40 Years of Hope: The Journey of Shepherd's Gate
Episode Overview
Shepherd's Gate started from a small two-bedroom house. Faith and community support are key to overcoming addiction and homelessness. The organisation has evolved to meet changing trends in addiction. Running a non-profit requires a unique calling and dedication. Resilience and unwavering faith can help overcome life's toughest obstacles.
It's a lifetime commitment to your sobriety to choose that I'm not going to drink today.
Join Carol Patterson and Jen Harp as they take a heartfelt look back on the 40-year journey of Shepherd's Gate in this episode of Diary of an Overcomer Podcast. They share the humble beginnings of the ministry, starting from a small two-bedroom house to becoming a sanctuary for women and children facing addiction, homelessness, and domestic violence. The episode is filled with stories of transformation, highlighting how faith and community support have been the cornerstones of Shepherd's Gate's success.
You'll hear about the evolving trends in addiction and homelessness, and how the organisation has adapted to meet these challenges over the decades. The hosts also touch on the difficulties of running a non-profit and the unique calling required to work in such an environment. This episode is not just a history lesson but a testament to resilience, compassion, and unwavering faith. If you’re interested in stories of hope and transformation, this episode is a must-listen.
It’s a powerful reminder that with the right support, anyone can overcome life's toughest obstacles.