{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Transformation Through Christ","title":"Transformation Through Christ Podcast - Ep.1 The Story Behind Transformation Through Christ","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2690,"description":"Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/O6LpuvST3xI\n1. Detailed Show Notes (Episode 1 – Transformation Through Christ Podcast)TITLE: Episode 1 — The Story Behind Transformation Through Christ\nHosts: Papa T (Tony Deon), Doug Gregory\nGuest: Annette Gregory\nLength: ~45 minutes\nSource: Episode transcript \nEp1IntroAudioPodcastEpisode OverviewIn this debut episode, Doug, Tony, and Annette sit down to share the story behind the Transformation Through Christ ministry — how it started, why it matters, and what makes it different from typical recovery programs. This conversation opens the door to the heart, mission, and testimony behind TTC and prepares listeners for the powerful stories that future episodes will explore.Key Themes Discussed1. Why This Podcast ExistsDoug and Tony have spent countless hours sharing powerful stories in the truck — and realized others needed to hear them too.Podcast format chosen because people crave genuine conversations, especially when they can’t sit down with a friend themselves.Goal: “Give people hope” and ultimately “help people save their souls.”2. Tony’s Story: Addiction, Recovery & CallingTony shares his background as a functioning alcoholic and his turning point in 2019 after rehab.COVID shut down face-to-face interaction, leaving a void in meaningful relational support.Out of that need, he approached the elders with a desire for a ministry that could restore real conversation, vulnerability, and spiritual transformation.3. Why “Transformation” and Not “Recovery”?Inspired partly by teaching from National School of Preaching.Doug’s key insight: Recovery resets you to who you were before addiction — but transformation makes you better than you ever were.Romans 12:2 becomes the spiritual backbone: “Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”4. The Transformation Monday Night FormatMeal at 6 p.m. (pizza, sandwiches, donated meals).Short devotional — generally one main scripture, simple and direct.Men’s and women’s groups split...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/MTDlabsUbuN3JSfPkcn0gDUfbfvoWn9AsjMQd80L79k/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hYTVj/NzUyNmVmYTAyOWRi/ZTk3ZDU2YjBiYTQx/MDhlYy5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}