The Refuge Ministry
The Refuge Ministry
may 3rd
may 3rd
may 3rd
Sunday 2nd May 2021
Hear Ray Calderon's inspiring story of overcoming addiction through faith and community support in this episode of 'Relational Recovery'.
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Get the buttons here!Ray Calderon's Journey: From Addiction to Redemption
I'm not very good at talking, so just hang in there, but listen when you think that you're in trouble. Pray about it. I pray every day I have to, or I'm going to turn back into the most horrible person that you'll ever know.
Imagine growing up in chaos and falling into the grip of addiction. This episode of 'Relational Recovery' brings you Ray Calderon's raw and inspiring story. Ray's life was a rollercoaster, marred by a troubled childhood and years of drug abuse. But his journey took a transformative turn when he found The Refuge Ministry, a Christian organization that became his lifeline. Through faith and community, Ray discovered the strength to overcome his addiction.
He speaks openly about the hurdles he faced and how he learned to embrace the tough times as part of his healing process. One of the standout themes in this episode is the concept of being 'born again'. Ray and the hosts delve into the words of Jesus in John chapter 3, relating them to the journey of addiction recovery. Prayer played a crucial role in Ray's recovery, helping him stay grounded and focused on his faith.
Community support was another cornerstone of Ray's journey. He found solace and encouragement from fellow recovering addicts at The Refuge Ministry. His advice for anyone struggling with addiction is both realistic and hopeful: 'It's going to get better. It'll probably get worse before it gets better, but you know God's there. You got a bunch of brothers to hang on, talk to everything like that.
Man, it's going to be okay, but you know God's going to help you.' Ray's story is a powerful reminder that no matter how dark things may seem, there is always hope for redemption and a brighter future. Tune in to hear his moving tale and find inspiration for your own recovery journey.