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Escaping the Chains

Escaping the Chains

By: John Humphries
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Summary

Escaping the Chains is a story-driven podcast hosted by John Humphries, exploring addiction, recovery, trauma, identity, and life in Christ. Through honest conversations and powerful testimonies, each episode invites listeners into healing, hope, and lasting freedom.

© 2026 Escaping the Chains
Christianity Spirituality
Episodes
  • Quit Watering Weeds | Dray Stewart (ft. Trustie)
    May 5 2026

    In this episode of Escaping the Chains, Dray Stewart (ft. Trustie) shares a story that goes beyond testimony—into what it actually looks like to hit rock bottom and encounter real change.

    But what hits hardest isn’t just the story…

    It’s this line:
    “Quit watering weeds.”

    How many things are getting time, energy, and attention… that aren’t producing anything?

    This conversation gets into:

    • What faith actually looks like when it costs something
    • The tension between providing vs calling
    • Why “good” isn’t always “God”
    • What it means to finally take the step and jump

    For anyone feeling stuck, comfortable, or unsure what the next move is—this one will challenge that.

    Support the show

    Thanks for listening to Escaping the Chains. Follow us on social, subscribe wherever you listen, and share this episode with someone who needs it.

    If this story spoke to you, let us know, your voice matters here.

    Freedom is possible.

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    43 mins
  • No Plan B | Escaping the Chains x Nathan Harmon
    Apr 20 2026

    What if the worst thing you’ve ever done didn’t disqualify you—but became the very thing God used to set others free?

    In this episode, Nathan Harmon shares how a fatal drunk driving accident, radical forgiveness from the victim’s family, and a prison cell became the turning point for a life now spent reaching 2 million+ students in over 1,600 schools. We talk about brokenness, mental health, self-harm, youth culture, testimony as a weapon, and what it really means to live with no Plan B and “hours with God, minutes with men.

    Support the show

    Thanks for listening to Escaping the Chains. Follow us on social, subscribe wherever you listen, and share this episode with someone who needs it.

    If this story spoke to you, let us know, your voice matters here.

    Freedom is possible.

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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Freedom Can Be Found Anywhere | Escaping the Chains x Eli Yoder
    Apr 6 2026

    Eli Yoder was raised Old Order Amish in one of the most strict communities, where life was defined by rules, control, and tradition.

    At 18, he walked away from everything he knew in search of freedom—but what he found instead was addiction, brokenness, and a life that quickly spiraled.

    In this episode, Eli shares his journey through pain, identity, and ultimately surrender.

    This is a powerful story about what happens when you try to find freedom on your own—and what it looks like when you finally encounter God in a real way.

    If you’ve ever felt stuck, lost, or searching for something more, this conversation will resonate deeply.

    Follow & Connect:

    https://www.youtube.com/@eliyoder491

    https://www.instagram.com/eliyoder2024

    Support the show

    Thanks for listening to Escaping the Chains. Follow us on social, subscribe wherever you listen, and share this episode with someone who needs it.

    If this story spoke to you, let us know, your voice matters here.

    Freedom is possible.

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    1 hr and 24 mins
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