Stacking Victories

Chad
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Stacking Victories focuses on the real-life stories of what God has done in their individual recovery journey. These stories are from a multitude of areas from addictions (chemical and non-chemical), attempted suicide, anxiety, depression, divorce, separation in marriage, and so much more. We aim to bring experience, strength and hope to those seeking relief and growth in bettering their lives.

  1. 1d ago

    Carl M. - 30+ Years Sober: How God Transformed My Life After Drug & Alcohol Addiction | SV007

    One of Carl's guiding Bible verses - Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." Carl packed a lifetime of ripping and running into seven years of using and cheating death. His story is one of not only drug addiction but addiction to the chaos of life. Carl shares a tremendous testimony to the power of Christ and how He is in the business of redemption. Carl was delivered, 30+ years ago from drug & alcohol addiction and is on fire for Jesus! **** Consider supporting the channel at Buy Me A Coffee ***** https://buymeacoffee.com/stackingvictories Please leave us a review on YouTube and Rumble YouTube -⁠www.youtube.com/@StackingVictories Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-7922298 _____________________________________________________________00:00 Introduction – Meet Carl and His 30+ Years in Recovery 02:00 Growing Up Adopted in a Loving Family 04:49 Feeling Different and Struggling With Self-Worth 06:43 Growing Up in Church Without a Personal Relationship With God 08:13 Learning Difficulties, ADHD, and Struggles in School 10:02 My First Addiction Was Doing the Wrong Thing 12:37 Seeking Adrenaline, Acceptance, and Excitement 17:38 Growing Up Around My Father's Alcohol Use 20:26 First Experiences With Drinking at Age 15 23:50 Stealing My Parents' Car and Getting Into an Accident 26:30 Experimenting With Marijuana, LSD, and Other Drugs 30:18 Sneaking Out, Breaking Rules, and Living a Double Life 33:59 Getting Arrested and Facing the Consequences 38:42 Discovering a Passion for Animals and Working at the Zoo 45:40 A Promising Career While Addiction Continued 50:00 Discovering Cocaine and the Escalation of Addiction 55:48 Losing Jobs and Continuing to Get High 1:05:53 Entering Rehab and Beginning the Recovery Journey 1:10:56 Finding the Courage to Share About My Addiction 1:21:02 Surviving Dangerous Drug Use and Finding Recovery 1:26:04 Attending Recovery Meetings and Learning to Connect 1:31:09 Finding a Sponsor and Building a New Life 1:40:00 Cocaine-Fueled Paranoia and the Reality of Relapse 1:46:26 Working the Steps and Facing My Past 1:50:03 Looking Back at God's Protection Throughout My Life 2:06:32 Pursuing a New Career and Returning to College 2:16:35 Finding Jesus and Developing a Personal Faith 2:26:37 Meeting My Future Wife and Building a Relationship 2:40:04 Marriage, Parenting, and Learning Responsibility 2:50:04 Balancing Faith, Recovery, and Life's Challenges

  2. Sep 14

    My Father Abused & Exposed Me to an Illegal Business

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  3. Sep 12

    Nick - From Porn Addiction to Freedom: Recovery, Relapse & Finding God Again | SV006

