When God Intervenes

In this episode of When God Intervenes, Jennifer Chase shares her powerful journey as a daughter of an alcoholic, a recovering addict, and a mother of a child in recovery. From childhood trauma and losing her faith to rebuilding her identity and helping families heal, Jennifer explains why addiction is a family disease—and how true recovery requires support, mindset shifts, and community. Her story offers hope, strength, and a deeper understanding of how God works through pain to bring transformation.00:00 – Meet Jennifer Chase 01:35 – Growing Up in Addiction 02:49 – Childhood Trauma 04:43 – Losing Faith 06:18 – How Trauma Shapes Identity 08:02 – Beginning the Healing Journey 10:27 – Rebuilding Her Relationship With God 14:51 – A Life-Changing Diagnosis 17:18 – Why Addiction Feels Like a “Solution” 21:30 – The Family Mindset Shift 25:10 – The Power of Community 40:49 – Rise Addiction Life Coaching✨ CONNECT WITH JENNIFER CHASE🌐 Website: https://riseaddictionlifecoaching.com/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/riseaddictionlifecoaching 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/riseaddictionlifecoaching✨ FOLLOW DARRYL RODGERS (THE FAMILY RECOVERY COACH)🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@darrylrodgers7986 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darrylrodgers.author 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drodgers61 🤳 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefamilyrecoverycoach 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darryl-rodgers-352a8a46 📖 Darryl’s Book & Resources: https://thefamilyrecoverycoach.com/resources#addictionrecovery #christianrecovery #familyaddiction #traumahealing #faithbasedrecovery #whenGodintervenes

Jenn Robb, founder of Warrior Moms Rising, shares how she learned to care for herself spiritually so she could better support her children through trauma, abuse, and mental health struggles.She opens up about:🔹 How parents can create a safe space for kids to share difficult truths🔹 The importance of noticing the warning signs when something is wrong🔹 Tips for finding the right therapist for a struggling child🔹 Why moms must stay spiritually strong to avoid burnoutAlongside Jenn’s story, Darryl Rodgers offers his perspective as a recovery coach and parent, highlighting how faith and intentional parenting can make a difference.This short clip is part of a full episode where Jenn and Darryl dive deeper into hope, healing, and God’s intervention for families in crisis.🎧 Listen now, and don’t forget to subscribe for weekly stories of faith, healing, and redemption.🔗 Learn more about Jenn Robb's work:Visit https://warriormomcoach.net/💡 Need help staging an intervention or finding the right treatment for your child?Book a private call with Darryl Rodgers today:👉 Visit www.thefamilyrecoverycoach.com

In this moving episode of When God Intervenes, host Darryl Rodgers speaks with Steve Ward, a former IBM executive who faced addiction head-on — not only in his own life, but in his family. From being a high-functioning alcoholic to watching his son struggle with drug addiction, Steve shares a raw and honest testimony of how faith in God, Celebrate Recovery, and a call to service changed everything.

🔑 Key Topics Covered:

• Recognizing addiction in high achievers

• The unique pain of parenting a child in addiction

• Tools for prevention: the PACES framework for parents

• The STEPS model for spiritual growth and intentional living

• Why churches must do more to prevent addiction early

🎯 Whether you’re in recovery, a concerned parent, or someone seeking hope and healing through faith, this episode will speak to your heart.

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🔗 Learn more about Steve’s ministry: LifeImprovementSteps.com

📘 Get support and resources for your family: TheFamilyRecoveryCoach.com

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In this powerful episode of the When God Intervenes Podcast, Darryl Rodgers interviews Katie Lain, the founder of Thrive Alcohol Recovery, about her transformative journey overcoming alcohol addiction using the Sinclair Method. Katie shares how the method helped her regain control of her life and now supports others in their recovery.Key Topics Covered:🔹 Katie’s personal struggle with alcohol addiction and how it started🔹 The turning point: Realizing she needed to change for herself and her family🔹 The impact of family support in recognizing her addiction🔹 Discovering the Sinclair Method and how it helped her set herself free🔹 How she implemented the Sinclair Method to begin her recovery🔹 Transitioning from recovery to helping others with alcohol addiction🔹 The role of faith in her personal recovery journeyIf you or someone you love is dealing with alcohol addiction, this episode is a must-watch! Katie's story will inspire you and offer practical guidance for overcoming addiction through proven methods and faith-based support.

