From Overdose to Encounter: How Jesus Met a Heroin Addict at IHOP – Adam Vibe Gunton’s Recovery Story (Ep. 180)

From Overdose to Encounter: How Jesus Met a Heroin Addict at IHOP – Adam Vibe Gunton’s Recovery Story (Ep. 180)

After years of heroin addiction, homelessness, and a near-fatal overdose caught on camera, Adam Vibe Gunton was out of options—until a supernatural encounter in an IHOP changed everything. In this episode of Genuine Life Recovery, I talk with Adam about his dramatic journey from despair to purpose, his powerful vision of Jesus, and how that moment set him free from addiction for good.

Adam now leads Recovered on Purpose, a national movement helping others share their stories, eliminate shame, and find lasting hope through faith and recovery. This raw and redemptive conversation dives deep into fentanyl’s deadly grip, the broken treatment system, and how God’s grace can reach anyone—no matter how far they’ve fallen.

About Adam’s Work:
Through Recovered on Purpose, Adam and his team provide a free 50-state resource guide for people seeking addiction treatment—especially those on or eligible for Medicaid. His for-profit agency, Behavioral Health Partners, helps ethical, mission-driven treatment centers grow and serve clients with excellence. Adam is also a partner in Radix Recovery, opening 68 new detox beds to help people begin their healing journey.