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Stories of Hope: Episode 20: Stories of Hope: Episode 20: "I believe He had a full-time angel watching out for me" - Cody Midkiff

Stories of Hope

In this episode Lisa talks to Cody Midkiff, an instructor at John 3:16 Ministries. Midkiff talks about the 20 plus years he spent in addiction, and how that is what it took for him to realize he needs a Savior. He found a new life in Christ right here at John 3:16 Ministries, and he is now an instructor.  Dive in as we explore Midkiff's Story of Hope. 

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Stories of Hope: Episode 19: Stories of Hope: Episode 19: "I Know He's Real" - Danny Bess

Stories of Hope

In this episode Lisa talks to Danny Bess, an instructor at John 3:16 Ministries. Bess talks about his decades long struggle with addiction and a hole in his heart he didn't think could be filled. But God changed his life and his heart so that Bess is fully committed to a life dedicated to Christ. Dive in as we explore Bess' Story of Hope.

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Stories of Hope: Episode 18: Stories of Hope: Episode 18: "I Knew This Time Was Different, Because I Was Done" - Morgan Wylie

Stories of Hope

In this episode, Lisa talks to Morgan Wylie, who is an instructor at John 3:16 Ministries. Morgan talks about the dark path she was going down before coming to know Christ. She spent most of her adult life in addiction, hopeless and lost. But after coming to John 3:16 Ministries, she learned what it truly meant to gain a relationship with Jesus Christ. That is what set her free from addiction.  Dive in as we explore Morgan's Story of Hope. 

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Stories of Hope: Episode 17: Stories of Hope: Episode 17: "That was my end game" - Nicki Dunn

Stories of Hope

In this episode, Lisa talks to Nicki Dunn, wife of instructor Chris Dunn of John 3:16 Ministries. Nicki talks about her devastating childhood, the path that ultimately led her to wanting a better life in Christ, the incredible restoration of her family and becoming the mother God intended her to be, and what family life is like here at the ministry. Dive in as we explore Nicki's Story of Hope.

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Stories of Hope: Episode 16: Stories of Hope: Episode 16: "Are you ready to surrender?" - Larry Wake

Stories of Hope

In this episode, Lisa talks to Larry Wake, a resident of John 3:16 Ministries. Larry talks about his rough road of addiction, and the path that ultimately led him to wanting a better life in Christ, the incredible restoration of his family and becoming the father God intended him to be. Dive in as we explore Larry's Story of Hope.

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Stories of Hope: Episode 15: Stories of Hope: Episode 15: "I haven't looked back since." - Amanda Taylor

Stories of Hope

In this episode, Lisa talks to Amanda Taylor of John 3:16 Women's Ministry. Amanda talks about her unfortunate beginnings, rough road of addiction, and the path that ultimately led her to wanting a better life in Christ and becoming the mother God intended her to be. Dive in as we explore Amanda's Story of Hope.

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Stories of Hope: Episode 14: Stories of Hope: Episode 14: "I'm Ready for a New Life" - Samantha Riggs

Stories of Hope

In this episode, Lisa talks to Samantha Riggs, a resident of John 3:16 Women's Ministry. Samantha talks about her unfortunate beginnings, rough road of addiction, and the path that ultimately led her to wanting a better life in Christ and becoming the mother God intended her to be. Dive in as we explore Samantha's Story of Hope.

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Stories of Hope: Episode 13: Stories of Hope: Episode 13: "God Will Provide" - Ethan Wayne Rester

Stories of Hope

In this episode, Lisa talks to Ethan Wayne Rester, a resident of John 3:16 Ministries. Wayne talks about how his promising career was ruined by addiction, and his future restored in Christ. Dive in as we explore Wayne's Story of Hope.

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Stories of Hope: Episode 12: Stories of Hope: Episode 12: "God's changing all of our lives" - Alyssa Draffin

Stories of Hope

Listen to Alyssa Draffin talk about her struggle with addiction, and how her relationship with Jesus saved her from addiction. 

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Stories of Hope: Episode 11: Stories of Hope: Episode 11: "Something Had to Change" - Harlan Chism

Stories of Hope

In this episode, Lisa talks to Harlan Chism, a resident of John 3:16 Ministries. Harlan talks about almost losing his life in the providence of God that led him to find life in Christ. Dive in as we explore Harlan's Story of Hope.

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Anouncing "Stories of Hope" debuting on December 24, 2025. Join us as we speak in depth with residents, graduates, and instructors at John 3:16 Ministries. A spiritual bootcamp for men and women suffering from addiction.

You will get an inside look at where they came from, what their lives were like, how they came to the ministry, and what Jesus has been doing in their lives.

Join us for Stories of Hope with John 3:16 Ministries where we don't offer treatment, we offer the cure.