Tim Worley: Redemption from NFL Stardom to Substance Abuse | The Shadows Podcast
In this compelling episode of the Shadows Podcast, we delve into the inspiring journey of Tim Worley, once a highly sought-after high school football and track star who ascended to NFL stardom. Join us as Tim candidly shares the highs and lows of his life, from his standout years at Lumberton High School to becoming a running back with the University of Georgia and eventually being selected in the seventh overall pick of the 1989 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, the path to success was marred by struggles with drug and alcohol abuse, leading to the derailment of his NFL career.
Tim takes us through the pivotal moment of hitting rock bottom, his arrest on April 13, 2008, and the profound transformation that followed. Discover the redemptive power of Tim's story as he shares the lessons learned, the steps taken to turn his life around, and the impact of his experiences on the current state of the world, particularly concerning the challenges faced by young people today. Tune in to witness Tim's humility, transparency, and vulnerability as he opens up about escaping the number twenty-three and offers a message of hope and redemption. What's your number twenty-three? Join us in this thought-provoking episode with Tim Worley.
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Thanks to Lake Chamberlain for the new Shadows Podcast theme song, Killer Wolf which is available on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/track/3zAhSxxceuPsmIJy3LvJLp
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