Pain can teach you to run—or it can teach you to surrender. Valerie Peterson sits down with Jodi Corelli to trace a life that began in the shadow of the crack epidemic and grew through neglect, abuse, and the survival habit of fleeing. What followed is a raw, hope-filled journey through foster care, unexpected kindness, motherhood amid the rise of heroin, a terrifying descent into psychosis, and the prayer that changed the plot: take my life or take it and change it.

Jodi walks us through the honest mechanics of redemption. She shares how a simple church van ride planted seeds of faith, how a barefoot foster mom modeled unconditional welcome, and why Scripture became her daily anchor when recovery felt fragile. We explore the switch from opiates to heroin in New York, the impossible task of hiding addiction while parenting, and a surprising moment of repentance with her father that reframed resentment into understanding. Most importantly, we talk about surrender—not as a one-time event, but as a daily posture that partners with structure, counseling, and community.

Today, Jodi serves at Path of Grace in Florida, helping women break free from substance abuse and trauma. She explains how accountability, small groups, and a Bible-believing church form the scaffolding for a new life. And she shares the outcome many thought was impossible: patient, peaceful restoration with her sons after years apart. If you or someone you love is wrestling with addiction, shame, or despair, this conversation offers practical hope, clear next steps, and a reminder that you are never too far gone to be made new.

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A truck ride to a thrift store, a body shaking from withdrawal, and a heart convinced it was too late—that’s where Kim’s turnaround begins. What unfolds is a raw, hope-filled journey through addiction, relapse, faith, and a reunion a decade in the making. We go past the highlight reel to the slow work: how self-medication starts with one prescription, how shame isolates, why conviction is different from condemnation, and what it takes to rebuild a life one honest step at a time.

Kim grew up in a stable home, but loss, divorce, and depression opened the door to pills, then to heroin when prescriptions stopped. At 58, she believed absence might be her greatest gift to her son. Instead, community and a long-term program gave her a scaffold to stand on. She shares the moment Scripture came alive, the power of hearing “come back” after a kratom slip, and the hard choice to reenter recovery when pride screamed no. We unpack practical tools for any season: choosing a program length that fits, finding sponsors and mentors, using simple routines to outlast cravings, and replacing guilt with action.

There’s no neat arc here—just perseverance, daily obedience, and a faith that offers dignity before results arrive. The story lands with a quiet miracle: a family reunion, a “Happy Thanksgiving, Mama” text, and the steady joy of paid bills, honest work, and real friends. If you’ve felt too old, too far gone, or too ashamed to try again, this conversation offers a clear path forward and a gentle push to take the next step. Press play, share with someone who needs courage, and if this moved you, subscribe, rate, and leave a review so more people can find their road to redemption.

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What if the smallest act of obedience reframed your whole future? That’s the thread running through this conversation with builder and developer John Farrow, whose story moves from a jar of coins on an altar to a nationwide portfolio built on excellence, generosity, and steady trust. We open with the move to Destin and the discovery of a church that prizes small groups and service, then follow the practical habits that anchor his life: daily Scripture, prayer, and a bias for action that pairs faith with work.

John unpacks the “trash enclosure” moment that changed his trajectory—a minor job others dismissed that he completed with uncommon care. Corporate noticed, phones rang, and the door cracked open to large-scale hospitality and resort work. The lesson is specific and repeatable: do the small things in excellence, give first, and let your reputation carry across rooms you haven’t entered yet. From there, we get personal about business choices, including the costly errors of jumping into deals without prayer or partnering where values didn’t align. Matthew 6:33 sits over his company culture—seek first the Kingdom and the right way of doing things—and acts as a filter for opportunities, hiring, and growth.

Community keeps the engine running. John describes a vibrant network of men’s groups, mentoring, and new believers hungry to learn how to pray, serve, and lead. He shares the funnel image of spiritual formation: life starts wide and noisy, then narrows as conviction grows, habits strengthen, and character hardens in the right direction. We talk about the discipline of yielding—choosing peace over retaliation—and why forgiveness is a strategic decision that preserves focus and opens better doors. For anyone feeling stuck or skeptical, we outline actionable steps: read Scripture daily, pray morning and night, join a Christ-centered church, find a small group, give what you can, and work with excellence—especially when a task seems beneath you.

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