“Joe has immense personal credibility to speak on the complex issue of addiction. Many people in our congregation, community, and country need to hear what Joe has to say.”
— Dr. Alan Ahlgrim, Former Senior RMCC Pastor (Niwot, CO)
“Joe talks about the complexities of drug addiction and the scars it leaves behind, offering practical solutions that can be used today.”
— Magistrate Judge T. J. Cole, PhD, J.D. (Boulder, CO)
“I can’t thank you enough for visiting Wisconsin and sharing your expertise with our group. Over the years, many excellent presenters have spoken here, but none have truly captivated the audience or engaged them quite like you did. The feedback was overwhelmingly positive.”
— Ned Wicker, MDiv, Director and Chairman, Wisconsin Chaplaincy Conference
“I was motivated to seek positive change in my life after watching a short YouTube video where you shared advice. My husband struggles with addiction to crack cocaine and marijuana. Despite being caught using multiple times, he tried hard to hide it from me. He made me doubt my sanity. Overwhelmed by the pain of my loved one’s addiction, I googled “why won’t he just quit” because I felt completely helpless. Then I found your book, DVD, and a brief video segment. I was amazed by how closely they reflected my own life.”
— Patricia T., (Martha’s Vineyard, MA)
“It was our great honor and pleasure to recently host Joe Herzanek at Community Bible Church to speak to our leaders in the Care & Support Ministry on a Saturday morning, as well as to over 600 people attending Man Church on a Monday evening. Joe’s approachable style of sharing in-depth information about recovery was enlightening. He has a rare ability to take a complex, multifaceted topic like addiction and break it down into practical steps to help those who struggle. He reminded us that, although there is a destructive impact on family and friends, hope and healing solutions are available.
The steady stream of people wanting to talk to Joe and his wife, Judy, after the teaching, testified to the widespread nature of this issue within our society and churches. Through Changing Lives Foundation, Joe is leading the charge for churches to do more than just make drug and alcohol addiction a Sunday sermon topic—we must all roll up our sleeves and extend our hands to those impacted by this spiraling disease. We are grateful for the encouragement Joe and Judy gave us to stay committed to supporting people with hurts and habits that destroy lives.”
— Janet Wilhelm, Pastor, Support & Recovery-Counselor
Community Bible Church, San Antonio, TX
COMING SUMMER 2026
Brand New Half-Day Workshop
Alcohol-Drugs-Trauma: A Deadly Trifecta
Stunning new research reveals how all three factors play crucial roles in substance abuse. Chaplain Herzanek provides clarity and explains why some individuals become drug dependent while others do not. This workshop is essential for anyone in the counseling field. The date will be announced soon.
Contact Joe for details and scheduling at 303-775-6493 or send an email: