Falling to Freedom
Falling to Freedom
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Welcome to Falling to Freedom; the weekly podcast that brings thoughtful, informed and challenging discussions about addiction to the forefront of everyone's minds. Join us as we discuss the root causes, effects, collateral damage, and of course solutions to this growing problem. Topics include addiction and homelessness, addiction and crime, the tragedy of overdose, prescription drugs, the impact on communities and more... Addiction is the dirty little secret that every family deals with but no one wants to talk about.
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The podcast covers a range of critical themes including the intersection of addiction and homelessness, the dangers of prescription drugs, and the societal implications of addiction. Episodes highlight powerful stories, such as the conversation with Pastor Micah Tucker on how addiction fuels homelessness and the inspiring recovery journey of Tim Torres, underscoring the complexities of dependency and the ways to overcome it.
Welcome to Falling to Freedom; the weekly podcast that brings thoughtful, informed and challenging discussions about addiction to the forefront of everyone’s minds. Join us as we discuss the root causes, effects, collateral damage, and of course solutions to this growing problem. Topics include addiction and homelessness, addiction and crime, the tragedy of overdose, prescription drugs, the impact on communities and more… Addiction is the dirty little secret that every family deals with but no one wants to talk about.
What kind of leader is willing to lose his own legs for the people he
serves?
In Episode 22 Courage, Compassion, and Sacrifice: The Andy Bales Story,
host Chad LaComb sits down with a man who embodies all three. Andy Bales
spent two decades on the front lines as CEO of the Union Rescue Mission
on LA’s Skid Row, and his life tells the story of costly love.
Andy doesn’t sugarcoat anything. He names homelessness for what it is,
“the biggest crisis in America”, and walks us straight into the
intersection of addiction, trauma, recovery, and hope.
He breaks down what actually makes a difference: long-term residential
care, real job training, and the “secret sauce” of peer-to-peer
accountability and support.
This conversation cuts through the noise and gives us a clear,
compassionate look at solutions that work, and the courage it takes to
live them out.
Learn More:
Union Rescue Mission (URM): www.urm.org
Children and Family Urban Movement: www.cfum.org
Fully Restored Ministries: www.fullyrestored.org
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