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Drug Addict or Party Boy?Liquid IVLuke the TinmanF'd Up Families: Anon!LINKS:Follow us @lukeandsassyscott on Tiktok and InstagramGet involved in the podcast by sending in your voice notes to @lukeandsassyscottpodcast on InstagramCREDITS:Hosts: Luke O'Halloran and Scott O'HalloranProduction: EarsayProducer: Mike Liberale (Podcast Mike Media)Manager & Sales: Profile Talent
Send us Fan Mail Ever quit your drug of choice and realize it was the only tool in the box? Feelings you haven't met in years are fully caffeinated and ready to rumble. Doc Jacques breaks down real coping skills to replace the ones that were slowly killing you — because luck is not a recovery plan. Support the show
Send us Fan Mail Ever quit your drug of choice and realize it was the only tool in the box? Feelings you haven't met in years are fully caffeinated and ready to rumble. Doc Jacques breaks down real coping skills to replace the ones that were slowly killing you — because luck is not a recovery plan. Support the show
Have you struggled with setting boundaries with the marijuana smokers in your life? Do you wonder if it should be okay with you when it is not okay with you? The increase in the use of pot is related to its legalization in many states. With that comes its normalization. Many now believe that is less harmful than alcohol. It isn't easy to tells someone that you don't approve of its use when they can argue that it is accepted and no big deal. Making decisions about marijuana are easier when you know the facts about it. This video will review a recent article about a meta-study on it's effects on the brain, especially if it is link to an increase in psychosis. It also presents other facts about marijuana that will help you decide. Watch this video to help you decide whether you need boundaries with pot smokers. #boundariesinrelationships #addictionrecovery #christianrelationshipadvice #marijuanaabuse #christianboundaries Karla Downing's passion is to see individuals, marriages, and families set free from dysfunction, scriptural misunderstanding, and emotional pain personally and relationally. Her Christian relationship advice includes messages, books, and classes that provide practical solutions grounded in biblical truths, bringing balance and clarity to life and relationship issues. She also desires to equip ministry leaders and counselors to reach out more effectively to those struggling with difficult relationships, including abuse. Written copy of this "Boundaries with Marijuana Users" https://www.changemyrelationship.com/christian-relationship-devotional-boundaries-with-marijuana-users/ "Detaching With Love From an Alcoholic or Drug Addict" https://www.changemyrelationship.com/christian-relationship-devotional-detaching-with-love-from-an-alcoholic-or-drug-addict/ Website: https://www.changemyrelationship.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChangeMyRelationship YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@changemyrelationship Watch this video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3BH1f85dvpg
Send us Fan Mail Getting sober was supposed to fix everything, right? The family reunites, the credits roll, everybody hugs. Yeah, well — nobody told your wife, your kids, or your brother who hasn't called since Thanksgiving. Turns out recovery doesn't come with a guarantee that the people who survived your addiction will stick around for your sobriety. Today Doc Jacques tackles the uncomfortable truth that sometimes getting clean costs you the very relationships you got clean for — and what you do when the happy ending doesn't show up on schedule. Support the show
Send us Fan Mail Getting sober was supposed to fix everything, right? The family reunites, the credits roll, everybody hugs. Yeah, well — nobody told your wife, your kids, or your brother who hasn't called since Thanksgiving. Turns out recovery doesn't come with a guarantee that the people who survived your addiction will stick around for your sobriety. Today Doc Jacques tackles the uncomfortable truth that sometimes getting clean costs you the very relationships you got clean for — and what you do when the happy ending doesn't show up on schedule. Support the show
Hello and welcome back to the Oasis Podcast, the ultimate audio guide to Oasis.Today's guest is the Secret Drug Addict, make sure you follow him @ScrtDrugAddictGet the book wherever you get books including amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0DT7RGF62/?bestFormat=true&k=secret%20drug%20addict&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-bk-ww_k0_1_13_de&crid=1TGKWF4KOXEXO&sprefix=secret%20drug%20aSupport the show patreon.com/oasispodoasispod@gmail.comStay young!
