# From Prison & Cocaine to Purpose: A Fighter’s Radical Faith Transformation | TRS 093

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Podcast: [The Resilient Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-resilient-show-6506871)
Published: 2026-01-19T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/resilientshow/episodes/From-Prison--Cocaine-to-Purpose-A-Fighters-Radical-Faith-Transformation--TRS-093-e3drrni
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Duration seconds: 6097

## Resource

What happens when a life marked by violence, addiction, prison, and underground MMA is completely transformed by faith?In this powerful episode of The Resilient Show, host Chad Robichaux sits down with Garrett Gross, a professional MMA fighter, gym owner, and Christian leader whose story is as raw as it is redemptive.Garrett opens up about growing up in chaos, battling addiction from a young age, spending time in prison, and fighting professionally while still trapped in destructive cycles. From fighting with an ankle monitor to breaking his jaw on Dana White’s Contender Series, Garrett’s life looked successful on the outside but was completely broken within.Everything changed when Garrett surrendered his life to Christ and committed to sobriety. Today, he runs Backwoods American Jiu Jitsu, mentors young men, disciples athletes, and runs Operation 17-2 to expose and stop child predators, placing himself directly in harm’s way to protect the innocent.This is not a polished testimony.It’s a real one.If you’re searching for purpose, struggling with addiction, questioning what biblical manhood really means, or wondering if redemption is still possible, this episode is for you.Follow Garrett on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/officialgarrettgross RESILIENT: Live Resilient Store: ⁠https://shop.theresilientshow.com⁠ Join Our Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/theresilientshow⁠ Follow Us On Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/resilientshow⁠ Follow Us On Twitter:⁠ ⁠ https://twitter.com/resilientshow⁠ Follow Us On TikTok: ⁠ ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@resilientshow⁠ Follow Chad: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chadrobo_official⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.x.com/chadrobo⁠ SPONSORS: Smith & Wesson: ⁠ ⁠https://www.smith-wesson.com/⁠ ⁠ Vortex Optics: ⁠https://vortexoptics.com⁠ Gatorz Eyewear: ⁠ ⁠…

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