Finding Grace: Pastor Ed Treat’s Journey from Addiction to Ministry
When it comes to addiction and recovery, everyone has something in common: a story.
Pastor Ed Treat, the voice behind 'My Story of Addiction & Grace,' steps into the spotlight in this episode to share his own battle with addiction and his path to recovery. Growing up in a military family, Ed's childhood was marked by constant moves and a struggle to find a sense of belonging. Alcohol became his escape, leading him down a dark path that only worsened with time.
It wasn't until his brother took him to a step fellowship meeting that Ed began to see a way out. Through his recovery journey, Ed found a new purpose: creating a national ministry to help others facing similar struggles. In this heartfelt conversation with producer Marshall Saunders, Ed opens up about the pivotal moments that led him to sobriety and his mission to expand the conversation around addiction within faith communities.
With honesty and compassion, he discusses the importance of confronting addiction with love and the power of sharing modern redemption stories. Tune in to hear how Ed turned his life around and is now helping others do the same.