The 1334 Podcast

Addiction recovery, drug addiction, alcohol addiction, substance abuse treatment, Christian addiction recovery, faith-based rehabilitation, and overcoming addiction are all part of this conversation with Ken Rice of The Anchorage of Albany. We discuss why enabling an addict can make addiction worse, why tough love sometimes matters more than financial support, and how faith, accountability, discipleship, and community service can help people rebuild their lives. Ken shares how The Anchorage approaches addiction treatment by addressing the root causes of substance abuse and helping people discover a new life through Jesus Christ.

What does it actually take to overcome addiction? And how can families help someone struggling with drugs or alcohol without unintentionally making the problem worse?

Ken Rice joins the 1334 Podcast to share the work happening at The Anchorage of Albany, a Christ-centered addiction recovery ministry serving men and women in Southwest Georgia.

We discuss the difficult reality of enabling addiction, why rock bottom looks different for everyone, and why recovery requires more than simply getting someone sober. Ken explains how The Anchorage combines biblical discipleship, 12-step principles, counseling, accountability, and hands-on community service to help individuals rebuild their lives.

We also discuss the importance of giving people purpose, learning to serve others, and creating healthy relationships that continue long after treatment.

Ken shares his own journey into ministry, the opening of the Anchorage's new women's facility, and the many ways individuals, churches, and businesses can get involved.

Whether you have a loved one struggling with addiction, work in recovery, or simply want to understand how faith-based rehabilitation can change lives, this is an important conversation.

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Running a nonprofit is about more than having a good mission. You have to find ways to get your message in front of people, attract donors, raise money, and keep yourself from burning out along the way.In this episode of the 1334 Podcast, I'm answering some of the questions you've sent in about nonprofit marketing, fundraising, and organizational growth.We discuss:- How to avoid burnout while running a nonprofit you're passionate about.- Why going back to your organization's original purpose can help you regain perspective.- The importance of organic social media growth and building genuine connections.- Why nonprofits need to show up in their local communities.- Creative fundraising ideas, including merchandise, raffles, tournaments, and recurring donor programs.- How nonprofits can think differently about competing for people's attention and donations.- The potential of monetizing content through platforms like YouTube and Facebook.My hope is that this episode gives smaller nonprofits some practical ideas they can take back to their organizations and put into action.**1334 Media** exists to provide free media services to other nonprofits and tell stories that inspire people and help organizations do more good.Support our mission: https://givebutter.com/1334mediaHave a question you'd like answered in a future episode? Leave a comment!

On this episode of the 1334 Podcast, Marvin Thomas joins us to talk about his community outreach work in Albany, Georgia, and why he's passionate about helping people who are struggling. Whether it's helping someone who has run out of gas, bringing motorcycle clubs together to support families in need, or simply stopping to ask a stranger if they're okay, Marvin believes that small acts of kindness can have a much bigger impact than we realize.

We talk about why he started his nonprofit, how different organizations and community leaders can work together, why he records and shares his acts of service, and why the good happening in communities like Albany deserves more attention.

We also get into something we don't talk about enough: the importance of simply noticing the people around us. You never know what someone is going through, and sometimes a small interaction can make a bigger difference than you could ever know.

You don't need a huge organization, a massive budget, or thousands of volunteers to get started. You just need to get out there and help.

**In this episode:**

- Why Motorcycle Marvin started doing community outreach

- How motorcycle clubs and nonprofits can work together

- Why helping one person can create a ripple effect

- The debate over recording and sharing acts of kindness

- Why the good happening in Albany deserves more attention

- How to start making a difference in your own community

The 1334 Podcast exists to tell stories that inspire people and teach other nonprofits. Through 1334 Media, we want to help more people discover the good being done in their communities and learn how to do good themselves.

If this episode inspires you, share it with someone who needs the reminder that their actions matter.

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In this solo episode of the 1334 Podcast, Blake answers some of the most common questions nonprofits have about marketing, social media, storytelling, consistency, branding, and podcasting.How do you market a nonprofit with little or no budget? Do you really need to be on every social media platform? What should your nonprofit actually post? How often should you post? Should the organization be the brand—or should the people behind it build personal brands? And does your nonprofit really need a podcast?The answer to many of these questions comes down to one simple idea: **your organization is already creating content. You just have to capture it.**Your success stories, the people you're helping, the work you're doing today, and the impact you're making in your community are already your best marketing.You don't necessarily need expensive cameras, a huge advertising budget, or a massive marketing team. You need to tell your story, show your work, and do it consistently.That's what 1334 Media is all about—helping nonprofits tell the stories of the incredible work they're already doing.