Tonight's rundown: Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Monday, May 18, 2026. Stand Up for Your Country. Talking Points Memo: Chinese President Xi Jinping and President Trump make trade deals, as China agrees to help with Iran. Will they keep their word? Bill predicts more military action in Iran soon given the terrible polling numbers for Donald Trump. California gets caught in a Medicaid fraud scandal. Dr. Brian Blase, former special assistant to the President for economic policy, weighs in on Medicaid issues in California. How should the recent Ebola outbreak be handled in a post-Covid world? Final Thought: President Trump's Iran attack plans postponed and Bill's upcoming trip to Ireland. Read Bill's latest column, Precarious Times at the White House. "Confronting Evil" is on sale! Order it now from BillOReilly.com. Make a bold statement at your doorstep with Bill O'Reilly's “Not Woke” Doormat, proudly made in the USA. Shop here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Send us Fan Mail Congratulations — you stopped using. Now what? Turns out sobriety is just the opening act, and Doc Jacques has some news about the rest of the show. The good news: peace is real and you can get there. The bad news: you actually have to do the work. No shortcuts. He checked. Twice. Support the show
Send us Fan Mail Congratulations — you stopped using. Now what? Turns out sobriety is just the opening act, and Doc Jacques has some news about the rest of the show. The good news: peace is real and you can get there. The bad news: you actually have to do the work. No shortcuts. He checked. Twice. Support the show
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard, we talk about why stopping drugs or alcohol is only the beginning of recovery. I break down why the 12 Steps matter early in sobriety, why people resist the work, and how addiction survives through isolation, secrecy, and dishonesty.Recovery is more than abstinence. It's rebuilding the person underneath the addiction.Support the show
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard, we talk about why stopping drugs or alcohol is only the beginning of recovery. I break down why the 12 Steps matter early in sobriety, why people resist the work, and how addiction survives through isolation, secrecy, and dishonesty.Recovery is more than abstinence. It's rebuilding the person underneath the addiction.Support the show
Trace Gallagher is the Chief Breaking News Correspondent for Fox News and he says the dynamic of the LA mayoral race has implications for ALL blue cities in the USA.
Send us Fan MailYou walk into a meeting, look around the room, and think one of two things: "I'm not as bad as that guy" or "I'll never be as good as that guy." Either way, the enemy just won. This week, Doc Jacques breaks down how comparison is quietly destroying recoveries that had every reason to succeed — and why the only person you were ever supposed to beat was yesterday's version of yourself. Spoiler: your lane is the only lane that matters.Not treatment. Not therapy. Just a lifeguard on the beach of recovery telling you to stop drowning yourself.Support the show
Send us Fan MailYou walk into a meeting, look around the room, and think one of two things: "I'm not as bad as that guy" or "I'll never be as good as that guy." Either way, the enemy just won. This week, Doc Jacques breaks down how comparison is quietly destroying recoveries that had every reason to succeed — and why the only person you were ever supposed to beat was yesterday's version of yourself. Spoiler: your lane is the only lane that matters.Not treatment. Not therapy. Just a lifeguard on the beach of recovery telling you to stop drowning yourself.Support the show
Send us Fan MailYou slipped. It happens. But before you burn down everything you've built — let's talk about the difference between an accident and a relapse, because they are not the same thing Support the show
Send us Fan MailYou slipped. It happens. But before you burn down everything you've built — let's talk about the difference between an accident and a relapse, because they are not the same thing Support the show
In this episode of Believe in People, The Secret Drug Addict joins us to discuss anonymous recovery, addiction stigma, and the reality of long-term sobriety. We explore themes of addiction recovery, trauma, peer support, mental health, and the lived experiences that shaped their journey.This conversation challenges assumptions about addiction and visibility. We explore why anonymity can be a form of protection rather than shame, and how removing identity allows the message of recovery to stand on its own. We discuss the growing influence of social media in recovery spaces, including dopamine-driven algorithms, performative vulnerability, and the pressure to share pain publicly. The Secret Drug Addict reflects on grief, validation, and how easily recovery can become something that is performed rather than lived. There is a strong focus on ego, both in addiction and recovery, and the importance of staying grounded.The Secret Drug Addict shares the reality of early recovery, including insomnia, anger, anxiety, and emotional instability, alongside the long-term perspective of nearly two decades sober. The conversation closes with reflections on humility, living one day at a time, and writing a recovery book without chasing validation, sales, or recognition.Link to book: Diary of a Secret Drug AddictThis episode offers practical insight for people in recovery, family members, frontline practitioners, and anyone interested in real stories of change.Search terms: addiction recovery podcast UK, anonymous recovery, addiction stigma, social media and addiction, dopamine and addiction, peer support, trauma and recovery, substance misuse, Believe in People podcastClick here to text our host, Matt, directly!
