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Get In The Herd Podcast at the McShin Foundation Addiction Recovery Resource Center

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  • Get in the Herd-Marti Williams and Honesty Liller

Get in the Herd-Marti Williams and Honesty Liller

Wednesday 18th September 2024

Marti Williams shares her journey of faith and community support in addiction recovery with McShin CEO Honesty Liller.
43 minutes
Inspiring
Supportive
Compassionate
Hopeful
Encouraging

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Get In The Herd Podcast at the McShin Foundation Addiction Recovery Resource Center
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The McShin Foundation
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Recovery Reimagined
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Faith, Community, and Recovery: A Conversation with Marti Williams

Episode Overview

  • Marti Williams shares her personal story of growing up with an alcoholic parent.
  • Into the Neighborhood provides essential items to incarcerated women.
  • Jobs for Life helps people find and keep jobs through biblical teachings.
  • Faith-based recovery initiatives offer diverse support systems.
  • Creating a safe, loving environment is crucial for healing and growth.
Your past does not have to define your future. You are worthy of awesome things.
In this heartwarming episode of Get In The Herd, McShin CEO Honesty Liller sits down with Marti Williams, a devoted Jesus follower and founder of the faith-based non-profit Into the Neighborhood. Marti shares her personal journey of growing up with a parent struggling with alcoholism and her mission to help others in similar situations. She discusses her work in Richmond, Virginia, where she moved nearly 20 years ago, facing drug deals on every corner and street crime that seemed relentless.
Her faith and commitment to loving her neighbour have driven her to create a supportive community for those battling substance use disorder (SUD). Marti's efforts extend to the Richmond City Jail, where she and her team provide essential items like bras and underwear to incarcerated women, restoring their dignity and self-worth. They also run Jobs for Life, a biblically based work prep programme that helps people find and keep jobs, promoting long-term success.
Marti’s approach is all about creating a safe, loving environment where people can heal and grow. Honesty and Marti also touch on the importance of different recovery pathways, recognising that faith might not resonate with everyone. They highlight the need for diverse support systems to cater to individual needs. Marti’s story is a testament to the power of compassion and community in recovery.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding the profound impact of faith-based initiatives on recovery. Marti’s dedication to helping others is truly inspiring, offering hope and practical solutions for those struggling with addiction. Tune in to hear how love, faith, and community can transform lives.