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In this episode of Local Matters, host George Halford welcomes Cookeville criminal defense attorney, ordained pastor, and author Brett Knight for a deeply personal conversation about faith, addiction, redemption, and second chances. Brett shares his remarkable journey from growing up in poverty, serving in the military, and building a successful legal career to discovering a calling that transformed both his profession and his purpose. Together, George and Brett discuss the devastating impact addiction has on individuals, families, and entire communities, while exploring the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding recovery and addressing the underlying pain that often fuels substance abuse. Brett also reflects on the mentors who changed the course of his life, the lessons that inspired his book From Gavel to Grace, and why he believes hope, healing, and restoration are possible for anyone willing to take the first step. It's a powerful conversation about compassion, personal transformation, and the life-changing impact one person can have when they choose to invest in others.
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