Whose Voice Really Matters

“You’re showing too much grace.” “You’re not showing enough grace.” “You’re doing too much.” “You’re not doing enough.” “You’re too political.” “You don’t talk about politics enough.” “You’re not focused enough on this.” “You’re too focused on that.” On and on it goes, doesn’t it? Hearing the opinions, criticisms, and endless commentary from others can […]

How to Prevent Relapse – Rob Reynolds

Watch the Episode Here: Listen to the Episode Here: Episode Description In this episode of Transformed by Hope, Justin Franich sits down with Rob Reynolds to explore the journey from addiction to freedom in Christ, emphasizing the transformative power of a renewed identity. Rob shares his story of addiction, prison, and mental health struggles, recounting the […]

Jesus SAVED My Life | From Addiction to Redemption

Watch the Episode Here Listen to the Episode Here Episode Description In this transformative episode of Transformed by Hope, Justin Franich sits down with Curtis Polaski and Rob Reynolds to explore the gritty, real-life journey from addiction to freedom in Christ. Curtis opens up about his struggle with addiction, sharing how God met him in his […]

Can Trauma Become Your Strength? Chipo’s Powerful Story of Transformation

Watch the Episode Here: Listen to Episode Here Episode Description Imagine reaching rock bottom after a painful divorce and finding the strength to rebuild through faith and a supportive community. In this episode, we sit down with Chipo Mathis, whose transformative journey from heartbreak to healing highlights the power of faith, therapy, and resilience. Chipo […]

A Conversation with Eddie James Ministries

Watch The Episode Listen to the Episode In this episode of Rebuilding Life After Addiction, Justin Franich sits down with members of the Eddie James Ministries team for an inspiring conversation about faith, calling, and sacrifice. The team opens up about their diverse backgrounds, from family ministry roots to overcoming addiction and trauma. Each story […]

Drug Runner for the Mafia Finds Jesus in a Police Car! 😱

Joe from Crossroads Freedom Center sharing his story of transformation from a life of addiction and crime to faith and freedom.

What Happens When a Life of Crime Meets the Grace of God in the Back of a Police Car? In the latest episode of Rebuilding Life After Addiction, I sat down with Rob Reynolds and Joe from Crossroads Freedom Center—a conversation that moved me in ways I didn’t expect. Joe’s story, as he shared his […]

Why is Doing Nothing So Hard?

That park gear is there for a reason. Yet somewhere along the way, we started believing that it’s noble to “push through” by doing more of the very activities that wore us down.

How to Align Your Marriage with God’s Calling

Watch the Episode Here Listen to the Episode Below: Episode Description In this heartfelt episode of Rebuilding Life After Addiction, Justin and Ashley share the story behind their 15-year journey of faith, marriage, and ministry, highlighting how God has guided each step. They discuss the challenges and blessings of working in addiction recovery, fostering children, and […]