{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"OurCalling - Our podcast about homelessness","title":"Breaking the Cycle: How Unconditional Support Fuels Long-term Recovery from Homelessness and Addiction.","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2902,"description":"In this episode, Pastor Wayne Walker, CEO of OurCalling interviews Obi Bussey, who discusses his journey from addiction and homelessness to becoming the executive director at the Gatehouse and later working with the Adult Rehabilitation Ministry (ARM). Obi shares his personal struggles with addiction, his multiple recoveries, and how his faith played a critical role in his ultimate recovery and decision to dedicate his life to helping others. He highlights the specific structure and policies of ARM, such as allowing clients unlimited returns to the program and focusing on recovery without work distractions in the initial months. The episode delves into the importance of compassion, spiritual guidance, and strong community support in recovery programs, and emphasizes the role of leadership and comprehensive services in ensuring effective rehabilitation.https://www.armdallas.org/https://www.ourcalling.org/***************- **00:56 & 01:14** Obi Bussey discusses his own struggle with addiction, homelessness, and initial quick recovery. He attributes his successful recovery to being introduced to Christ and the recovery process after multiple relapses.- **02:42 & 03:12** Obi Bussey explains his progression from a client at the Gatehouse, to an aide, then assistant director, and finally, becoming the executive director for 27 years. He emphasizes his dedication to giving back to others what was given to him freely, driven by a sense of lifelong indebtedness and gratitude.- **04:03 & 04:12** Details about the Adult Rehabilitation Ministry (ARM) where Obi worked after retirement. He explains the structure of the program which includes long-term treatment phases and relapse intervention, highlighting its emphasis on not working in initial months to focus on recovery.- **05:33** Discussion about ARM's policy of allowing clients unlimited returns to the program, which contrasts with other recovery programs which may not permit returns or limit the number of returns.-...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/2RHLn1iF6qgogxKQcSJHpezOPHmvt7UahFTLl8Rdkps/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzUxNDEzLzE3MTE5/ODU2NjgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}