Tyson Brewer
I am a living testimony of what God can do when someone is completely broken and finally surrenders.
There was a time in my life when I was lost in addiction, homelessness, and deep internal pain. On the outside, it looked like chaos, but what I didn’t understand then was that the real issue was spiritual sickness. I was disconnected from God, from purpose, and from who I was created to be. No amount of willpower, consequences, or external structure could keep me well.
Everything changed during my spiritual awakening. I woke up one morning and, for the first time, I felt God’s presence in my life in a real and undeniable way. It wasn’t emotional hype. It was clarity, peace, and truth. From that moment on, my life began to transform. My faith didn’t just save me in that moment; it has continued to grow every single day since.
I’ve learned that what once kept me out of recovery was spiritual sickness, and what keeps me grounded today is spiritual health. God became the foundation of my recovery, my identity, and my leadership. Through Him, I found hope where there was none, redemption where I believed I was disqualified, and purpose beyond my past.
As my life changed, so did my calling. God placed service on my heart. Today, I am a founder of a nonprofit organization and have served in leadership roles at I Am Recovery, an outpatient and inpatient program for mental health and addiction. Through this work, I’ve been blessed to help open multiple sober living homes and support countless individuals in recovery. None of this is about titles. It’s about obedience. I believe God restored my life so I could help restore others.
Compassion is at the center of how I lead. God has shown me incredible grace, and I strive to extend that same compassion to the people I serve. At the same time, He’s taught me the importance of boundaries. Loving people well while still leading with accountability, structure, and wisdom is essential. True compassion doesn’t enable; it guides, protects, and points people back to truth.
My story is proof that transformation is possible. No one is too far gone. God is still in the business of redemption, and when faith is placed at the center of recovery, real and lasting change can happen. I am forever grateful for what God has done in my life, and I consider it an honor to give back what was so freely given to me.
Tyson Brewer