    One of Nick's guiding Bible verses - Psalm 23:4 "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." Nick is devoted father, friend and recovery brother who loves Jesus! He works a tremendous recovery program and operates in with a honest, open and transparent heart. He is willing to walk through journey with any brother and is eager to be of service. God created a masterpiece in Nick and I am honored to call him friend. Consider supporting the channel - https://buymeacoffee.com/stackingvictories. Please leave us a review on Rumble and YouTube. Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-7922298 YouTube -⁠www.youtube.com/@StackingVictories _____________________________________________________________ 00:00 Introduction & Why Nick's Story Ends Abruptly 00:54 Meet Nick: Faith, Family, Music & Recovery 02:26 Looking Back: Recognizing God's Victories in Recovery 03:55 Childhood, Family & the Fear of Not Belonging 06:22 Feeling Different & the Impact of an ADD Diagnosis 09:39 Bullying, Feeling “Apart From” & Struggling to Fit In 14:25 Fear of Dad, Anger & Learning to Hide Emotions 18:10 Baseball, Fear & Learning to Protect Himself 20:32 The Good Memories: Penn State, Family & Dad 23:20 Mom, Siblings & Growing Up in the Family 28:51 Discovering Pornography as an Escape From Pain 31:59 Hiding Addiction & Learning to Live a Double Life 34:00 Music, His Dad & Learning to Become Teachable 39:57 Masculinity, Toughness & Learning Not to Show Emotion 44:15 Family Trauma That Changed Everything 47:36 Grief, Anger & Losing the Family He Knew 50:21 High School, Bullying & Finding Confidence Through Acting 56:14 Catholic Faith, Doubt & the Search for God 1:00:10 Walking Away From Church & Hiding His Addiction 1:03:50 Chasing the High: Porn, Relationships & Validation 1:07:00 High School Relationships, Resentment & Emotional Wounds 1:13:21 The Life-Changing Decision to Stay Home for College 1:15:26 Rome, Germany & Struggling With Honesty 1:23:27 College, Music & Meeting the Woman Who Became His Wife 1:29:20 Relationships, Temptation & Choosing Another Path 1:40:01 Marriage, Expectations & Hidden Struggles 1:49:37 Occult Practices, Faith & Spiritual Confusion 2:10:22 Divorce, Fatherhood & Entering Recovery 2:12:25 Working the Steps & Learning What Real Recovery Means 2:19:48 Relapse, Depression & Losing His Focus 2:40:05 Fighting for His Son & Finding Courage in Recovery 2:53:24 OCD, Certainty & Learning to Live With Uncertainty 2:56:15 Addiction Leads Him Back to God 2:59:34 Returning to Church & Rediscovering Faith 3:03:10 “I Still Have a Conscience”: Discovering Real Recovery 3:06:56 Recovery, Sponsorship & Learning From Others 3:14:26 One Day at a Time: Healthy Relationships & Lasting Freedom 3:17:21 The Three-Legged Stool of Recovery & Facing Temptation

  4. Sep 10

    I Hid My Porn Addiction for 16 years — Then My Wife Left

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  5. Sep 9

    My Daughter’s Addiction Nearly Broke Me — How God Turned Fear, Anger & Addiction Into Victory

