A Parent's Prayer, A Prodigal's Return: The Farnsworth Family Story “There’s no such thing as lost hope. Christ does not give us lost hope.” These powerful words from Linette, a mother who watched her daughter spiral into addiction, speak to the very heart of Teen Challenge. When Linette and Bodie adopted three-year-old [...]
Needles, Altars, and a New Life: The Transformation of Walter Colace Some of you may remember Pastor Walter’s story from years ago. But just as God continues His transformative work in our lives, Walter’s testimony has deepened and grown more powerful with time. Walter’s journey began at age 14, when a party, [...]
From Meth and Mayhem to Mercy and Miracles, Jordan's Story By age 14, Jordan was numbing his pain with cocaine and meth, leading to a 14-year battle with addiction and 11 years in and out of jail. In June 2019, he hit rock bottom—homeless, broken, and desperate for change—but every recovery program [...]
From Trauma and Rejection to God Bringing Everything Full Circle: Kelly’s Story Growing up in Oildale, California, Kelly’s childhood was marked by trauma and rejection. Taken advantage of by a neighbor as a young child and abandoned by her father at age four, Kelly turned to drugs to numb her pain. By age [...]
Restored From Addiction, Driven by the Great Commission: Chris's Story
"The Lord plucked me out when I was at my darkest point," Emily's story
A Restored Life and Mind, Michael's Story
Redeemed of Her Past, Shannon's Story One of Shannon’s lowest points came when she overdosed on her dealer’s floor. He kicked her out and told her never to come back. Her mom was never one to enable her addiction, so Shannon knew she was the right one to call when she hit [...]
Beacons of Hope, Doug & Anthony's Story At the heart of Fresno’s correctional system, Doug Ghan’s ministry has served as a beacon of hope for over two decades. For 26 years, Doug has been driving to and from the juvenile hall and county jails, bringing Jesus’ message of redemption to those who [...]
