Episode #96 High Truths with Drugs and Addiction with Chris Ibanez and God's Kitchen and feeding the homelessEpisode #96 High Truths with Drugs and Addiction with Chris Ibanez and God's Kitchen and feeding the homeless
High Truths on Drugs and Addiction
Chris lost everything and ended up in jail. There he discovered his love for cooking. He now feeds the "homeless", or who he calls the outside community. Chris's cooking is given for free and with love, with a taste that will challenge Phil's Bar-B-Q. Should you give the outside community money? How should you treat people who live outside? Chris shares his opinion. Christopher Ibanez is the senior servant and administrator of God’s Kitchen, a mobile van that provides 200 home cooked meals for the outside community that challenges the taste of Phil’s BBQ. Chris refers to what some call the homeless, as his brothers and sisters. Chris has a BS in business management and organizational leadership. He is a recovered addict and author of the book 9:11: The House of Steel, available on Amazon.
59:12•24 Oct 2022
Chris Ibanez: Cooking Up Compassion and Redemption
“And you know the magic about a meal.”
How does a man go from rock bottom to becoming a beacon of hope for the homeless? Chris Ibanez knows the answer all too well. In this heartfelt episode of 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction', Dr. Roneet Lev sits down with Chris, who turned his life around after losing everything and ending up in jail. There, he discovered a passion for cooking that would become his lifeline and a gift to the outside community.
Chris now runs God's Kitchen, a mobile van that serves 200 home-cooked meals to those living on the streets. But it's not just about the food; it's about dignity, respect, and love. Chris refers to the homeless as his brothers and sisters, emphasizing the importance of treating everyone with kindness. He also shares his thoughts on whether we should give money to the homeless and how we can genuinely help them.
The episode also touches on the dangers of crystal meth and fentanyl, highlighting their devastating impact on the homeless population. Chris's story is one of redemption, compassion, and the transformative power of a simple meal. Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will challenge your perceptions and warm your heart.
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