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  6. Aug 29

    Brandon - How Childhood Abuse Fueled Addiction: A Recovery Journey | SV005

    One of Brandon's guiding Bible verses - Proverbs 3:5-6 NIV "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." The man Brandon is today is a testament to God's victory in our lives even through the most difficult of childhoods. Brandon delivers a heart wrenching life story the ultimately shines God's love, mercy and grace in his life. He is on the journey to connect with Jesus and grow in his relationship with his fiancee. I encourage you to connect with Brandon in the comments and send him words of encouragement in his faith journey. Consider supporting the channel - https://buymeacoffee.com/stackingvictories Please leave us a review on YouTube and Rumble YouTube - ⁠⁠www.youtube.com/@StackingVictories⁠ Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-7922298 _____________________________________________________________ 0:05 - Introduction and Welcome 1:48 - Early Childhood & South Central Pennsylvania 3:10 - Family Dynamics, Father's Abuse, & Parents' Divorce 7:37 - Early Trauma & Father's Underground Business 10:18 - Lack of Sex Education & Early Behavioral Patterns 17:07 - Father's Legal Troubles & Stint in Russia 22:58 - Shifting Custody Dynamics & Moving in with Dad 31:14 - Religion in Childhood & Mother's Strict Enforcement 37:33 - Introduction of Stepfather & Family Background 39:41 - Distancing from Family During Active Addiction 41:46 - Father's Manipulative Behavior & Complex Family Dynamics 46:10 - High School Experience & Escalation of Sexual Fixation 48:50 - First Official Relationship & Early Cheating 54:18 - Transition to College at Shippensburg 59:30 - On-and-Off Cycle with College Girlfriend & Final Breakup 1:02:05 - Escalation to Hiring Prostitutes 1:08:26 - High-Risk Encounters in Harrisburg & Near-Misses 1:10:58 - Personal Hobbies & Gaming 1:11:54 - Entering the Workforce & Meeting His Future Fiancee 1:13:28 - Premature Proposal & Continued Acting Out 1:17:11 - Hotel Sting Operation & Being Detained by Police 1:21:07 - Legal Help, Therapy, & Initial Steps to Recovery 1:23:24 - Finding Sex Addicts Anonymous (SA) & Getting a Sponsor 1:26:43 - Full Disclosure to Fiancee & Rebuilding Trust 1:32:51 - Moving In Together & Navigating Couples Therapy 1:36:36 - Adopting Abstinence, SA Guidelines, & Sponsor Dynamics 1:40:29 - Separate Bedrooms, Re-Engagement, & Boundaries 1:42:25 - Ongoing Partner Support & Engagement 1:43:32 - Upcoming Marriage Plans 1:44:41 - Faith Journey: Evolution of Personal Beliefs 1:47:23 - Step Work, Church Visits, & Searching for Community 1:50:52 - Processing Childhood Spiritual Trauma 1:53:47 - Reflections on Higher Power & Belief in a Creator 1:55:17 - Sponsor's Perspective on Faith Journeys 1:58:32 - Recognizing Protection, Victories, & Grace 2:00:14 - Final Thoughts on Hope, Gratitude, & Strength in Recovery

  7. Aug 15

    Jason - From Porn Addiction to Freedom: Losing My Family, Finding Recovery & God’s Grace | SV004

    One of Jason's guiding Bible verses - 2 Timothy 1:7 NIV For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline. Jason enjoys life to the full living in recovery. He always greats you with a smile and an awesome Hello! Jason has found healthy connection with his kids, in addition to the love of his life of 5 years. He continues to work a good program and stay connected with the fellowship. Consider supporting the channel - https://buymeacoffee.com/stackingvictories Please leave us a review on YouTube and Rumble YouTube - ⁠www.youtube.com/@StackingVictories Rumble - https://rumble.com/c/c-7922298 ____________________________________________________________ 00:00 — Introduction: Jason’s story and recovery00:52 — Growing up in Hartford and life as a pastor’s kid04:06 — Family values and his father’s influence08:15 — Early struggles with lust and pornography12:32 — Siblings and childhood family life20:10 — Art, hobbies, sports, and creativity28:46 — School years and academic challenges36:57 — Seminary struggles and spiritual growth42:57 — Meeting his first wife and starting a family50:34 — Marriage, secrecy, and addiction57:45 — Raising children while hiding his addiction01:01:31 — Emotional affair and marriage breakdown01:10:01 — Confession, separation, and divorce01:16:32 — CPS involvement and losing access to his children01:26:10 — Rebuilding his life and entering recovery01:33:29 — God’s provision through the church and community01:37:34 — Restored visitation and reconnecting with his children01:59:55 — Recovery, emotional growth, and learning to love02:17:26 — Meeting his current wife and building a new family02:37:41 — Final testimony: surrender, freedom, and God’s faithfulness

  8. Aug 12

    Thank You

    Thank you for all the support. I'm excited about the future of this podcast and ultimately how God is glorified. Looking forward to seeing y'all in the comments! Consider supporting the channel - https://buymeacoffee.com/stackingvictories

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Stacking Victories focuses on the real-life stories of what God has done in their individual recovery journey. These stories are from a multitude of areas from addictions (chemical and non-chemical), attempted suicide, anxiety, depression, divorce, separation in marriage, and so much more. We aim to bring experience, strength and hope to those seeking relief and growth in bettering their lives.

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  • Creator
    Chad
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Chad
  • Show Website
    Stacking Victories