By OBBM Network Editorial Staff

Derived from an episode of Get on The Ark.

She slipped into the overflow room of a modest beachside church, shoulders hunched, hoping no one would notice the scent of alcohol on her breath. In that dim corner, a simple message about forgiveness ignited a spark that would later become a lifelong commitment to truth and liberty.

Finding Light in the Darkness

The guest, who chose to remain unnamed, described a childhood without religious exposure and a marriage that devolved into secrecy, substance abuse, and spiritual emptiness. “I was spiritually dead,” she said, recalling how she first heard about Beach United Methodist—later known as AARK—about 13 or 14 years ago. The church’s relaxed atmosphere, where “you could walk in flip‑flops” and “just come as you are,” stood in stark contrast to the formal, ritual‑heavy churches she had encountered before.

At age 29, after sitting in the overflow room and hearing, “it doesn’t matter what I did and who I was, I could be forgiven,” she experienced a profound shift. The message broke through her self‑hatred, offering a glimpse of hope that propelled her toward sobriety. By January 2012 she achieved a pivotal milestone in her recovery, a journey she continues to navigate.

The Three‑Legged Stool of Recovery

She likened her healing process to a three‑legged stool: physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual grounding. While she had always been devoted to fitness, the spiritual leg was missing. “Peace just keeps coming back to me because I had zero peace” under the influence of drugs and alcohol. As she rebuilt that spiritual foundation, the other legs—mind and body—found balance, allowing her to live with greater presence and purpose.

Her testimony highlighted how even brief moments of worship could ripple through the day, lifting the fog of addiction and fostering a sense of stability. “It was enough to give me hope to do something different, I wanted to know more about our Savior,” she reflected, noting that each answered prayer reinforced her growing confidence.

From Personal Redemption to Public Advocacy

In 2020, as the COVID‑19 pandemic unfolded, she and her husband, David, began questioning the narrative presented by mainstream media. Their research led them to the documentary series “Fall of the Cabal,” which resonated with their growing skepticism. “It wasn’t a theory; it was truth,” she asserted, emphasizing the importance of aligning with what she described as “the one truth” found in the Gospel.

Motivated by this conviction, she founded Pushback, a company dedicated to preserving liberty and speaking out against perceived overreach. Drawing on her father’s legacy—Senior Chief Joe Urillow, a Navy and Coast Guard veteran—she framed her activism as a continuation of a family tradition of defending freedom. “I grew up watching my dad suit up for duty; I want to be a badass for our freedom,” she declared.

Faith as a Lens for Civic Engagement

The conversation underscored how her renewed faith reshaped her worldview. No longer viewing events through a secular lens, she now interprets current affairs “through his lens as opposed to our lens.” This spiritual perspective fuels her commitment to unity, warning that division serves the enemy’s agenda. “We need to unite. The enemy wants us divided,” she warned, urging listeners to stand together in defense of liberty.

Her story illustrates a broader trend where personal transformation through faith often translates into civic action. By linking her sobriety journey with a mission to protect constitutional rights, she embodies the intersection of spiritual renewal and public responsibility.

Lessons for Listeners

Throughout the discussion, the host, Darren Brett Conrad, guided the dialogue, allowing the guest’s narrative to unfold organically. The conversation highlighted several takeaways: the power of community churches to reach the broken, the importance of spiritual grounding in recovery, and the role of faith‑driven activism in contemporary cultural battles.

For anyone wrestling with addiction, doubt, or a sense of powerlessness, the guest’s testimony offers a roadmap: seek a welcoming community, embrace the promise of forgiveness, and let that newfound peace propel you toward purposeful engagement in the world.

In a time marked by polarization and uncertainty, stories like this remind us that personal redemption can spark collective action, and that faith‑based perseverance remains a vital force for preserving liberty.

The full episode of Get on The Ark is available on OBBM Network TV.