Bonus: “Redeemed: A Journey from Addiction to Purpose” with Duane Blue

Jun 30, 2025

Can God truly redeem a shattered life and use it for His glory? How does He meet us in our deepest loneliness and transform us? Duane Blue’s testimony powerfully displays the truth of 2 Corinthians 5:17—that in Christ, we become new creations. Once bound by addiction, anger, and deep wounds, Duane met the love of Jesus through a faithful witness and surrendered his life. The Word of God healed his brokenness, the Spirit gave him boldness, and he now lives to proclaim the hope that rescued him. His story reminds us that no one is beyond Christ’s reach—and that when we say “yes” to Him, He writes a new story through our lives.

Duane Blue is the founder and visionary leader of Blues Ministries, a faith-based organization dedicated to spreading the message of hope, healing, and restoration through the transformative power of the Gospel of Jesus. With a heart for outreach and a passion for serving the underserved, Duane has devoted his life to ministering to those in need—whether behind prison walls, on the streets, or within local communities. His journey is marked by a deep commitment to faith, a powerful testimony of redemption, and a mission to bring light into the darkest places.

  • Gabe Cleator, Host

    Gabe Cleator loves Jesus and desires to help others to cultivate an intimate relationship with Him. His years of ministry to young men through the Journey to the Heart program as well as serving with Family Conferences have all been fueled by his desire to see people embrace Christ as the All-Sufficient One.  He holds a bachelor's degree in Biblical Ministries and currently serves as the director of the Home Discipleship Network under the ministry of IBLP. His vision as the director is dynamic and focused. He says, “My heart burns to see God's people turn back to a vibrant, living Christianity that has Christ at the center and the Word as the foundation.” In 2021, Gabe released his first book, Always and in Everything, calling God’s people to discover the power of giving thanks in all things.   Gabe and his wife, Sara, live in East Texas where they enjoy serving the Lord together. Gabe loves spending time in the great outdoors, especially when it involves taking fishing trips or visiting National Parks. From mountains and canyons, to waterfalls and wildlife, he takes great joy in the fact that his Heavenly Father made all these things!

  • Duane Blue, Guest

    Duane Blue is the founder and visionary leader of Blues Ministries, a faith-based organization dedicated to spreading the message of hope, healing, and restoration through the transformative power of the Gospel of Jesus. With a heart for outreach and a passion for serving the underserved, Duane has devoted his life to ministering to those in need—whether behind prison walls, on the streets, or within local communities. His journey is marked by a deep commitment to faith, a powerful testimony of redemption, and a mission to bring light into the darkest places.