In this episode of the 1334 Podcast, Taylor LeBlanc from Aspire joins me for an in-depth conversation about 7-OH, fentanyl, opioid use disorder, withdrawal, treatment, recovery, and the rapidly changing world of addiction.Taylor explains why 7-OH has created new challenges for addiction-treatment providers, how different substances can produce dramatically different withdrawal experiences, and why treatment protocols have had to change so quickly.We also talk about the difference between traditional kratom and synthetic 7-OH products, what Taylor is seeing in patients who didn't realize what they were taking, why addiction doesn't fit neatly into the stereotype of the homeless drug addict, and what recovery can actually look like.One of the biggest themes of the conversation is seeing the person instead of simply seeing "the addict."Taylor shares what she sees beneath addiction, why support matters so much in recovery, how Aspire approaches treatment, and some of the incredible transformations she has witnessed in people who came through the program.We also discuss:• 7-OH and the rapidly changing opioid landscape• Fentanyl and why treatment became more complicated• Kratom vs. concentrated and synthetic products• Withdrawal and dependence• Medication-assisted treatment• Abstinence and long-term recovery• Why addiction affects people from every background• The role of mental health in addiction• Why support systems matter• The stigma surrounding addiction• What Aspire provides to people seeking help• The importance of education and informed decisions• Why seeing the person—not just the addiction—mattersThis conversation is educational and based on Taylor's experience working directly with people struggling with substance use and recovery. It is not medical advice.If you or someone you know is struggling, seek help from a qualified healthcare or addiction-treatment professional.This episode is part of the 1334 mission: telling stories that matter and helping people understand the issues affecting their communities.

Fitness, leadership, discipline, faith, community, vulnerability, and health are all connected. In this episode of the 1334 Podcast, Colton Glover joins us to talk about how physical fitness can transform the way we lead, handle stress, serve others, and live for the long term.We talk about why community may matter more than results, why vulnerability is often harder than physical suffering, how jiu-jitsu teaches emotional control, why leaders need to take care of their own health, and why the habits you build today are deposits for your future self.Colton shares the philosophy behind building a fitness community around community, culture, and results, and why the goal isn't simply to build stronger bodies—but stronger people and stronger relationships.We also talk about faith, purpose, fatherhood, doing hard things, longevity, walking, creating non-negotiable time for your health, and the example we set for our children simply by the way we live.One of the biggest themes of the conversation is simple:Your family is watching what you do.The workouts you do today may not change your life today. But they can change the person you become 10, 20, or 30 years from now—and the example your children grow up watching.In this episode:00:00 — Your workouts are deposits for your future self00:37 — Why community comes before results04:10 — Why every leader needs relationships08:00 — What does real strength mean?11:18 — Picking up your cross and doing hard things14:24 — Why vulnerability is harder than violence18:13 — The hardest part is taking the first step21:39 — How far should you push yourself?24:44 — Putting hard things on the calendar26:18 — Your kids are watching your standard30:40 — Teaching children to do hard things34:19 — Delayed gratification and stewardship36:18 — How jiu-jitsu changed a real-life reaction39:03 — Fitness as therapy40:33 — Getting out of your head and into your body44:10 — Why walking is underrated45:40 — Making your health non-negotiable48:02 — The ultimate fitness movement list52:10 — Why the mind is the most undertrained muscle54:55 — Training for longevity instead of vanity57:24 — Fitness coaches are doing more than fitness1:11:54 — How to get startedSubscribe to the 1334 Podcast for conversations about leadership, faith, nonprofits, community, health, and the people trying to make their communities better.

Homelessness in Albany, Georgia is more complicated than the statistics make it seem. Rod Collins of People Helping People of Southwest Georgia joins the 1334 Podcast to talk about homelessness, human dignity, addiction, poverty, outreach, and the stories behind the people we often walk past.Rod and his team are on the streets every day, meeting people where they are and building relationships—not just handing out supplies and leaving. He shares the story of a young homeless woman who is working every day, trying to rebuild her life, and still sleeping outside. He also explains how one relationship with a homeless man led him to begin reaching others living in the woods and on the streets.This conversation challenges some of the assumptions we make about homelessness. Not every person has the same story. Not every person struggling with homelessness is there for the same reason. And behind every statistic is a human being with a history, relationships, struggles, hopes, and a story we may never know.Rod also shares his vision for Southwest Georgia: creating places where people experiencing homelessness can access basic necessities like water, food, showers, and community—and ultimately helping make Albany a better place.00:00 - Introduction00:27 - People Helping People of Southwest Georgia00:47 - What makes their outreach different?02:11 - Building relationships through simple acts of kindness02:42 - The story of a young homeless woman04:28 - Working while still homeless05:12 - Are homeless people really just addicts or mentally ill?06:08 - What Rod has learned from outreach07:04 - How People Helping People started08:52 - How long the outreach has been happening09:16 - Every homeless person has a different story10:23 - The stories behind Albany's statistics11:00 - Why some people choose homelessness11:43 - Why social media changes how we see homelessness12:31 - Giving homeless people a voice12:52 - What People Helping People needs right now13:33 - What homelessness has taught Rod about humanity14:14 - We all need food, water, support and love15:20 - How people can help16:35 - Rod's vision for Albany and Southwest GeorgiaIf you'd like to support 1334 Media and telling stories like this, visit:https://givebutter.com/1334media

