a global Christian recovery movement.

    In this gripping episode of Living on Incline, Jeff sits down with John Eklund to reveal the truth about his former life in biker clubs, his descent into crack addiction, and how Jesus met him in the middle of absolute ruin.

    Now the founder of Broken Chains, a motorcycle-based recovery ministry in 15+ countries, and a national ambassador for Recovery Alive, Jeff shares how the darkest parts of his past have become the fuel for his mission.

    This is more than a testimony—it’s a battle cry for anyone who’s ever felt too far gone. Jeff proves that hope is real and change is possible.

    ⸻

    Guest Links (Jeff Stultz):
     • Broken Chains JC: https://brokenchainsjc.com
     • Jeff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffstultz_recovery
     • Jeff on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffstultzspeaker


    Chapters / Timestamps:

    0:00 – Jeff’s introduction and wild past
    2:00 – What is Broken Chains?
    4:30 – Motorcycle clubs vs. Jesus communities
    6:00 – Life in a 1% outlaw biker gang
    9:30 – From abuse to addiction to power
    13:00 – Crack addiction and homelessness
    16:00 – Losing everything: houses, boats, identity
    20:00 – How codependency nearly ruined his parents
    23:00 – What life is really like as a homeless addict
    26:00 – How to help the homeless the right way
    29:00 – Why recovery is really discipleship
    32:00 – 18 years sober—how he still stays accountable
    35:00 – Cancer, pain, and trusting God
    38:00 – Facing a life-altering surgery
    40:00 – Why Jeff won’t stop preaching the gospel
    43:00 – Launching The Hope Spot church
    45:00 – How YOU can support his mission
    47:00 – Final message: Slide in sideways, used up for Jesus



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    Sponsored by Recovery Alive

    Living on Incline is proudly sponsored by Recovery Alive, a Christ-centered recovery movement helping people rebuild their lives, restore relationships, and renew their faith.

    Website: https://www.recoveryalive.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryaliveinc/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoveryaliveinc
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoveryalive



    #JeffStultz #LivingOnIncline #RecoveryAlive #BrokenChains #ChristianTestimony #BikerToBeliever #AddictionRecovery #HomelessToHope #MotorcycleMinistry #RecoveryMinistry #FaithOverFear #ExBiker #HopeIsReal #JesusSaves #ChurchForTheBroken

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    49 min
  • #007 From 911 Calls to Saving Lives: This Paramedic Is Rebuilding Communities

    Tara Tucker is not your average paramedic. She’s on a mission to revolutionize how first responders handle mental health, addiction, and crisis care—because for her, it’s personal.

    In this powerful episode of Living on Incline, host John Eklund sits down with Tara, a behavioral health community paramedic, to talk about her boots-on-the-ground work bridging emergency response and long-term recovery. From opioid overdose calls to faith-based outreach events, Tara is meeting people where they are—and helping entire communities heal.

    What started as a career in EMS turned into a life calling after losing someone close to her to overdose—and nearly losing her own son to addiction. Tara’s story is raw, inspiring, and a masterclass in what it means to live on mission.

    If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like when faith, community, and action collide—this is it.


    Chapters / Timestamps:

    0:00 – Meet Tara Tucker: Behavioral Health Community Paramedic

    1:30 – What is a behavioral paramedic?

    3:00 – Why traditional EMS training fails mental health cases

    5:00 – The trauma and burnout of first responders

    7:00 – Her first personal loss to overdose

    9:00 – When she discovered her own son was struggling

    11:00 – How family unity helped save her son

    13:00 – From EMS worker to mom on a mission

    15:00 – Breaking the generational silence on addiction

    17:00 – The emotional toll of paramedic life

    19:00 – The suicide crisis among first responders

    21:00 – Holistic healing circles and buddy check programs

    24:00 – Monthly outreach events: Mental health, food, prayer & more

    26:00 – Sending kids to camp with first responders and churches

    28:00 – How a 911 call turned into a two-year sobriety story

    32:00 – Helping someone in crisis connect with a church

    35:00 – Why churches need to rethink “outreach”

    36:00 – Final message: Build the bridge—someone’s life depends on it



    Guest Info (Tara Tucker):

    Tara is a Behavioral Health Community Paramedic serving in North Carolina. She collaborates with Recovery Alive, Broken Chains JC, and various community partners to connect 911 calls to long-term recovery solutions through faith-based outreach, peer support, and holistic care.


    For speaking, training, or partnerships: RecoveryAlive.com



    Listen & Subscribe:

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-on-incline/id1828304603

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78HwNrRWZHGAHL8Zv90nO0?si=e4b5d032e9214deb

    YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZdyfS2K4OE4WFJRWSuAgsQ

    RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2521959.rss

    Website: https://www.livingonincline.com


    Sponsored by Recovery Alive

    Living on Incline is proudly sponsored by Recovery Alive, a Christ-centered recovery movement helping people rebuild their lives, restore relationships, and renew their faith.