Are you struggling to help a loved one trapped in addiction—or carrying the weight of past trauma, grief, and fear?In this powerful episode of When God Intervenes, Darryl Rodgers sits down with Rhonda Britten, founder of the Fearless Living Institute, to explore what it really takes to heal from trauma and addiction.Rhonda shares her deeply personal story of overcoming fear and trauma, living with the aftermath of childhood tragedy, and how addiction nearly stole her future. They also discuss how grief and loss affect families—especially parents of addicted children—and what it looks like to stop enabling with love and boundaries.If you're coping with grief as a relative of an addict or searching for a recovery coach for families of addicts, this conversation will bring hope, truth, and practical insight.💬 Topics Covered:➡️How to help a child struggling with addiction➡️Living with trauma and finding purpose➡️How shame, fear, and denial prevent healing➡️Why forgiveness is a powerful tool in recovery➡️ How to stop blaming yourself and begin to heal🎧 Listen now, and don’t forget to subscribe for weekly stories of faith, healing, and redemption.🔗 Learn more about Rhonda Britten’s work:Visit https://fearlessliving.org to discover her coaching programs, podcast, and books.💡 Need help staging an intervention or finding the right treatment for your child?Book a private call with Darryl Rodgers today:👉 Visit www.thefamilyrecoverycoach.com🙏 If this touched your heart, please like, comment, and subscribe. Your engagement helps us reach more families who need this hope.▶️ Available on Spotify and Apple Podcast.#WhenGodIntervenes #AddictionRecovery #OvercomingFearAndTrauma #GriefAndLoss #RecoveryCoach #FaithBasedHealing #RecoveryCoachForFamilies #CopingWithGrief

Dr. Brett Cordes was a rising medical professional — and a cancer survivor — when a sample of cough syrup triggered a hidden opioid addiction that nearly destroyed everything. In this powerful episode, he shares how addiction took over his life, led to his firing, and how rehab and faith brought him back. Now 18 months sober, Dr. Cordes is the founder of TheBurnoutDoc.com, coaching doctors through addiction, burnout, and recovery. If you’re a parent, a doctor, or someone battling burnout, this episode is for you.

Army Ranger. Father. Servant leader. In this raw and powerful episode, Ryan Reichert shares his journey from small-town North Dakota through addiction, combat deployments, and ultimately into faith-based recovery. After battling suicidal thoughts and substance abuse, Ryan got sober in 2022. Now a speaker, author, and coach, he’s helping others find faith, healing, and purpose. Tune in for a story of resilience, redemption, and divine intervention.

In this powerful interview with Tanya Gioia, a certified life coach with a background in theology, we dive deep into her transformative journey of overcoming anger and enabling behavior while dealing with her husband's addiction to drugs and video games. Tanya shares a raw and eye-opening story about a moment when her anger escalated so much that she physically attacked her husband over something as small as forgetting to pick up milk. In a shocking turn, her husband, much larger than her, gently laid her down in the snow, helping her realize that she needed to make some changes in how she managed these situations.

Tanya’s candid story reveals how setting healthy boundaries is essential for reclaiming peace in relationships affected by addiction. Drawing on her theological background and experiences in Al-Anon, Tanya now helps other women navigate the complex dynamics of addiction in their marriages and families.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How anger and fits of rage were used to try to control behavior in an addictive relationship

• The life-changing lesson Tanya learned about setting boundaries with her husband, children, and others

• Insights into Biblical principles that guide Tanya’s coaching practice

• Practical tips for women in relationships with addicted partners to begin healing and setting boundaries without guilt

Tanya’s mission is to empower women with husbands battling addiction, guiding them towards healthier relationships and stronger emotional well-being. If you're struggling with anger, enabling, or setting boundaries in your own relationships, this conversation offers real hope and actionable steps.

Learn more about Tanya and her coaching services at www.tanyagioia.com

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Jessica Morris—author, spiritual director, and daughter of a beloved small-town pastor. Jessica opens up about the hidden dysfunction behind her family's polished image, her personal battles with alcohol and food addiction, and the difficult journey of confronting the very legacy she once tried to escape.​

Jessica shares how her path to healing led her through recovery, seminary, and ultimately to a profound understanding of "personal eschatology"—the end of her world as she knew it, and the beginning of a life grounded in spiritual truth. Her story is one of resilience, transformation, and the enduring power of faith.​

Tune in to hear how Jessica turned her pain into purpose, and how she now guides others toward spiritual awakening and self-acceptance.

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Dean and Hollykem Senseri—authors, counselors, and the hearts behind IHaveAVoice.com—to explore the deep inner work of healing from trauma, addiction, and emotional pain. Together, they’ve helped thousands find clarity, connection, and purpose through their book Roadmap to the Soul and their Transform U course.

We dive into:
• HOW to love your child battling addiction.
• Overcoming fear so you can maintain boundaries.
• Understanding addiction better so you can communicate more clearly with your addicted loved one.
• What transformation really looks like when faith leads the way

If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or unsure how to support someone in crisis—or if you're ready to begin your own healing journey—this conversation will stir something deep within.