In this episode of Living Undeterred, Jeff Johnston sits down with Robert Banghart, a recovery advocate, Vice President of Community and Governmental Affairs for Shine A Light Foundation, Director of Community Engagement for Crossroads of Southern Nevada, and Board President for Narcan at Night.

Robert shares his powerful journey from addiction, homelessness, and living in the Las Vegas tunnel system to long-term recovery and a life dedicated to helping others find a way out. Together, Jeff and Robert discuss the realities of substance use disorder, harm reduction, shame, grace, grief, faith, and why community is often the bridge between crisis and long-term stability.

This conversation is a raw and hopeful look at what it means to meet people where they are, stay connected, and believe that no one is too far gone to be reached.

Topics include:

Robert Banghart’s recovery story

Homelessness and addiction in Las Vegas

Life inside the Las Vegas tunnel system

Shine A Light Foundation’s outreach work

Harm reduction and Narcan awareness

Grief, purpose, and service

The importance of community in recovery

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