Founded by Nick Gaglione in 2020, Lift With Christ is a ministry born from a powerful personal transformation. In high school, Nick battled a severe addiction to prescription pain medication following five knee surgeries to address bilateral subluxation, crepitus, and bone spurs. Confined to a wheelchair for over two years during recovery, his life spiraled into heavy drug dependency. At his lowest, consuming over 200 mg of oxycodone in a single day, Nick cried out to God in desperation. In that moment, he experienced a profound encounter with the Holy Spirit, feeling a transformative power surge through him. The next day, he checked into a detox center, marking the start of his journey to sobriety.

Emerging from detox, Nick committed to spiritual and physical renewal. He channeled his energy into fitness, replacing his addiction with a passion for the gym. On Valentine’s Day 2022, Nick married Haley, and a week later, they moved to his home state of Ohio. Together, they founded Two For Christ, a couples ministry where Nick delivers inspiring messages and Haley shares her gift of music. In July 2023, they welcomed their first son, Rocky, named after Nick’s longtime inspiration, Rocky Balboa. In February 2025, their daughter Valentina was born, completing their family of four just before their third wedding anniversary.

Today, as a motivational speaker, Nick travels nationwide, sharing his testimony at churches, detox centers, and youth groups. Through Lift With Christ, he inspires others to embrace faith in Christ and embark on their own fitness journeys, with a mission to touch as many lives as possible.

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