Episode 13

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3rd Jun 2025

Jason Sautel: When The Rescuer Needed Rescuing

In this gripping episode of Falling to Freedom, retired Oakland firefighter Jason Sautel sits down with host Chad LaComb to expose the silent suffering behind the badge. From a chaotic and abusive childhood in Hemet, California, to the front lines of life-and-death emergencies, Jason’s journey is one of unimaginable pain, spiritual transformation, and ultimate redemption.

Learn how childhood trauma and firefighting stress created the perfect storm for an emotional collapse. The mental and spiritual cost of rescuing others while losing himself brought Jason to his turning point:a haunting Bay Bridge jumper call that led to his moment of truth.

Bold friendship and faith in Jesus brought him out of the darkness.

Jason is now a passionate speaker, author of The Rescuer and Jesus Is All We Need, and host of the Jesus Is All We Need Podcast. Jason brings hope to first responders and anyone trapped in isolation, addiction, or despair.

Let’s break the silence. Drop a comment below: What’s your story? How do you find freedom?

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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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