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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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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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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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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
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryaliveinc/
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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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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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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/
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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.
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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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Website: https://www.livingonincline.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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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
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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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.
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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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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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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What are we truly capable of? That’s the question Living on Incline sets out to explore.
Hosted by John Eklund, this podcast brings you real conversations with…
The name comes from the Manitou Incline — a steep, grueling hike in Colorado that inspired John to lean into discomfort as a path to growth. This show is about that same mindset: choosing to live on incline, on purpose, every day.
If you’re curious about what you’re capable of — physically, spiritually, emotionally — you’re in the right place.