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What are we truly capable of? That’s the question Living on Incline sets out to explore.


Hosted by John Eklund, this podcast brings you real conversations with people who have pushed through suffering, setbacks, and challenges — not just to survive, but to grow. From recovery to business, from faith to government, each guest is unlocking their full potential and inviting you to do the same.


The name comes from the Manitou Incline — a steep, grueling hike in Colorado that inspired John to lean into discomfort as a path to growth. This show is about that same mindset: choosing to live on incline, on purpose, every day.


If you’re curious about what you’re capable of — physically, spiritually, emotionally — you’re in the right place.

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    • #008 This Correctional Facility Is Creating Leaders, Not Just Inmates
      Nov 13 2025

      In this extraordinary episode of Living on Incline, we go behind bars at Sampson Correctional Institution, a prison that’s turning incarceration into transformation. From college degrees and reentry coaching to emotional healing and leadership development, this facility is doing something few others are: believing in the people inside.

      Join host John Eklund as he sits down with three key leaders who are changing the future of incarceration:

      • Robert Van Gorder – Facility Warden II

      • Charles Wooten – Facility Case Manager & Reentry Coordinator

      • Anthony Faison – Campbell University Site Coordinator & Advisor

      Together, they unpack what makes Sampson different—from trauma-informed recovery and Christian programming to real education and community reintegration.


      Chapters / Timestamps:

      00:00 – Reflections from inside Sampson Correctional

      01:10 – Campbell University and the Second Chance college program

      02:15 – One man writing his memoir from prison

      03:00 – Finding purpose inside the fence

      03:50 – Mr. Wooten’s vision for reentry and dignity

      05:45 – A cultural shift: less violence, more respect

      07:25 – Mr. Faison’s story: from incarcerated to site coordinator

      09:50 – “15 In, 15 Out” – the Campbell graduation goal

      12:40 – How Recovery Alive is changing lives on the inside

      14:00 – Vulnerability, honesty, and emotional transformation

      15:20 – Complaint stats drop dramatically

      17:10 – The difficulty of reentry, even after release

      18:35 – Why second chances matter—even for lifers

      20:15 – Recovery Alive’s impact behind bars

      21:30 – Domestic violence awareness & Reaching Out From Within

      23:00 – Walking the yard: generational impact of mentorship

      25:00 – Warden Van Gorder: leading with heart and hope

      26:10 – Society benefits when prisons invest in people

      27:40 – Combating shame and stigma

      28:30 – “This man is more free than most on the outside”

      30:00 – Final thoughts: “You’re not what you’ve done.”


      Guest Info:

      • Robert Van Gorder – Warden, Sampson Correctional Institution

      • Charles Wooten – Facility Case Manager / Reentry Coordinator

      • Anthony Faison – Campbell University Site Coordinator for Sampson Correctional Institution


      Listen & Subscribe:

      Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-on-incline/id1828304603

      Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78HwNrRWZHGAHL8Zv90nO0?si=e4b5d032e9214deb

      YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZdyfS2K4OE4WFJRWSuAgsQ

      RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2521959.rss

      Website: https://www.livingonincline.com



      Sponsored by Recovery Alive

      Living on Incline is proudly sponsored by Recovery Alive, a Christ-centered recovery movement helping people rebuild their lives, restore relationships, and renew their faith.

      Website: https://www.recoveryalive.com

      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryaliveinc/

      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoveryaliveinc

      YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoveryalive

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    • #007 From 911 Calls to Saving Lives: This Paramedic Is Rebuilding Communities
      Nov 8 2025

      Tara Tucker is not your average paramedic. She’s on a mission to revolutionize how first responders handle mental health, addiction, and crisis care—because for her, it’s personal.

      In this powerful episode of Living on Incline, host John Eklund sits down with Tara, a behavioral health community paramedic, to talk about her boots-on-the-ground work bridging emergency response and long-term recovery. From opioid overdose calls to faith-based outreach events, Tara is meeting people where they are—and helping entire communities heal.

      What started as a career in EMS turned into a life calling after losing someone close to her to overdose—and nearly losing her own son to addiction. Tara’s story is raw, inspiring, and a masterclass in what it means to live on mission.

      If you’ve ever wondered what it looks like when faith, community, and action collide—this is it.



