EP 216: Mike's Story

EP 216: Mike's Story

From Unashamed Unafraid by Unashamed Unafraid

June 9, 2026 · 50 min

About this episode

Mike Farr shares his journey through addiction, recovery, and the impact of fatherhood.

In this episode of Unashamed, Unafraid, Mason and Sam welcome Mike Farr, a rock photographer, Spartan racer, husband to Jenny, and father to Wesley. Mike shares how his father leaving early, conflict with a stepfather, and feeling unlovable fueled a “character” that chased acceptance through music, drugs, escalating sexual behavior, and crime. He describes immersion in the late ’60s–’80s music scene, cocaine dealing, and eventual heroin addiction, repeated arrests, rehab attempts, and a Salvation Army program that helped him rebuild sobriety and career. After a six-year relapse, an overdose coma, and another arrest, he surrendered, returned to meetings, and found sustained recovery and service, including coaching sobriety on the Vans Warped Tour, framing God as his Father and a source of healing. Make a donation and become an Outsider! Follow us on social media! Instagram , Facebook & TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Check out our recommended resources Want to rep the message? Shop our MERCH ! For more inspiration, read our blog Do you have a story you are willing to share? Send us an email! contact@unashamedunafraid.com 00:43 Recovery Check In 02:34 Introducing Mike Farr…

People in this episode

Hosts: Mason, Sam

Guest: Mike Farr

Topics covered

  • addiction
  • recovery
  • fatherhood
  • music
  • personal story
  • mental health

Keywords

  • addiction
  • recovery
  • fatherhood
  • music scene
  • heroin
  • rehab
  • Salvation Army
  • Vans Warped Tour

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Salvation Army, Vans Warped Tour

Books & works: Stevie Ray Vaughan

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