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Joey Hudson / Just The TruthWEEKEND:Shelly Hamilton & Ryan Duerk: Unshaken Faith & Miracle Hill’s “Conversations on a Bench” (Ep 551)Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson
First… we’ll welcome Shelly Hamilton—author, musician, and a woman whose testimony has carried countless families through their darkest valleys. Her new book, Unshaken: Faith Forged Through Fire, is a daily guide for holding fast when the winds blow strong—grounded in Scripture, forged through trials, and anchored in the hope only God can give.
https://www.majestymusic.com/unshaken-faith-forged-through-fire-book.html
Then, we’ll welcome Ryan Duerk, CEO of Miracle Hill Ministries—a cornerstone of hope for men, women, and children across our community.
2025-10-0432 minJoey Hudson / Just The TruthWEEKEND:Shelly Hamilton & Ryan Duerk: Unshaken Faith & Miracle Hill’s “Conversations on a Bench” (Ep 551)Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson
First… we’ll welcome Shelly Hamilton—author, musician, and a woman whose testimony has carried countless families through their darkest valleys. Her new book, Unshaken: Faith Forged Through Fire, is a daily guide for holding fast when the winds blow strong—grounded in Scripture, forged through trials, and anchored in the hope only God can give.
https://www.majestymusic.com/unshaken-faith-forged-through-fire-book.html
Then, we’ll welcome Ryan Duerk, CEO of Miracle Hill Ministries—a cornerstone of hope for men, women, and children across our community.
2025-10-0432 min
Simple Civics: Greenville CountyConversations About Homelessness: A View From a Greenville BenchExplore honest conversations about homelessness in Greenville, SC. Hear from Ryan Duerk, CEO of Miracle Hill Ministries, who will sit on a bench for 24 hours to discuss the real causes of homelessness.Election Resources:Learn more about Miracle Hill Ministries_Produced by Podcast Studio X.Simple Civics: Greenville County is a project of Greater Good Greenville.Support Simple Civics with a tax-deductible contribution.Email us: contact@simplecivicsgreenvillecounty.org
2025-09-1613 minJoey Hudson / Just The TruthAlaska’s Salmon Capital & SC’s Streets: Ketchikan Travel Notes + Homeless Policy Talk (Ep 513)Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson
Today I’m on the rail of a ship in Alaska’s Inside Passage—crisp air, cedar on the hills, and Ketchikan (“Salmon Capital of the World”) straight ahead. We set the scene: Creek Street boardwalks, towering totems, the Tongass National Forest, and floatplanes bound for Misty Fjords. Then we pivot home: Greenville’s proposed homeless ordinance—public camping, sidewalks, and panhandling—and how to balance public safety with dignity, treatment, and real exits from the street. Guest: Ryan Duerk, CEO of Miracle Hill Ministries.
What’s inside
Ketchikan’s herita...
2025-08-2116 minJoey Hudson / Just The TruthAlaska’s Salmon Capital & SC’s Streets: Ketchikan Travel Notes + Homeless Policy Talk (Ep 513)Just the Truth Podcast with Joey Hudson
Today I’m on the rail of a ship in Alaska’s Inside Passage—crisp air, cedar on the hills, and Ketchikan (“Salmon Capital of the World”) straight ahead. We set the scene: Creek Street boardwalks, towering totems, the Tongass National Forest, and floatplanes bound for Misty Fjords. Then we pivot home: Greenville’s proposed homeless ordinance—public camping, sidewalks, and panhandling—and how to balance public safety with dignity, treatment, and real exits from the street. Guest: Ryan Duerk, CEO of Miracle Hill Ministries.
What’s inside
Ketchikan’s herita...
2025-08-2116 min
Absorb An Powerful Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Counterfeit Peace by Ryan DuerkPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/47609to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Counterfeit Peace
Author: Ryan Duerk
Narrator: Ryan Duerk
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins
Release date: 04-10-25
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Personal Development
Publisher's Summary:
The end of ourselves is a lonely place to be, but it is often where miracles take place. Counterfeit Peace is a story of redemption. Ryan Duerk details the story of his life from childhood, into the ravages of addiction, and ultimately through the front doors of a rescue mission. He describes in intense detail what can happen to a life...
2025-04-107h 13Discover A Addictive Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Counterfeit Peace by Ryan DuerkPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/49083to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Counterfeit Peace
Author: Ryan Duerk
Narrator: Ryan Duerk
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins
Release date: 04-10-25
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
The end of ourselves is a lonely place to be, but it is often where miracles take place. Counterfeit Peace is a story of redemption. Ryan Duerk details the story of his life from childhood, into the ravages of addiction, and ultimately through the front doors of a rescue mission. He describes in intense detail what can happen to a life with...
2025-04-107h 13Begin The Breakthrough Full Audiobook Now, Story Seekers!Counterfeit Peace by Ryan DuerkPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/47609to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Counterfeit Peace
Author: Ryan Duerk
Narrator: Ryan Duerk
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 13 mins
Release date: 04-10-25
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 1 rating
Genres: Personal Development
Publisher's Summary:
The end of ourselves is a lonely place to be, but it is often where miracles take place. Counterfeit Peace is a story of redemption. Ryan Duerk details the story of his life from childhood, into the ravages of addiction, and ultimately through the front doors of a rescue mission. He describes in intense detail what can happen to a life...