    Website: https://www.recoveryalive.com

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryaliveinc/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoveryaliveinc

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    39 min
  • #006 Outlaw Biker Saved by Grace

    Jeff Stultz should be dead. Shot, stabbed, addicted, and homeless—his story reads like a movie. But this isn’t fiction. It’s a raw, redemptive journey from the violent world of outlaw biker gangs to leading a global Christian recovery movement.

    In this gripping episode of Living on Incline, Jeff sits down with John Eklund to reveal the truth about his former life in biker clubs, his descent into crack addiction, and how Jesus met him in the middle of absolute ruin.

    Now the founder of Broken Chains, a motorcycle-based recovery ministry in 15+ countries, and a national ambassador for Recovery Alive, Jeff shares how the darkest parts of his past have become the fuel for his mission.

    This is more than a testimony—it’s a battle cry for anyone who’s ever felt too far gone. Jeff proves that hope is real and change is possible.

    ⸻

    Guest Links (Jeff Stultz):
     • Broken Chains JC: https://brokenchainsjc.com
     • Jeff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffstultz_recovery
     • Jeff on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffstultzspeaker


    Chapters / Timestamps:

    0:00 – Jeff’s introduction and wild past
    2:00 – What is Broken Chains?
    4:30 – Motorcycle clubs vs. Jesus communities
    6:00 – Life in a 1% outlaw biker gang
    9:30 – From abuse to addiction to power
    13:00 – Crack addiction and homelessness
    16:00 – Losing everything: houses, boats, identity
    20:00 – How codependency nearly ruined his parents
    23:00 – What life is really like as a homeless addict
    26:00 – How to help the homeless the right way
    29:00 – Why recovery is really discipleship
    32:00 – 18 years sober—how he still stays accountable
    35:00 – Cancer, pain, and trusting God
    38:00 – Facing a life-altering surgery
    40:00 – Why Jeff won’t stop preaching the gospel
    43:00 – Launching The Hope Spot church
    45:00 – How YOU can support his mission
    47:00 – Final message: Slide in sideways, used up for Jesus



    Listen & Subscribe:

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-on-incline/id1828304603
    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78HwNrRWZHGAHL8Zv90nO0?si=e4b5d032e9214deb
    YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZdyfS2K4OE4WFJRWSuAgsQ
    RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2521959.rss
    Website: https://www.livingonincline.com



    Sponsored by Recovery Alive

    Living on Incline is proudly sponsored by Recovery Alive, a Christ-centered recovery movement helping people rebuild their lives, restore relationships, and renew their faith.

    Website: https://www.recoveryalive.com
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryaliveinc/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoveryaliveinc
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoveryalive



    #JeffStultz #LivingOnIncline #RecoveryAlive #BrokenChains #ChristianTestimony #BikerToBeliever #AddictionRecovery #HomelessToHope #MotorcycleMinistry #RecoveryMinistry #FaithOverFear #ExBiker #HopeIsReal #JesusSaves #ChurchForTheBroken

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    49 min
  • #006 Outlaw Biker Saved by Grace

    Jeff Stultz should be dead. Shot, stabbed, addicted, and homeless—his story reads like a movie. But this isn’t fiction. It’s a raw, redemptive journey from the violent world of outlaw biker gangs to leading a global Christian recovery movement.

    In this gripping episode of Living on Incline, Jeff sits down with John Eklund to reveal the truth about his former life in biker clubs, his descent into crack addiction, and how Jesus met him in the middle of absolute ruin.

    Now the founder of Broken Chains, a motorcycle-based recovery ministry in 15+ countries, and a national ambassador for Recovery Alive, Jeff shares how the darkest parts of his past have become the fuel for his mission.

    This is more than a testimony—it’s a battle cry for anyone who’s ever felt too far gone. Jeff proves that hope is real and change is possible.

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    Guest Links (Jeff Stultz):
     • Broken Chains JC: https://brokenchainsjc.com
     • Jeff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffstultz_recovery
     • Jeff on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffstultzspeaker


    Chapters / Timestamps:

    0:00 – Jeff’s introduction and wild past
    2:00 – What is Broken Chains?
    4:30 – Motorcycle clubs vs. Jesus communities
    6:00 – Life in a 1% outlaw biker gang
    9:30 – From abuse to addiction to power
    13:00 – Crack addiction and homelessness
    16:00 – Losing everything: houses, boats, identity
    20:00 – How codependency nearly ruined his parents
    23:00 – What life is really like as a homeless addict
    26:00 – How to help the homeless the right way
    29:00 – Why recovery is really discipleship
    32:00 – 18 years sober—how he still stays accountable
    35:00 – Cancer, pain, and trusting God
    38:00 – Facing a life-altering surgery
    40:00 – Why Jeff won’t stop preaching the gospel
    43:00 – Launching The Hope Spot church
    45:00 – How YOU can support his mission
    47:00 – Final message: Slide in sideways, used up for Jesus



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    Sponsored by Recovery Alive

    Living on Incline is proudly sponsored by Recovery Alive, a Christ-centered recovery movement helping people rebuild their lives, restore relationships, and renew their faith.

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