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Send us Fan Mail Sobriety is a powerful first step—but it doesn't magically fix character. In this episode, I break down the hard truth that stopping the substance doesn't automatically change the patterns underneath it. We're talking about honesty, accountability, and what real recovery actually looks like—for both the person struggling and the family watching and wondering why things still feel off. If you've ever thought, “They're sober… so why is nothing really better?”—this one's for you. Support the show
Send us Fan Mail Sobriety is a powerful first step—but it doesn't magically fix character. In this episode, I break down the hard truth that stopping the substance doesn't automatically change the patterns underneath it. We're talking about honesty, accountability, and what real recovery actually looks like—for both the person struggling and the family watching and wondering why things still feel off. If you've ever thought, “They're sober… so why is nothing really better?”—this one's for you. Support the show
Send us Fan Mail Nobody plans to become addicted—it's more like you casually wade in and suddenly can't touch the bottom. In this episode, I break down how that invisible line gets crossed and why if you're negotiating with yourself, you're probably already in deeper water than you think. Stay with me—I'll help you spot it early. Support the show
Send us Fan Mail Nobody plans to become addicted—it's more like you casually wade in and suddenly can't touch the bottom. In this episode, I break down how that invisible line gets crossed and why if you're negotiating with yourself, you're probably already in deeper water than you think. Stay with me—I'll help you spot it early. Support the show
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Send a text Why would someone whose life is already falling apart keep making things worse? In this episode, Doc Jacques explores one of the strangest parts of addiction — the urge to keep digging when you're already in a hole. With some straight talk and a little humor, he looks at the mindset that can drive addicts toward self-destruction and why understanding it can be the first step toward change. Support the show
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Send a text This week on Doc Jacques: Your Addiction Lifeguard, we're taking a clear-eyed (but not doom-and-gloom) look at how alcohol hijacks the brain—why memory goes missing, logic goes offline, and families feel like they're arguing with a wall. You'll learn what's really happening under the hood, why “just explain it better” doesn't work, and how to stop wrestling the damaged brain while still throwing a lifeline when your loved one is ready. Support the show
Send a textHas your recovery gotten you stuck with an identity crisis? How to get out of that trap.Support the show
On Diving Deep today I sit down with Mat Steinwede, one of Australia's most successful real estate agents and thinkers on performance and life transformation.Mat openly shares his early years of addiction, homelessness and brushes with the law. He talks about hitting rock bottom, the moment he chose to turn his life around, and the relentless work ethic that saw him walk the streets door-knocking every day to build his first real estate career. We dig into how he rebuilt his life, became the number one agent in the McGrath network and a leader on the Central Coast with more than two decades in the business, and how he applies the same discipline that helped him escape addiction to his sales methods and mindset work. Mat also shares insights on resilience and how he stays disciplined in business and life, and what success really looks like when you've clawed your way back from nothing. A raw, honest discussion about accountability, transformation, performance systems and what it means to create a life worth living. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The big question on this episode: Is the state doing enough to protect children from addict parents? Jeremy reveals what he witnessed last night in a shop involving a young child and a "strung out" mother.
Send us a textThe enemy is in the parking lot doing pushups and staying strong waiting for you to show any signs of relational or emotional weakness. Support the show
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Send us a textDo you struggle with relapses and accidents and wonder why you are such a failure? Well, it is not really failure, it is a learning experience. Support the show
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Late Christian evangelist David Wilkerson's legacy lives on, as Teen Challenge continues to transform lives and help people break addictions.The Christian Post's Leonardo Blair joins Billy Hallowell to explain how Wilkerson ended up having an encounter that "would ultimately lead him, with the help of his younger brother, Don Wilkerson, to start a street ministry in 1958 targeting young drug addicts and gang members in New York City, which became Teen Challenge."Listen to the powerful story.
