Ep. 5 — Gigi Crist: Addiction, Recovery, Faith, and Ministry
Ep. 5 — Gigi Crist: Addiction, Recovery, Faith, and Ministry
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In this episode of The Brenton Peck Podcast, I sit down with Gigi Crist — a recovered alcoholic and drug addict who has been sober for over 36 years. She shares her powerful story of addiction, recovery, trauma, healing, and the long, faithful road that led her into ministry and service.
We talk about her childhood wounds, the identity fracture that pushed her into addiction, the moment she chose help, and the long journey through AA, parenting, loss, relapse risks, and rediscovering faith. Gigi walks through divorce, raising a special-needs son, the suicide of her first husband, and how community carried her.
Her story is one of surrender, redemption, and helping others find hope — now serving in recovery ministry through Re:Generation at Rock Harbor Church.
This episode is a conversation about addiction recovery, faith, service, surrender, healing, and hope.
Content Note
Content Note
This episode includes discussion of:
addiction to drugs and alcohol
suicidal thoughts & suicide
abuse and trauma
Shared as a story of hope, transformation, and long-term recovery.
If you are struggling, dial or text 988 in the U.S. for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
Guest Bio
Guest Bio
Gigi Crist is a recovery leader, ministry worker, and advocate for addiction healing.
Sober for 36+ years, she serves as the Assistant Director for Re:Generation at Rock Harbor Church, where she helps individuals and families walk through a Christ-centered recovery and discipleship process.
Her story spans addiction, trauma, parenting, grief, community support, and a long journey toward emotional and spiritual freedom. Gigi’s passion is walking with people who feel lost, overwhelmed, or hopeless — helping them find the God who restores what feels broken beyond repair.
Key Topics & Moments
Key Topics & Moments
Childhood wounds: divorce, abuse, identity fracture
Losing two important people at age 14
Spiral into addiction
Choosing treatment and early AA work
Step 4, resentments, and encountering God again
Marriage, crisis, and addiction in the home
Single-mother years and God’s provision
Rediscovering church community
Husband’s suicide and community support
Surrender and joining church ministry
Praying for Doug and rebuilding marriage God-first
Love INC and the life-coaching pivot
Discovering Re:Generation
Launching and leading a recovery ministry
Discipleship for anyone: building foundations
How to join Re:Gen and how the program works
Core Themes This Episode Connects To
Core Themes This Episode Connects To
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