Faith in Community: A Conversation with Micah AndrewsFaith in Community: A Conversation with Micah Andrews
APC Recovery Cafe
Nichole talks with Micah Andrews about The Foundry's journey from rescue mission to faith-based recovery programme, highlighting community impact and leadership challenges.
34:57•4 Sept 2025
Faith and Community: Micah Andrews' Journey with The Foundry
Episode Overview
- The Foundry has evolved over 55 years to meet community needs.
- Faith plays a crucial role in their recovery model.
- They focus on long-term residential programmes with aftercare.
- Volunteers significantly impact both participants and themselves.
- Collaboration with other organisations enhances service delivery.
“Most of the individuals that walk through our doors have burned every bridge and they have no other options.”
Ever wondered what it takes to transform lives through community and faith? This episode of APC Recovery Cafe features a heartfelt chat between Nichole and Micah Andrews, the Executive Director of The Foundry. Celebrating 55 years of service, The Foundry has evolved from a humble rescue mission to a thriving faith-based residential recovery programme. Micah shares his personal journey and the role faith plays in shaping his leadership.
He opens up about the challenges of running a $10 million nonprofit and the importance of collaboration in meeting community needs. With a focus on connection as the antidote to addiction, Micah discusses the Foundry's unique approach to recovery, which includes classroom learning, counselling, workforce development, and aftercare. You'll hear about their innovative Genesis Process, which tackles the neurological aspects of addiction, and how they adapt their programmes to fit individual needs.
Nichole and Micah also touch on the power of volunteering and how it enriches both participants and volunteers. If you're curious about how faith and community can drive change in addiction recovery, this conversation is not to be missed.
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