Modern Day Miracle of Christ

I lived on the streets, ate out of dumpsters and survived on drugs and crime. I spent 10 years in the penitentiary. Today I am high on life. Watch and share my story of HOPE, redemption and success!


Sidney Smith is a speaker and the author of 4 books titled: Unbelievably Amazing, Alone with GOD, Addiction Treatment Outcomes, and Big Braining the Whole Thang. Smith is a two-time graduate of The University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg Campus, having completed a bachelor’s degree in Social Work and a minor in psychology, as well as a Master of Social Work. Smith was awarded student of the year 2018-2019, Honors College Graduate, and McNair Scholar by The University of Southern Mississippi. Smith was also selected and awarded a Fellowship by The Council of Social Work Education 2018- 2019.

Sidney H. Smith III currently works for The United States Department of Veteran Affairs. as a Licensed Master Social Worker. Smith has worked as a Substance Abuse Counselor, Community Outreach Counselor and currently volunteers his services monthly at 4 local residential drug and alcohol treatment centers and ultimately desires to own private practice. Smith conducted Opioid Addiction Classes statewide for law enforcement officers, ambulance, and firefighters. Sidney H. Smith III is featured in National Outlets such as Guidepost Magazine, Pat Robertson’s televised 700 Club and spoke in circles with United States Senator Roger Wicker.

Research shows that 1 in 7 Americans will face substance abuse issues.

Every family in America knows someone dealing with addiction. There is a way out. Change can take place. After a childhood of school discipline and absenteeism, time spent in a mental institution,27 years of drug addiction, more than a decade in prisons, and visits to 10 rehabs, Christ changed me. Through His transformative power, I graduated with a degree in social work from the University of Southern Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in May 2018, and with a master’s degree in May 2019. Rights restored through Ms. Legislation and currently work for the Federal Government. Now I want to share this story of grace and redemption. Invite me to share Unbelievably Amazing with your school/group/ organization, and/or your church family.

My Audience

Churches, Schools. Treatment Centers, Prisons Children with difficulties in school People
dealing with addictions People involved with crime, parole, probation, & incarceration
People in need of hope