What happens when a life built on performance finally cracks? Shane Curtis once wore the armor of a D1 athlete, a driven student, and a hard worker who could push through anything. After a devastating injury, the quiet space where training used to live filled with weed, alcohol, and eventually cocaine. He tried to muscle through the pain, move schools, and outrun the fallout. It worked—for a while. Then came a demanding job, long nights, and a “harmless” reintroduction to the drug he thought he’d left behind.

The breaking point arrived on open water. High, alone, and trapped by shame after flipping his kayak, Shane chose to sleep in the woods rather than ask for help, while his family filed a missing person report. That moment forced a decision he had sworn he’d never make: walk through the doors of a Christ-centered recovery program and stay long enough to change. The first month was war—between pride and surrender, control and trust. The turning key was Scripture. Titus 3:3-5 reframed everything: not saved by effort, but by mercy. From there, daily rhythms—devotions before noise, Scripture in the truck, community that tells the truth—began to rebuild a life from the inside out.

We unpack how identity formed around sports can crumble under injury, why stress and culture make relapse so deceptively reasonable, and how shame isolates when help would heal. Shane shares the habits that keep him grounded, the moment he chose to stay when leaving felt easier, and the fierce presence of family who showed up week after week. If you or someone you love is stuck between self-reliance and surrender, this story offers a map: humble yourself, invite accountability, and anchor your days in the Word. Three months clean and graduating, Shane isn’t selling perfection—he’s pointing to a mercy strong enough to hold when everything else fails.

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Welcome to Rebuilding Life After Addiction. I’m Justin Franich — I’ve led recovery programs, pastored churches, and walked hundreds of men into real transformation. This podcast gives you the tools, truth, and straight talk to rebuild your life through Jesus. Let’s jump in.

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Two stories, 33 combined years of sobriety, and one driving question: am I focused on God or on myself? We trace the everyday systems that turned fragile early recovery into lasting freedom, from Scripture texts and quiet prayer to choosing a worship night over an old escape and discovering a marriage and a new community on the other side.

We talk candidly about what actually holds when life hits hard—grief, loneliness, and the old pull to isolate. Daily habits matter because you don’t rise to the occasion; you fall to the level of your training. That’s why we dig into practical spiritual disciplines, real-world boundaries with money and phones, and how to build friendships that feed your spirit instead of your cravings. You’ll hear how uncomfortable church choices can still be the right ones, why the church is people more than a building, and how serving others becomes one of the strongest relapse guards.

Underneath it all is identity. Comparison, shame, and the hunger for applause lose their grip when we live as new creations, washed by the Word and formed by perseverance. We also name father wounds and the power of simple affirmation—hearing “I love you” and “I’m proud of you” changes the story you tell yourself. If you’re rebuilding life after addiction or standing with someone who is, this conversation offers honest hope and clear next steps: get rooted, get connected, and give away what you’ve received.

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Welcome to Rebuilding Life After Addiction. I’m Justin Franich — I’ve led recovery programs, pastored churches, and walked hundreds of men into real transformation. This podcast gives you the tools, truth, and straight talk to rebuild your life through Jesus. Let’s jump in.

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What if love isn’t about comfort at all—but about telling the truth even when it hurts? We open Matthew 5 and face a hard instruction: don’t bring your gift until you reconcile with your brother. That single command reframes worship, conflict, and community, pushing us past performative peace into honest, sometimes awkward, conversations that heal. Along the way we take aim at easy shortcuts—burning letters, vague “forgiveness,” and silent distancing—that feel spiritual but avoid the one thing love must do: confront in kindness.

We get personal about pride, offense, and the urge to catastrophize. One story traces the arc from “I forgave” to real freedom that only came after speaking to the person, weeping through the pain, and setting a healthy boundary. We draw a clear line between forgiveness and tolerance: grace is nonnegotiable, but enabling harm is not. For those rebuilding life after addiction, this distinction can guard sobriety, protect families, and restore trust without pretending. We also talk about choosing safe people, why disagreement isn’t hate, and how offense often exposes unhealed places in our own hearts.

Then we get practical. You can only control your half of reconciliation. We share steps to prepare your heart, request a conversation, name the harm without accusation, ask for repair, and decide, with wisdom, whether to restore closeness or set a firm boundary. And if reconciliation is rejected, you can forgive, dust your feet, and keep your peace. Through it all, we return to the gospel center: we’ve received reconciliation, so we live it out. Let the Holy Spirit search you, lead you into truth, and give you courage to love well.

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Ever tried controlling everything in life—addiction, illness, or daily struggles—only to realize it's exhausting and ineffective? In this episode of Rebuilding Life After Addiction, David Moseley shares his raw journey through cancer, meth addiction, and backsliding, revealing how true surrender to Jesus isn't weakness but the path to real freedom. We dive into the illusion of control, the messiness of letting go, and why discipleship turns internal change into lasting hope. Perfect for anyone in recovery, leadership, or just needing encouragement to release pride and fear.

