For fifteen years, I lived trapped in the cycle of alcohol and drug addiction. My descent didn’t happen in an instant — it was the result of years of heartache, an abusive marriage, and the bitter scars of a painful divorce. I was a man carrying wounds no one could see.

One evening, after preaching the Word of God, I came home exhausted, lonely, and discouraged. In a moment of weakness, I told myself that one beer would calm my spirit and help me rest. That one decision unlocked a door I wasn’t prepared to close. What began with alcohol soon escalated to pills, cocaine, and ultimately methamphetamine — leading me further down a road of destruction.

On June 29, 2021, I was driving to Nashville, TN, thinking a fresh start would fix everything. Instead, flashing blue lights appeared behind me — and deep inside, I knew my time of running was over. I was arrested and spent time in jail. But that moment — though it looked like the end — was actually the beginning of God’s redemption in my life.

From that day forward, I surrendered completely. I chose sobriety, but more importantly, I chose Christ. He lifted me from the pit I had dug and breathed new purpose into my life. Today, alongside my sweet wife Meghann Neill, I travel across the country — especially along the East Coast — singing, preaching, and sharing my testimony of God’s grace and restoration.

When I thought I had no hope left, Jesus put His hand on my shoulder and gently spoke: “Boy, I’m not done with you yet.”

And friend, if He can do it for me — He can do it for you too.