      Chapters / Timestamps:

      0:00 – Meet Tara Tucker: Behavioral Health Community Paramedic
      1:30 – What is a behavioral paramedic?
      3:00 – Why traditional EMS training fails mental health cases
      5:00 – The trauma and burnout of first responders
      7:00 – Her first personal loss to overdose
      9:00 – When she discovered her own son was struggling
      11:00 – How family unity helped save her son
      13:00 – From EMS worker to mom on a mission
      15:00 – Breaking the generational silence on addiction
      17:00 – The emotional toll of paramedic life
      19:00 – The suicide crisis among first responders
      21:00 – Holistic healing circles and buddy check programs
      24:00 – Monthly outreach events: Mental health, food, prayer & more
      26:00 – Sending kids to camp with first responders and churches
      28:00 – How a 911 call turned into a two-year sobriety story
      32:00 – Helping someone in crisis connect with a church
      35:00 – Why churches need to rethink “outreach”
      36:00 – Final message: Build the bridge—someone’s life depends on it



      Guest Info (Tara Tucker):

      Tara is a Behavioral Health Community Paramedic serving in North Carolina. She collaborates with Recovery Alive, Broken Chains JC, and various community partners to connect 911 calls to long-term recovery solutions through faith-based outreach, peer support, and holistic care.

      For speaking, training, or partnerships: RecoveryAlive.com



      Listen & Subscribe:

      Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-on-incline/id1828304603
      Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78HwNrRWZHGAHL8Zv90nO0?si=e4b5d032e9214deb
      YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZdyfS2K4OE4WFJRWSuAgsQ
      RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2521959.rss
      Website: https://www.livingonincline.com



      Sponsored by Recovery Alive

      Living on Incline is proudly sponsored by Recovery Alive, a Christ-centered recovery movement helping people rebuild their lives, restore relationships, and renew their faith.

      Website: https://www.recoveryalive.com
      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryaliveinc/
      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoveryaliveinc
      YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoveryalive



      #TaraTucker #LivingOnIncline #RecoveryAlive #911ToRecovery #BehavioralParamedic #FirstResponderWellness #FaithAndRecovery #AddictionSupport #MentalHealthCrisis #EMSMinistry #OpioidCrisis #ChurchOutreach #HopeIsReal #JesusSaves #RecoveryIsPossible

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      38 min
    • #006 Outlaw Biker Saved by Grace
      Nov 8 2025

      Jeff Stultz should be dead. Shot, stabbed, addicted, and homeless—his story reads like a movie. But this isn’t fiction. It’s a raw, redemptive journey from the violent world of outlaw biker gangs to leading a global Christian recovery movement.

      In this gripping episode of Living on Incline, Jeff sits down with John Eklund to reveal the truth about his former life in biker clubs, his descent into crack addiction, and how Jesus met him in the middle of absolute ruin.

      Now the founder of Broken Chains, a motorcycle-based recovery ministry in 15+ countries, and a national ambassador for Recovery Alive, Jeff shares how the darkest parts of his past have become the fuel for his mission.

      This is more than a testimony—it’s a battle cry for anyone who’s ever felt too far gone. Jeff proves that hope is real and change is possible.



      Guest Links (Jeff Stultz):
      • Broken Chains JC: https://brokenchainsjc.com
      • Jeff on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffstultz_recovery
      • Jeff on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jeffstultzspeaker


      Chapters / Timestamps:

      0:00 – Jeff’s introduction and wild past
      2:00 – What is Broken Chains?
      4:30 – Motorcycle clubs vs. Jesus communities
      6:00 – Life in a 1% outlaw biker gang
      9:30 – From abuse to addiction to power
      13:00 – Crack addiction and homelessness
      16:00 – Losing everything: houses, boats, identity
      20:00 – How codependency nearly ruined his parents
      23:00 – What life is really like as a homeless addict
      26:00 – How to help the homeless the right way
      29:00 – Why recovery is really discipleship
      32:00 – 18 years sober—how he still stays accountable
      35:00 – Cancer, pain, and trusting God
      38:00 – Facing a life-altering surgery
      40:00 – Why Jeff won’t stop preaching the gospel
      43:00 – Launching The Hope Spot church
      45:00 – How YOU can support his mission
      47:00 – Final message: Slide in sideways, used up for Jesus



      Listen & Subscribe:

      Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/living-on-incline/id1828304603
      Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/78HwNrRWZHGAHL8Zv90nO0?si=e4b5d032e9214deb
      YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZdyfS2K4OE4WFJRWSuAgsQ
      RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/2521959.rss
      Website: https://www.livingonincline.com



      Sponsored by Recovery Alive

      Living on Incline is proudly sponsored by Recovery Alive, a Christ-centered recovery movement helping people rebuild their lives, restore relationships, and renew their faith.

      Website: https://www.recoveryalive.com
      Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recoveryaliveinc/
      Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/recoveryaliveinc
      YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@recoveryalive



      #JeffStultz #LivingOnIncline #RecoveryAlive #BrokenChains #ChristianTestimony #BikerToBeliever #AddictionRecovery #HomelessToHope #MotorcycleMinistry #RecoveryMinistry #FaithOverFear #ExBiker #HopeIsReal #JesusSaves #ChurchForTheBroken

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