"9/11 wreckage. Booze to bury it. Faith that dug him out."

On this powerhouse episode of The Cup of Joe Show, Jack F.—U.S. Marine veteran and retired cop—lays bare 11 years of sobriety forged in the fires of unimaginable pain. From the front lines of September 11, 2001, to decades in law enforcement, Jack carried burdens most can’t fathom, drowning them in drink until the bottle became his only shield. But when the weight crushed him, a turning point struck—faith became his anchor, pulling him into recovery not just to survive, but to honor the life he’d been spared. Dubbed a “Spiritual Risk Taker,” Jack’s story of God-driven redemption is a battle cry for anyone wrestling demons, standing by a warrior, or hooked on tales of grit and grace.

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The Cup of Joe Show explores the journey of recovery from alcohol and drug addiction—one story, one conversation, and one step at a time.

"Bad press was his badge. Prison was his prize. Sobriety was his salvation."

On this electrifying episode of The Cup of Joe Show, David S. takes us from a life chasing chaos—“Bad press is better than no press”—to 15 years of hard-earned sobriety. Crack and alcohol fueled his spiral, landing him a seven-year prison sentence after years of dodging the wreckage he left behind. At rock bottom, trapped by his own “bedevilments,” David surrendered—not just to his addiction, but to a shot at redemption that changed everything. Now, through recovery couple groups, he’s not only rebuilt his life but fortified his marriage, proving sobriety isn’t just quitting—it’s crafting a life worth living. Whether you’re clawing back from the edge, cheering on a survivor, or hooked on stories of ruin to renewal, this episode hits hard.

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The Cup of Joe Show explores the journey of recovery from alcohol and drug addiction—one story, one conversation, and one step at a time.

"Blackouts. Jail. A son’s overdose. The grace that pulled him back."

On this gut-wrenching episode of The Cup of Joe Show, Bill P. bares his soul, celebrating eight years of sobriety after a life battered by dysfunction and despair. Trapped in a brutal loop of blackouts, jail cells, and rehab, he kept tumbling down the “waterfall” of drugs and drink—until 2014, when his son’s overdose plunged him into a grief so dark it nearly ended him. Standing at the edge, craving revenge, Bill found something stronger: grace, forged through recovery and faith. Now, he carries that hard-won message to others, proving happiness isn’t a prize you chase—it’s what grows when you fight to live right. Whether you’re clawing through your own shadows, standing by someone who is, or just crave a story of redemption that hits deep, this is your episode.

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The Cup of Joe Show explores the journey of recovery from alcohol and drug addiction—one story, one conversation, and one step at a time.