Brett Morris, Ashley Grimes, Jason Rudeen, Rev. LC Currie and JR Weaver
Brett Morris, Ashley Grimes, Jason Rudeen, Rev. LC Currie and JR Weaver
Recovery Revolution Live with Pastor ‘Big Jim’ Downs
Recovery Revolution Live with Pastor ‘Big Jim’ Downs
Recovery Revolution Live with Pastor ‘Big Jim’ Downs
Friday 7th April 2023
Join Pastor ‘Big Jim’ Downs on 'Recovery Revolution Live' as he shares his journey from addiction to founding RockHouse Ministries. Listen now.
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Brett Morris, Ashley Grimes, Jason Rudeen, Rev. LC Currie and JR Weaver
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Recovery Reimagined
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Family Recovery from Addiction
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Get the buttons here!Pastor ‘Big Jim’ Downs: From 34 Years of Addiction to Transformative Recovery
When God sends you on a mission, you know, it shouldn't matter what the rest of the people will say.
What happens when a man who battled addiction for over three decades finds his calling in recovery? Meet Pastor ‘Big Jim’ Downs, whose journey from the depths of addiction to a life of purpose is nothing short of extraordinary. In this episode of 'Recovery Revolution Live', the hosts sit down with Big Jim to explore his incredible story and the impactful work he's doing today.
Big Jim's tale begins with 34 years of addiction, a period marked by struggle and despair. But on October 12, 2015, he turned a corner, embracing sobriety and discovering a newfound purpose. His recovery journey led him to walk across America carrying a cross in 2017 and cycle around the country in 2019, speaking at state capitals along the way. In 2019, Big Jim founded RockHouse Ministries & Pgms. in Spring City, Tennessee.
This 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization offers faith-based residential programs for men and women, helping them transition from jail or prison back into society. Accredited by both the Tennessee Department of Corrections and the Tennessee Department of Behavioral Health, RockHouse Ministries is a beacon of hope for many. Throughout the episode, Big Jim discusses the pivotal role of faith and community support in his recovery.
He shares touching anecdotes, like the high school students from Ray County, Tennessee, who joined him in his walk across their county. His story highlights the importance of accredited recovery programs and non-traditional methods that focus on self-love and community. Big Jim also shares his vision for the future of recovery, emphasizing the impact of faith-based recovery churches and the need for supportive communities.
He touches on exciting developments in the recovery revolution podcast network, promising more inspiring content to come. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking inspiration and insight into the power of faith, community, and resilience in addiction recovery. Tune in to hear Big Jim's transformative journey and the incredible work he's doing through RockHouse Ministries & Pgms.