March 20, 2025
DUIs, Felony Charges, and Facing 10 Years in Prison—Then God Stepped In: Emily Cappelletti’s Testimony
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In this deeply emotional episode, Karina sits down with Emily Cappelletti, whose powerful testimony of addiction, incarceration, and ultimate redemption will leave you reaching for the tissues. Emily shares her raw and honest journey—from underage drinking and partying to multiple DUIs, jail time, and the dark spiral that followed. She opens up about the cycle of addiction, the enabling patterns in her family, and the deep wounds that kept her stuck.
But Emily’s story doesn’t end in brokenness. Through faith, surrender, and God’s relentless pursuit, she found the healing she had been searching for her entire life. Emily walks us through the moment she hit rock bottom, how God met her in the most unexpected places, and the incredible transformation that followed. This episode is a testament to the power of God’s grace, the importance of community, and the hope that is always waiting on the other side of surrender.
If you or a loved one have struggled with addiction, family dysfunction, or finding healing after deep wounds, this conversation is one you won’t want to miss.
Episode Highlights:
- Growing up in a broken home and the early exposure to alcohol and partying.
- Seeking acceptance and identity through drinking and reckless behavior.
- The spiral into addiction, DUIs, and multiple run-ins with the law.
- The pain of feeling abandoned by family and the impact of enabling behaviors.
- The wake-up call of hitting rock bottom while incarcerated.
- The small moments that planted seeds of faith along her journey.
- How surrendering to God led to her ultimate breakthrough and healing.
- Rebuilding life after addiction and embracing a life of purpose and faith.
Time-Stamps:
- [00:00:34] Welcome to the show – Why this episode will move you to tears.
- [00:02:17] Emily’s early years: Family struggles, divorce, and exposure to addiction.
- [00:05:10] The party lifestyle begins – drinking at 14 and craving belonging.
- [00:09:18] First DUI at 21 – the shock of jail and the beginning of a dangerous cycle.
- [00:17:35] The downward spiral – more arrests, addiction, and isolation.
- [00:26:42] The breaking point – When everything crumbled, and God stepped in.
- [00:32:10] First encounter with faith and the moment of surrender.
- [00:40:30] The power of community, support, and choosing a different path.
- [00:50:06] Life after addiction – Walking in faith and finding her true purpose.
About the Guest:
Emily Cappelletti is a wife, mother, and faith-driven advocate for addiction recovery. After years of battling alcohol addiction, legal troubles, and deep personal struggles, Emily experienced a radical transformation through her faith in Christ. Today, she shares her story to encourage others who feel stuck in darkness, reminding them that God’s grace is bigger than any mistake.
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