Volunteers

Sam Richardson, Podcast Host & Administrative Director

Sam Richardson is the host of the Unashamed Unafraid Podcast, where he shares his own story and helps others tell theirs with raw honesty and hope. After years of feeling stuck in addiction, Sam started to gain traction in his recovery journey in early 2023 when he finally found safe places to open up about his story. Through experiences like writing his story for the first time and attending Warrior Heart Boot Camp, he discovered the healing power of vulnerability and connection, especially with Jesus. Sam wants people to see that he is just a guy in recovery. He’s still not as recovered or sober as he wants to be, but he’s going to get there someday

Today, Sam is pursuing a master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a passion for helping men whose unwanted sexual behaviors are rooted in trauma. He believes that transparency and authenticity are what truly heal people, and he uses the podcast to create a space where those values come to life. For Sam, recovery isn’t about perfection—it’s about courage, honesty, and the power of stories to change lives.

James Willhite, Podcast Co-Host

James Willhite has been helping others in and through their healing journey since 2012. As an experiential therapist, coach, and consultant, his unique balance of curiosity and deep wisdom creates a space for those dealing with trauma, abuse, betrayal, depression, anxiety, and addiction to feel a gentle safety in individual and group workshops. James leads two nonprofit organizations in which thousands of individuals have experienced life-changing healing of some of their deepest wounds.

James loves spending time with his wife, Kristy and with his 4 children. You can listen to James and Kristy’s recovery story here. He loves nature, indie music, trying new foods, and documentaries. James firmly believes that as we work to remove the obstacles and barriers of trauma, our true and divine identity will be uncovered at our core. It is then that we can become who we’ve longed to become and live out the lives we deserve.

Chris Bennett, Podcast Co-Host

With over 15 years of sobriety from multiple sexual addictions, Chris has found that it isn’t just one thing that has helped him find so much sobriety, it is a summary of choices made every day to be sober, remain sober, live a life of recovery and adventure, and to fight for his heart. Chris has been passionate about helping men in addiction recovery for over 12 years. He has coached and mentored many men to find recovery, sobriety, and their hearts.

Chris speaks at large and small private events, corporate events, and with his wife, Autumn, at firesides for churches. In his free time, Chris enjoys hiking and connecting with God in nature. You can listen to Chris and Autumn’s story here.