JOSEPH CASIAS
JOSEPH CASIAS
Hooligans to Warriors.....
Hooligans to Warriors.....
Hooligans to Warriors.....
Thursday 13th February 2020
Joseph Casias shares his journey from addiction to recovery, highlighting faith, community, and support as key elements.
7 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Hopeful
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Healing
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JOSEPH CASIAS
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Recovery Reimagined
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!From Darkness to Light: Joseph Casias' Road to Recovery
I could not fill that void until January, somewhere around the 20th of, when I went back to church. I go to church in this town that I live in, Merced California. The church I go to is this St. Germain church. It's a biker community church.
Joseph Casias, the voice behind 'Hooligans to Warriors', takes listeners on an emotional ride through his journey from addiction to recovery. In this episode, Joseph opens up about his past life as a 'hooligan' and his transformation into a 'warrior' for Jesus Christ. He shares how his faith became the cornerstone of his recovery, guiding him through the toughest times and helping him find a new purpose in life.
Joseph's story is raw and unfiltered, filled with candid reflections on the void he tried to fill with drugs and alcohol, and the destructive behaviors that ensued. His journey took a pivotal turn when he returned to church in Merced, California, where he found a community that accepted him for who he was. This newfound support system showed him the love of God and helped him surrender control, a crucial step in his recovery.
Joseph speaks passionately about the Celebrate Recovery program, which provided him with a safe space to share his experiences and connect with others on similar paths. He highlights the importance of community and support for newcomers, emphasizing how these elements were vital in helping him leave his old lifestyle behind. Throughout the episode, Joseph discusses the impact of addiction on relationships and how his recovery has allowed him to repair and rebuild those connections.
His unwavering faith and commitment to incorporating it into his recovery are evident as he talks about how surrendering control to God has enabled him to grow and learn in ways he never imagined. Joseph's story is a beacon of hope, illustrating the transformative power of faith, community, and support in recovery.
If you're seeking inspiration or know someone struggling with addiction, this episode offers a powerful reminder that recovery is possible and that there's always hope for a brighter future.