In Episode 24, Chad sits down with Brooke Torres to share her powerful testimony of redemption. Brooke’s story begins with a childhood marked by divorce and a search for love that led her down a dark path. What started as "fitting in" with marijuana in the 8th grade quickly spiraled into a 15-year battle with meth, heroin, abusive relationships, and incarceration. Brooke opens up about the pain of losing custody of her firstborn son, the cycle of addiction that kept her bound, and the dangerous lifestyle that nearly took her life.

But God had a different plan.

From meeting her husband Tim in a flop house to living in a car in San Diego, Brooke shares the turning point that changed everything. Now 10 years clean and sober, Brooke is a testament to the fact that it is never too late to start over. She has been restored as a mother, a wife, and a servant of God. Today Brooke and her husband run an HVAC company and enjoy the important things in life...faith, family and friends.

Join us as we discuss the impact of fatherless youth, the reality of gateway drugs, and the incredible freedom found in surrender. Brooke’s message is clear: Don’t wait. The more time you lose, the harder it is to get back. Make the choice to get help today.

Need HVAC service in the Southwest Riverside area? Checkout Brooke and Tim's business. www.UpgradeHVAC.com.

Subscribe to our channel for more stories of redemption. www.fullyrestored.org/podcast

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Is there a "missing link" in the recovery process?

Most people view rehab as the finish line, but Cameron Birk argues it’s

actually just the starting line. On this episode of Falling to Freedom,

host Chad LaComb sits down with Cameron Birk, CEO of Absolute

Ministries, to uncover why so many people stumble after treatment, and

how to fix it.

Cameron shares his personal journey from a life he calls a "dumpster

fire" to leading a ministry that boasts an incredible 85% success rate

for its graduates.

In this conversation, we cover: The "Ugly Honesty" Concept: Why

admitting the ugly stuff is the only way to heal. The 15/85 Rule: The

specific ratio of correction vs. encouragement needed for mentorship.

The Gap: Why "one size fits all" fails and how to bridge the gap between

rehab and real life.

Full Continuum of Care: We break down Absolute’s comprehensive model,

which creates a complete path to freedom, starting with physician-led

medical detox, moving to a 60-day residential inpatient program, and

finishing with their signature transitional life housing to ensure

long-term success.

If you or a loved one are navigating the complexities of recovery, this

episode offers a practical blueprint for what comes next.

DROP A COMMENT: Have you ever heard of the concept of "Ugly Honesty"?

Let us know what you think about it below!

RESOURCES MENTIONED:

● Absolute Ministries: www.absoluteministries.org

CONNECT WITH US:

● Website: www.fullyrestored.org

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What kind of leader is willing to lose his own legs for the people he

serves?

In Episode 22 Courage, Compassion, and Sacrifice: The Andy Bales Story,

host Chad LaComb sits down with a man who embodies all three. Andy Bales

spent two decades on the front lines as CEO of the Union Rescue Mission

on LA’s Skid Row, and his life tells the story of costly love.

Andy doesn’t sugarcoat anything. He names homelessness for what it is,

“the biggest crisis in America”, and walks us straight into the

intersection of addiction, trauma, recovery, and hope.

He breaks down what actually makes a difference: long-term residential

care, real job training, and the “secret sauce” of peer-to-peer

accountability and support.

This conversation cuts through the noise and gives us a clear,

compassionate look at solutions that work, and the courage it takes to

live them out.

Learn More:

Union Rescue Mission (URM): www.urm.org

Children and Family Urban Movement: www.cfum.org

Fully Restored Ministries: www.fullyrestored.org

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