Testimonies to Go Vol. 15-16

Testimonies to Go Vol. 15–16 features powerful stories of individuals who have faced deep pain, brokenness, and struggle — and found freedom and new life through Celebrate Recovery. These testimonies bring encouragement, inspire faith, and remind us that no one is beyond God’s reach.

What You'll Receive

• Volume 15
• Danny: In his early teens, Danny’s parents were arrested in Mexico for transporting cocaine. He turned to drugs to cope with his emotional pain. After committing serious crimes, he was arrested and received a double life sentence. In prison, Danny became a Christian and began Celebrate Recovery at Jamestown Prison in California. In 2014, Pastor Rick Warren wrote a letter to the Governor of California supporting Danny’s early release from prison. After serving 32 years of his sentence, Danny was released from prison. Danny now serves under Pastor John Baker as the Pastor of Celebrate Recovery Inside at Saddleback Church
• Bill: A victim of sexual abuse, Bill’s alcoholism and sexual addiction started at an early age. This led him down dangerous paths in his life—and eventually he was diagnosed with HIV. When his church started Celebrate Recovery, Bill found the piece that had been missing—deep, intensive work with Jesus Christ and the recovery principles based on the Beatitudes.
• Sharon: Sexual abuse caused Sharon to develop unhealthy coping mechanisms that led to her drug addiction and an eating disorder. Today she is not only free from her addictions, she is also giving back to the program that saved her life.
• Holmstrom Family: Rodney, Carol, Jason, and Taylor are a testament to how Celebrate Recovery is for the whole family. When Rodney and Carol got married 25 years ago, they both brought baggage from their families of origin—drugs, alcohol, food issues, control issues, codependency, and depression. Through Celebrate Recovery, they are able to maintain a healthy marriage and be godly examples to their children.
• Bonnie: Bonnie was sexually abused by her stepfather for eight years. At the age of 17, she told her mom; they left her stepdad, and two months later her stepdad murdered her mother. She turned to self-harm as a way to cope. Today, Bonnie is finding freedom from the effects of sexual abuse by working the Celebrate Recovery program.
• Volume 16
• Mary: From an early age, Mary experienced the impact of her mother’s mental illness in a time when mental health issues were often undiagnosed. While praying for a breakthrough in her marriage and in her own life, she discovered hope, strength, and healing through a relationship with Jesus Christ and Celebrate Recovery.
• Harmony: Abandoned by her mother, she landed in a relationship that became abusive and eventually exploitative when it led to her working in the sex industry. After giving her life to Christ, she broke away from this lifestyle and started a nonprofit called Treasures, which helps other victims who are exploited and trafficked. But as a Christian, she continued to have relationships with sexually addicted men. She started attending Celebrate Recovery and in her recovery, God has redeemed her dreams and hopes for a family and a future.
• Nate: At the age of 10, mental health became very real to Nate. Falling into depression, he suffered from suicidal thoughts and even attempted to take his own life. After hitting rock bottom, he gave his life to Christ and got involved in Celebrate Recovery.
• Johnny & Jeni: When they first got married, Johnny was in denial of his drinking problem, hiding that part of his life from his wife. Jeni, a child of divorce, equated arguing and confrontation to divorce. They both started their own journey through Celebrate Recovery. Today, Johnny serves as the Celebrate Recovery National Director of the program, and Jeni serves as the National Encourager Coach, while also being the Celebrate Recovery National Director to Pastors’ Wives.
• Authentic testimonies that highlight God’s power to bring healing and transformation
• A meaningful tool for testimony nights, group gatherings, or outreach events

Why This Resource Matters

• Provides real examples of how God restores lives and relationships
• Encourages participants by showing that lasting change is possible
• Builds trust and connection among newcomers and existing group members
• Strengthens the testimony culture within your Celebrate Recovery ministry

Format Options:

Available in the format that works best for your ministry — a digital download for instant access or a DVD physical version for in-person use.

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