101. Broken Rebellion (w/ Shane and Lindy Cowart)

In this episode of Jesus Loves Addicts, Shane and Lindy Cowart share their raw, unflinching story of long-term addiction, violence, and the difficult path to recovery through faith. The hosts walk through Shane’s 24 years of active addiction and Lindy’s 20 years of struggles, the trauma of broken families, early exposure to drugs and crime, and multiple stints in treatment. Listeners will hear about the moment of surrender that led them both into residential programs, the six years of sustained sobriety they’ve maintained, the legal and custody battles they faced, and how faith, therapy, and community helped restore their family. The conversation covers themes of generational trauma, codependency, sexual abuse and shame, spiritual warfare, relapse, and the practical steps that supported lasting change — including extended residential care, mentorship, and faith-based ministries. Shane and Lindy also describe their ministries: Sheena’s Hope (a 90-day program for women and children experiencing homelessness) and SNL Contractors (a company that employs men in recovery), along with the couple’s work restoring family relationships and helping others find recovery through Christ. Expect candid, emotional testimony, tough conversation about addiction’s realities, and hopeful encouragement for those fighting similar battles or supporting someone who is. The episode emphasizes that recovery is possible, the importance of lasting foundations (longer residential care, counseling, community), and the healing power of Jesus even in the darkest places.