Recovery Vow

Recovery Vow

Recovery Vow is where real talk meets redemption. Every week, host Eric Kennedy dives into raw, unfiltered conversations about addiction, recovery, marriage, and family—with all the messy, beautiful in-between moments too. With a mix of hard truths, humor, and a faith-filled lens, this podcast explores the battles we face and the hope that keeps us going. Whether you're in recovery, supporting someone who is, or just navigating life’s curveballs, Recovery Vow is your honest companion for healing and growth.

Episodes

June 30, 2025 84 mins
In this powerful episode of The Recovery Vow, Eric Kennedy sits down with David and Jahnna cravens of Relentless Hope to share their raw and redemptive story of addiction, trauma, and relentless restoration. Their journey winds through jail time, relapse, blended family chaos, and years of dysfunction, but at the heart of it all is a marriage that refused to give up. From cocaine, custody battles, and closet relapses to counseling...
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In this raw and revealing episode of The Recovery Vow, host Eric Kennedy sits down with Zach and Troyer, two men navigating life, dating, and discipline on the other side of addiction. Today's episode is unique in that neither of these guys are married, both are rebuilding and in a world where partying was once the norm, they open up about what it means to stay sober, stay focused. Maybe you are listening to this and you are getti...
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In this unique episode of The Recovery Vow, Eric Kennedy takes the conversation to the course teeing up an honest round of golf and life with three friends who aren’t in recovery, but deeply understand what it means to show up, lead well, and live intentionally. Joining Eric on the course at The River Club are Zach from Augusta Golf, Scott Fitzgerald of Strategic Finance, and amateur golfer Sam Jackson. Together, they share storie...
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In this unforgettable episode of The Recovery Vow, Eric Kennedy sits down with Eric and Tamara Simms to unpack a raw and powerful story of addiction, redemption, and relentless love. From partying in Fort Worth to working with the cartel, Eric Simms’ journey spiraled into addiction, arrests, and the brink of prison. But a jail cell became holy ground — the place he finally surrendered to God. Tamara shares how, after just one date...
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In this deeply moving episode of The Recovery Vow, Eric sits down with his close friend Kenneth, who opens up about his powerful first year of sobriety after a long battle with meth addiction. Kenneth shares the raw truth behind his addiction—how it started, what it cost him, and the life-altering moment that led him to choose recovery. Now one year clean, Kenneth reflects on the highs and lows of the healing journey, from enterin...
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In this powerful episode of the Recovery Vow podcast, host Eric Kennedy sits down with Mike Cinelli—a man whose journey through addiction began with heartbreak and ended in hope. After losing his mother and feeling abandoned by his father and stepmother, Mike spiraled into rebellion and rage, numbing the pain with everything from cocaine to heroin. What follows is a raw and honest conversation about the grip of addiction, the many...
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In this deeply personal and inspiring episode of The Recovery Vow podcast, host Eric Kennedy is joined by his wife, Kristen, and their son, Cameron, for a powerful family conversation that marks two major milestones—their 11th wedding anniversary and the one-year anniversary of Recovery Vow becoming a nonprofit. Together, they open up about their journey through addiction, healing, and the redemption story that continues to unfold...
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What do you do when the place meant to heal you ends up hurting you? In this powerful episode of Recovery Vow, Eric Kennedy talks with Pastor Joe Dobbins about the often-unspoken pain of church hurt. From judgment and betrayal to spiritual disconnection, they explore what real healing looks like—and how God can redeem even the deepest wounds. You’ll hear stories of walking away from church, finding faith again, and discovering th...
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What happens when you mix NASCAR energy with a recovery-centered mindset? You get Mamba Smith—the self-proclaimed Chief Hype Officer of the racing world. In this episode of Recovery Vow, host Eric Kennedy sits down with Mamba to unpack his wild ride from go-kart prodigy to NASCAR powerhouse. Mamba gets real about the hustle behind the scenes: climbing the ranks, finding his voice in a competitive industry, and navigating the spons...
