Faith In Your Recovery Podcast

Join us in the Jay County Jail in Portland Indiana as we interview inmates about their experiences with addiction and recovery.

Join us in the Jay County Jail in Portland Indiana as we interview inmates about their experiences with addiction and recovery.

Join us from inside the Jay County Security Center as we interview inmates about their experiences with addiction and recovery.

Join us from inside the Jay County Security Center as we interview inmates about their experiences with addiction and recovery.

Join us we interview inmates about their addiction and recovery experiences. This episode was produced from inside the Jay County Security Center.

Join us as we interview inmates about their experiences with addiction and recovery. This episode was produced from inside the Jay County Security Center.

Join us for our final inmate interview from Jay County Security Center in Indiana. Nathan will share his experience with addiction and recovery.

Join us for our tenth inmate interview from Jay County Security Center in Indiana. Brandon will share his experience with addiction and recovery.

Join us for our ninth inmate interview from Jay County Security Center in Indiana. Andrew will share his experience with addiction and recovery.

Join us for our eighth inmate interview from Jay County Security Center in Indiana. Nick will share his experience with addiction and recovery.

Join us for our seventh inmate interview from Jay County Security Center in Indiana. Josh will share his experience with addiction and recovery.

Join us for our sixth inmate interview from Jay County Security Center in Indiana. Brian S will share his experience with addiction and recovery.

Join us for our fifth inmate interview from Jay County Security Center in Indiana. James will share his experience with addiction and recovery.

Join us for our fourth inmate interview from Jay County Security Center in Indiana. Brian B will share his experience with addiction and recovery.

Join us for our third inmate interview from Jay County Security Center in Indiana. Zach will share his experience with addiction and recovery.

Join us for our second inmate interview from Jay County Security Center in Indiana. William will share his experience with addiction and recovery.

Join us for our first inmate interview from Jay County Security Center in Indiana. Kyle will share his experience with addiction and recovery.

In this raw and deeply personal episode, Dan Watson, a father of three, shares his experience with addiction and recovery. Dan lost his oldest son to a fatal drug overdose and has lived through years of heartbreak as his daughter battled addiction. He knows the hurt, the anger, the helplessness, and the lasting pain that addiction leaves behind for families. This conversation pulls back the curtain on the parental grief of overdose loss, the emotional toll of loving a child through addiction, and the complicated reality of hope when the outcome is uncertain. Dan speaks honestly about what it means to survive the unthinkable—and keep going anyway. This episode is for parents, families, and anyone impacted by addiction, incarceration, overdose, and recovery. It’s real. It’s heavy. And it matters.

In this powerful and eye-opening episode, we sit down with Richard from The Christian Center in Anderson, Indiana, to talk about homelessness, outreach, recovery, and restoring dignity to the unhoused. Richard shares how The Christian Center serves as Madison County’s only full-time soup kitchen, a 65-bed men’s shelter, and a lifeline through emergency warming centers during brutal winter temperatures.We dive into the reality of homelessness in Anderson, the impact of trauma and addiction, and why listening to someone’s story can be just as life-changing as providing food, showers, or clean clothes. Richard opens up about his personal calling, the influence of incarceration on his life’s purpose, and how hope—when shared authentically—can transform lives.This conversation challenges common stereotypes about homelessness and addiction, highlighting the importance of compassion, dignity, and human connection. If you care about recovery, community outreach, faith-based support, homelessness services, or real stories of hope, this episode is for you.Topics covered:Homeless outreach in Anderson, IndianaAddiction, trauma, and recoveryEmergency warming centers and winter shelterRestoring dignity through compassion and conversationFaith, incarceration, and second chances📌 Subscribe for more real conversations about recovery, hope, and transformation. 📌 Share this episode to help change the narrative around homelessness and addiction.The Christian Center link: https://www.thechristiancenter.org/

Stephanie Washington brings over 20 years of experience as an administrative professional, paired with a deep heart for service and recovery-centered community work. As the Administrative Assistant at The Christian Center, Stephanie is the backbone behind the scenes—keeping operations organized, people supported, and hope moving forward. Beyond her role, she leads and coordinates a church food pantry, serving the underprivileged with compassion, dignity, and consistency. Her passion for recovery, stability, and community transformation shines through everything she does. A devoted wife of 20 years, mother of five, and grandmother of five, Stephanie embodies resilience, service, and purpose—proving that healing and hope often start with steady hands and a willing heart. https://www.thechristiancenter.org/