Emotional intelligence, emotionally healthy leadership, temperament, personality, self-awareness, Christian leadership, and healthy relationships are at the center of this conversation with Baylee Young. We talk about how to become an emotionally healthy leader, understand your temperament, manage your emotions, build better relationships, and grow in your faith without allowing emotions or personality to control your decisions.What does it actually mean to be emotionally healthy?Baylee Young joins the 1334 Podcast to talk about emotional intelligence, leadership, temperament, self-awareness, relationships, faith, and the ways we can learn to manage ourselves better.We talk about why emotional intelligence can matter more than intelligence alone, why anger is often a secondary emotion, and why some of the most capable people still struggle because they refuse to lean on other people.Baylee also explains the difference between temperament and personality and breaks down the five temperaments used in the temperament counseling she practices. We talk about how understanding the way you're wired can affect your leadership, marriage, friendships, family relationships, and relationship with God.The conversation eventually turns toward something much more practical: how to honestly assess yourself, receive criticism, identify your blind spots, use accountability, and make changes instead of simply blaming other people.We also talk about journaling, controlling your thought life, addiction and recovery, building healthy guardrails, and why nobody can really do life alone.If you're interested in emotional health, Christian leadership, personality and temperament, personal growth, relationships, or becoming a better leader, this conversation is for you.00:00 — Nobody Can Do Life Alone00:00 — What Is Emotionally Healthy Leadership?01:15 — Can Emotional Health Be Learned?01:48 — Is EQ More Important Than IQ?03:05 — Understanding Anger and Secondary Emotions04:31 — Breaking the Cycle of Thoughts, Actions and Emotions05:39 — Why Some Leaders Fall Apart06:57 — The Foundation of Emotional Health09:10 — The Lie High Performers Tell Themselves11:35 — What Is Temperament Counseling?12:29 — Understanding How We're Wired14:33 — The Five Temperaments16:18 — Inclusion, Control and Affection18:31 — Blended Temperaments26:55 — Healthy vs. Unhealthy Temperament28:48 — Temperament and Leadership29:08 — The Temperaments Explained Through Marvel Characters31:17 — How Your Temperament Affects Your Relationship With God32:56 — Knowing Your Strengths and Weaknesses34:44 — Understanding Other People35:57 — Temperament Testing in the Workplace37:28 — What Drives Different Leaders?43:53 — Loving People Despite Their Differences44:59 — Becoming the Person You Want to Become46:12 — How to Start Becoming Emotionally Healthier48:02 — Learning to Receive Criticism48:48 — Why Criticism Is So Difficult51:32 — Asking People to Expose Your Blind Spots52:36 — Temperament vs. Personality53:51 — When Your Personality Doesn't Match Your Wiring54:56 — Is Journaling Actually Helpful?56:29 — Taking Your Thoughts Captive57:47 — What the Psalms Teach Us About Processing Emotions59:13 — Addiction, Recovery and Support Systems01:00:45 — Why Nobody Can Do Life Alone01:02:04 — Church, Counseling and Accountability01:03:05 — Restructuring Your Habits01:03:31 — Boundaries and Building Guardrails01:04:35 — Questions for Baylee Young

What happens when ordinary people finally realize they haven't been paying attention? In this conversation, Lauren Dorminey talks about secret rezoning, AI industrilization, and the harms of data centers.She talks about the moment she realized how important it is for people to become involved in their local communities and government—and what happens when communities begin pushing back.We also get into the rapid growth of AI and the technological changes coming with it. Lauren argues that humans may eventually reject some of the technology that is replacing real human interaction, from automated customer service to increasingly impersonal businesses.But underneath all of it is a bigger question:What happens when technology moves faster than our communities, our institutions, and our ability to decide what kind of world we actually want?Lauren believes there will eventually be a push toward preserving humanity, jobs, education, and meaningful human connection.And perhaps most importantly, this conversation is a reminder that you don't fight something because you know you're going to win.You fight it because it's worth fighting for.---If you'd like to support 1334 Media and help us continue telling stories like this, visit:https://givebutter.com/1334media#AI #DataCenters #Community #Technology #ArtificialIntelligence #LaurenDorminey #1334Media

In this episode of the 1334 Podcast, I sit down with Jaden Myler to talk about something happening among young people that isn't always visible on social media: a growing hunger for Jesus, authenticity, truth, and something deeper than what modern culture is offering.

Jaden believes we're seeing a revival—not necessarily the loud, highly visible kind, but a quieter movement of people opening their Bibles, asking questions, seeking genuine community, and running toward Jesus.

We also talk about something much more personal: purpose.

Why do so many people feel like they're meant to do more? How do you know whether something is God's calling or simply your own ambition? And what happens when you know what you're supposed to do but you're too afraid to actually start?

Jaden shares how it took her nearly two years to finally begin her podcast because she was afraid of being seen, judged, and failing.

She also talks about looking back at her younger self and realizing that God wasn't finished with her—even when she thought she was too broken to be used.

One of the biggest lessons from this conversation is simple:

You don't have to understand the entire journey before you take the first step.

Sometimes finding your purpose begins with something as simple as loving God, loving people, serving others, and being willing to say yes.

If you've ever wondered what your purpose is, felt like you've missed your calling, or been afraid to take the next step, I think this conversation is for you.

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