Soul Soldier Speaks

In this soul-stirring episode of Soul Soldier Speaks, Caden Rachwal opens his heart and invites us into the sacred, often unseen battlefield of sibling grief. After losing his brother Logan to fentanyl poisoning at just 18 years old, Caden became one of the countless “silent soldiers”—siblings navigating unbearable loss while often being overlooked in the aftermath.

With vulnerability, wisdom beyond his years, and a depth shaped by pain, Caden speaks truth to what it means to grieve a brother, carry invisible weight, and grow up in the shadow of loss. From the moment he shares how he found out Logan had died, to the quiet ways he keeps his brother’s memory alive, this conversation is a raw tribute to love, grief, and resilience.

This episode is a call to see the siblings. To honor the ones still here. To break the silence around sibling grief and speak the names of those we’ve lost AND the siblings still living.

This isn’t just an interview. It’s a lifeline. A gut punch. A glimpse into the sacred grief of a brother whose voice now carries the legacy of the one he loved most.

 Learn more about The Love Logan Foundation: ⁠www.loveloganfoundation.org ⁠ 

 Follow the mission on Instagram & Facebook: @loveloganfoundation

In this deeply moving episode of Soul Soldier Speaks, host Lindsay Taylor sits down with Erin Rachwal, Co-Founder of the Love, Logan Foundation, for a conversation that is as raw as it is redemptive. Erin is a devoted Christian mother, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and fierce advocate who tragically lost her 19-year-old son, Logan, to fentanyl poisoning on Valentine’s Day, 2021.

Now, she’s turning unimaginable tragedy into a powerful purpose.

Erin shares Logan’s story—his beautiful spirit, his battles with anxiety and bullying, and the heartbreaking night that forever changed her family’s life. Together, Lindsay and Erin reflect on the staggering rise of fentanyl-related deaths, the stigma surrounding addiction, and the silent suffering many teens carry. As two mothers whose sons passed away just months apart, their conversation is a profound testament to grief, resilience, and God’s unwavering presence in the darkest of valleys.

With a background in clinical social work, Erin brings both professional insight and personal experience to the front lines of advocacy. Through the Love, Logan Foundation, she is raising national awareness, educating youth and families, launching powerful campaigns like digital billboards, and even establishing National Siblings Grieving Fentanyl Loss Day—honoring the silent grief of surviving brothers and sisters like her son, Caden.

Erin’s faith has been her anchor, reminding us all that there is still light in the battlefield and that no one is beyond hope. This episode is more than a story—it's a call to action, a lifeline for grieving families, and a rally cry for every soul soldier reclaiming the light.

Because just one pill can kill—and one story can save.

🔗 Learn more about Erin’s work: www.loveloganfoundation.org

🕯️ Follow the mission on Instagram & Facebook: @loveloganfoundation

📍Billboards now live in Wisconsin & Phoenix, AZ

YouTube channel:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@LoveLoganVideo⁠

What happens when a man stands at the edge of death, pleading for strength to end it all—only to be given the courage to fight for life instead? In this gripping and deeply raw episode of Soul Soldier Speaks, host Lindsay Taylor sits down with Jason Rudeen, a man whose journey from addiction, darkness, and self-destruction to faith, healing, and purpose is nothing short of miraculous.

Jason shares his harrowing rock-bottom moment—knife to his throat, begging for a way out—only to find divine intervention guiding him toward recovery. From working with the cartel to finding himself lost in the depths of psychosis, his story is a powerful testament to the battle between light and darkness, addiction and freedom, despair and hope.

This episode isn’t just about survival; it’s about redemption, transformation, and the relentless fight to reclaim one’s soul and life. Whether you’re struggling, supporting a loved one, or simply seeking inspiration, Jason’s story proves that no one is too far gone to find a way out.

💡 If you or someone you love is battling addiction or suicidal thoughts, this episode is a must-listen. Hope is real. Recovery is possible. You are not alone.

About Jason Rudeen:

Jason Rudeen is a person in long-term recovery, which for him means he hasn’t felt the need to pick up a drink or a drug since July 23, 2016. He is one of the hosts of The Way Out Podcast and Recovery Revolution Live, bringing powerful conversations on healing, resilience, and transformation to audiences worldwide.

Beyond his work in media, Jason is a trained Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) and a Stephen Minister, offering spiritual and emotional support to those in crisis. He also serves on the board for Recovery Cafe Anoka County (RCAC), a nonprofit peer recovery center in Anoka County, MN, where he is dedicated to helping individuals find healing, education, and support.

But above all else, Jason’s greatest gift today is getting to be a Dad to his wonderful kids. His life, once steeped in despair, is now an embarrassment of riches—a testament to the beauty of recovery and the power of faith.

🎙 Podcasts & Media:
🔗 The Way Out Podcast
🔗 Recovery Revolution Live

🏠 Recovery Support & Community:
🔗 Recovery Cafe Anoka County

📺 Watch Jason’s Story:
🔗 Jason Rudeen on YouTube

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In this deeply moving episode of Soul Soldier Speaks, I sit down with author and advocate Melissa-Sue Methven to discuss the hidden struggles of addiction, mental health, and suicide. Melissa shares her powerful journey after losing her husband, Scott, to suicide and how she turned her pain into purpose.

We explore the silent battles many face, the stigma surrounding mental health—especially for men—and the role of addiction in masking deep emotional wounds. Melissa opens up about the challenges of loving someone struggling with addiction, the importance of setting boundaries, and how healing ourselves allows us to support others.

This conversation is for anyone who has lost a loved one, is supporting someone in their darkest moments, or is searching for hope amid grief. Join us as we honor Scott’s story and shed light on the resilience and healing possible even in the face of devastating loss.

🔹 Connect with Melissa:
Instagram: @melissa_gratitude
Website: melissagratitude.life
Podcast: Not Alone with Melissa-Sue Methven

Book: The Truth Behind The Smiles- https://www.amazon.com/dp/1961098571?dplnkId=fb3a11b5-f81c-420b-b6fd-fd96f8f78daf&nodl=1

Tune in and remember—you are not alone. 💙

In this very first episode of Soul Soldier Speaks, host Lindsay Taylor shares the heart behind this podcast—why she created it and what she hopes you, the listener, will gain from it. With raw honesty and deep compassion, Lindsay speaks to those who are battling suicidal ideation, addiction, profound grief, and life's deepest hardships, as well as the loved ones who stand beside them.

Through her own journey of loss, including the heartbreaking passing of her son, Alex, to a fentanyl overdose, Lindsay has stepped into a mission greater than herself—to walk alongside those fighting to hold on and to honor those who have been lost. She reminds us that even in the darkest caves, the light is still ahead.

This episode lays the foundation for Soul Soldier Speaks, a space where pain and purpose coexist, where resilience is forged in the fire of struggle, and where every listener is reminded of their worth, their belonging, and their undeniable place in this world. Lindsay invites you to rise with her—to transform pain into purpose, to uncover the miracle that you are, and to stand as a warrior in the battle for life.

Welcome to the beginning of a journey toward hope, healing, and the unshakable truth that you are not alone.

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