Black Sheep Recovery Warfare

There are stories that are hard to hear—

and then there are stories that have to be told.

In this raw and unfiltered episode of Black Sheep Recovery Warfare, host John Gallagher is joined by co-host Amber Deann Thomison and special guest Brandi Renae, who bravely shares her testimony of trauma, addiction, incarceration, relapse, motherhood, and the relentless, pursuing grace of God.

Brandi’s life is living proof that no amount of b...

Hosted by John Gallagher & Dr. Monica Webber

Today’s guest is David Roberts, founder of Sustaining Grace, and his story is nothing short of a miracle.

From unimaginable tragedy as an infant…

to addiction, loss, homelessness…to redemption, restoration, and recovery ministry.

Every chapter points to the same truth: GOD HAD A PLAN.

This episode is for the Black Sheep who think it’s too late, too broken, or too far gone. It’s not...

From addiction at 13… to juvenile detention… to Parchman at 17… to gangs, grief, and generational curses — Danny Ivey spent years buried in darkness with no clear way out.

But God resurrects what the world writes off.

A gun charge, a baby on the way, and a desperate cry to Heaven led Danny to Mercy House, where Jesus broke chains that generations couldn’t. Today he stands as a husband, father, peer support leader at Belmont Gar...

Today, PJ Smith steps into the Black Sheep arena and drops a testimony that feels more like a spiritual battlefield than an interview. This man was born into chaos — addiction, violence, brokenness — long before he ever picked up his first drink or drug. By 12 years old he was getting high in a Mississippi trailer park… and the darkness only got deeper from there.

He buried friends.

He crashed through prison cells.

He destroyed h...

Today on the Black Sheep Recovery Warfare Podcast, John Gallagher and Dr. Monica Webber sit down with Thomas Reif from Mercy House Adult and Teen Challenge. Thomas shares his incredible story — from a chaotic childhood marked by addiction and prison, to becoming a soldier in Afghanistan, to finally finding freedom and redemption through Jesus Christ.

This powerful conversation is produced by Daniel Anderson at Audio Alchemy Produ...

In today’s episode of the Black Sheep Recovery Warfare Podcast, we sit down with two powerful voices in the recovery world.

🎤 Brad Hancock — once a Black Sheep himself, now a Belhaven College graduate,and Program Manager at Gateway Rescue Mission

🎤 Forea Ford — 32 years in recovery, former Parchman inmate, longtime treatment center director, and now Program Director at Gateway. His journey from the streets of Natchez to leadi...

From twelve years of addiction and atheism to radical redemption through Jesus Christ, Blake Spradlin’s testimony will shake the chains right off you. In this powerful 51st episode, we sit down with the co-founder of Titan Ministries and the author of Trapped in the Addict—a recovery curriculum that's been transforming lives across the nation.

Now living a purpose-driven life in Buchanan, GA with his wife Ansley and their beautif...

In this milestone 50th episode of the Black Sheep Recovery Warfare Podcast, we’re celebrating with one of the most powerful redemption stories we’ve ever told. Amber Deann Thomison's journey didn’t start on a good note—it began in chaos, abuse, addiction, and a plan to end it all. With the odds stacked against her since childhood, Amber spiraled into darkness… but just when everything seemed lost, God stepped in.

This isn’t just ...

In this gripping episode of the Black Sheep Recovery Warfare Podcast, John and Monica sit down with Billy Branton—a man whose story is nothing short of miraculous. From experimenting with drugs at 14, to a spiraling life of addiction, over 60 arrests, a bad conduct discharge from the Air Force, and facing a life sentence as a habitual offender… Billy’s road was dark. But in the heart of his wilderness, he encountered the living Wor...

Today on The Black Sheep Recovery Warfare Podcast, John and Monica welcome a powerful warrior in recovery—Kosha, who is celebrating 8 years of sobriety on this very day. From the depths of depression, addiction, and total loss, to a life rebuilt through faith, grit, and God’s grace, Kosha’s testimony is one of radical redemption.

In this raw and inspiring episode, she shares how her pain became her purpose, how her rock bottom be...

In this powerful new episode of Black Sheep Recovery Warfare, John and Monica sit down with Jeremy Myers—Chaplain of Walnut Grove Correctional Facility and Director of discipleship at Foundry Church—for a testimony that proves no pit is too deep for God’s reach.

Jeremy opens up about growing up in an alcoholic home, battling suicidal thoughts from the age of 7, and chasing escape through drugs, women, and work. After a devastatin...

Black Sheep Recovery Warfare with your hosts John Gallagher and Dr. Monica Webber welcomes a powerful warrior in the fight against addiction — Josh Cook, Program Director of Mercy House Adult & Teen Challenge.

From the pit of addiction to a life redeemed and repurposed by the power of Jesus, Josh’s story is a living testimony of God’s grace. 🙌 Once lost in darkness, Josh now walks beside men on the same rugged road he once t...

John Gallagher and Monica Webber sit down with Mississippi’s own Jimmy Hunt—better known on the streets as G.R.A.D.E.—for a raw, roof-ripping testimony you’ll feel in your bones. Once entrenched in gangs, dope, and lock-ups, Jimmy was steering straight toward the grave…until Jesus intercepted the route. Hear how God yanked him out of darkness, flipped the script, and set him “the head and not the tail” (Deut. 28:13), commissioning ...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with a true warrior in the fight against addiction—Casey-Jean Johnese—who celebrates 26 years of sobriety this July! From secular treatment centers to long-term Christ-centered discipleship programs, Casey-Jean has spent over two decades serving the recovery community with grit, grace, and unshakable faith.

She’s been an alcohol & drug counselor, aftercare counselor, certified peer suppor...

In this unforgettable episode of The Black Sheep Recovery Warfare Podcast, John Gallagher and Monica Webber sit down with special guest Eddie Buchanan, a living testimony of God’s relentless, redemptive love.

Born in Ozark, Alabama, Eddie’s story winds through deep valleys—identity confusion, addiction, depression, and devastating loss. From the loneliness of adolescence to a lifestyle built on fleeting attention and counterfei...

In this powerful episode of The Black Sheep Recovery Warfare Podcast, host John Gallagher sits down with Rodney Williams—a man who went from street life and survival to becoming a soldier in God's army. Rodney shares his raw, unfiltered story of addiction, brokenness, and how the love of Jesus Christ pulled him from the pit and placed him on a path of purpose. His testimony is one of redemption, restoration, and reaching back to pu...

Join John Gallagher and Stacy Samson for an electrifying episode of The Black Sheep Recovery Warfare Podcast featuring Brian "Head" Welch, guitarist for Korn, whose story of redemption has inspired millions. Brian opens up about his incredible journey from the chaos of rockstar life, addiction, and hitting rock bottom 💥, to finding hope, healing, and purpose through Jesus Christ ✝️.

We’ll dive into:

👉 His rise to fame with Korn...

In this powerful episode of The Black Sheep Recovery Warfare Podcast, John Gallagher and Stacy Sampson sit down with Brandi Miller, the Program Director of Saving Grace Women’s Home. Brandi shares her raw and unfiltered testimony—from growing up in a broken home to battling addiction, trauma, and loss, to finally finding redemption through Christ.

Brandi’s story is one of chaos, pain, and desperate searching—years of addiction, t...

In this compelling episode of the Black Sheep Recovery Warfare Podcast, host John Gallagher is joined by Monica Webber and the return of Boston 2%, the powerful voice behind Fire and Ice: The Meth Bible, now available for download and purchase on Amazon. Together, they dive into a raw and honest conversation about the often-overlooked addiction to pornography and its devastating effects.

Exploring how this addiction can become a ...