Black Sheep Recovery Warfare

Black Sheep - Episode #55: Buried in Darkness, Raised in Christ — The Story of Danny Ivey

From addiction at 13… to juvenile detention… to Parchman at 17… to gangs, grief, and generational curses — Danny Ivey spent years buried in darkness with no clear way out.
 
But God resurrects what the world writes off.
 
A gun charge, a baby on the way, and a desperate cry to Heaven led Danny to Mercy House, where Jesus broke chains that generations couldn’t. Today he stands as a husband, father, peer support leader at Belmont Gardens, teacher and preacher at Mercy House, and a minister-in-training. His scars became sermons. His pain became purpose.
 
This is redemption — raw, honest, unfiltered.
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This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions. 

Episode #54 - From Hate to Holy Fire: The Redemption of PJ Smith

Today, PJ Smith steps into the Black Sheep arena and drops a testimony that feels more like a spiritual battlefield than an interview. This man was born into chaos — addiction, violence, brokenness — long before he ever picked up his first drink or drug. By 12 years old he was getting high in a Mississippi trailer park… and the darkness only got deeper from there.
 
He buried friends.
He crashed through prison cells.
He destroyed his body.
He lost everything.
He should’ve died more than once.
And he WANTED to die more than once.
 
But God walked straight into the fire.
 
🔥 A 40-foot fall that SHOULD have ended his life…
🔥 A prison moment where he planned murder but opened a Bible instead…
🔥 A July 4th encounter where God ripped alcohol out of his soul…
🔥 A journey of rebuilding his mind, his family, his faith, and his identity…
 
This isn’t just a testimony.
This is WARFARE.
 
PJ exposes addiction, generational trauma, psychosis, relapse, recovery, and the supernatural deliverance that ONLY Jesus can bring.
 
If you’re struggling…
If your family is fighting for hope…
If you feel like the black sheep…
 
Today’s episode is your reminder:
GOD STILL SAVES. GOD STILL REDEEMS. GOD STILL RESTORES.
 
Black Sheep don’t blend in — we break chains.
 
This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions. 
 

Episode #53 - From the Battlefield to Redemption: The Thomas Reif Story | Black Sheep Recovery Warfare Podcast

Today on the Black Sheep Recovery Warfare Podcast, John Gallagher and Dr. Monica Webber sit down with Thomas Reif from Mercy House Adult and Teen Challenge. Thomas shares his incredible story — from a chaotic childhood marked by addiction and prison, to becoming a soldier in Afghanistan, to finally finding freedom and redemption through Jesus Christ.
 
This powerful conversation is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions and is packed with hope, grit, and the raw truth that no one is too far gone for God’s grace.
 
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Episode #52: Hope, Healing & Hard Truths with Brad Hancock & Forea Ford

In today’s episode of the Black Sheep Recovery Warfare Podcast, we sit down with two powerful voices in the recovery world.
 
🎤 Brad Hancock — once a Black Sheep himself, now a Belhaven College graduate,and Program Manager at Gateway Rescue Mission
 
🎤 Forea Ford — 32 years in recovery, former Parchman inmate, longtime treatment center director, and now Program Director at Gateway. His journey from the streets of Natchez to leading both clinical and non-clinical recovery programs is nothing short of inspiring.
 
Produced by Danny Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions, this episode delivers raw stories of brokenness, freedom, and the power of Jesus Christ to restore what was lost.
 
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We are the outcasts, the misfits, the Black Sheep—and we’re rising together. 🖤 #WeAreThe99

Episode 51 – Trapped in the Addict with Blake Spradlin

From twelve years of addiction and atheism to radical redemption through Jesus Christ, Blake Spradlin’s testimony will shake the chains right off you. In this powerful 51st episode, we sit down with the co-founder of Titan Ministries and the author of Trapped in the Addict—a recovery curriculum that's been transforming lives across the nation.
 
Now living a purpose-driven life in Buchanan, GA with his wife Ansley and their beautiful family, Blake helps others break free from addiction through discipleship, mentorship, and safe sober living environments at Titan House. Whether you're in addiction, walking in recovery, or know someone who is, this episode will speak directly to your spirit.
 
🧨 You don’t want to miss this fire conversation filled with truth, tools, and hope.
 
📖 Scripture of the Episode:
 
 “He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and the mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along.” — Psalm 40:2 (NLT)
 
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🎧 Episode 51 is more than a story—it’s a call to freedom.
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We are the 99. #BlackSheepRecoveryWarfare #WeAreThe99 #TrappedInTheAddict #jesus
This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions. 

Episode 50: Unsalvageable? Think Again—The Amber Deann Thomison Story.

In this milestone 50th episode of the Black Sheep Recovery Warfare Podcast, we’re celebrating with one of the most powerful redemption stories we’ve ever told. Amber Deann Thomison's journey didn’t start on a good note—it began in chaos, abuse, addiction, and a plan to end it all. With the odds stacked against her since childhood, Amber spiraled into darkness… but just when everything seemed lost, God stepped in.
 
