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Gloria Vick Joins George Halford To Discuss Her Journey To Recovery Ministry

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Host George Halford sits down with Gloria Vick for a conversation full of history, heart, and hope. Gloria shares stories from her adventurous life, from fishing with her father and studying at Tennessee Tech to traveling through Europe and witnessing Cookeville's dramatic growth over the decades. Now deeply involved in jail ministry, she talks about her work leading Celebrate Recovery, a faith-based 12-step program changing the lives of incarcerated women. She also explains the innovative “program pods” inside the jail and how the team helps women rebuild their lives after release. It’s a powerful story of redemption, resilience, and the lasting impact of service.

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