Rob Ekno rebuilt his life after experiencing homelessness and battling alcoholism and cocaine addiction. Today, he celebrates more than 33 years of continuous sobriety—a testimony to God's faithfulness and the power of lasting transformation.
Through a compassionate, faith-based approach, Rob helps individuals struggling with addiction begin rebuilding their lives and discovering lasting hope.
Rather than offering clinical counseling, he shares the practical wisdom, encouragement, and biblical principles that sustained his own recovery journey.
Over the years, Rob has encouraged and mentored people from every walk of life—from those experiencing homelessness to working families, Hollywood celebrities, pastors, business owners, and CEOs—helping each take meaningful steps toward freedom, purpose, and lasting recovery.
In 2024, Rob's third book and personal testimony, Cruising Toward Heaven… Navigating From Rough Seas to Miraculous Adventures, received the Gold Medal in the International Impact Book Awards in the Addiction & Recovery category, recognizing a message that continues to inspire readers around the world.
If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, today can be the first step toward a brand-new life.
No matter where you've been or what you've done, your past does not define your future.
God created you with purpose, value, and the hope of redemption.
Rob Ekno is not a licensed counselor. What he offers is something deeply personal—more than 33 years of continuous sobriety and a life transformed by God's grace.
Having overcome homelessness, alcoholism, and cocaine addiction, Rob understands the challenges of recovery because he has lived them.
For decades, Rob has encouraged men and women facing addiction, broken relationships, financial hardship, incarceration, and other life-changing struggles, helping them take meaningful steps toward hope, healing, and lasting freedom.
As Rob often says, "If God could do it for me, why not for you?"
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The Journey Podcast with Julieann Hartman
Road Less Traveled Podcast
SOBER TALKIN'
Rob was blessed to share stories of his long journey from homelessness to 33-years sober and his current life, with Paul Ahnert &Bryan Carman on the ROAD LESS TRAVELED PODCAST. Lots of laughs, inspiring thoughts, and a walk down memory lane.
Sharing Hope Across the Globe
THE YES EFFECT Podcast Nashville, TN
Abundant TV Cincinnati, OH
Abundant TV Cincinnati, OH
Rob was blessed to be in Music City to share some sober hope and energetic inspiration on “The YES Effect” podcast with award-winning author Dr. Taffiney Williams.
Abundant TV Cincinnati, OH
Abundant TV Cincinnati, OH
Abundant TV Cincinnati, OH
Rob enjoyed a very engaging and inspiring conversation about his life from homeless addict to 33 years of sobriety on Abundant TV with host Rob Patz.
The Christy Adams Show Knoxville, TN
Abundant TV Cincinnati, OH
The Christy Adams Show Knoxville, TN
Rob was honored to join host Christy Adams on East TN TV for 30 minutes of enlightening conversation about his plight from homeless addict to 33 years of sobriety and fullfilling his God-given purpose.
NIGHT LINE - WGGS-TV16 Greenville, SC
Rob shares stories of losing both his grandmother, younger brother, and a Hollywood friend to their addictions, with Pastor Annie T. Broughton .
WBIR-TV10 NEWS Knoxville, TN
In honor of Mental Health Awreness Month, Rob was blessed to be interviewed by reporter Emily Crabtree to share his story from homless addict to award-winning author and motivational speaker.
ATLANTA LIVE - WATC TV57 Atlanta, GA
ATLANTA LIVE - WATC TV57 Atlanta, GA
In a very engergetic discussion, Rob joins host Jacasta Odom to share how he overcame a life of addiction & depression, to now living a life of purpose.
ATLANTA LIVE - WATC TV57
Rob shares insight from his days of addiction in an energetic conversation with Atlanta Live host Yves McKenzie.
CLUB 36 - TV49 Augusta, GA
Rob has a very personal conversation with Dorothy Spaulding, owner of WBPI TV, about some of the powerful stories in his award-winning book.
NIGHT LINE - WGGS TV16
NIGHT LINE - WGGS TV16
Pastor Keith Kenney guides Rob through a miryiad of questions about his crazy past life of addiction and what led him to write his award-winning book on Addiction & Recovery.
CLUB 36 - Augusta, GA
Rob talks with host Chris James about running a homeless meals program and the importance of treating people with decency and respect, especially if they’re going through challenging times.
OPEN UP LIVE - Bakersfield, CA
Rob joins hosts Tina Miller and Stephen Elcano and shares the story of a man in Juneau, AK who handed him the bloody knife he used to attempt to end his life.
LABEL FREE PODCAST Chicago, IL
LABEL FREE PODCAST Chicago, IL
Rob talks with host Deanna Radulescu about his award-winning book: Cruising Toward Heaven, the 2024 International Impact Gold Medal Book for Addiction & Recovery. They focus on a powerful story.
Strong by Design Podcast Tampa, FL
Rob joined hosts Jared Haley and Chris Jones for an inspiring and Straight-to-the-Heart podcast sharing from Rock Bottom to Redemption.
Cup of Joe Podcast Knoxville, TN
Joe Valentino brings out his charm and inquizitive nature for a fun-filled conversation about Rob’s journey from homeless alcoholic/addict to a fulfilling life of long-term sobriety.
Faith & Family Filmmakers Mexico
Faith & Family Filmmakers Mexico
Host Jaclyn Whitt interviews Rob about sobriety and his eventual life in sobriety living and working in Hollywood, to his latest role as Founding Director of the Knoxville International Christian Film Festival.
David’s Celebral Palsy Podcast
Host David Figueroa interviews Rob Ekno about his book: Cruising Toward Heaven...Navigating From Rough Seas To Miraculous Adventures. Listen to this uplifting and entertaining conversation about Rob's former struggles with addiction and homelessness...and God. It's a conversation to help you, or someone you know.
Tiffany Talks Podcast
Host Tiffani Patlan interviews Rob Ekno about his book: Cruising Toward Heaven...Navigating From Rough Seas To Miraculous Adventures. Watch and listen to this engaging and inspiring conversation about Rob's former struggles with addiction and homelessness and God and how his story may help you or someone you know.
Wellness Driven Podcast
Wellness Driven Podcast
Host April Chavez talks with Rob Ekno about sobriety and becoming our best, with an emphasis on Rob's book: Cruising Toward Heaven...Navigating From Rough Seas To Miraculous Adventures, in which Rob shares his life's testimony of going from homeless to more than 33 years clean & sober.