Episode 9

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Published on:

24th Apr 2025

From Addiction to Redemption: The Power of Community

What role does community play in transforming addiction into redemption? In

this moving episode of Falling to Freedom, Doug Whiteman, Executive

Director of The River’s Edge Ranch, shares his journey from drug use to

leading a faith-based recovery program. Discover how accountability,

purpose, and the “wrap-around” model at River’s Edge Ranch transforms

lives with insights on tough love, animal-assisted therapy, and the

dignity of work. Join us to explore why community support is key to

healing. Subscribe for weekly discussions tackling addiction head-on.

(Approx. 45 min, Released April 24, 2025)

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About the Podcast

Falling to Freedom
Where addiction ends and faith begins
Welcome to Falling to Freedom; the weekly podcast that brings thoughtful, informed and challenging discussions about addiction to the forefront of everyone's minds. Join us as we discuss the root causes, effects, collateral damage, and of course solutions to this growing problem. Topics include addiction and homelessness, addiction and crime, the tragedy of overdose, prescription drugs, the impact on communities and more... Addiction is the dirty little secret that every family deals with but no one wants to talk about.

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