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Yes! real people have been helped. Your donation will continue such transformations.

I lost my only sibling to addiction, and I’ve seen the real healing and hope this ministry brings.


Catie Wilber, Boston, MA

Thank you Shalom World for helping my transformation. My faith feels more grounded and alive.


Sharon, Anaheim, California

iTHIRST is transforming how the Church responds to addiction, uniting spiritual care with practical support to rebuild lives.


Shermera Dismuke, Newark, NJ

Many of us are finding our way back to God through Shalom World. I watch your programs often and tell everyone about them.


Inmate, Texas

“For years, I watched my son lose himself to addiction. Today, he’s free — a loving husband, a devoted father, and a man of faith. My heart overflows with gratitude to God for giving me my son back.”

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Become a supporter of a TV Series to Help Parents and Children Break Free From Addictions!

Unshackled is a 12-part TV series produced by Shalom World in association with the iTHIRST Initiative and hosted by Keaton Douglas. Through Catholic spiritual tools, real-life stories, and compassionate guidance, this series offers a path to lasting freedom in Christ.

Your tax deductible gift of any amount, makes it possible for us to share this powerful series with you and countless others, free of charge.

Help People Break Free From Addictions!

Every gift you give becomes a lifeline. Through your support, Unshackled brings Christ’s healing to those trapped in addiction — helping families find peace and freedom again.
Your gift—of any amount—makes it possible to complete the production and offer this powerful TV series free of charge.
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Shalom World is an initiative of Shalom Media USA Inc, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax-deductible. EIN #30-0585506.
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Why Support this project?

Get All Twelve Episodes in your inbox Completely Free!

Here is The Impact of Your Donation

Gift of $20

When a thousand people give $20 each, countless families can find freedom and healing through this Christ-centered addiction recovery show.

Gift of $50

Two hundred people contributing $50 each will help us distribute promotional materials across 100 parishes, spreading the word about this life-changing show.

Gift of $100

Fifty people contributing $100 each will help us host the entire show on Shalom World platforms, offering free access to everyone.

Gift of $500

A hundred and twenty people contributing $500 each will help us produce all 12 hope-giving episodes — covering filming, editing, and post-production.

Episodes & Topics

Through these 12 episodes, the Show gently guides each person step by step toward complete freedom in Christ.

FOUNDATIONAL AWARENESS (EPISODES 1-6)

E1 - Is This Me? The Quiet Questions of Addiction
Recognizing the signs of addiction; self-assessment and first steps toward healing.

E2 - Why Can’t I Just Stop?
Understanding compulsion through neuroscience, emotions, and spirituality.

E3 - Testimonies of Transformation: Turning Brokenness into Purpose
Personal story of recovery leading to renewed purpose and faith.

E4 - Mending the Broken Circle: Healing Families through Faith
How addiction impacts families and how grace, forgiveness, and prayer restore them.

E5 - From Judgment to Journey: A New Vision of Healing
Breaking stigma; reframing addiction as illness, not moral failure.

E6 - Hope in Grief: Coping Spiritually After Losing a Loved One to Addiction
Walking with faith through bereavement and loss due to addiction.

 
BEHAVIORAL ADDICTIONS (EPISODES 7-8)

E7 - Unseen Wounds: Healing the Soul from Sexual Addictions
The impact of pornography on relationships, intimacy, and faith.

E8- Wagering the Soul: When Gambling Becomes a False God
Understanding gambling addiction as misplaced trust and spiritual warfare.

 
COMMUNAL TOOLS FOR HEALING (EPISODES 9-12)

E9 - Saints and the Healing Power of Intercession
How the intercession of saints supports healing and recovery.

E10 - The Sacraments as Healing Tools
How Eucharist, Anointing, and reconciliation strengthen recovery.

E11 - Community and Companionship
The essential role of parish, family, and fellowship in breaking isolation.

E12 - Recovery, Justice, and the Call to Accompaniment in BIPOC Communities.
Addressing cultural, systemic, and spiritual barriers to healing in marginalized communities.

Who Will Benefit from this TV Series

  • Those pressed down by addictions, offering real hope, healing, and a way forward.
  • Families and friends of the addicted, giving them insight, support, and tools for healing.
  • Ministry leaders, equipping them with faith-filled resources to serve more effectively.

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A Global Catholic Media Ministry Sharing the Peace of Christ Through Media

We are a global community of prayerful Christian faithful, offering our time, talents, and resources in obedience to the will of God and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Our name “Shalom” defines our mission: to bring the Peace of Christ to the world. Through always-free programming, prayer support, online and in-person encounters, and evangelization efforts, we open the door for people everywhere to encounter God’s love and presence in their daily lives.

Shalom World’s mission is to help every person experience the Peace of Christ through transformative media. Our ministry is sustained solely by the generosity of our donors. You are a vital part of this God-given mission, and your support is truly indispensable.

Show Host

Keaton Douglas, Executive Director, iTHIRST Initiative

Keaton Douglas is a nationally recognized consultant, educator, and counselor in the field of addiction and recovery, with a unique focus on how Catholic spirituality can support the healing journey. She is the founder and Executive Director of the iTHIRST Initiative and directs the iTHIRST Spiritual Companionship Certification Training Program at Seton Hall University. The mission of iTHIRST is to equip the Church to serve individuals and families impacted by addiction—addressing the spiritual wounds that often go unrecognized in clinical settings. Through education, prevention programs, support for treatment centers and incarcerated individuals, and aftercare rooted in community and faith, iTHIRST brings hope and healing to those at every stage of recovery.

Number of Lives your Gift will Impact

People living under the grip of addiction
48.5

Million

Children impacted by a parent’s addiction
19

Million

Children under 18 impacted by a parent’s addiction
91.2

Percentage

Shalom World is an initiative of Shalom Media USA Inc, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. 
All donations are tax-deductible. EIN #30-0585506.

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