Kasey Goins

05/22/2026

Yesterday marked 9 years of freedom (5/21/2017).

Not white-knuckling it.
Not sleeping half the day just to avoid temptation.
Real freedom from addiction.

And I’ll say it plainly—only through Jesus Christ can someone experience true freedom.

I didn’t even post yesterday because, honestly, I forgot. We had Celebrate Recovery, I was handing out chips, and it slipped my mind. And that says something… when you’re walking in the freedom He gives, you don’t live staring at the old life anymore.

That version of me? It’s a co**se He left behind.

But I still count.
Not for me anymore—I count for you.

Because someone out there is still struggling. Someone still feels stuck in sin, addiction, shame. And you need to know: freedom is real.

So celebrate the day you were reborn.
And if you’re still waiting for that day—don’t lose hope.

To those walking in freedom: share your story.
It doesn’t matter how educated you are or how simple you think you sound. The moment you share what Jesus has done in your life, you become a theologian.

They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony…” — Revelation 12:11

So stop counting for yourself.
Start counting for others.

Here’s to hope.
Here’s to freedom.
Here’s to what He’s done—and what He’s still doing.

05/17/2026

I didn’t get sober, I got free!!

05/13/2026

05/09/2026

Come out tomorrow for Mother’s Day! It’s going to be an amazing day!

This Sunday is Mother’s Day.

We’re honoring the women who show up, stand strong, and never quit.

Pastor Kasey will be sharing a powerful message you don’t want to miss.

Join us at Watts Bar Community Church
8:00 • 9:30 • 11:30

Bring your family and let's worship together!

05/03/2026

God doesn’t deal in renovations! It’s demolition, foundation, construction! Brand New Home!

I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh.

05/02/2026

Full circle moment today…

I’ll keep this brief and won’t include names since I haven’t asked for permission.

For the first time in over a decade, I went to court for something related to me. I was there to ask the court to waive or reduce my remaining costs and fines. I’ve already paid restitution for everything and to everyone connected to my past, but this was the final step before applying for a governor’s pardon.

I stood before the same judge who convicted me years ago. He asked, “Why do you think the court should waive or reduce your fines?

”I told him, “Your Honor, I don’t deserve it—but I can tell you what God has done in my life and for my family.

”I briefly shared about my nine years of sobriety, my wife, my parents, my church, Align9, my pastoral licensing, my education, and my small role in the recovery community.

He looked at me and said, “Mr. Goins, I’m going to shoot you straight. We don’t get many success stories around here. It gives me great joy to tell you that you are relieved of all debt from this court. Keep doing what you’re doing.

I didn’t expect to get emotional, but I was close to an ugly cry right there in the courtroom.

And it gets even sweeter—I was informed that the District Attorney General wants to write a letter of recommendation for my pardon.

Two people—a judge and a district attorney—who once upheld rightful consequences in my life, in their own way affirmed something deeper: redemption is real.

That’s not exactly what they said—but it’s what I felt God say:
“I’m still writing stories of restoration for those who are obedient and surrendered to My name.”

I submit my application for a pardon next week.

God is closing this chapter after restoring what was lost, and I can’t wait to see what He writes next for my family.

P.S. Jesus is always the main character—not us.

04/23/2026

What’s some clever ways God has got your attention?

04/22/2026

3 words…

Against all odds!

We are so proud of our friend Drake!

This is a testament to anyone who says their circumstances held them back, or life is too painful.

This is finding purpose in pain and preserving.

Not that singing the anthem on rocky top is the pinnacle of Drake’s journey but it’s a milestone on a quest!

Keep going, keep pushing…God is working when we don’t see him.

His mom was bummed because she got stuck in that horrendous Knoxville traffic but God unexpectedly put us there. We got to pray with Drake before and it was a special night.