One Broken Life

In this episode of One Broken Life, John Stroup sits down with Jacob Christian to share a raw and powerful conversation about Jacob’s life of addiction, the years he spent in prison, and the incredible way God has redeemed his story. John and Jacob go way back—John knew him from the streets in Jefferson City and even during their time in prison. Now, by God’s grace, the two of them are no longer bound by chains but are standing side by side in ministry, reaching people who are walking the same dark roads they once walked.

This episode is a powerful and honest conversation about the darkness of addiction, the reality of prison life, and the redemption that only Christ can bring. It’s a full-circle story of how God takes what was broken and uses it for His glory.

Listen to this podcast and be encouraged by the transformation only God can do.

Whether you're battling your own struggles or searching for hope in someone else’s, this episode is a reminder that no one is too far gone for grace.

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ONE BROKEN LIFE is a production of Freeway Ministries in Springfield Missouri. It is a series of unique conversations exploring what God can do through ONE BROKEN LIFE. Throughout this podcast, you will hear the stories of real life transformations from those who have been restored from the pit of life. Throughout the discussion, John Stroup will dig deeper into the lives of people who have been broken and radically redeemed by God's grace. 

In this episode of One Broken Life, John Stroup sits down with Sue Gunter to hear her candid and heartfelt story of raising her son, Michael, through the challenges of addiction. Sue opens up about the ways her love and care—though always well-intentioned—sometimes made it harder for Michael to find the freedom he needed.

Together, John and Sue explore the difficult journey of parenting a child in addiction—the heartbreak, the moments of hope, and the painful realizations that come with facing one’s own role in the cycle. John also shares practical insights on how to support a loved one struggling with addiction without enabling destructive patterns. This episode is an honest and compassionate conversation about love, accountability, and the lessons learned when navigating the fine line between helping and enabling.

Whether you're battling your own struggles or searching for hope in someone else’s, this episode is a reminder that no one is too far gone for grace.

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ONE BROKEN LIFE is a production of Freeway Ministries in Springfield Missouri. It is a series of unique conversations exploring what God can do through ONE BROKEN LIFE. Throughout this podcast, you will hear the stories of real life transformations from those who have been restored from the pit of life. Throughout the discussion, John Stroup will dig deeper into the lives of people who have been broken and radically redeemed by God's grace. 

​​In this powerful episode of One Broken Life, John Stroup sits down with Johnny Allen, a man whose story is anything but ordinary. Johnny shares how a life marked by addiction, violence, and prison was completely transformed by the love and power of Jesus Christ. “I’m not a preacher,” he says, “but I can testify”—and his testimony speaks volumes. Today, Johnny leads Rise Up Prison Ministry, returning to the very prisons he once lived in to bring hope and the Gospel to those still trapped in the darkness he knows all too well.

From childhood brokenness to street life, and eventually surrendering behind bars, Johnny’s journey shows that no one is too far gone for God’s grace. This episode is raw, real, and deeply encouraging for anyone who feels stuck, forgotten, or beyond redemption. If you're looking for proof that Jesus still saves, still restores, and still calls people into purpose, you need to hear this story.

Listen now on all major podcast platforms, and be sure to share it with someone who needs a reminder that there is still hope.

Whether you're battling your own struggles or searching for hope in someone else’s, this episode is a reminder that no one is too far gone for grace.

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ONE BROKEN LIFE is a production of Freeway Ministries in Springfield Missouri. It is a series of unique conversations exploring what God can do through ONE BROKEN LIFE. Throughout this podcast, you will hear the stories of real life transformations from those who have been restored from the pit of life. Throughout the discussion, John Stroup will dig deeper into the lives of people who have been broken and radically redeemed by God's grace. 

​​In this powerful episode of One Broken Life, John Stroup sits down with Scott Bates to hear a raw and redemptive story of transformation. Once caught in a cycle of addiction, crime, and brokenness, Scott’s life seemed destined for destruction. But God had other plans.

From addict to ordained, Scott shares the raw truth about the darkest chapters of his life—and the moment God turned it all around. Through faith, accountability, and the support of a Christ-centered community, he went from being lost in addiction to walking in his calling as a reverend, with a renewed identity and purpose.

Whether you're battling your own struggles or searching for hope in someone else’s, this episode is a reminder that no one is too far gone for grace.

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ONE BROKEN LIFE is a production of Freeway Ministries in Springfield Missouri. It is a series of unique conversations exploring what God can do through ONE BROKEN LIFE. Throughout this podcast, you will hear the stories of real life transformations from those who have been restored from the pit of life. Throughout the discussion, John Stroup will dig deeper into the lives of people who have been broken and radically redeemed by God's grace.