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TIME STAMPS: 01:00 About Jenny / IG @Kineticfitbuttemt / https://kineticfitbuttemt.com/ 04:30 A day in the life of coaching at Kinetic Fitness in Butte, MT with natural bodybuilder Melissa Kindt!06:44 The difference between HIIT Cardio and LISS cardio and their impact on your hormones and CNS.08:10 Review of The Crippler by Chris Leben and a conversation around BOXING.11:02 Realistic body-composition goals for those new to weight training and intentional eating.24:10 A conversation around our favorite Keto Bricks and the NEW GLAZED MAPLE DONUT Keto Brick with Beef Tallow! ( PURCHASE LINK = https://team.ketobrick.com/COACHCOLT )28:16 Everything Jenny eats in a day, and why! What inspired Jenny to embrace a ketogenic, meat-based way of living.42:00 Rocky Mountain Treatment Center (Great Falls, MT) and Boardwalk Treatment Center (San Diego, CA) - two of the best places on earth to get sober.50:00 The best advice we can give on SHOPPING and how to SAVE MONEY on the CARNIVORE DIET!01:00:00 Skateboarding, surfing, and favorite beaches in San Diego.01:08:10 The ENS and SOBRIETY - Why It Matters.01:10:02 Mood, energy, & body: how common substances and habits affect us, starting in the gut microbiome.01:12:01 SUGAR (including all simple carbs) and its impact on the ENS; the phenomenon of CRAVING and how it applies to ALCOHOLICS, DRUG ADDICTS and SUGAR CONSUMPTION; when we use, we experience a CRAVING that can NEVER be satisfied! (See “The Doctor's Opinion” chapter in The Alcoholics Anonymous Big Book).01:14:52 CAFFEINE and its impact on the ENS; energy drinks, coffee, and pre-workouts!01:18:00 NICOTINE and its impact on the ENS.01:24:30 MARIJUANA and THC: Are you really ENHANCED or do you just think you are enhanced?! Mary Jane's impact on musicians and workout enthusiasts.01:31:22 SPICY FOODS & PROCESSED ADDITIVES (including aspartame, RED #40, & nitrates).01:33:49 Signs of NUTRIENT DEFICIENCY caused by CALORIE RESTRICTION; how to find and identify the proper amount of food to consume as it pertains to your conditions, genetics and your goals. Questions for Coach Rich? Book a consultation (free and paid options available) with the UK's leading Keto nutrition expert HERE: Keto 1-to-1 Consultation – KETO PRO SHOP (theketopro.com)Questions for Coach Colt? Your first 15 minute phone call is free. Booking link: https://calendly.com/ssyl/coaching-check-in?month=2024-10 Coach Richard's Supplement Store (UK): https://theketopro.com/collections/keto-supplements Coach Colt's Supplement Store (COMING SOON!) https://primalcutsfitness.com/ *customers may text or email in the meantime for our Venmo Storefront until our product page is finished, as it is still currently under construction*Link for KETO BRICKS: https://glnk.io/zvl/coltmiltonSave 10% on CARNIVORE BARS with code COLT10
Finding Hope After the Unthinkable with Nat Suckley | The Hopeaholics PodcastIn this powerful episode of The Hopeaholics Podcast, Nat Suckley shares one of the most heartbreaking and inspiring stories ever told on the show. From losing his wife in what was described as “the most brutal murder in Corpus Christi history” to later losing his son to an overdose on his 24th birthday, Nat opens up about unimaginable pain, addiction, and the long road to healing. He talks about how trauma shaped his life, how faith and recovery at The Bridge to Recovery saved him, and how forgiveness ultimately set him free — even toward the man responsible for his wife's death. Today, Nat is sober, grounded, and helping others heal as chairman of The Bridge's board, proving that no matter how dark life gets, recovery and redemption are always possible.#thehopeaholics #redemption #recovery #AlcoholAddiction #AddictionRecovery #wedorecover #SobrietyJourney #MyStory #Hope #wedorecover #treatmentcenter #natalieevamarieJoin our patreon to get access to an EXTRA EPISODE every week of ‘Off the Record', exclusive content, a thriving recovery community, and opportunities to be featured on the podcast. https://patreon.com/TheHopeaholics Go to www.Wolfpak.com today and support our sponsors. Don't forget to use code: HOPEAHOLICSPODCAST for 10% off!Follow the Hopeaholics on our Socials:https://www.instagram.com/thehopeaholics https://linktr.ee/thehopeaholicsBuy Merch: https://thehopeaholics.myshopify.comVisit our Treatment Centers: https://www.hopebythesea.comIf you or a loved one needs