From Grief to Grace | Robert Briggs Interviews Matthew Biro

Voices from the Streets by Union Gospel Mission Sacramento

Episode notes

Join us on Voices from the Street, the inspiring radio ministry of the Sacramento Union Gospel Mission. In this special episode, Executive Director and pastor Robert Briggs welcomes staff member Matt Biro to reflect on faith, transformation, and service.

Matt shares his journey—from a comfortable California childhood, through deep loss and addiction, to a life reclaimed by the gospel. Hear how grief claimed both his parents within weeks, driving him into a spiral of alcoholism and despair. At his lowest, Matt found hope and purpose through God’s grace at the Union Gospel Mission, where discipleship, community, and the opportunity to serve others set him on a new path.

Together, Pastor Briggs and Matt explore:

  • The impact of grief and the struggle with addiction
  • How encountering Christ at a crisis poi ... 
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