Ep 121: From Broken to Director of Fun - How Christ Transforms Lives (Part 2)

Send us Fan Mail"James Serpico continues to share his journey from addiction to redemption, revealing how God transformed his heart, after completing their recovery program, and gave him purpose as the Director of Programming at America's Keswick."• Started experimenting with alcohol at age 15 to alleviate social anxiety and fear• Found painkillers in college which "killed" both physical and emotional pain• Maintained weekend use for 10 years before progressing to daily dependence• Eventually needed substances just to feel normal, not to get high• Had a life-changing car accident on the NJ Turnpike after using contaminated drugs• Called 911 and admitted his addiction, marking the beginning of his recovery• Entered America's Keswick recovery program two weeks after the accident• Transitioned from colony member to staff to Director of Programming• Experienced significant loss including his father and mentor Robert Hayes• Discovered that vulnerability and dependence on God are his true strengths• Now uses his experience to help others find recovery through ChristIf you're struggling with addiction or know someone who is, James's story demonstrates that recovery is possible. Reach out to America's Keswick or another Christian recovery program to find the help you need.Addiction Recovery at Keswick - https://addictionrecovery.org/Barbara's Place - https://addictionrecovery.org/barbarasplace/relaunch/America's Keswick - https://americaskeswick.org/Does any of today's podcast resonate with you? Let us know here:https://playsonword.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/podcast-reviewsTo Support Plays On Word Radio and Plays On Word Theater, please visit:https://playsonword.networkforgoodThe Plays On Word Theater team is setting up new performance dates! Reach out with inquiries: https://playsonword.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/event-submission-formPlays On Word website Plays On Word YouTubePlays On Word FacebookPlays On Word InstagramEmail us: [email protected]