help, please call or text 949-615-8588. We have the resources to treat mental health and addiction. Sponsored by the Infiniti Group LLC:https://www.infinitigroupllc.com Timestamps:00:02:22 – Parents Kick Him Out at 1900:04:11 – “Overnight I Was a Drug Addict”00:06:03 – “Alcohol, Drugs, and the 80s Nightlife Took Over My Life”00:09:16 – Finds Out His Wife Was Murdered00:10:08 – “Most Brutal Murder in Corpus Christi History”00:13:51 – Son's Psychotic Break and Overdose on His 24th Birthday00:15:13 – “I Went Back to Work After My Son Died — I Felt Nothing”00:19:36 – Enters The Bridge to Recovery (2014)00:20:44 – “For the First Time, I Felt Safe in AA”00:25:26 – “I Wanted to Kill the Man Who Murdered My Wife”00:28:19 – “The Forgiveness Prayer That Changed My Life”00:29:17 – Becoming a Grandfather and Fearing Happiness00:34:07 – “The Goldfish Prayer” Helps Him Through Grief00:35:21 – Becomes Chairman of The Bridge's Board of Directors00:36:47 – Rebuilding a Relationship with His Late Wife's Parents00:49:00 – “I Thought My Son Saw Me as a Coward for Not Taking Revenge”00:51:17 – Hosts Reflect on the Power and Hope in His Story
Today, the guys discuss Superman's panties and a psychedelics-loving Texas ex-governor. Sawyer stops by for a football recap and falls in love with Bob while getting his nails painted.Support the show: https://www.klbjfm.com/mattandbobfm/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Every coffee drinker is a drug addict? That's a bold, and heavy, claim to just be throwing around; but my expert today assures us that it is the truth, and backs that up with enormous studies all compiled in one book. Welcome to the Just Dumb Enough Podcast. A show that acknowledges no one is always an expert, by dispelling misconceptions with real experts. I'm your host as always Colton Petry. My guest today is Norbert Heuser, and unfortunately for everyone who experienced a brief superiority to coffee drinkers: You too are probably a drug addict in the same way. Shockingly, 80% of the global population uses a psychoactive substance regularly; it's known as "Caffeine". Feel free to scoff now, but Norbert does indeed show how bad caffeine can truly be for the human body, and how long the hidden effects can last for; if they don't become permanent that is... Sadly, we got disconnected towards the end of the interview, due to a total outage in our guest's area, but I still think it's a provocative listen. ( Https://Www.ImproveYourLifeWithNorbert.Com ) ( Https://Www..Com - ) ( Www..Com ) ( https://a.co/d/gUbiUA6 will take you to: Www.Amazon.Com "Coffee Addiction & Caffeinism: Every Coffee-Drinker is a Drug Addict" ) ( will take you to: Www.YouTube.Com - "Kim Nugent - YouTube Home" ) Let's stop bragging about our caffeine addictions! I know that end was a bit abrupt, as I warned, but in just looking up caffeine products, I can find them in: Drinks, beans, nuts, teas, snack bars, powders, pills, pouches, gummies, candies, and so many more. Is this why we're all so burnt out all the time? We all just owe a colossal sleep debt? And for what, if we aren't doing it for ourselves? In ranking news... September is here, and the global ranks are now as follows: 1. Ireland! What the what?! 2. New Zealand! Is everyone seeing this? 3. The United States, with California, Wisconsin, and Virginia out front. 4. Australia, with Queensland dominating. 5. Scotland of the United Kingdom, just leading Ghana. What an odd month this has started out as... I love it! That's it for this week! Have a great week, a great weekend, and I'll see you all back here next week for another new episode! Until the next episode, pretty please do all the things to help the show: rate, review, like, and subscribe. Reach out to DumbEnoughPodcast@Gmail.Com or on any social media if you want to reach me personally. Most importantly, Stay Dumb! #Podcast #Education #Coffeee #Caffeine #EnergyDrink #BrainRot
