Podcast by David Baker
Rise Up: A Recovery Outreach Podcast
Learn about recovery opportunities in Hardin County and hear stories from the recovery community.
Rise Up: A Recovery Outreach Podcast
Latest episodes
15 May 2025
18 Years Clean: Mike's Incredible Transformation - Part 2
The podcast episode follows Mike Emanuel's inspiring journey from addiction to becoming a recovery community leader. After rehab, Mike took on the unexpected role of caretaker for a large property in Alabama, where he cultivated a recovery program centered around work, reflection, and nightly campfire discussions on life and faith. Over nine years, his leadership transformed the program from a few individuals to a community of 80, despite dealing with heartbreaking losses. Mike's candid story illustrates the profound impact of community and resilience, alongside the personal sacrifices and emotional complexities involved in addiction recovery support.
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01 May 2025
18 Years Clean: Mike's Incredible Transformation - Part 1
In this powerful Rise Up Recovery podcast episode, Mike Emanuel shares his harrowing tale of addiction and redemption. After battling alcoholism for nearly two decades, Mike found himself homeless and lost. An encounter with a friend led him to a faith-based rehabilitation program, where he began to rediscover himself and his spirituality. Despite personal tragedies, including the loss of his mother, Mike persevered, completed the program, and embraced a life of sobriety. His story is a testament to the strength of the human spirit and the transformative power of faith and community support.
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17 April 2025
Recovery, Redemption, and Giving Back: Tommy’s Story
In this podcast, David Baker speaks with Tommy Morris, highlighting Tommy’s remarkable recovery journey. Tommy shares insights from his struggle with addiction despite coming from a supportive family background. He credits the Aspell recovery program and drug court for his sobriety, reflecting on how these experiences transformed his life. Tommy is now contributing back to the community as a weekend tech at Aspell, where he helps others in recovery. His story underscores the essential role community and structured programs play in achieving and maintaining sobriety, shining a light on Hardin County's supportive environment for recovery.
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24 February 2025
Candis Jackson: From Recovery to Leadership
In this episode of the Rise Up Recovery podcast, host David Baker sits down with Candis Jackson, the intake coordinator at Jack Gean Shelter in Hardin County. Candis shares her personal journey from struggling with addiction to becoming a leader in the recovery community. She emphasizes the importance of asking for help and getting involved in community support systems. Candis discusses the shelter's role in transforming the lives of women by providing stability and a sense of hope. With her own experiences as a guiding light, she now helps others navigate the difficult path of recovery with compassion and dedication.
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31 January 2025
Navigating Recovery: Lifespan's Comprehensive Care Approach
In this episode of the Rise Up Recovery podcast, host David Baker welcomes Michelle Williams, Director of Nursing at Lifespan, to discuss the crucial role Lifespan plays in supporting recovery efforts within the Savannah community and surrounding areas. Michelle elaborates on Lifespan's comprehensive healthcare services, emphasizing their integration of medication-assisted treatment and behavioral health into their primary care practices. With support from the Rural Community Opioid Response Program grant, Lifespan has also introduced transportation services, breaking down barriers to care. The conversation highlights Lifespan's mission to empower everyone, particularly the underserved, to lead healthy lives.
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19 December 2024
Bringing Hope Behind Bars with David Burgess
In this podcast episode, David Baker interviews long-time jail minister David Burgess. David shares his 20 years of experience in the Hardin County Jail, helping inmates with Bible lessons and aiding their spiritual journey. Despite changing groups due to transfers and releases, he consistently shows up each week offering an authentic, compassionate, respectful presence, which he believes is just as important as the teachings themselves.
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