# Gangster Billy McKay - Drugs, Crime, Prison & Recovery - Who Turned The Light On

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Podcast: [The Jim King Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-jim-king-show-7332381)
Published: 2026-07-17T18:28:02+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-jim-king-show/episodes/Gangster-Billy-McKay---Drugs--Crime--Prison--Recovery---Who-Turned-The-Light-On-e3m63f7
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Duration seconds: 3907

## Resource

Billy McKay, a former Glasgow gang member and recovering addict who transformed his life. In the context of his book, McKay states that the title came to him through divine intervention. McKay's intensely personal debut book, Who Turned the Light On? From Addiction, Trauma and Mental Chaos to Freedom, Faith and Real Transformation, details his incredible journey. Early Life: He grew up in the East End of Glasgow, battling severe alcohol and drug addiction from just 12 years old. The Darkest Years: He was trapped in gang culture and spent multiple stints in prison, including HMP Barlinnie.Redemption: After decades of trauma and destructive patterns, he found recovery through Christian faith and now works as a mentor helping others.You can read more about his journey or purchase the memoir through Amazon UK.

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