2025-04-107h 13
The Miracle Hill PodcastRelationships After Recovery with Lauren DuerkSeason 5 - Episode 9Relationships After RecoveryGuest: Lauren DuerkIs it possible to build positive and lasting relationships after recovery? On this episode we are joined by Ryan’s wife, Lauren, to discuss lasting friendships and marriages after recovery. This candid conversation is full of wisdom for those in recovery as well as those who share life with them.Get the Book:Counterfeit Peace by Ryan DuerkGet in Touch:Email podcast@miraclehill.org to get in touch with us...
2025-01-1545 minThe Miracle Hill PodcastProvision and Prayer with Tom CallahanSeason 5 - Episode 8Provision and PrayerGuest: Tom Callahan As we move along on our journeys of faith it becomes easy for us to become jaded, quickly losing sight of how God is moving in our lives and the lives of others. This is a testimony of Provision and answered Prayers, how God moves in often surprising ways. Tom Callahan joins us to share his personal stories and anecdotes of how God often shows up in the most unlikely ways.Get the Book:Counterfeit Peace by...
2024-12-111h 06The Miracle Hill PodcastYoung's Story (Re-Cast)Season 5 - Episode 7Young's StoryGuest: Young Jin GhunOn our last episode we spoke with Young Ghun about Real Change in recovery. Instead of talking about his own story and past we focused more on his present, and how he helps people now. Young’s story is one that we documented at length in a prior episode, and we thought it would be a great time to re-share that story, so that all can see just how much God radically change a life. Enjoy this this re-cast of Young’s stor...
2024-11-271h 06The Miracle Hill PodcastReal Change with Young GhunSeason 5 - Episode 6EvangelismGuest: Young Jin GhunYou've met Jesus, now what? In this episode, we are joined by Young Ghun to talk about the deep and ongoing work of sanctification. We will discuss how surrendering our will is for life, and how we must often dig deep into the recesses of our soul before we can move forward. Get the Book:Counterfeit Peace by Ryan DuerkGet in Touch:Email podcast@miraclehill.org to get in touch...
2024-11-131h 00The Miracle Hill PodcastEvangelism with Bill SlocumSeason 5 - Episode 5EvangelismGuest: Bill SlocumBreakthroughs are often the labor of patience and persistence. In this episode we are joined by Bill Slocum to discuss how patient evangelism, listening, and presence can lead to life change. Get the Book:Counterfeit Peace by Ryan DuerkGet in Touch:Email podcast@miraclehill.org to get in touch with us.Miracle Hill Ministries:WebsiteInstagramFacebook
2024-10-3054 minThe Miracle Hill PodcastMaster Manipulators with Curtis PittsSeason 5 - Episode 4A Life of AddictionGuest: Curtis PittsIn this episode, we are joined by Curtis Pitts to discuss what often happens in early recovery... Manipulation. Many times, people enter a recovery facility or a shelter, and still haven't surrendered their will. The guests will often do everything they can to appear like they are working on themselves, while still fooling their friends, counselors, family, and even themselves. Curtis draws the parallels between this time of recovery and the biblical terminology of hypocrisy. Get the Book:
2024-10-161h 09The Miracle Hill PodcastA Life of Addiction with Andy WoodSeason 5 - Episode 3A Life of AddictionGuest: Andy WoodIn this episode, we will discuss what a life of Addiction looks like, from the perspective of those actively in addiction. Ryan and Michael sit down with Andy Wood, a close friend of Ryan’s and an Overcomer graduate himself, to help shed light on the lifestyles that are inhabited by those in active addiction and to discuss ways to break through to those in the throes of addiction. We also discuss how in many ways recovery is like running a ma...
2024-10-021h 02The Miracle Hill PodcastWhy Rescue Missions Matter? with Brandan ThomasSeason 5 - Episode 2Why Rescue Missions Matter?Guest: Brandan ThomasIn this episode Ryan and Michael talk with Brandan Thomas (Director of Leadership, Learning, and Program at CityGate Network) about Why Rescue Missions Matter. We discuss what a Rescue Mission is, who they serve, and why they meet an important need both nationally and locally. Get the Book:Counterfeit Peace by Ryan DuerkGet in Touch:Email podcast@miraclehill.org to get in touch with us.M...
2024-09-1851 min
The Miracle Hill PodcastWhat is Counterfeit Peace?Season 5 - Episode 1What is Counterfeit Peace?The end of ourselves is a lonely place to be, but it is often where miracles take place. Counterfeit Peace is a story of redemption. Ryan Duerk details the story of his life from childhood, into the ravages of addiction, and ultimately through the front doors of a rescue mission. He describes in intense detail what can happen to a life with no direction.Our Digital Storyteller, Michael Livingston, sits down with Ryan Duerk to discuss why he chose to write an autobiography, and how...
