God Took Me to Las Vegas
My mission with the God Took Me to Las Vegas podcast is to save lives and allow the person to Reveal the Lifestyle Champion within them.There are many different types of recovery programs, they all are aimed at helping those battling substance use disorders to transition from being harmed to being clean and sober. Anyone who’s battling a compulsive or destructive behavior wants to be healthy and they desire to live a happy and productive life. Sadly, only 1 in 10 Americans with a substance use disorder receives treatment. Why?Because it’s not safe to come forward and admit your challenges. The stigma is fueling an American public health crisis and we need to “Crush the Stigma!”Substance use disorders are associated with discrimination and social disapproval – more than any medical condition. These same people are often isolated, outcast, and even imprisoned. Stigma isolates people, it discourages them from seeking help, and even leads some medical providers to resist delivering evidence-based treatment services.
God Took Me to Las Vegas
Episode 147 - Interview with Richard Grahn, a Producer, Screenwriter, Author and Coach
Episode 147 – Richard Grahn, is a producer, screenwriter, author, and a coach
Richard was born and grew up in California, the youngest of six children in the family, before relocating to Eastern Tennessee.
During one of the darkest times of his life, he told God, “I don’t care if I go to Hell, you either kill me or do something in my life.” The next day, he was arrested for misdemeanor possession of methamphetamines.
But today, he now has over 22 years clean from Methamphetamines.
While in that life of darkness and pain, he witnessed violence, manipulation, desperation, and a ton of ugliness.
His forthcoming movie, “Escape to Normal” is a Christian film but not your typical mainstream Christian film. While growing up he was always taught in Church that the world is our mission field, not the choir. Yet, Richard believes that many Christian films in this era are for the choir and today he feels that creative storytellers are called to share the gospel outside of the building.
“Escape To Normal” will have a worldly look and feel to it. Most of the script is written from Richard’s real life and it speaks about his experiences on the streets, and the movie has a Christ-filled message of hope, identity, and second chances.
With a focus on becoming a new creation, similar to how he has grown from a time of homelessness, violence, and drug abuse. Since giving his life to Christ and getting clean from Methamphetamines, he’s seeking to help people find their true identity and their mission in life.
More about the work Richard is doing can be found at various locations online:
Website: https://www.escapetonormal.com
Fundraising site: https://www.givesendgo.com/escapetonormal
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/445450010276355/members
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NormalEscapeto
Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sirrichardg
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