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Growing up in foster care, Justin had a hard time learning to adjust when his parents adopted him. Using drugs eventually turned into selling drugs, which led to incarceration. At first, Justin thought the PAYH program would be easy, and while that didn’t turn out to be the case, he »

James started experimenting with drugs in the 6th grade, and quickly developed a resentment toward his parents and their authority. Eventually his issues caught up with him and he found himself arrested and sent to PAYH. Here he developed a new appreciation for hard work and a desire to serve God.

Like many of the young men that come to PAYH, Jonathan resented his parents’ authority and began to experiment with drugs. Over time, his addiction issues grew, but God had already provided a way out. At PAYH, he accepted Christ, finished high-school, and already has a job lined up!

According to Isaiah, he cared about 2 things before he came to PAYH – music and getting high. Over time, the Lord began to work on his heart and earlier this year, accepted Christ and was baptized. Now, having graduated the program, he is back on track with school and »

During his time at PAYH, Lee learned there was much more to life than partying and having fun. Before he came to PAYH, he was behind in school and had no long-term plan. Now, just over a year later, he has finished high-school, received his welding certificate, and even a »

Grayson was raised in a Christian home, but was strong-willed and rebellious. He became involved in drugs and soon the hole he had dug was too deep to escape. One night, as he was out doing “God knows what,” Grayson’s mother sent him a text that read “God changed Paul’s »

Austin began experimenting with drugs at an early age. For awhile he thought he had it under control, but eventually found himself in the ER, where doctors told him he was lucky to be alive. At Paul Anderson Youth Home, Austin received a second chance and accomplished things he never »

Phillip’s family has been through many trials over the years. In order to cope with the pain of his circumstances, Phillip turned to drugs, and then to theft. This ultimately tore his family apart and resulted in his placement at PAYH. Having renewed and deepened his relationship with God, Phillip »

Andrew lived what he called a “life without love. While he had many people who loved him, he didn’t have love within himself. Eventually, he turned to drugs and alcohol. He lived in denial of his addiction, but eventually he found himself in legal trouble. After getting clean and getting back »

Hunter’s life is a story of change, hope, and redemption. Through the work God is doing at PAYH, God has radically transformed his life, and he will never be the same. Listen as he takes a few minutes to share his powerful testimony.

Jordan came to the PAYH in July of 2008 from Oklahoma. He was 21 years old at the time. He had first experimented with drugs as a 14 year old. After being charged DUI and Public Intoxication, Jordan came to the PAYH to get his life together. He came to »

Mike came to the PAYH in April of 2008 from West Georgia as a 17 year old. He had first experimented with drugs as a 13 year old. Mike, after being charged with theft and burglary, came to the PAYH to turn his life around. Mike came to the PAYH »