Beyond the laughs, Trey opens up about his transformation from a "glory chaser" in athletics to a servant leader for Christ. He shares candid details about his battles with alcohol, a toxic past relationship, and a health scare that served as a "wake-up call" to stop dodging God. Together, they explore the fine line between being "obsessed" versus "possessed," the refining power of life's storms, and their shared burden to help the homeless women and children of Mobile.
Minier grew up fast, protecting his brother from a volatile home life and learning to build emotional walls that would last for decades. Those walls led him into a lifestyle of hard partying that culminated in a catastrophic ATV accident, leaving him in a coma with a fractured skull. But physical survival was only half the battle. In this powerful episode, Nick shares his heartbreaking journey through the stillbirth of his son, his subsequent relapse, and the moment he finally decided to lay down his burdens and find true healing in Jesus.
Dennis O'Donohue survived a childhood of abuse and a drunk driving wreck that launched his car 267 feet through the air. But survival was just the beginning. In this episode of 70 Times 7, Dennis shares how he moved from a life of numbing pain to one of true spiritual freedom. Tune in to hear how he broke the cycle of trauma, navigated a scary medical diagnosis, and found a brotherhood that changed his life.
From Solitary Confinement to Sheena’s Hope: The Eric Overstreet StoryIn this powerful episode, Eric Overstreet shares his journey from a shattered spine and a prison cell to leading one of Mobile’s most vital homeless ministries. Eric opens up about the supernatural encounter in solitary confinement that saved his life and details his radical decision to live "homeless on purpose" for 90 days. We also dive into the launch of Sheena’s Hope, a new sanctuary for women and children, and the critical need for spiritual fathers and mothers to step up in our city.
Guest Gail, wife of former guest Will Travis, shares her powerful story of escaping the manipulation, shame, and fear of her Jehovah's Witness upbringing and a life-changing incident with the congregation's elders in eighth grade. She discusses overcoming trauma, years of seeking love in destructive ways, and ultimately finding the unconditional love and forgiveness of the real Jesus. Gail recounts how her boyfriend Will's pill addiction led her to step foot in a non-Jehovah's Witness church, an experience that immediately convicted her and saved her life, leading to the couple's redemption and their role in leading the South Coast Recovery group
Matt Christian joins Chris Rivers on the podcast to share his powerful journey From Brokenness to Redemption. Matt discusses growing up Catholic , his early acceptance of alcohol , and the destructive path that led to three divorces and a suicide attempt that only failed by a miracle. He describes how finding Jesus and the Christian brotherhood at South Coast Recovery completely transformed his life and his relationships, leading him to a place of joy and purpose. Matt offers a message of hope, reminding listeners that God can redeem any situation and use anything to draw you to Him.
Host Chris sits down with Mr. Perry Malone for an inspiring, raw, and powerful testimony. Perry details a childhood surrounded by a culture of crime, alcoholism, and loose relationships that led him into drug dealing, promiscuity, and eventually, a life of crime. He recounts receiving a life sentence in federal prison after turning his back on God following an initial deliverance, and the subsequent 27 years he spent incarcerated. It was in prison where he rededicated his life, found God's calling, and learned to withstand the enemy's wiles. Perry shares his experiences as a suicide companion and how he was released via clemency granted by President Joe Biden. He closes by discussing his powerful book, How I Got Over, and his ministry, HIGO Ministries, Inc., which helps formerly incarcerated individuals and at-risk youth.
William Tidwell shares his powerful testimony of transformation. Growing up with a relentless desire for freedom, he details how he was lured into the grip of methamphetamine—a drug he calls the "main entrance to hell". Hear about the moment a desperate cry for help led him to the Home of Grace. He reveals how a spiritual encounter replaced the "counterfeit high" of drugs with the genuine love of the Holy Spirit , ultimately leading him to find sobriety, a career as a truck driver, and the family he prayed for.
Lee Ford grew up without Christ, finding himself trapped in a lifetime of searching and pain. He details a harrowing youth marked by molestation, deep-seated anger, and a reckless lifestyle fueled by alcohol and rage. After a dark period culminating in having to put his own son out of the house due to addiction, Lee finally hit rock bottom. He describes the overwhelming spiritual pressure that led him to finally surrender at church, feeling the "weight of the world" instantly lift in a moment of true salvation and a "cleanest, freshest breath". Listen as Lee shares how he found unshakable faith, broke a lifelong stronghold on alcohol, and now leads his family and others into a relationship with the God who was walking with him all along
Levi Johnson shares his raw testimony on escaping the "silent master" of pornography and masturbation, an addiction that began in childhood and was rooted in deep-seated trauma and the feeling of "I’m not good enough". He discusses the devastating cost on his marriage, including performance issues on his wedding night.
The turning point came with his wife Katie's confrontation and their struggle with infertility, which fueled his commitment to break the stronghold. Levi details the extreme measures he took in his recovery, including using Ever Accountable software and locking down all technology , based on the principle of cutting off whatever causes him to sin. He celebrates the community he found at South Coast Recovery with Will Travis and the miracle of his son Emmett's birth, who is the "answered prayer". This is a story of surrender, uncompromising discipline, and finding true freedom through God and community.
Will Travis’s story is a raw and honest look at the battle that rages for our hearts. It is a powerful reminder that our deepest wounds and most profound failures do not disqualify us from a life of purpose. In fact, in the hands of a redeeming God, they become the very qualifications for a ministry of hope to others who are still lost in the same darkness. May his journey illuminate the path for your own and remind you that no one is ever too far gone for the reach of grace.