98. The Baggage of Instability - Part 1 (w/ Amber Mitchell)

In this powerful episode of Jesus Loves Addicts, Amber Mitchell shares her raw, honest testimony of a childhood marked by addiction, abuse, and instability. Listeners will hear about her early memories of being removed from her biological parents, the trauma of foster placements, and the emotional scars that led to years of substance use, self-harm, and destructive relationships. Host Paul and Amber discuss how anger, rejection, and a hunger for attention shaped her behavior, the challenges of building trust within a loving adoptive family, and the ways addiction offered temporary relief. Amber also opens up about her spiritual awakening at age 38—an encounter with Christ that transformed her life—and explores theological insights about free will, suffering, and redemption. Tune in for an unflinching conversation about the realities of recovery, the stigma of addiction, and the hope found in faith. This episode is both sobering and uplifting, offering empathy for those who struggle and a testimony to the power of God’s grace.