Brice Hancock
Brice Hancock
Executive Director, Pastor and Founder of Free Spiritual Community
Executive Director, Pastor and Founder of Free Spiritual Community
Executive Director, Pastor and Founder of Free Spiritual Community
Tuesday 11th May 2021
Ryan Canaday discusses his journey from addiction to founding Free Spiritual Community, emphasizing community's role in recovery.
32 minutes
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Brice Hancock
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Ryan Canaday: From Struggles to Strength - Founding Free Spiritual Community
And you know the thing we hear free more than any other thing, is: this feels like home, and it's people say it's truly a place where we feel welcome.
Imagine battling alcohol addiction while leading a congregation. That's the reality Ryan Canaday faced during his college years and early pastoral career. In this episode of 'Mile High Recovery Chat', host Brice Hancock sits down with Ryan, now eight years sober, to discuss his incredible journey. Ryan is the Executive Director, Pastor, and Founder of Free Spiritual Community, a space dedicated to healing and recovery.
He opens up about the challenges he faced and how those experiences inspired him to create Free, a welcoming environment where people can share their stories without fear of judgment or shame. Ryan emphasizes the importance of community in recovery, noting that it's nearly impossible to heal in isolation. He also touches on the impact of COVID-19 on addiction and the future plans for expanding Free's services.
The conversation dives into the difference between religion and spirituality in recovery, offering a fresh perspective on how inclusiveness can be therapeutic. Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, Ryan's story is a testament to the power of community and the human spirit.