Summary

SummaryI’m Gio Reyes. I had a stable life—a marriage, two kids, a job—until a long custody battle, my wife’s departure, and crushing stress led me to try meth. What began as relief spiraled into an 18-month addiction that cost me my job, my children’s time, and nearly my sanity. Evicted and alone on the streets of Tustin, I reached out to Pastor Rich, who led me to the Orange County Rescue Mission. There, after a desperate interview and a Sunday service invitation, I raised my hand and surrendered to Christ. In an instant, the weight lifted; peace flooded in, and I found restoration.

I’m Doug Hellman. For 18 years I lived as a criminal meth addict, despite coming from a law-enforcement family. One day, broken and starving, I walked into the Rescue Mission asking only to sober up—but God saved me instead. From that moment, He transformed me: I became a husband and father again, returned to college at 40, earned my counselor certification, and now serve as chaplain at the very mission that rescued me. Today, I lead Celebrate Recovery groups and mentor others toward healing and hope through Christ. 🙏✨

🚨 New Podcast Episode! 🚨

Two lives shattered by addiction. Two journeys through darkness. One faith that saved them both. Gio Reyes and Doug Hellman share their powerful stories of redemption through God’s grace.
Listen now for a message of hope and transformation.

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Time Chapters
 
00:45 Gio’s “normal” life before addiction
02:27 Gio tries meth and spirals
08:30 Hitting rock bottom on the streets
10:01 Gio’s surrender and new peace in Christ
15:13 Doug’s 18-year battle and rescue mission call

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Time Chapters
 
00:45 Gio’s “normal” life before addiction
02:27 Gio tries meth and spirals
08:30 Hitting rock bottom on the streets
10:01 Gio’s surrender and new peace in Christ
15:13 Doug’s 18-year battle and rescue mission call
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Set Apart - Encouragers Podcast
Encouragers "Set Apart": Weekly Encouragement for All Are you looking for inspiration to grow in your faith? Join Pastor Socrates Lopez and the Encourager Ministry for their weekly podcast: "Set Apart". Each episode features a guest who will share their story of faith, including but not limited to: Powerful testimonies, Uplifting stories of encouragement, and Inspiring praise reports. Designed to help you grow closer to Christ and share your faith with confidence. We're also looking for others to share their own stories! We'd love to have you share your testimony! If you'd like to be a guest on the show, or you just want to talk about your faith journey. Contact us! We would love to pray with you and hear how God is moving in your life!
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