Hope Reclaimed

Laura Edgington

Stories of Recovery and Resilience

Episodes

  1. Sep 23

    Road To Redemption - Kenny McCalister’s Story of Hope

    In this episode of Hope Reclaimed, host Laura Edgington sits down with Kenny McCalister to hear his road to redemption, his experience in recovery, and the role faith has played in transforming his life — and where it's leading him next. Kenny's story is a reminder that no matter where your journey begins, there is always hope for where it can lead.

  2. Aug 12

    The Sound of Redemption - Dustin Burchett’s Story of Hope

    What happens when the life you once knew falls apart, and God begins writing a different story? In this episode of Hope Reclaimed, host Laura Edgington sits down with guest host Joey Thrasher and guest Dustin Burchett for an honest and deeply personal conversation about addiction, brokenness, faith, recovery, and redemption. Dustin shares how music has become part of his story and a way to express what God has brought him through. This conversation went places I didn’t expect, and I’m grateful Dustin trusted us enough to share it.

  3. Jul 15

    Finding Your Warrior - Jay Raglin’s Story of Hope

    In Episode 9, host Laura Edgington sits down with Jay Raglin for a conversation about putting in the work, doing the next right thing, and discovering the warrior inside. “Finding Your Warrior” is a story of energy, perseverance, and hope.

  4. Jul 1

    When Rock Bottom Became Solid Ground - Dalton Swinney’s Story of Hope

    In Episode 8, host Laura Edgington sits down with Dalton Swinney for a conversation about hitting rock bottom and finding solid ground. “When Rock Bottom Became Solid Ground” is a story of purpose, perspective, and hope.

  5. Jun 17

    Blessed to Have a Story to Tell - Brandon Vanover’s Story of Hope

    In this episode, host Laura Edgington and guest host Joey Thrasher sit down with Brandon Vanover to discuss his recovery journey and the hope he found along the way. There was a time Brandon couldn’t have imagined saying he was blessed to have a story to tell. Today, he shares that story.

  6. Jun 3

    Starting Over Stronger - Vadim Kharitonov’s Story of Hope

    “There is no more one more.” In Episode 6, host Laura Edgington and guest host Joey Thrasher, sit down with admissions manager, Vadim Kharitonov, for a candid conversation about resilience, recovery, and the steady choices that build a new life.

  7. May 20

    Built, Not Broken - Robbie Williams’ Story of Hope

    In this fifth episode, host Laura Edgington sits down with Robbie Williams, who shares his honest story of redemption, rebuilding, and learning to move forward with God’s help.

  8. May 13

    A Second Chance at Life - Donald Taylor’s Story of Hope

    In this 4th episode, Donald Taylor shares a moving story of addiction, recovery, perseverance, and the healing that can come with a true second chance.

  9. May 6

    From Surviving to Thriving - Chelsey Bugg-Baker’s Story of Hope

    Chelsey shares her journey from surviving some of life’s hardest seasons to finding strength, healing, and a new sense of purpose. As a mother, a wife, and someone who now walks alongside others in their own struggles, her story is a reminder that hope is not only possible… it’s powerful.

  10. Apr 15

    Episode 2: A New Season Begins - Alex Daniel’s Recovery Story

    In this second episode, host Laura Edgington sits down with Alex Daniel, a long-term program administrator, whose journey through addiction has shaped not only his own life but the lives of those he now serves. As he steps into a new season — personally and professionally — Alex shares what resilience, faith and reclaimed hope really look like from the inside out.

  11. Apr 8

    Episode 1: From Darkness to Light - Joey Thrasher’s Recovery Story

    In this first episode, host Laura Edgington sits down with a recovery site manager and beacon of hope, Joey Thrasher, to talk about his journey through addiction, what brought him to his turning point, and how his life has changed since. A conversation about resilience, faith, and what it means to truly reclaim hope.

  • 11 Episodes

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About

Stories of Recovery and Resilience

Information

  • Creator
    Laura Edgington
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Laura Edgington
  • Show Website
    Hope Reclaimed