the way home / By Rockford Rescue Mission

Homelessness. Addiction. Abuse. Mental health challenges. Life is messy. Faith can be hard. But in the face of all that … there’s hope and there’s help.This is The Way Home, a podcast produced by Rockford Rescue Mission. Hosts Nathan Haglund and Jim Killam talk frankly with their guests about second chances, compassion, leadership — and the messy, beautiful work of loving people like Jesus did.

the way home / By Rockford Rescue Mission is a society podcast hosted by Rockford Rescue Mission, with 11 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Rockford Rescue Mission hosts the way home / By Rockford Rescue Mission, a society show with 11 episodes published.

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  Episode #3

  Brian Butler: Addiction, Redemption & Recovery Ministry | The Way Home Podcast | Season 2 | Ep 3

  May 22, 202657 minS2

  <p>What happens when someone who once faced 120 years in prison becomes a leader helping others find hope?</p><p>In this episode of The Way Home, we sit down with Brian Butler, Director of Residential Ministries at Pathway Ministries in Peoria, formerly known as Peoria Rescue Mission. Brian shares his powerful story of addiction, incarceration, homelessness, and the moment everything changed.</p><p>“He showed me that He was real and that He was God and I was not.” — Brian Butler</p><p>From a life marked by addiction, crime, and incarceration to now helping lead transformational recovery and homele...

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  Brian Butler: Addiction, Redemption & Recovery Ministry | The Way Home Podcast | Season 2 | Ep 3

  May 22, 202657 minS2

  What happens when someone who once faced 120 years in prison becomes a leader helping others find hope? In this episode of The Way Home , we sit down with Brian Butler, Director of Residential Ministries at Pathway Ministries in Peoria, formerly known as Peoria Rescue Mission. Brian shares his powerful story of addiction, incarceration, homelessness, and the moment everything changed. “He showed me that He was real and that He was God and I was not.” — Brian Butler From a life marked by addiction, crime, and incarceration to now helping lead transformational recovery and homelessness programs, Brian’s story is a reminder that no life is too far gone for redemption. Brian also gives us an inside look at how Pathway Ministries is helping people move from crisis to transformation through Christ-centered recovery, housing, community partnerships, and long-term support. Along the way, we explore the similarities between Pathway Ministries and Rockford Rescue Mission, what effective recovery ministry looks like, and why homelessness is far more complex than many realize. “There is no one easy answer except that we can tackle it one person at a time.” — Brian Butler In this episode, we discuss: • Brian’s journey from addiction and prison to ministry leadership • The evolution of Pathway Ministries and its connection to rescue mission work • Why transformation—not just temporary relief—matters in homelessness recovery • The role of the Church in walking alongside people in crisis • Stories of redemption, healing, and hope happening every day Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or watch on YouTube. Rockford Rescue Mission / Rescue + Recover + Restorerockfordrescuemission.org🎧 More episodes: https://rockfordrescuemission.org/podcast📱 Follow us:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rockfordrescuemissionFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/rockfordrescuemission

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  Episode #2

  Rick Meyer, Counselor, Pastor & Volunteer – the way home podcast Season 2 | Ep 2

  Mar 6, 202641 minS2

  <p>What does true healing look like for someone rebuilding their life after trauma and addiction?</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of The Way Home, we sit down with Rick Meyer—counselor, pastor, and longtime volunteer at the Mission—who faithfully gives his professional time to serve residents in our Life Recovery Program. Through years of counseling and pastoral care, Rick has helped many men and women begin the hard but hopeful process of healing.</p><p><br></p><p>In our conversation, Rick shares insight into how biblical truth, counseling practices, and psychological understanding can work toge...

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  Tom De Vries, Citygate President/CEO – the way home podcast Season 2 | Ep 1

  Feb 13, 202652 minS2

  <p>What does faithful leadership look like in a season of growing need, complexity, and public debate?In this Season 2 premiere of The Way Home, we sit down with Tom De Vries, President & CEO of Citygate Network, a faith-based association serving rescue missions and life-transformation ministries across the United States, Canada, and the Caribbean. Tom brings decades of ministry leadership and a wide-angle view of how the Church can engage homelessness with conviction, compassion, and clarity.Citygate Network represents hundreds of missions working on the front lines of homelessness—providing not only meals and shelter, but pathways toward healing, dignity, an...

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  Episode #8

  Faith, Family, and Finding Your Place – the way home podcast EP 008, Part 2 /// Zach Pitney

  Dec 5, 202537 minS1

  <p>In this episode of The Way Home, Zach Pitney takes us behind the scenes of a life lived in ministry. Growing up in the Mission, he shares what it was like seeing faith and service modeled every day, and how those experiences shaped the man he is today. From discovering his purpose in a family ministry to reflecting on Rockford’s growth, Zach offers a firsthand look at why the Mission matters—and why a place like this can change lives, one story at a time. Honest, grounded, and full of perspective, this conversation will challenge how you see purp...

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