112. Opened Doors (w/ Brittany Meeks)

In this powerful episode of Jesus Loves Addicts, Brittany Meeks shares her raw and honest testimony — from childhood trauma, sexual abuse, and years lost to addiction, to the life-changing encounter with Christ that led her to sobriety in 2008. Guest-hosted by the podcast team, Brittany recounts the struggle of growing up with a father addicted to crack, the secrets she carried, multiple rehab attempts, and how a pregnancy and the prayers of loved ones finally opened a door to recovery through Teen Challenge. Listeners will hear candid reflections on forgiveness, the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, the ongoing challenges of recovery, and how faith doesn’t remove suffering but provides a path through it. Brittany also discusses the heartbreaking journey of parenting a child with severe behavioral and mental health issues, her family’s reliance on prayer, and lessons learned about bitterness, surrender, and God’s faithfulness in the details. Tune in for an uplifting, vulnerable conversation about grace, healing, and perseverance — and for practical encouragement for anyone walking through addiction, trauma, or the long road of recovery. Brittany’s story is a testament that while we are flawed, we are loved and can be set free by Christ.