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Perfectly Imperfect: Sylvain Bourgon on Grief, Faith, and Reaching Out

This week on From Darkness to Live, Sylvain Bourgon joins Poncho to share a journey from childhood poverty, violence, and early drug use to a life he once struggled to imagine.

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From Darkness to Life contains the real stories of courageous individuals who have found their way out of the darkness caused by mental health challenges and substance abuse. If these episodes resonate with you and you yourself or someone you love needs help, please reach out.

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October 29, 2026

Perfectly Imperfect: Sylvain Bourgon on Grief, Faith, and Reaching Out

This week on From Darkness to Live, Sylvain Bourgon joins Poncho to share a journey from childhood poverty, violence, and early drug use to a life he once struggled to imagine.
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Season 7
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October 15, 2026

When PTSD Comes Home: Alison’s Story of Love, Struggle, and Hope

In this episode of From Darkness to Life, Poncho sits down with Alison for a candid look at the side of trauma we don’t hear about enough: life as the partner of a first responder.
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The Power of Forgiveness with Joanne Toller

It’s not often the guys are left speechless, but Joanne’s story left the studio silent on more than one occasion.
December 22, 2022
Season 3
Episode
4

From Canada Wide Warrant to Recovery Warrior

Kimberly joins the team to openly share her experience through active addiction and into recovery.
December 15, 2022
Season 3
Episode
3

From Homeless Addict To Executive Director

Earl Thiessen sits with Rick and shares his journey from being homeless in the full throws of addiction, the loss of his partner, his journey to recovery and ultimately becoming an Executive Director.
December 8, 2022
Season 3
Episode
2

Season 3 Starts... NOW!

Welcome back and thanks for the continued support! From Darkness to Life returns for a brand new season of stories, discoveries and conversations. Join us as the Rick, Ryan and Damyan take the mics.
December 1, 2022
Season 3
Episode
1

Season 2: That's a Wrap!

The end of Season 2 is here. Ryan, Rick. and Brian McGrath recap this season along with all things OCJ from the last year.
July 7, 2022
Season 2
Episode
40

The Other Side with Lauren and Jamie

Lauren and Jamie have interesting stories involving addiction. One is an alcoholic in recovery and the other is a wife of an alcoholic. Together these ladies help others.
June 30, 2022
Season 2
Episode
39

Brian Reframes the Box

Amber and Ryan welcome Brian to the show again. Brian is one of the founders of Optimal Recovery Coaching Associates (ORCA) located in White Rock, BC and is also in long term recovery.
June 23, 2022
Season 2
Episode
38

A Candid Conversation with MLA Michaela Frey

This week Rick and Ryan welcome a huge supporter of OCJ, MLA for the Brooks/Medicine Hat region Michaela Frey.
June 16, 2022
Season 2
Episode
37

A Holistic Journey of Healing and Helping Others

Friend of OCJ, Pastor Dave Maneschyn joins Ryan to welcome this week’s guest Claire Rae. Claire shares parts of her early life and how addiction has stolen three very close people from her.
June 9, 2022
Season 2
Episode
36

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