Real Recovery

You know shame is consuming you, but you don't know the way out. This is what immersed Melissa, author of " Radical Freedom ," for 15 years of her life. Looking back, she can see her continued pain was leading her to repentance and that the Lord was always pursuing her. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

Many don't see it right away, but eventually realize the drugs they are using are an anchor to moving their life forward. Bill eventually found this to be case and needed Jesus to rescue him. Everything changed when Jesus revealed Himself to Him, and showed him that He is who He says He is. Bill was amazed to see Jesus at the whiteboard, erasing all of his mistakes. Faith Radio podcasts are made p...

It's hard to not look at your life with joy, when you see your sobriety as a gift. At least, that's what Tom has experienced. Looking back, he sees that one of the greatest blessings from God in his life was Him taking away his successes. Now he knows to never sell God short, because He can provide in ways he would never imagine possible. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Giv...

Often we don't see how truly in trouble we are, until we see how weak we are. When Rick chose genuine surrender, his whole perspective changed. Now, he has great hope because of the work he can see God is doing- in his life and for others. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

If you really love me God, please help me. It's something many have said before- and this was what Dave asked right before he committed his life to Christ. Now, his ministry is to act on what God says. He works to rescue the wandering, the broken, the one who has gone astray-  to set the captives free and to gather them back into the fold of the Good Shepherd . Faith Radio podcasts are made possib...

Not everyone knows what Christianity means. What would compel a person to become a Christian, if they didn't know what "the Christian life" really looked like? Pastor Juan Martinez, author of " Prison Break: 21 Days to Spiritual Freedom ," shares his story- how time in prison changed his life and the change that took place when he savored time with the Lord.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possibl...

God the Creator made His people for relationships. Genuine, authentic relationships have the power to change you. Alana's life was changed by these kind of relationships, and it's only because of the Lord that she's able to have sustaining relationships. The Lord taught her that He doesn't come to save the perfect- He comes to save the lost, the weak, and the broken. Faith Radio podcasts are made...

For the longest time, he had a hard time accepting he was worthy of forgiveness. He was searching for who God was to him in his life. Now, Tom has encouraged and continues to encourage countless men with the Truth of Romans 12:2 that changes everything. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

Often, things don't become clear until you have the opportunity to look back. To see how all the pieces were put together. It's one thing to read a Bible verse, it's another thing to really understand it.  John 3:16 holds a special place in Lon's heart. When he truly understood the gravity of this Truth, everything changed.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click...

Even when you don't believe in Him, God believes in you. Kurt now sees that looking back on his life. The hound of heaven chased him down until he could not run any longer, he then chose to surrender.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

Many are insecure, but they don't know that's what's at the root of holding them back. Insecurity is their giant, but they can't define it. Charles Moses, Executive Director at Hospitality House Youth Development , shares his story of the Holy Spirit taking over his life and making a covenant with God that changed everything. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click...

Even when an addict has lots of support around them, sometimes they don't get sober. George shares why you need to have the desire yourself to get clean and come up with a strategy to fight the temptation that will come. He also shares an update on his own story and what God has taught him recently about suffering. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

Like many, it took him a while to get to the place of being totally sold out and surrendered to Jesus. But now, David tells others they cannot fulfill their God given purpose while getting high at the same time. He lives his life with the mission of being courageous enough to walk through any door God opens. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There's a difference between believing in God versus trusting in Him. Tim Walsh, Executive Director at Beauterre , joins Bill and George once again to share about the role of the Holy Spirit to guide , surrendering no matter our circumstances, overcoming our feelings by choosing to trust other people, taking a step of faith, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give no...

Many have an illusion of control, thinking they are holding things together- when that couldn't be more from the truth in reality. Scott's "rock bottom" continued to extend lower and lower, but God never gave up on him. Now, he's building a foundation for a life that honors the Lord and clinging to  Psalm 121:2 . Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Many don't understand how much it will cost them, when they choose to use. Patrick faced many attacks from the enemy during his use and as he attempted to quit, but he continued to pray and read the Bible amidst all of it. Now, he knows he has to make sure to never give the enemy an opportunity. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

It's often not a flip of the switch to move from believing in God's promises, to applying them to your life. This is part of Tony's story, he had to learn what true surrender meant. Now he trusts God to continue to do the transforming work in his life , that only He can do. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

He wanted to end his life and be done, because he saw no purpose. Now, Jim believes that his past can be used for good. He's a chain breaker in his family, because of what Jesus did for him. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

It's one thing to recognize the reality of being dead in sin, it's another step to know what to do with it. Peter looks back on a time in his life where he was  like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind . His life changed, for the better, when someone listened and met him with grace. He shares some ideas for how the Church can help those struggling with pornography. Faith Radio podcasts...

No one can get sober without God stepping in. Co-host George shares his life story, including how he eventually saw God connecting all the pieces, His ability to give us peace of mind in the midst of brokenness, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Tim Walsh, Chief Executive Officer at  NorthStar Regional , joins Bill and George to talk about walking into the light, after hearing God's call. They discuss the need to accept Him as the answer, since He is the only answer and what it means to be in Christ during our recovery. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

He was down, lost, and tired- sitting in the crack house. Then, he reached out to Jesus and from there everything changed. His life has proven to be Jesus time and time again putting people in his life to help. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Many know of God growing up, yet deny Him multiple times. With the encouragement of some of those closest to him, Davon was convinced to give his life to Christ. Now looking back, he sees that God has had a plan- all the way around. Today his agenda, is always God's agenda. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

At some point in life your faith has to become your own, where you decide to follow Jesus and submit to Him. Even as the son of a pastor and missionary, it wasn't until college that Ben knew God was knocking on the door of his heart. He and his wife Sarah now live by  Romans 6:14 . Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Andy Partington, author of " Hope in Addiction: Understanding and Helping Those Caught in Its Grip ," shares about the reality of our age of addiction and how to best re-direct it.   Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here