Bradley Saxon
Bradley Saxon
Manny's Story | Alumni Episode
Manny's Story | Alumni Episode
Manny's Story | Alumni Episode
Thursday 17th July 2025
Join us as Emmanuel shares his powerful journey from addiction to redemption, highlighting faith and personal transformation.
64 minutes
hopeful
challenging
inspirational
reflective
supportive
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Bradley Saxon
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Manny's Journey from Struggle to Redemption
Episode Overview
- Emmanuel's early life struggles and addiction
- Impact of faith on Emmanuel's recovery journey
- The role of support systems in overcoming challenges
- Emmanuel's experience in the foster care system
- Encouragement for those facing storms in life
"You might see the glory, but you don't know the story."
In this compelling episode of Sober The Podcast, hosts Bradley Saxon and C.J. Carlton welcome Emmanuel, an alumnus of their recovery program, to share his remarkable journey from addiction to redemption. Emmanuel's story is one of resilience and transformation, marked by profound struggles and the eventual discovery of hope and healing through faith. Emmanuel begins by recounting his challenging childhood, growing up in difficult environments where addiction was a prevalent part of life.
He describes the hardships of living under bridges, scavenging for survival, and the impact of his mother's addiction on his own life. His experiences in the foster care system further compounded his struggles, leading him down a path of substance abuse and self-destruction. However, Emmanuel's story takes a transformative turn as he encounters faith and spirituality. He shares how a powerful moment of divine intervention changed his perspective and set him on a path to recovery.
Through prayer and spiritual guidance, Emmanuel found the strength to overcome his challenges, embracing a life of sobriety and personal growth. Bradley and C.J. reflect on the importance of support systems in Emmanuel's journey, emphasizing the role of community and mentorship in fostering positive change. Emmanuel's story serves as a testament to the power of faith and resilience, offering hope to those facing similar battles.
As Emmanuel navigates the storms of life, guided by his spiritual convictions, he shares lessons learned and encourages listeners to hold onto the promises of faith, even in the most challenging times. His journey is a beacon of hope, demonstrating that transformation is possible when one embraces their spiritual path and the support of those around them.
This episode is a heartfelt exploration of Emmanuel's past, present, and the hopeful future he envisions, inspiring listeners to find strength in their own journeys and to believe in the possibility of redemption.