In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Ervin sits down with Cassie and Waylan from Into Action Recovery Centers to discuss what life looks like after getting sober. They share their personal recovery journeys, the importance of sponsorship, overcoming fear, and how helping others has strengthened their own sobriety. The conversation explores family dynamics, enabling behaviors, trusting the recovery process, and the role faith plays in lasting transformation.

Whether you're struggling with addiction, supporting a loved one, or seeking hope, this episode offers honest insights, practical wisdom, and encouragement that recovery is possible.

In this episode:

• How Cassie and Waylan found purpose in recovery
• The importance of sponsors and accountability
• Why recovery is a daily commitment
• Understanding fear, enabling, and family healing
• Trusting the process when change feels uncomfortable
• How faith and service create lasting sobriety
• Encouragement for anyone battling addiction today

Key takeaway: Recovery isn't just about quitting alcohol or drugs—it's about discovering who you were created to be and learning how to live with purpose, freedom, and hope.

What does it take to overcome addiction, find lasting recovery, and discover God's purpose for your life?

In this powerful episode of From Beer to the Bible, Ervin Lee sits down with Cassie Cawthorn, Assistant Program Director at Into Action Recovery Centers, and Waylan Booker, Primary Counselor and owner of Resilience Sober Living, to share their incredible journeys from addiction to freedom.

Cassie opens up about growing up surrounded by alcoholism, battling addiction from an early age, experiencing homelessness, hopelessness, and suicidal thoughts, and ultimately finding recovery, faith, and a calling to help others. Waylan shares his experience with addiction, recovery, and the importance of addressing the underlying pain that fuels substance abuse.

Together, they discuss:

• The realities of alcohol and drug addiction
• Why addiction is a disease—not a moral failure
• The dangers of alcohol withdrawal
• How faith and recovery work together
• Breaking generational cycles of addiction
• Finding purpose through service and helping others
• Trusting God's plan even when life doesn't make sense

This conversation is raw, honest, and filled with hope for anyone struggling with addiction or supporting a loved one through recovery.

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What does addiction look like from both sides—living it and loving someone through it?

In this powerful episode of From Beer to the Bible, Susan and her daughter Kathrynanne open up about their deeply personal journey through alcohol addiction, recovery, and healing. From withdrawal seizures and rehab to faith, boundaries, and unconditional love, this conversation is honest, emotional, and full of hope.

You’ll hear:

Kathrynanne’s battle with alcoholism and near-death moments
Susan’s perspective as a mother navigating fear, heartbreak, and support
How boundaries and faith transformed their relationship
What real support actually looks like for someone struggling
Encouragement for addicts and the people who love them

If you or someone you love is struggling, this episode is a reminder: you’re not alone, and recovery is possible.

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Join Ervin Lee and Sarah Oliveira-McDonald each week on From Beer to the Bible as they open up about their personal battles with addiction and share their journey of recovery. In this heartfelt and inspiring show, they discuss the challenges they faced, the lessons they learned, and the support that helped them on their path to sobriety.

Whether you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, this show offers hope, encouragement, and practical advice. Ervin and Sarah's story is a testament to the power of resilience and the potential for individuals to overcome even the toughest obstacles.

By sharing their experiences, Ervin and Sarah aim to raise awareness about addiction and reduce the stigma surrounding it. Their vulnerability invites viewers to empathize with those fighting similar battles while also highlighting the importance of compassion, understanding, and seeking help when needed.

If you're looking for inspiration, guidance, or simply want to learn more about addiction recovery, this show provides a valuable resource. Join Ervin and Sarah on their journey of healing as they spread a message of hope, strength, and support.

Will Paz shares his raw journey through addiction, identity struggles, and ultimately redemption through faith. From chasing belonging in the party lifestyle to hitting rock bottom, Will opens up about the turning points that led him to sobriety and a renewed purpose. A powerful conversation about recovery, resentment, and finding God in the darkest moments.

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Join Ervin Lee and Sarah Oliveira-McDonald each week on From Beer to the Bible as they open up about their personal battles with addiction and share their journey of recovery. In this heartfelt and inspiring show, they discuss the challenges they faced, the lessons they learned, and the support that helped them on their path to sobriety.

Whether you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, this show offers hope, encouragement, and practical advice. Ervin and Sarah's story is a testament to the power of resilience and the potential for individuals to overcome even the toughest obstacles.

By sharing their experiences, Ervin and Sarah aim to raise awareness about addiction and reduce the stigma surrounding it. Their vulnerability invites viewers to empathize with those fighting similar battles while also highlighting the importance of compassion, understanding, and seeking help when needed.

If you're looking for inspiration, guidance, or simply want to learn more about addiction recovery, this show provides a valuable resource. Join Ervin and Sarah on their journey of healing as they spread a message of hope, strength, and support.

What happens when success, status, and control are stripped away in an instant?

In this powerful episode of From Beer to the Bible, host Ervin Lee sits down with former corporate executive Jeff Lee to unpack a life-changing journey through mental health struggles, physical collapse, and a near-death experience that reshaped everything.

From high-level success at major companies to fighting for his life in a hospital bed, Jeff shares how hitting rock bottom became the turning point that brought him back to faith, purpose, and true freedom.

This conversation dives deep into:
- The hidden reality of mental health struggles—especially among men
- How stress and silence can turn into life-threatening conditions
- Letting go of ego, control, and identity tied to success
- The role of faith, therapy, and community in healing
- Why vulnerability and sharing your story can set you free

Jeff also discusses his book Rock Bottom University and how he's now helping others turn their lowest moments into breakthrough opportunities.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, lost, or stuck behind the pressure to “have it all together,” this episode is for you.