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Welcome to Rebuilding Life After Addiction. I’m Justin Franich — I’ve led recovery programs, pastored churches, and walked hundreds of men into real transformation. This podcast gives you the tools, truth, and straight talk to rebuild your life through Jesus. Let’s jump in.

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Getting sober is hard—but staying spiritually strong in recovery is where the real battle begins.

In this episode, Justin Franich sits down with Ashley to unpack the habits that actually help you grow in faith and stay free. They dive into real-world practices like morning Bible time, prayer routines, overcoming daily temptation, and how to keep moving forward even in the middle of stress, triggers, and hard seasons.

If you're serious about strengthening your spiritual walk and building a lasting recovery, this conversation is for you.

Timestamps:
00:00 – Morning habits that anchor your day
06:15 – Overcoming daily temptation
12:17 – Growing spiritually (not just avoiding sin)
17:58 – What to do in hard seasons
23:17 – Recognizing progress without guilt
29:08 – Leadership, triggers, and grace in the grind
30:45 – Final encouragement & prayer invitation

Welcome to Rebuilding Life After Addiction. I’m Justin Franich — I’ve led recovery programs, pastored churches, and walked hundreds of men into real transformation. This podcast gives you the tools, truth, and straight talk to rebuild your life through Jesus. Let’s jump in.

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In this powerful episode, Justin Franich sits down with Rob Reynolds to discuss the real process of rebuilding life after addiction. Together, they dive into what it means to embrace a fresh start, trust God through the tough transitions, and develop the kind of character that leads to genuine transformation. Whether you’re on your own recovery journey, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking hope, this honest conversation offers practical wisdom on building a life truly worth living.

Topics Covered
• Overcoming addiction through faith
• Rebuilding finances, relationships, and self-worth
• Walking in daily trust and character development
• Finding purpose and stepping into God’s calling

Rob’s Ministry: https://www.thewayministries146.com/

Welcome to Rebuilding Life After Addiction. I’m Justin Franich — I’ve led recovery programs, pastored churches, and walked hundreds of men into real transformation. This podcast gives you the tools, truth, and straight talk to rebuild your life through Jesus. Let’s jump in.

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Struggling to find hope in the midst of addiction? Listen as Ben Fuller shares his raw, life-changing testimony—where a powerful encounter with Jesus and the healing power of music shattered his chains and gave him a new identity. In this intimate conversation with host Justin Franich, Ben opens up about his challenging upbringing, the generational pain he carried, and the surprising journey that transformed his life through faith.

With an impressive career as a musician, Ben has touched countless lives through songs like "Who I Am" and more, performing on stages from CMA Fest to Red Rocks. His music is not just a career—it’s a ministry and a declaration of identity for anyone battling addiction. This inspiring Christian testimony and faith-based recovery story is a powerful reminder that no one is ever too far gone for God’s redeeming grace.

Welcome to Rebuilding Life After Addiction. I’m Justin Franich — I’ve led recovery programs, pastored churches, and walked hundreds of men into real transformation. This podcast gives you the tools, truth, and straight talk to rebuild your life through Jesus. Let’s jump in.

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In this episode, we dive deep into the battle within—the fight between our flesh and our faith. We’ll explore what it means to truly surrender to God, take every thought captive, and tear down the strongholds that hold us back. 

If you’ve ever struggled with self-discipline, temptation, or understanding what full surrender really looks like, this conversation is for you. 

Tune in as we uncover how making Christ Lord over every decision leads to a life of freedom, peace, and true transformation.

Welcome to Rebuilding Life After Addiction. I’m Justin Franich — I’ve led recovery programs, pastored churches, and walked hundreds of men into real transformation. This podcast gives you the tools, truth, and straight talk to rebuild your life through Jesus. Let’s jump in.

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In this video we sit down with Ashely Marner, a recent graduate of SVATC and he shares his journey out of addiction, to relapse, and ultimately finding his way back.

Welcome to Rebuilding Life After Addiction. I’m Justin Franich — I’ve led recovery programs, pastored churches, and walked hundreds of men into real transformation. This podcast gives you the tools, truth, and straight talk to rebuild your life through Jesus. Let’s jump in.

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In this episode, Ashley and I sit down for an inspiring conversation about our transition from pastoring to leading a recovery ministry with Teen Challenge.

Together, we dive into the critical role of community in fostering healing, the impact of COVID-19 on recovery programs, and why faith-based recovery programs see higher success rates when Jesus is the higher power. We also discuss key insights from two articles referenced in the conversation: "A Study in Spirituality in Recovery" and "National Quitters Day" at NationalToday.com. 

This episode highlights the challenges of scaling community in recovery, the importance of accountability, and how monthly support sustains these life-changing programs. Whether you're seeking inspiration, understanding, or tools to support loved ones, this discussion will encourage you to invest in the power of community and faith-centered transformation.

🎧 Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about hope, healing, and the strength found in walking together through life’s challenges.

Welcome to Rebuilding Life After Addiction. I’m Justin Franich — I’ve led recovery programs, pastored churches, and walked hundreds of men into real transformation. This podcast gives you the tools, truth, and straight talk to rebuild your life through Jesus. Let’s jump in.

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