#66 - Happy Days with Bob Sotis

Bob Sotis shares the funny, honest, and deeply redemptive story behind his addiction, recovery, faith, and decades of service throughout the Upper Cumberland.From growing up in Pittsburgh and working in restaurants, DJ booths, and nightlife to helping establish some of Cookeville’s earliest Narcotics Anonymous meetings, Bob explains how sobriety changed far more than his habits. It changed the direction of his life. He opens up about the friendships that carried him, why service became essential to his recovery, and how God used his experience in business and hospitality to prepare him for ministry.The conversation also explores Bob’s leadership at Life Church, his work with Life Recovery, the importance of mentorship, and how generosity through efforts like the Dollar Club creates a real impact in the community. Bob also shares the deeply personal story of his wife Julie’s battle with cancer and the faith, prayer, and support that carried their family through it.This episode is about addiction, second chances, friendship, purpose, and what can happen when an ordinary person surrenders his story to God. If you need proof that recovery is real, brokenness can become ministry, and a transformed life can help transform others, this conversation is for you.