What happens when you've lost everything and have nowhere left to turn?

After years of alcoholism, heroin addiction, failed treatment, and living in motel rooms, Steven reached the end of himself. One desperate prayer became the turning point that led him to discover the life-changing hope of the Gospel.

In this episode of MARKINC Help & Hope Addiction Stories, Steven shares how Christ rescued him from addiction, transformed his heart through His Word, and led him into ministry serving others seeking freedom from addiction.

Whether you're struggling personally, walking alongside someone who is, or looking to equip your church to respond biblically, Steven's story is a powerful reminder that Jesus Christ is still changing lives.

This story is part of the MARKINC Help & Hope – Addiction Docustories series from MARKINC Ministries, highlighting hope, healing, and recovery through Jesus Christ.

Join us at the MARKINC Ministries Help & Hope Conference on Substance Abuse

February 25–26, 2027

Good Shepherd Chapel, Lancaster Bible College, Lancaster, PA

How does someone go from believing they're too broken for God to finding complete freedom in Christ?

Ben spent years trapped by childhood trauma, addiction, pornography, alcohol, opioids, and shame. After surviving an overdose, he finally cried out for help. Through God's Word and the transforming power of the Gospel, Ben discovered that Jesus wasn't finished with his story.

In this episode of MARKINC Help & Hope Addiction Stories, Ben shares his journey from bondage to redemption and offers a biblical perspective on addiction, the role of the local church, and the hope found only in Jesus Christ.

Join us at the MARKINC Ministries Help & Hope Conference on Substance Abuse

February 25–26, 2027

Good Shepherd Chapel, Lancaster Bible College, Lancaster, PA

James spent years trapped in addiction, searching for peace through pills, alcohol, and heroin before finally reaching a breaking point that changed everything. In this powerful testimony, he shares how God met him in jail, transformed his life through recovery, and gave him a new purpose helping others find freedom in Christ.

This story is part of the MARKINC Help & Hope – Addiction Docustories series from MARKINC Ministries, highlighting hope, healing, and recovery through Jesus Christ.

Join us at the MARKINC Ministries Help & Hope Conference on Substance Abuse

February 25–26, 2027

Good Shepherd Chapel, Lancaster Bible College, Lancaster, PA

After serving in Iraq as a U.S. Marine, Rob returned home carrying wounds that no one could see. What followed was years of alcoholism, addiction, reckless living, loss, and hopelessness. But when everything he built his life upon came crashing down, he discovered that true hope could only be found in Jesus Christ.

In this episode of the MARKINC Help & Hope Addiction Stories series, Rob shares how God met him in his darkest moments and began transforming his life through faith, forgiveness, Christian community, and the gospel.

Join us at the MARKINC Ministries Help & Hope Conference on Substance Abuse

February 25–26, 2027

Good Shepherd Chapel, Lancaster Bible College, Lancaster, PA

Mike shares how Christ rescued him from heroin addiction, prison, and hopelessness, leading him into a life of ministry, discipleship, and service. In this episode of the MARKINC Help & Hope Addiction Stories series, Mike reflects on addiction, idolatry, redemption, and why he believes true freedom is found in Jesus Christ alone.

Join us at the MARKINC Ministries Help & Hope Conference on Substance Abuse

February 25–26, 2027

Good Shepherd Chapel, Lancaster Bible College, Lancaster, PA

Pam and Ron Clarke share their powerful journey through addiction, family struggle, and God’s transforming grace. From hidden alcoholism to a life of ministry, their story reveals how Christ brings true freedom, healing, and purpose.

This video is part of the MARKINC Help & Hope - Addiction Docustories, highlighting real stories of hope and redemption through Jesus. Their testimony also points to the need for the church to be equipped to respond to addiction with truth and love.

Join us at the MARKINC Ministries Help & Hope Conference on Substance Abuse

February 25–26, 2027

Good Shepherd Chapel, Lancaster Bible College, Lancaster, PA

Jason shares how God transformed the way he sees people from frustration and judgment to genuine compassion rooted in Christ. Through his work in the ER and ministry in addiction recovery, he began to understand that every person is made in God’s image and deeply loved by Him.

This video is part of the MARKINC Help & Hope - Addiction Docustories, highlighting real stories of hope and redemption through Jesus. Their testimony also points to the need for the church to be equipped to respond to addiction with truth and love.

Join us at the MARKINC Ministries Help & Hope Conference on Substance Abuse

February 25–26, 2027

Good Shepherd Chapel, Lancaster Bible College, Lancaster, PA

Tim's story is a powerful reminder that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace. After years of addiction, prison, and brokenness, the Lord changed his life and gave him a new purpose.

This video is part of the MARKINC Help & Hope - Addiction Docustories, highlighting real stories of hope and redemption through Jesus. Their testimony also points to the need for the church to be equipped to respond to addiction with truth and love.

Join us at the MARKINC Ministries Help & Hope Conference on Opioid Abuse

February 25–26, 2027

Good Shepherd Chapel, Lancaster Bible College, Lancaster, PA

The very word conjures up sadness, broken families, humiliation, isolation, secretiveness, despair, and hopelessness. The Betters talk to Steve and Tracy Wallace, who don’t candy coat their painful pathway through Steve’s alcoholism and back to wholeness…