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On this episode, we sat down with Josh Talley to hear his story of deliverance from addiction and healing from liver cancer. Josh was the first person to ever show up at NewSpring Recovery and is now going into ministry, teaching and helping lead recovery ministries.

We sat down with Dr. Dale Ryan (Professor at Fuller Theological Seminary), who is one of the leading voices in the world on Christian recovery, to talk about the spectrum of recovery ministries found in churches today. He also touched on the complexities of addiction and family dynamics with addicts.

In this episode, we celebrate our book launch of 'The Real Answer to Addiction' by having our great friend Clayton on the podcast. Clayton wrote the forward for our book and has poured into our ministry in so many different ways. Over the course of 45 minutes Clayton unpacks how addiction has impacted those dear to him and gives steps on how we can experience true freedom in Christ!

Last month, we had the opportunity to chat with our friend, Heidi Davis! And heard her amazing story of deliverance from addiction. We talked about topics such as healing from abuse, hidden sin, and ongoing sanctification.

In this bonus episode, we decided to share a message that we spoke at Vineyard Church in Wheeling, WV. We unpack what addiction is and give some practical steps for those who desire to help those struggling with addiction.

For this month’s podcast we sat down with our boy, Brett! Brett was born and raised in Virginia and grew into a lifestyle of seeking pleasure in the world of partying. In this episode, Brett gives us clear practical next steps on how to live a life in REAL freedom!

We virtually sat down with one of Chris’ long time friends, Michael. The two used to spend their time together getting high in Raleigh, NC, but are now both on a mission to spread the gospel to others who are currently lost or in active addiction. In this episode, Michael shares his journey from being a heroin junkie to experiencing forever freedom in Christ!

In this bonus episode, our friend Trevor breaks down what the Bible says about addiction, why people get lost in it, and how to find freedom from the bondage that it brings. Trevor brings clarity and wisdom to the many questions that people have in regards to addiction, guilt, shame, doubt, and other issues that may be a hindrance to finding freedom in life.

On our newest episode, we had the opportunity to sit down and talk with Shane Haynes. Shane might have one of the wildest testimonies that we have had the pleasure of hearing. There was a point in his life where he not only used, but also supplied and enabled others to continue going down the path of addiction. Shane explains the crazy series of events that took place in his life and that ultimately put him in a position of being completely broken and hopeless, which eventually led him to finding is forever freedom in Jesus!

In our newest episode of “The Real Answer To Addiction Podcast”, we have brought on two very special guests who offer a completely different perspective on addiction. The Cox family joined us to share their experience, strength, and hope as two parents who were eye witnesses to what addiction can do to somebody. They watched their son go through many grueling years battling the beast of addiction before it eventually took his life. As you can imagine, The Coxs struggled for a long time knowing that addiction had the final say in their sons life... well so they thought. Eventually, the Coxs reached a point in which they are able to use the death of their son to try to help others from ever going through that same pain. As time went by after their sons death, the reality that they had to face never got any easier, but through Christ they are now capable of having peace through any circumstance. Join us as to talk to them and hear more about how Christ has turned their pain and their son's death into purpose.

Our great friend and pastor Sam Gibson, joined us to share his experiences with addiction, how he became sober, and how he found freedom in Christ. Sam dives deep into the journey that the Lord took him through that ultimately shifted his desires to the Father. In this episode, we discuss how sobriety is not the same thing as freedom. And how we all battle the bondage of people, opinions, money, and the other things of this world. We hope you guys enjoy!

We invited Allen Cothran, and Matt Webber back for a special question and response episode. One of the most overlooked topics in recovery world are on relationships and how a recovering addict should go about dating. We believe relationships can be a stumbling block for people in recovery to rush to fulfillment for outside of Christ. Join us in this episode to hear what Allen and Matt have to say about dating in recovery and how it can be done well.

In this episode we have a conversation with Chad Logan, who leads the Hope Project in Charleston, SC aimed at reaching and discipling people impacted by addiction. Chad is one of Chris’ best friends. In this conversation they cover topics such as accountability, spiritual disciplines, family restoration, and recovery ministry.

In this episode we sit down with Matt Webber. For years, Matt was enslaved to an eclectic mix of drugs, but has now found true freedom. We talk about salvation, marriage, family, community, and even ministry. The highlight of this episode is the portion towards the end around the topic of identity.

In this episode, we dive deep into the rise and fall of a successful pastor who fell into the grips of addiction. Allen Cothran walks us through how he navigated through some of the darkest moments of his life. He also provides some applicable steps that addicts can take to live in true freedom.

In this episode, we sit down with Bradley Saxon who is the founder of The Bridge Recovery Center in Anderson, SC. Bradley walks us through his long journey to recovery and his heart for seeing addicts be set free from the snares of addiction.

In this monumental opening episode of The Real Answer to Addiction Podcast, Chris Dew goes into depth about his testimony. He discusses the struggles, pains, and lessons that he learned from addiction over the years. Chris also gives some practical ways for family, relatives, and friends, to help those that they love who are addicted. He also casts vision on the purpose and vision of this podcast.