 

​​In this powerful episode of One Broken Life, John Stroup sits down with Traie Odom to hear a raw and redemptive story of transformation. Once caught in a cycle of addiction, crime, and brokenness, Traie’s life seemed destined for destruction. But God had other plans.

From rock bottom to remarkable turnaround, Traie opens up about the darkest chapters of his past—and the moment everything began to change. Through faith, accountability, and the support of a Christ-centered community, he discovered a new purpose and a renewed identity.

Whether you're battling your own struggles or searching for hope in someone else’s, this episode is a reminder that no one is too far gone for grace.

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ONE BROKEN LIFE is a production of Freeway Ministries in Springfield Missouri. It is a series of unique conversations exploring what God can do through ONE BROKEN LIFE. Throughout this podcast, you will hear the stories of real life transformations from those who have been restored from the pit of life. Throughout the discussion, John Stroup will dig deeper into the lives of people who have been broken and radically redeemed by God's grace. 

This month, John Stroup sits down with Greg Hartman to hear his powerful testimony. Greg’s story begins with a childhood marked by instability—constantly moving, never putting down roots, and growing up with a father who was good but not present. He started smoking pot at 15 and spent years in dysfunctional relationships, searching for meaning. Today, Greg is a transformed man—a faithful church member, holding down a steady job, and patiently waiting to see where God leads him next.

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ONE BROKEN LIFE is a production of Freeway Ministries in Springfield Missouri. It is a series of unique conversations exploring what God can do through ONE BROKEN LIFE. Throughout this podcast, you will hear the stories of real life transformations from those who have been restored from the pit of life. Throughout the discussion, John Stroup will dig deeper into the lives of people who have been broken and radically redeemed by God's grace. 

In this episode of ONE BROKEN LIFE, John Stroup talks with Kenny. Raised in a Christian home, Kenny knew right from wrong. His father was enrolled in Bible College, but he was determined not to live how he knew he should. Listen to this great podcast about how Kenny was at his lowest before he allowed God to completely transform his life. 

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ONE BROKEN LIFE is a production of Freeway Ministries in Springfield Missouri. It is a series of unique conversations exploring what God can do through ONE BROKEN LIFE. Throughout this podcast, you will hear the stories of real life transformations from those who have been restored from the pit of life. Throughout the discussion, John Stroup will dig deeper into the lives of people who have been broken and radically redeemed by God's grace. 

In this episode of ONE BROKEN LIFE, John Stroup talks with Andy. Raised in a good home, Andy was a military brat, raised in church, but had a tumultuous relationship with his father. After his parents divorced, his mother worked hard and put herself through law school. Moving back and forth between parents, Andy made a series of poor choices. He was officially a drunk dad. At the same time, Andy’s mom served as the Greene County Drug Court Judge for 18 years. Listen to this great podcast about how Andy allowed God to completely transform his life from a drunkard to a deacon. 

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ONE BROKEN LIFE is a production of Freeway Ministries in Springfield Missouri. It is a series of unique conversations exploring what God can do through ONE BROKEN LIFE. Throughout this podcast, you will hear the stories of real life transformations from those who have been restored from the pit of life. Throughout the discussion, John Stroup will dig deeper into the lives of people who have been broken and radically redeemed by God's grace. 

In this episode of ONE BROKEN LIFE, John Stroup talks with Zach. Zach seems like an average smart guy, and at a glance you would never know that he has an addictive background. Starting around 19 or 20 years old, Zach started heavily drinking. Without having a father figure in his life to serve as a good example, he allowed his resentment towards his own father to be an excuse to spiral out of control. He tried cocaine for the first time at 24. At the age of 26, Zach found himself homeless, without anything. God brought Zach to Freeway Ministries, and God used his act of faith to drastically change his life. Listen and be encouraged as you listen to Zach’s story of redemption.

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ONE BROKEN LIFE is a production of Freeway Ministries in Springfield Missouri. It is a series of unique conversations exploring what God can do through ONE BROKEN LIFE. Throughout this podcast, you will hear the stories of real life transformations from those who have been restored from the pit of life. Throughout the discussion, John Stroup will dig deeper into the lives of people who have been broken and radically redeemed by God's grace. 

In this episode of ONE BROKEN LIFE, John Stroup talks with Todd. Todd was raised in church and knew better. But better wasn’t easier. While struggling to fit in, he found the party life was the quickest way to make friends. Plan B didn’t work out, and Todd found himself in a life of addiction. Listen to this podcast and hear how Todd found himself making the hardest decision of his life that proved to change him forever. 

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