A life marked by pain, addiction, and spiritual warfare can feel like a dead end. Substance abuse, anxiety, and demonic oppression often isolate people in cycles of shame and confusion. Many find themselves desperate for freedom, yet unsure how to break the chains that hold them back. The battle is not only physical and emotional, it's spiritual. And it often takes something greater than willpower to escape it: a divine encounter.In this episode of Revelations Podcast, host Reagan Kramer sits down with Tommy Doyle. He is the International Director of Uncharted Ministries and son of renowned missionary leaders Tom and Joanne Doyle. Tommy takes us on a riveting journey from being a pastor's kid entangled in alcoholism, panic attacks, and spiritual torment, to becoming a frontline missionary reaching war zones in the Middle East with the love of Christ. His battles with demonic forces and deliverance through a divine encounter of Jesus offer a powerful message of hope for anyone navigating the wilderness of addiction or doubt.Be equipped with spiritual tools to confront addiction, anxiety, and spiritual warfare with the authority of Jesus. This episode is for hurting hearts, wandering believers, and anyone ready to trade despair for lasting freedom in Christ.Here are three reasons why you should listen to this episode:Discover the spiritual component of addiction and how it can be broken through a divine encounter with Jesus.Explore the reality of spiritual warfare in regions like Egypt and how prayer activates victory over darkness.Learn how Tommy's story shows hope for those battling both anxiety and faith deconstruction.Become Part of Our Mission! Support The Revelations Podcast:Your support fuels our mission to share transformative messages of hope and faith. Click here to learn how you can contribute and be part of this growing community!ResourcesMore from the Revelations Podcast hosted by Reagan Kramer: Website | Instagram | Apple Podcast | YoutubeUncharted Ministries: WebsiteUncharted Adventures: Website“Dreams and Visions: Is Jesus Awakening the Muslim World?” by Tom Doyle“Women Who Risk” by Tom and Joanne Doyle“Spiritual Warfare: Christians, Demonization, and Deliverance” by Dr. Karl Payne Bible Verses2 Timothy 1:7This Episode is brought to you by Advanced Medicine AlternativesGet back to the active life you love through natural & regenerative musculoskeletal healing: https://www.georgekramermd.com/Episode Highlights[00:36] Freedom from Addiction and the Fight for the SoulAddiction, anxiety, and spiritual warfare can make people feel trapped and unseen.Many silently battle overwhelming darkness, believing healing is out of reach.Tommy Doyle, International Director of Uncharted Ministries, knows this struggle firsthand.[03:21] Tommy: “We have so many good friends and so many ministry partners over there, that that's just really where our heart was, and we were part of another ministry before that that we loved dearly, so many great people and everything.”Once bound by addiction and anxiety, Tommy now leads missions that bring healing and hope across the Middle East.[05:26] Ministry Work in the Middle EastTommy describes Uncharted Ministries' work across war-torn regions of the Middle East.He recalls visiting the Gaza Strip a month after a major attack, wearing flak jackets and traveling with armed EMTs.Despite the chaos, they shared comfort and reminded hurting communities that they are not forgotten.Through every mission, Tommy emphasizes the power of showing up and bringing the love of Christ.[12:19] Personal Testimony and Early LifeTommy grew up in a large Christian family, deeply involved in church life as a pastor's kid.Despite strong early faith, he experienced rejection and betrayal from peers in church leadership.That emotional wound led him to pull away and seek belonging in sports and party culture.This shift laid the groundwork for his eventual descent into substance use and spiritual drift.[24:23] Struggles with Addiction and Turning PointTommy began justifying casual partying, which escalated into drug dealing and daily alcohol use.A raid by federal agents became a wake-up call, but the pull of addiction remained strong.Panic attacks worsened his condition, and alcohol became his go-to form of self-medication.Despite several attempts to quit, nothing brought lasting freedom—until he cried out to God.[26:42] Egypt Mission Trip and Spiritual AwakeningTommy joined a mission trip to Egypt to support his mother's outreach to Muslim women.While caring for children there, he was struck by a deep conviction to return to a life of purpose.That moment reignited his faith, shifted his focus, and set him on a path of full sobriety.He returned home and committed to healing through a Christ-centered Celebrate Recovery program.[36:11] Supernatural Encounter in EgyptDuring a foot-washing ceremony, Tommy witnessed a woman visibly possessed and delivered through the name of Jesus.