In this inspiring interview, Candice shares her powerful journey from addiction and near-death to recovery and purpose. Discover how faith, support, and resilience transformed her life and how she now helps others break free from the cycle of addiction.

Takeaways:

• Faith and community support are crucial in overcoming addiction
• Recovery is a process that involves inner character work
• It's possible to rebuild life and relationships after addiction
• Surrendering to God's plan can lead to true freedom
• Inner healing is more important than just stopping substance use

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Context

08:01 Candice's Journey: From Addiction to Recovery

16:12 The Impact of Family and Environment on Addiction

20:25 The Descent: From Opioids to Heroin

23:43 The Struggle for Recovery: Detox and Relapse

26:07 The Overdose: A Life-Changing Moment

28:27 The Courtroom Decision: Seeking True Help

29:54 Finding Purpose: The Path to Recovery

32:14 The Role of Faith: Overcoming Guilt and Shame

34:08 Hand Up Ministries: A New Beginning

36:30 Transformation: From Addiction to Empowerment

37:26 The Journey of Transformation

40:00 Accountability and Support in Recovery

41:55 The Role of Personal Responsibility

43:50 Facing Consequences and Finding Grace

46:35 Restoration and New Beginnings

48:56 Trusting God Through the Process

51:41 Advice for Those in Recovery

54:31 Learning to Live Again

56:18 Embracing God's Way for a Better Life

Resources

A Hand Up Ministries - https://ahandupministries.org

Celebrate Recovery - https://www.celebraterecovery.com

Trenton CR - freedomcr.com

Georgia Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities - https://dbhdd.georgia.gov

Co-hosts Misty Rooks and Dr. Chad talk nutrition on this segment of By Design.

The conversation delves into the foundational principles of nutrition, emphasizing its role as a long-term investment and the importance of absorption. It explores the mindset surrounding nutrition, the impact of inflammation, intentional eating, and the essentials of nutrition, all within the context of faith and health. It also explores the impact of sugar on the immune system, the food pyramid, and essential nutrients, as well as the application of Nutrition 101 principles in daily life. Additionally, it highlights the role of faith and God's design in nutrition.

Takeaways

• Nutrition is a long-term investment
• You are what you absorb of what you eat, so gut health is important!
• Eating whole foods and minimizing processed and packaged foods
• Fix your fats!
• Perfect your protein
• Trash your toxins!

Chapters

• 00:00 Nutrition 101: The Foundation of Health
• 09:17 Inflammation and Anti-Inflammatory Diet
• 16:00 The Essentials of Nutrition
• 21:42 Removing Barriers to Healthy Eating
• 26:55 Understanding the Impact of Sugar on the Immune System
• 33:18 The Role of Faith and God's Design in Nutrition

In this heartfelt episode, Misty Rooks interviews her mother-in-law, Anna Rooks, who shares her profound journey of faith, loss, and spiritual growth after losing her daughter Melissa in a tragic accident. Discover how her relationship with God helped her find peace, strength, and purpose through grief, and learn valuable lessons on prayer, healing, and trusting God's plan.

Keywords

faith, grief, spiritual growth, prayer, healing, loss of a child, testimony, trust in God, Christian life, overcoming tragedy

Key topics

Faith and relationship with God before tragedy

The impact of Holy Spirit's conviction and salvation

The accident and loss of Melissa

Spiritual growth and healing through grief

The importance of prayer and intercession

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage

02:59 Misty's Early Struggles and Finding Faith

06:01 The Impact of Loss and Grief

08:54 The Accident and Its Aftermath

11:45 Navigating Trauma and Healing

15:12 The Role of Faith in Coping with Loss

18:03 Messages from Beyond: Spiritual Insights

21:08 The Power of Prayer and Community Support

23:52 Reflections on Life, Death, and Legacy

35:21 The Power of Prayer and Community Support

39:08 Understanding Life and Death Through Faith

44:38 The Role of Intercessory Prayer

48:41 Covenant and Generational Blessings

50:07 Creative Expression in Grief

56:11 Healing and Moving Forward After Loss

01:01:27 Empathy and Connection Through Shared Pain

01:06:54 Finding Strength in Faith and Community

resources

Ephesians 3:16 - https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+3%3A16