The StoryField #99 - From Addiction to Purpose: A Story of Redemption Across Generations

About this episode

Craig Scoville shares his journey from addiction to finding purpose through faith and service.

Craig Scoville shared his life story, recounting a difficult childhood marked by his father’s alcoholism, early substance abuse, and eventual deep addiction through his twenties. After a decisive spiritual encounter where he repented and found peace, Craig was delivered from addiction and began discipleship in small Texas churches, which led to marriage and a calling to missions. He and his wife served over seven years in East Asia with Kids Across Cultures, focusing on education, medic...

People in this episode

Guest: Craig Scoville

Topics covered

• addiction
• redemption
• spirituality
• missions
• education
• personal growth

Keywords

• addiction
• redemption
• spiritual encounter
• missions
• education
• substance abuse
• personal story

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kids Across Cultures

Places: Texas, East Asia

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