2024-09-0437 minThe Miracle Hill PodcastStep 12: Power of Community with Lee Anne CavinSeason 4 Episode 11: Today Ryan Duerk is joined by Lee Anne Cavin, Board Chair and Executive Director of Front Porch Houseing. On This episode Lee Anne and Ryan's focus is on the Power of Community which is the focus of step 12 of the Twelve Steps.Step 12: Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these Steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.Guests Website:Front Porch HousingGet in Touch:Email ...
2024-05-291h 04The Miracle Hill PodcastStep 11: Prayer & Meditation with Steve VicariSeason 4 Episode 10: Today Ryan Duerk is joined by Steve Vicari, Executive Director of Men's Workforce Development at Homes of Hope, Inc. On This episode Steve and Ryan's focus is on Prayer and Meditation which is the focus of step 11 of the Twelve Steps. Step 11: Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of His will for us and the power to carry that out.Guests Website:Homes of HopeGet in Touch:
2024-05-151h 08
The Called to Flourish Podcast385: How to Cultivate Collaboration and Goal Alignment in Rescue Missions // Ryan Duerk, Miracle Hill MinistriesIn this episode, we delve into a critical aspect of organizational leadership: cultivating exceptional teamwork and goal alignment across diverse programs and locations. Joining us is Ryan Duerk, president and CEO of Miracle Hill Ministries, renowned for its steadfast commitment to serving the homeless population in South Carolina. Find full show notes here: https://bit.ly/385ryanduerk Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2 By doing so, you will help spread our podcast to...
2024-04-1532 min
Simple Civics: Greenville CountyHelping the hurting without causing harm: a conversation with Ryan Duerk, Miracle Hill MinistriesThis episode is dropping on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving which begins a season of giving and serving. Today, I’ll talk with Ryan Duerk, president and CEO of Miracle Hill Ministries, the largest organization in the Upstate of SC serving people experiencing homlessness. On any given night, over 600 men women and children call a Miracle Hill bed home. Ryan has great insights to share with you on how to best help your fellow community members who are hurting. He also has food for thought on the anecdotes you may have heard or shared about seeing more panhandling in downtown Gr...
2022-11-2220 min
Origins GreenvilleJohn 5:1-17; Do You Want to be Healed?Origins had a joint worship service with Dunean Church, and we were blessed to hear from the CEO of Miracle Hill, Ryan Duerk. Take a listen to get caught up on what you missed!
2022-10-1650 min
2022-07-0101 min
2022-07-0101 minThe Miracle Hill PodcastWhat is Miracles from the Hill Podcast?Miracles from the Hill Podcast coming Wednesday, July 6th!Wondering what Miracles from the Hill Podcast is all about? Here's the trailer! This podcast dignifies humanity through the use of story. Produced by Miracle Hill Ministries, you'll hear from a variety of people who've walked through deep waters: addiction, homelessness, abandonment, abuse, grief, and loss. But, that's not where the story ends! Listen to hear how these same people learned, fought, and were helped to overcome in the midst of tragedy. Miracles from the Hill Podcast will also discuss complex issues so that you can be educated...
2022-06-3005 min
Table Talk with GHOPInterview with Ryan Duerk & Jacob Edmisten of Miracle Hill Ministries (part 2)Curtis interviews Ryan Duerk (Executive Director) & Jacob Edmisten (Dir of Development) from Miracle Hill Ministries as they discuss the incredible work that MH does in the Upstate. Miracle Hill Ministries is a nonprofit organization in the Upstate of South Carolina dedicated to providing extensive services to adults in the form of food, shelter, clothing, counseling, personal development, and addiction recovery. They also serve children who have been removed from their families through our foster home community and residential foster care program. As an evangelical, gospel-infused mercy ministry, Jesus Christ is at the center of all that they do. For more...
2021-08-3128 minTable Talk with GHOPInterview with Ryan Duerk & Jacob Edmisten of Miracle Hill Ministries (part 1)Curtis interviews Ryan Duerk (Executive Director) & Jacob Edmisten (Dir of Development) from Miracle Hill Ministries as they discuss the incredible work that MH does in the Upstate. Miracle Hill Ministries is a nonprofit organization in the Upstate of South Carolina dedicated to providing extensive services to adults in the form of food, shelter, clothing, counseling, personal development, and addiction recovery. They also serve children who have been removed from their families through our foster home community and residential foster care program. As an evangelical, gospel-infused mercy ministry, Jesus Christ is at the center of all that they do. For more...
2021-08-3128 min
North Greenville University ChapelRyan Duerk-"Compassion Based Ministry"Ryan serves as the Executive Director of Miracle Hill Ministries.
2021-04-0625 min
The Entrust PodcastOffering a Hand Up, Not Just a Hand OutLearn from Miracle Hill's President and Rocky Creek member, Ryan Duerk, as he describes their ministry and teaches on a nontoxic approach to helping the least and the lost. You can offer a hand up, not just a hand out.
2021-03-0140 min