[39:47] Tommy: “Every time that something dark and scary would happen, witnessed by other people too, the power of the name of Jesus was enough to eradicate it and, and that's just so life-giving.”Later that night, he and his brother encountered a terrifying demonic presence outside their desert compound.Prayer in Jesus' name broke the oppression, revealing that when the demonic and divine encounter each other, the authority of Christ prevails over darkness.These spiritual battles confirmed the reality of unseen warfare—and the power believers carry.[47:49] Territorial Spirits and the Battle Over RegionsTommy and Reagan reflect on how demonic strongholds operate not just personally, but over entire regions.In spiritually charged areas like the Middle East, the Enemy fiercely resists gospel work.Tommy shares how even Bible translation efforts in unreached areas face constant spiritual interference.Yet through it all, God's power continues to break ground where darkness has long ruled.[52:45] The Link Between Medication and AddictionTommy discusses the role anti-anxiety medication played in intensifying his alcohol cravings.He noticed his dependence on alcohol spiked after starting an SSRI prescribed for panic attacks.This connection led him to research and ultimately discontinue the medication after his spiritual breakthrough.He encourages others to evaluate their health journeys prayerfully and seek Spirit-led guidance.[58:39] Advice for Overcoming Addiction and AnxietyTommy urges listeners to admit powerlessness and seek a divine encounter with Jesus as the first step to healing.By trusting Him, we take a faithful path to healing.He shares practical advice for managing anxiety, including diet, outdoor activity, and community support.Accountability and honesty are key—especially with trusted friends and family.Above all, he emphasizes that true freedom from addiction and fear comes through Christ alone.[1:03:43] Tommy: “I did not need a foreign substance to be happy and enjoy life. And that's such a lie if, if that's holding you back, reconnect with the Lord.”[1:05:52] Living Free From Darkness to Purpose in ChristTommy reminds listeners that surrender is not weakness but the beginning of real strength.He shares how 2 Timothy 1:7 has anchored him through fear and addiction.God's healing is available to anyone ready to leave darkness and walk into His light.Learn more about Tommy's work through Uncharted Ministries and Uncharted Adventures at unchartedministries.com.About Tommy DoyleTommy Doyle is a missionary leader, speaker, and redeemed overcomer called to bring light into the darkest places. As the International Director of Uncharted Ministries, he continues the legacy of his parents, Tom and Joanne Doyle, by leading gospel-centered outreach in the Middle East and beyond. From war zones to remote villages, Tommy helps bring humanitarian aid, spiritual support, and the message of Jesus to those living in fear, trauma, or persecution. His work bridges cultures and faiths, demonstrating the power of God's love across some of the most spiritually resistant regions in the world.Once bound by addiction, anxiety, and demonic oppression, Tommy experienced radical deliverance during a divine encounter. On his mission trip to Egypt, he reignited his faith and reshaped his purpose. Now over a decade sober, he uses his testimony to reach those walking through their own wilderness. With firsthand experience in spiritual warfare and recovery, Tommy equips others to confront addiction, overcome fear, and live with bold, Christ-centered purpose. His story is a powerful reminder that no one is too far gone for the grace of God.Connect with Tommy through the Uncharted Ministries website.Enjoyed this Episode?If you did, subscribe and share it with your friends!Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning in about generational curses and how to break them, leave us a review. You can also share this with your friends and family. Freedom from addiction, anxiety, and spiritual oppression begins with surrender. When you experience a divine encounter with Jesus, darkness loses its grip. Let this be a reminder that no matter how far you've gone, healing and purpose are still possible.Have any questions? You can connect with me on Instagram.Thank you for tuning in! For more updates, tune in on Apple Podcasts
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