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In this powerful episode of Recovery Vows, Eric Kennedy sits down with Kayla and her husband Jake to unpack Kayla’s raw journey through addiction, recovery, and rebuilding a life of purpose. From the chaos of her childhood to the struggles with alcoholism that nearly broke her, Kayla opens up about the pivotal moments that finally pushed her toward healing. Together, Kayla and Jake share how recovery—and the commitment to personal ...
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What happens when infidelity, separation, and spiritual disconnection tear a marriage apart? Kevin and Bree Bailey were on the edge of divorce—he was living in another apartment, in another relationship, while Bree prayed for a miracle. What happened next is nothing short of divine intervention. In this episode, they share how faith, humility, and a powerful church encounter changed everything. Subscribe to Recovery Vow for more s...
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Can a marriage survive infidelity, addiction, and betrayal? Kevin and Bree Bailey were one week from finalizing their divorce when a single conversation changed everything. Subscribe to Recovery Vow for more stories of grace, marriage restoration, and faith-based recovery. Follow us on IG: @recoveryvow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What if your worst mistake in sobriety turned out to be the start of your calling? In this episode, Eric Kennedy sits down with Kat—sober entrepreneur and founder of Laguna Shores Recovery—to unpack her unlikely path from early relapse pain to creating treatment centers and a thriving digital recovery community. Subscribe to Recovery Vow for more stories of grace, marriage restoration, and faith-based recovery. Follow us on IG: ...
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In this powerful episode, Kat shares her deeply personal journey from a seemingly normal childhood to a life spiraling through alcoholism, addiction, and brokenness, and how she found healing through faith, fellowship, and the 12-step program. Subscribe to Recovery Vow for more stories of grace, marriage restoration, and faith-based recovery. Follow us on IG: @recoveryvow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...
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What happens when addiction, armed robbery, and relapse meet faith, redemption, and a viral TikTok mission? In this powerful episode of The Recovery Vow Podcast, host Eric Kennedy — author of Marriage After Addiction — sits down with Corey Warren to unpack one of the most jaw-dropping sobriety journeys yet. Eric and Corey keep it real — from gut-wrenching lows to laugh-out-loud moments, offering raw insight and encouragement for an...
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How do you hold onto faith when life breaks you? Wes and Kelly Hennings faced unimaginable loss but chose to fight for healing. In this powerful episode, they share how faith, community, and an unexpected journey into adoption helped them rebuild their lives. Their story is one of grief, resilience, and second chances—a must-listen for anyone navigating addiction recovery or faith-based healing. Timestamps: [04:26] Life after loss...
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In this powerful episode of the Recovery Vow Podcast, host Eric Kennedy sits down with Wes and Kelly Hennings to discuss their journey through grief, trauma, and healing after the loss of their son, Graham. Their story is one of resilience, faith, and the strength of commitment in the face of unimaginable loss. Key Takeaways: Recovery extends beyond addiction—it applies to trauma, grief, and emotional healing Strong relationships ...
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In this episode of Recovery Vow, host Eric Kennedy sits down with guest Brent Evans to explore the challenges and triumphs of marriage, addiction recovery, and faith-based relationship support.   Whether you're facing struggles in your relationship, dealing with addiction, or seeking faith-based guidance, this episode is packed with wisdom and practical tools to help you navigate the journey. Watch the video episode here: https:/...
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In this compelling episode, we dive deep into the world of Kratom, addiction recovery, and the power of personal stories. Our guest, Jordan Richard, shares his powerful journey through addiction, the role Kratom played in his recovery, and the importance of education and open dialogue.   Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/OazO-nacCDg **🎬 Chapters:** **00:00 - Introduction to Kratom** Discover the truth about Kratom, ...
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This week, Eric sits down with  with Jordan and Jake, best friends in recovery together. Jordan tells us the story of how she quit cold-turkey to combat her alcoholism, leading to a viral TikTok video while crying on a cruise ship. 🔔 New episodes drop every Monday!  Don't forget to subscribe, watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/fYZanIqrvWU #AddictionRecovery #RecoveryVowPodcast #SoberLife Connect with us! Instagram: ...
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