In Memory of Kandi Rose (1949–2026)
We are re-sharing this powerful episode of Your Biggest Breakthrough to honor the life and legacy of Kandi Rose, who recently went home to be with the Lord. Kandi was a dear friend whose radical transformation continues to serve as a beacon of hope for anyone feeling “too far gone.”
Kandi once operated a highly profitable “adult entertainment” business in Chicago, but behind the financial success, she was spiritually destitute and tormented by childhood trauma. In this episode, she shares her incredible journey from the dark world of strip clubs and addiction to a life of total surrender to Jesus.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- Breaking the Cycle: How Kandi moved from a life of addiction and prostitution to ministry.
- The Power of Prayer: The role of a praying mother in a “hopeless” situation.
- A New Perspective: How to move from “spiritual blindness” to becoming a witness for Christ.
- Recovery Today: Kandi’s mission to help others find freedom from addiction.
Timestamps:
00:00] Podcast Introduction: Kandi Rose
05:00 – Childhood trauma and entering the sex industry.
14:23 – The reality of spiritual blindness.
18:42 – The moment of total surrender to Jesus.
24:30 – First steps in a new life of faith.
37:34 – Launching Recovery Today TV and reaching millions.
41:05 – What it truly means to be “all in” for the Lord.
Resources mentioned:
Learn more about Kandi’s legacy at Recovery Today TV
Guest’s bio:
In Loving Memory: Kandi Rose (1948–2026)
Kandi Rose was a powerhouse of redemption and a beloved friend. A former stripper and owner of a major “adult entertainment” business in Chicago, Kandi experienced a radical conversion that led to over 40 years of bold ministry.
As an Evangelist and the CEO of Addiction Free Ministry, Kandi reached millions through her weekly television program, Recovery Today with Kandi Rose & Friends. She was a dedicated mentor who authored seven books, including two foundational 12-step recovery workbooks that have helped countless individuals find freedom from addiction through Christ.
Based in Hot Springs, Arkansas, Kandi was a prominent leader in the Christian Women in Media Association and spent her final years exactly as she lived: ministering weekly in jails, recovery homes, and churches. Kandi passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of “sold out” faith and the conviction that with God, no one is ever too far gone.
