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68 | Steve Haigh: Royal Marines, Heroin & Salvation - Addiction, Prison & Spiritual Recovery
68 | Steve Haigh: Royal Marines, Heroin & Salvation - Addiction, Prison & Spiritual Recovery
68 | Steve Haigh: Royal Marines, Heroin & Salvation - Addiction, Prison & Spiritual Recovery
Friday 27th June 2025
Steve Haigh shares his journey from addiction to spiritual awakening, illustrating recovery through faith and community leadership.
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53 minutes
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Recovery Reimagined
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Steve's aspirations for the Royal Marines were derailed by medical disqualification.
- Years of heroin addiction and prison sentences followed.
- A vivid dream sparked Steve's spiritual awakening and recovery.
- Steve now leads Bible groups and a faith-based recovery community.
- His story highlights the power of faith and service in overcoming addiction.
It wasn't looking good, but it turned out alright in the end.
In this compelling episode of the Believe in People podcast, host Matthew Butler sits down with Steve Haigh to explore his remarkable journey from aspiring Royal Marine to overcoming addiction and finding spiritual salvation. Steve's story is one of shattered dreams, profound loss, and eventual redemption. Once focused on a military career, Steve's plans were abruptly halted due to a medical disqualification, leading him into a life plagued by heroin addiction, criminal behavior, and dependency on methadone.
The episode delves deep into Steve's struggle with substance abuse and his repeated incarcerations, all set against the backdrop of the vibrant Acid House scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s. A pivotal moment in Steve's life came when he hit rock bottom, experiencing a vivid dream that served as a catalyst for his spiritual awakening. This dream, coupled with a chance encounter with a church leader, steered him towards faith-based rehabilitation.
Recovery for Steve was not found in traditional treatment centers or through judicial sentences but through a journey of faith. He describes how his newfound spirituality provided a framework for rebuilding his life, free from the chains of addiction. Today, Steve is an active leader in a faith-based recovery community, organizing Bible study groups, conducting baptisms, and preparing to launch a 12-step recovery program grounded in Christian teachings.
Matthew Butler facilitates a conversation that is both moving and motivational, highlighting the transformative power of faith and community support in overcoming addiction. Steve's story is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the profound impact of spiritual and community leadership on personal recovery. Listeners are invited to reflect on the themes of identity, redemption, and the possibility of reclaiming one's life through faith and service.
The episode concludes with a call to action for those interested in learning more about addiction recovery and challenging the stigma associated with it.