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Join Ervin Lee and Sarah Oliveira-McDonald each week on From Beer to the Bible as they open up about their personal battles with addiction and share their journey of recovery. In this heartfelt and inspiring show, they discuss the challenges they faced, the lessons they learned, and the support that helped them on their path to sobriety.

Whether you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, this show offers hope, encouragement, and practical advice. Ervin and Sarah's story is a testament to the power of resilience and the potential for individuals to overcome even the toughest obstacles.

By sharing their experiences, Ervin and Sarah aim to raise awareness about addiction and reduce the stigma surrounding it. Their vulnerability invites viewers to empathize with those fighting similar battles while also highlighting the importance of compassion, understanding, and seeking help when needed.

If you're looking for inspiration, guidance, or simply want to learn more about addiction recovery, this show provides a valuable resource. Join Ervin and Sarah on their journey of healing as they spread a message of hope, strength, and support.

In this powerful episode of *From Beer to the Bible*, host Ervin Lee and cohost Sarah Oliver McDonald welcome Josh Pusley, whose life has been transformed through faith-based recovery after decades of addiction. Josh shares his raw and honest journey from struggling with substance abuse to finding hope, healing, and purpose through God's grace and the support of a dedicated community.

Topics
- How early ADHD medication influenced a lifelong battle with addiction
- The spiritual awakening and faith-based recovery experience at Hope Is Alive
- The role of community, sponsorship, and mentorship in sustaining sobriety
- Overcoming pride, destructive patterns, and the struggle to ask for help
- The miracle of reconnecting with family and rebuilding relationships

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Join Ervin Lee and Sarah Oliveira-McDonald each week on From Beer to the Bible as they open up about their personal battles with addiction and share their journey of recovery. In this heartfelt and inspiring show, they discuss the challenges they faced, the lessons they learned, and the support that helped them on their path to sobriety.

Whether you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, this show offers hope, encouragement, and practical advice. Ervin and Sarah's story is a testament to the power of resilience and the potential for individuals to overcome even the toughest obstacles.

By sharing their experiences, Ervin and Sarah aim to raise awareness about addiction and reduce the stigma surrounding it. Their vulnerability invites viewers to empathize with those fighting similar battles while also highlighting the importance of compassion, understanding, and seeking help when needed.

If you're looking for inspiration, guidance, or simply want to learn more about addiction recovery, this show provides a valuable resource. Join Ervin and Sarah on their journey of healing as they spread a message of hope, strength, and support.

In this episode of From Beer to the Bible, Ervin Lee and co-host Sarah McDonald welcome special guest Rick Hubbard — aka “Mr. Recovery.” Rick shares his powerful testimony, from growing up in Fort Worth to becoming highly successful, and how addiction and anxiety nearly cost him everything. Together, they discuss the hidden roots of addiction, the collateral damage it causes, and the hope found through faith and recovery.
This is Part 1 — and you don’t want to miss what’s coming next.

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Join Ervin Lee and Sarah Oliveira-McDonald each week on From Beer to the Bible as they open up about their personal battles with addiction and share their journey of recovery. In this heartfelt and inspiring show, they discuss the challenges they faced, the lessons they learned, and the support that helped them on their path to sobriety.

Whether you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, this show offers hope, encouragement, and practical advice. Ervin and Sarah's story is a testament to the power of resilience and the potential for individuals to overcome even the toughest obstacles.

By sharing their experiences, Ervin and Sarah aim to raise awareness about addiction and reduce the stigma surrounding it. Their vulnerability invites viewers to empathize with those fighting similar battles while also highlighting the importance of compassion, understanding, and seeking help when needed.

If you're looking for inspiration, guidance, or simply want to learn more about addiction recovery, this show provides a valuable resource. Join Ervin and Sarah on their journey of healing as they spread a message of hope, strength, and support.

In this powerful episode of From Beer to the Bible, host Ervin Lee sits down with Aaron StacEy, a man celebrating nearly sixteen years in long-term recovery. Aaron shares his raw and honest journey through addiction, trauma, relapse, and hopelessness—and the divine intervention that ultimately changed everything.

Together, they dive deep into the roots of addiction, including anxiety, self-worth, generational trauma, and the complex relationship between earthly fathers and our view of God the Father. Aaron opens up about reconciliation, forgiveness, and how faith, service, and accountability transformed his life as a husband, father, and leader in addiction recovery.

This episode is a message of hope for anyone who feels stuck, broken, or beyond saving. Sobriety is possible. Healing is real. And redemption is available.

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Join Ervin Lee and Sarah Oliveira-McDonald each week on From Beer to the Bible as they open up about their personal battles with addiction and share their journey of recovery. In this heartfelt and inspiring show, they discuss the challenges they faced, the lessons they learned, and the support that helped them on their path to sobriety.

Whether you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, this show offers hope, encouragement, and practical advice. Ervin and Sarah's story is a testament to the power of resilience and the potential for individuals to overcome even the toughest obstacles.

By sharing their experiences, Ervin and Sarah aim to raise awareness about addiction and reduce the stigma surrounding it. Their vulnerability invites viewers to empathize with those fighting similar battles while also highlighting the importance of compassion, understanding, and seeking help when needed.

If you're looking for inspiration, guidance, or simply want to learn more about addiction recovery, this show provides a valuable resource. Join Ervin and Sarah on their journey of healing as they spread a message of hope, strength, and support.