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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John Martin and Valerie Peterson visit with Bree Montgomery sharing her Road to Redemption.

When the numbing stopped working, Bree didn’t find a clever hack—she cried out to God and watched doors open: detox, Path of Grace, a new community, and a daily rhythm that rebuilt what addiction had stolen. We visit with her through the early trauma that bred fear and isolation, the long slide from teenage escapes into a 26-year dependence on pills, and the brutal honesty of admitting she didn’t know how to be a mom. Then we trace the hard, hopeful climb that began at fifty: showing up, making amends, learning a work ethic one small choice at a time, and letting Scripture turn guilt and shame into a foundation that could hold in real life.

Bree also shares how a job at Sandestin Resort became a calling. She started as a housekeeping dispatcher who couldn’t turn on a computer, leaned on patient mentors, earned promotions, and then opened doors for Path of Grace graduates to build careers. That pipeline didn’t just change résumés; it changed futures—integrity recognized, pasts redeemed, women thriving in roles across the resort. Along the way we talk practical recovery tools: a nightly inventory, a no‑nonsense sponsor, telling the whole truth to one trusted person, and the simple force of doing the next right thing when grief and setbacks hit hard.

If you’re feeling too old, too far gone, or too ashamed to start, this conversation brings a steady message: hope is an anchor, and help is a step away. We invite you to listen with an open heart, share it with someone who needs courage today, and join us on the Road to Redemption. Subscribe, leave a review to help others find the show, and tell us: what’s your next right step?

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What if the most productive thing you do this week is stop? We sit down with Michael and Selah Hirsch to unpack a countercultural rhythm that rescued their marriage, clarified their purpose, and brought peace to a home with four kids: a weekly Sabbath practice centered at the table.

Their story starts with nonstop work—nonprofit leadership, brand building, parenting—and a moment of awakening in Israel that reframed Sabbath as a gift, not a grind. We talk through the biblical roots from Genesis to the words of Jesus, then get practical: a simple Friday night flow of Scripture, lighting two candles, speaking personal blessings over each other, and sharing communion before an unhurried meal. No perfection required. Phones off if possible, hearts open for sure. They share how this small, repeatable ritual reshaped identity from “I am what I produce” to “I am beloved,” and how rest became wisdom that fuels better work.

We also tackle the hard edges: entrepreneurs who fear lost deals, parents exhausted by chaos, and professionals who can’t disconnect. Michael and Selah offer grounded steps to start small, expect resistance, and build trust without legalism. You’ll hear how working from rest unlocks creativity, deepens sleep, softens conflict, and makes space for God to carry what you can’t. Whether you’re faith-curious or longtime Christian, whether your table holds pizza or a feast, this conversation shows how a few intentional hours can change the other 160.

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Feeling swallowed by the fog or worried for someone who is? We open up about depression with a clear, compassionate look at what actually helps: wise boundaries with technology, honest community, timely professional care, and spiritual practices that steady the heart. Valerie Peterson, a licensed therapist and John Martin walk through real stories and practical tools, we explore how isolation after COVID made moods heavier, how social media stirs comparison and anxiety, and why even one trusted friend can change the trajectory of a hard week.

You’ll hear a whole-person framework that refuses false choices. We talk about when to seek a doctor’s guidance, how medication can be a bridge “for a season, for a reason,” and why virtual counseling is a lifeline when leaving home feels impossible. We offer simple, high-impact habits: staying in today rather than spiraling into yesterday’s regret or tomorrow’s fear, keeping a daily gratitude list to retrain attention, and using thought stopping to interrupt mental loops. Along the way, we anchor to Scripture and prayer—not as shortcuts, but as steady companions—as we practice renewing the mind and choosing a hopeful next step.

We close with three pillars that help you keep going: start your day in the Bible to shape your thinking, connect with a Christ-centered church for belonging, and commit to a small group where honesty and accountability are normal. Healing is often a process, not a switch, but you don’t have to walk it alone. If this resonates, share it with a friend who needs courage today, subscribe for more conversations like this, and leave a review so others can find hope and practical help.

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John Martin sits down with Ron Williams sharing his Road to Redemption.

Abandoned at three. Fifteen homes. Illiterate at twenty-eight. Ron Williams doesn’t hide the wreckage—he shows how it was reframed. When he talks about being a “feral child,” suicidal by thirteen, and then discovering a future through Jesus, you feel the weight of yesterday and the shock of hope returning. What follows isn’t a string of humblebrags; it’s evidence of what identity can unlock: learning to read, earning a doctorate, becoming a college professor, securing four patents, and winning twenty-one world titles.

We walk through the sequence that changed everything for Ron: “Whose I am” before “Who I am,” then “Why I am.” That order matters. Chasing purpose without a stable identity breeds anxiety; finding your identity in God gives purpose traction. We also get honest about the noise of modern spirituality—gimmicks, labels, and mixed messages. Ron draws a clear line between branding and discipleship: a disciple is a well-disciplined follower whose life matches the leader they claim. If you’re tired of confusion and craving something real, this is a reset.

The heart of the conversation turns practical. Ron lays out how to seek purpose in the mind of the Creator through honest prayer and the “secret place.” He shares moments when quiet time led to specific direction, long before the outcomes were visible. Then he prays for listeners—asking for healing of soul wounds, freedom from despair, and the courage to take the next small step. We close with three simple pillars that sustain growth: read the Bible daily, goto a Christ-centered church, and join a small group where you can make yourself vulnerable and have accountability and lifetime relationships.

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What if a simple yes could turn a closet into a pulpit and a front porch into a sanctuary? We welcome Cody to share a sweeping story of surrender, from notebook sermons as a teenager to spontaneous live streams that drew thousands during lockdown, and the porch gatherings that sparked salvations, deliverance, and a growing church family. It’s a journey marked by purity of heart, humility before God, and a fierce refusal to let fear silence the voice inside.

We explore how real transformation begins with availability—Hineni: here I am, and I’m willing. Cody unpacks the power of doing the next right thing when you don’t have all the details, and why heaven here now is more than a phrase. We talk about cultivating a pure sound in a noisy age, resisting performance religion, and guarding the wells of living water within. From blue tarps in a thunderstorm to people driving over a hundred miles for prayer, every scene points to the same truth: God brings the beauty when we keep him at the center.

You’ll hear practical steps to move from fear to freedom—daily Scripture habits, finding a Christ-centered church, and joining a small group where honesty and healing can flourish. Expect a clear call to surrender, a challenge to speak when God says speak and be still when he says be still, and a reminder that you’re not responsible for self-promotion. Your yes matters. If you’ve been waiting for perfect conditions, consider this your nudge to begin.

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