Matt Kuntz

Matt Kuntz was born in Louisville, Kentucky in 1989 and is now based in Evansville, Indiana. He holds a degree in Pastoral Ministries from Seminary Extension (Nashville, TN), where he graduated with honors while studying New Testament theology and hermeneutics during his incarceration. He is currently pursuing studies in Social Services at Henderson Community College and serves in Crisis Services at Southwestern Behavioral Health in Evansville.

Certified as an Adult, Family, and Crisis Peer Support Professional, Matt has been working in the field since 2022. His recovery journey, which began in 2018, fuels his passion to walk alongside others facing addiction, mental health struggles, and homelessness.

A national speaker for a 12-step fellowship, Matt has shared his story of hope and transformation at conventions across the United States, from San Francisco to Charleston. His debut book, Faith Unchained: The Truth That Sets Us Free, reflects his lifelong mission: confronting distorted doctrines, sharing testimony, and helping others discover freedom rooted in love rather than fear.

Matt Kuntz knows firsthand the weight of chains—addiction, despair, and fear-based religion. Born in Louisville, Kentucky, he spent years wrestling with darkness before discovering a faith rooted in freedom. Since entering recovery in 2018, he has dedicated his life to serving others as a certified peer support professional, crisis counselor, speaker, and writer.

Matt’s journey has taken him from preaching in prison to speaking on stages at national conventions. Today, he works in crisis services at Southwestern Behavioral Health in Evansville, Indiana, while pursuing further studies in social services.

A father of two young boys, Matt finds joy in hiking, mountain climbing, spiritual retreats, and practices like reiki and sound meditation. Inspired by the legacy of his grandfather, who taught him to serve people with compassion, Matt seeks to carry that torch forward—helping others find light in their darkest hours.

Matt Kuntz is a truth-teller, recovery advocate, and author of Faith Unchained: The Truth That Sets Us Free. Once chained by addiction, incarceration, and fear-driven religion, he now travels the country confronting distorted doctrines and calling people into a faith of love, freedom, and courage.

With nearly seven years in recovery, Matt is a certified peer support professional who has spoken at major conventions nationwide. His voice blends the fire of a preacher, the honesty of lived experience, and the compassion of a father and servant.

Matt’s mission is clear: break the chains of fear, expose falsehoods, and help others discover the God who sets people free.