Real Recovery

God does not call the equipped, He equips those He calls. Pastor Rich Scherber, founder of Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge , joins to share his story of accepting a God sized assignment and opening the first residential recovery house . Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

Some are always hurting, they don't know a different way to feel- they feel like they can't quit, even when they want to. When Zach knew that his time was up, he felt that he wasn't really being arrested- but rescued. He now lives to tell of  God's work of restoration  in his life. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

How do you avoid turning people off to Jesus, while also keeping  the main thing - the main thing? Tim Walsh, CEO at NorthStar Regional , joins Bill and George once again to share about the need for Christians to speak in a language our society can respect- while sharing our faith to help others in recovery. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

Whether it's recovery from alcohol or drugs or recovering from something else in our life, often the recovery process starts while using is still taking place. Brianna had a hard time understanding how the process works, but then one day her whole outlook changed. She began to understand Jesus when for the first time in her life she felt her chains break. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by...

Whether aware of it or not, all are seeking affirmation and acceptance from others. Unfortunately, that craving often leads down the wrong road. Now looking back, Austin sees God as the ultimate healer in his life. And the only one who is able to step in to fix what's broken. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There is stability that comes from the simple pleasures of life, even though many seek the one major high. Dr. Holly Geyer, author " Ending the Crisis: Mayo Clinic's Guide to Opioid Addiction and Safe Opioid Use ," shares her unique perspective on the opioid epidemic and the four C's of addiction: craving, control, consequences, and compulsion.  Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your suppo...

You can be seeking all the right things, but it's no good if you're looking in the wrong places. When you can confidently say you know who you are and whose you are, everything changes. God took from Tony what he couldn't take away from himself, and now- he's walking with Jesus. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

We all have hidden addictions, even if they're not alcohol or drug related. As we examine the condition of our hearts, we have to stay on guard against false idols. Bill and George talk about acting on the Truth from the Bible to live out our recovery. They share why we're all on open water and if Jesus doesn't come to rescue us, we're in trouble. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your sup...

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

Even passionate Atheists can find their way to Christianity and following Jesus with their whole heart, because God never stops pursuing. Adrienne was a spiritual seeker for some time before she finally became a spiritual finder, accepting the invitation to connect with God. 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...

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 possible...

A simple invitation can change a life. Sometimes, it can even save a life. Brendan was searching for something that would fill him up, that'd fill the hole in his heart- but he wasn't finding it. Then, a friend invited him to Church. Eventually he came to Christ and realized he didn't need alcohol in his life. Now, he lives with the goal of others seeing God through him. Faith Radio podcasts are m...

Growing up with an alcoholic parent is hard to describe unless you've lived it, and it can follow you for many years to come. Sean can now look back and see He was present all along, even when he couldn't see it. His life changed for the better when he chose to trust God from a place of complete emptiness. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

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...

No one can get sober without God stepping in. Whether we realize it or not, He is the only way for this miracle to take place. Co-host George shares his life story, talking about the many dangers of giving into a pattern of resentment, how we are to walk out the 12 steps in our lives, and much more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

We all carry wounds, but we often try to heal them with the wrong things. Johnathan eventually learned that he had to give up a lot, to get a lot more. Things changed when he let go of his will and accepted that Jesus is the only way. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here

Many choose to take matters into their own hands when they feel like God isn't answering their prayers, at least not how they'd like Him to. Eventually, the Lord would bring Tony to a place where he was starving and the only thing that could satisfy his craving was Him. True change began to take place when he was  transformed by beholding the glory of the Lord . Faith Radio podcasts are made possi...

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 he...

Even though he grew up in an environment that was very committed to faith, he still found himself in the grips of addiction when his dream fell through. When Nate accepted that he could come to the Lord at anytime, without cleaning himself up, things began to change. As he helped others in their recovery journey, he was helping himself as well. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your suppor...

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 Morris, 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:  Cli...

There's a difference between believing in God versus trusting in Him. Tim Walsh, Chief Executive Officer at  NorthStar Regional , 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 s...

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