This isn’t just a story of survival—it’s a testimony of radical grace, relentless hope, and the power of Christ to restore even what feels unsalvageable. From multiple felonies and prison time to freedom, purpose, and ministry, Amber now walks as a bold warrior for Christ in the recovery community.
 
Tune in and celebrate 50 episodes of warfare, recovery, and raw truth—because this one proves that no matter how far gone you feel, God’s not done.
 
📅 Live today at 2:30 PM CST on Facebook & YouTube
 
🎧 Produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions
 
📖 “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge…” – Hosea 4:6
 
#BlackSheepRecoveryWarfare #Episode50 #AmberDeannThomison #TestimonyOfHope #AudioAlchemyProductions #WeAreThe99 #UnsalvageableButSaved

Episode #49 - From Chains to Calling: Billy Branton’s Journey from Habitual Offender to Freedom Fighter in Christ.

In this gripping episode of the Black Sheep Recovery Warfare Podcast, John and Monica sit down with Billy Branton—a man whose story is nothing short of miraculous. From experimenting with drugs at 14, to a spiraling life of addiction, over 60 arrests, a bad conduct discharge from the Air Force, and facing a life sentence as a habitual offender… Billy’s road was dark. But in the heart of his wilderness, he encountered the living Word of God.
 
With nothing but a Bible and a desperate cry for truth, Billy gave up everything except Jesus. After 3.5 years of radical transformation behind bars, he walked out a free man with a vow to serve the Lord. Today, he’s a business owner, a father restored to his son, and a warrior for recovery—helping launch Celebrate Recovery groups and using his story to pull others from the fire.
 
You don’t want to miss this one. It’s raw. It’s real. It’s redemption.
 
#BlackSheepRecoveryWarfare #WeAreThe99 #RecoveryPodcast #FromPrisonToPurpose #BillyBranton
This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

Episode #48 - 8 Years Free: Kosha’s Journey from Darkness to Destiny

Today on The Black Sheep Recovery Warfare Podcast, John and Monica welcome a powerful warrior in recovery—Kosha, who is celebrating 8 years of sobriety on this very day. From the depths of depression, addiction, and total loss, to a life rebuilt through faith, grit, and God’s grace, Kosha’s testimony is one of radical redemption.
 
In this raw and inspiring episode, she shares how her pain became her purpose, how her rock bottom became a solid foundation, and how God used brokenness to birth transformation. If you’ve ever felt too far gone or wondered if healing was possible—this episode is for you.
 
This is more than a podcast—it’s a celebration of freedom.
 
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#BlackSheepRecoveryWarfare #8YearsSober #TestimonyTuesday #FaithOverAddiction #WeAreThe99 #CelebrateRecovery #FromAddictionToRedemption
This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.

Episode #47 - From Death to Discipleship: Jeremy Myers’ Journey of Radical Redemption

In this powerful new episode of Black Sheep Recovery Warfare, John and Monica sit down with Jeremy Myers—Chaplain of Walnut Grove Correctional Facility and Director of discipleship at Foundry Church—for a testimony that proves no pit is too deep for God’s reach.
 
Jeremy opens up about growing up in an alcoholic home, battling suicidal thoughts from the age of 7, and chasing escape through drugs, women, and work. After a devastating heart dissection nearly killed him, his addiction spiraled out of control. But just when death seemed inevitable, God broke in and called him out of the grave.
 
This episode isn’t just about recovery—it’s about God’s grace in the fallout of failure, hidden sin, public collapse, and the road back to purpose. Jeremy shares how losing his position in ministry became the catalyst for true healing and restoration, and how God didn’t just rescue him—He rebuilt him.
 
Now a husband, father, and shepherd to the incarcerated, Jeremy’s life is living proof that even after the crash, God can call the Black Sheep to lead others home.
 
#BlackSheepRecoveryWarfare #TestimonyTuesday #FromAddictToChaplain #GodRestores #WeAreThe99 #RecoveryThroughChrist #RealStoriesRealHope
This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions. 

Episode #46 - Mercy in the Fire: Josh Cook’s Journey from Addiction to Leadership

Black Sheep Recovery Warfare with your hosts John Gallagher and Dr. Monica Webber welcomes a powerful warrior in the fight against addiction — Josh Cook, Program Director of Mercy House Adult & Teen Challenge.
 
From the pit of addiction to a life redeemed and repurposed by the power of Jesus, Josh’s story is a living testimony of God’s grace. 🙌 Once lost in darkness, Josh now walks beside men on the same rugged road he once traveled, guiding them through recovery and restoration with Christ as their compass. 🛐
 
This episode is raw, real, and redemptive — a must-listen for anyone battling addiction, walking in recovery, or fighting for a loved one.
 
🎙️ Tune in and hear how God took a broken man and raised him up to lead others into freedom.
 
This is hope in motion.
 
We want to thank the Sons of Sobriety motorcycle club for making today’s episode possible!
 
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This episode is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Productions.