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What happens when life leaves you feeling hopelessly behind? For Donna DiSalvo, losing her husband of nearly 30 years and becoming the sole provider for her family in her mid-50s forced her to confront this question head-on. The answer came through decades of personal journals filled with raw reflections and spiritual insights collected through life's highest peaks and lowest valleys.

On this powerful episode, Donna shares how a divine prompting—"other women need to hear this"—transformed her private writings into a devotional book touching lives across the country. "What If This Is Your Lydia Moment?" emerged from her study of a biblical businesswoman who didn't hesitate to respond when truth presented itself.

Donna's story resonates with anyone who has ever felt behind, stuck, or uncertain about their purpose. With refreshing candor, she discusses the struggle of comparing herself to others who seemed further along, both in business and in faith. "I needed to catch up," she admits, before revealing how God helped her recognize the unique purpose of her current season.

The conversation explores the transformative nature of journaling, finding community in uncertain times, and embracing God's often unexpected timeline. "God's timing is not yours, and God's plan is not yours," Donna reminds us, pointing to her own journey as evidence that what feels like falling behind might actually be divine positioning.

Whether you're navigating grief, searching for purpose in a new season, or simply feeling stuck, this episode offers genuine hope and practical wisdom. Connect with Donna on social media or through her church, Campground Baptist, where she promises "there's a seat sitting right next to me that's empty. Come on."

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What happens when a 20-year meth addiction culminates in a trailer explosion? For Rodney Williams, it became the catalyst for an extraordinary life transformation that continues to impact thousands.

"On meth, you're fasting to the devil," Rodney explains in this raw, powerful episode. His unflinching account takes us from childhood sexual trauma through two decades of methamphetamine addiction that stripped away everything – his marriage, home, career, and hope. But the real story begins in an ambulance after his meth lab erupted in flames, leaving him with severe burns and a moment of desperate clarity.

Rodney's unconditional surrender in that ambulance marks a turning point that defies the typical addiction narrative. "I wanted to go to heaven, I just wanted to live like hell," he admits, differentiating between his previous surface-level religious gestures and the profound spiritual transformation that finally occurred. His description of recovery as "a bucket full of dirt" gradually cleansed by "the washing of the water of the word" offers a visceral metaphor for the healing process.

Now 23 years sober, Rodney has distributed over 100,000 copies of his books "Club Meth to Christ" and "Once an Addict, Now Free" to addicts and inmates across the country. His morning routine of "having coffee with Jesus" provides a simple yet profound template for spiritual growth that anyone can apply. When host Ron Myers asks about maintaining sobriety in this "crazy upside-down world," Rodney's answer cuts through religious jargon: "Everything I was looking for, I found in Him. I'm satisfied, I'm complete."

Whether you're battling addiction yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply seeking inspiration from an authentic story of transformation, Rodney's journey demonstrates that rock bottom can become the foundation for an entirely new life. As he puts it, "After 23 years of serving Jesus, I'm a satisfied customer."

Request a free copy of Rodney's books at clubmethtochrist.com and discover how even the darkest chapters can lead to an unexpected redemption story.

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What happens when a man who's spent most of his adult life cycling through addiction and prison cells finds himself hiding in a briar bush on his 40th birthday? This raw, powerful testimony reveals an extraordinary journey from darkness to light.

Growing up without God and convinced that believers were fools, our guest's choices led him to try drugs at 16, receive his first felony charge at 18, and enter a devastating cycle of incarceration, addiction, and broken relationships. After multiple prison sentences and years lost to methamphetamine addiction, everything changed the night he fled from police and hid in a thicket of briars after stealing a little girl's bicycle.

The transformation that followed wasn't immediate or easy. Despite initial resistance to faith-based solutions, a series of seemingly coincidental events – a chance encounter at a church trunk-or-treat, prayer cards spanning eight years with his name on them, and the discovery that his daughter had been the first person to donate to the very church that would later lead him to faith – revealed a divine orchestration that left him undeniable evidence of God's pursuit.

Today, this former inmate serves as a pastor, prison programs director, addiction counselor, and trains law enforcement officers in crisis intervention. His testimony resonates deeply with incarcerated individuals because he's walked in their shoes, giving him unique credibility when sharing how faith transformed his life.

"There's a difference between being saved and being rescued," he explains. "Some people are saved before walking off a cliff, while others like me fell long ago and were yelling for help from the ravine. When that rope finally comes down and you make it out of a place you never thought you would – it's different."

This powerful story reminds us that no one is beyond redemption, that our most painful experiences often become our greatest qualifications for helping others, and that purpose can emerge from our deepest pain.

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