Redeemed & Restored

Send us Fan Mail This episode of Redeemed and Restored unpacks the powerful truth of Ephesians 2:1–10, what it really means to be spiritually dead, and why grace is the only thing that can bring us to life. Through a raw personal story and clear biblical teaching, Mike breaks down the difference between trying to earn salvation and receiving it as a gift. If you have ever felt stuck in cycles, ove...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Redeemed and Restored, host Mike Noland sits down with David Vanbuskirk to unpack Step 11 and its powerful connection to spiritual disciplines. Together, they explore how seeking God through prayer, meditation, and His Word leads to real transformation, not just behavior change. Anchored in Romans 12:2, John 1:1, and Psalm 1, this conversation dives into what it...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Redeemed & Restored, host Mike Noland unpacks the message that truly changes everything, the gospel. If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles you can’t break, weighed down by your past, or like no matter how hard you try something still isn’t right, this conversation is for you. Mike walks through the truth that we were created on purpose, separated by sin, and c...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeemed & Restored Podcast, host Mike Noland dives into the deep impact of injustice and how the wounds we didn’t choose can still shape the lives we live. He unpacks how responding to pain with sin can quietly build strongholds like addiction, even when the original hurt was never our fault. But there is a better way. Looking to Jesus, who endured the...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored Podcast, host Mike Noland and David Vanbuskirk dive into the powerful principle behind Step 10 in recovery and the role it plays in living a spiritually healthy life. They discuss the importance of taking a daily personal inventory, promptly admitting when we are wrong, and staying spiritually aware throughout the day. The conversation...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored Podcast. Host Mike Noland sits down with David Vanbuskirk to unpack Steps 8 and 9 in recovery through the lens of Scripture, including Jesus’ words in Gospel of Matthew about leaving the altar to be reconciled with a brother. Together they explore how making amends reflects the heart of the gospel and how Jesus ultimately modeled it by...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of the Redeemed & Restored Podcast, host Mike Noland opens up about “My Silent Battle” and the unseen war that takes place in the mind. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, Mike unpacks what it means to recognize enemy strongholds, stop agreeing with lies, and take every thought captive to make it obedient to Christ. This conversation dives...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored podcast, hosts Mike Noland and David Van Buskirk delve into the critical steps of recovery, focusing on Steps 6 and 7 of the 12-step program. They discuss the importance of being entirely ready to have God remove character defects and the necessity of repentance. The conversation emphasizes the ongoing nature of recovery, the significan...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored podcast, host Mike Noland explores God's original design for humanity, the church, and individual identity in Christ. He discusses how sin has distorted this design and how Jesus came to restore it. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding one's identity and purpose, the role of the church, and the impact of...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored podcast, host Mike Noland explores the profound nature of salvation, emphasizing that it is not merely about forgiveness but about a transformative relationship with Jesus. He discusses the ongoing journey of salvation, the importance of knowing Jesus personally, and the goal of salvation as a deep connection with Christ. The conversati...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored podcast, host Mike Noland explores the concept of freedom as not just forgiveness but transformation. He discusses the importance of restoration in Christ, the significance of identity and purpose, and the role of rest in achieving true freedom. Mike emphasizes the need to dismantle strongholds in our lives to experience God's love...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored podcast, host Mike Noland and guest David Van Buskirk delve into the transformative journey of recovery, focusing on the critical steps four and five of the recovery process. They discuss the importance of conducting a 'searching and fearless moral inventory' of oneself, which is often a daunting task for many individuals in r...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored podcast, host Mike Noland and guest Mitch Thompson share their personal journeys through addiction and recovery. They discuss the importance of community, the role of the church in recovery, and the significance of Step 12, which emphasizes carrying the message to others. Mitch shares his testimony of transformation through faith in Jes...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored Podcast, host Mike Noland shares a raw and hope-filled conversation about Step 11, spiritual discipline, and the life-changing power of daily communion with God. Mike talks about his journey of going through the motions with half-hearted prayers, checklist Christianity, and devastating relapse, to discovering the gift of desperation tha...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored podcast, host Mike Noland delves into Step 10 of recovery, emphasizing the importance of daily self-examination and the one degree principle, which illustrates how small deviations can lead to significant consequences over time. Mike discusses the necessity of maintaining a short account with sin, the power of confession, and the import...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored podcast, host Mike Noland walks through Steps Eight and Nine of the recovery journey, confronting the truth that words alone cannot heal the damage we’ve done. When sorry isn’t enough , real change requires willingness, truth, and grace put into action. These steps move recovery beyond good intentions and into the hard work of making am...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored Podcast, host Michael Noland goes beyond confession and confronts the real question: Am I ready to change or not? Walking through Steps 6 and 7 of recovery, we explore biblical repentance not as feeling sorry, but as a complete change of heart and direction. Drawing from Scripture, the original meaning of repentance, and a raw personal...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored podcast, host Mike Noland delves into the critical step of confession in the recovery process, particularly within the context of addiction and spiritual healing. He emphasizes the importance of bringing hidden sins into the light, the role of community in confession, and how this act can lead to profound healing and restoration. Drawin...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored podcast, host Mike Noland discusses the critical fourth step in recovery: honesty. He emphasizes the importance of bringing hidden secrets into the light, the role of forgiveness, and the necessity of self-examination. Drawing from personal experiences and biblical teachings, Mike encourages listeners to confront their past traumas and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored podcast, host Mike Noland and guest David Van Buskirk dive into the first three steps of recovery: Step 1, Surrender; Step 2, Faith; and Step 3, Obedience. Together, they explore how recovery and biblical truth come together to form a firm foundation for lasting freedom. Mike and David discuss the importance of admitting powerlessness o...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored podcast, host Mike Noland explores the themes of spiritual growth, obedience, and the transformative power of a relationship with Jesus. He emphasizes the importance of daily communion with God, the necessity of surrender and obedience, and how true belief in Jesus leads to a life of action. Through personal anecdotes and biblical refer...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Redeemed and Restored Podcast , host Mike Noland shares a powerful message titled When the Lie Feels Real . Mike reflects on how trusting his emotions once led him into cycles of relapse and despair, and how learning to trust God’s truth instead brought lasting transformation. He explores what happens when lies feel louder than God’s promises, how to take th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored podcast, host Mike Noland discusses the transformative power of surrendering to God. He shares his personal journey of battling pride and control, emphasizing that true freedom comes from admitting one's struggles and humbly seeking help. Through biblical references and personal anecdotes, Mike illustrates the importance of humilit...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored podcast, host Mike Noland discusses the topic "Why can't I change?". He shares his personal journey of redemption and transformation from addiction to freedom through faith in Jesus Christ. He discusses the struggles many face in changing their lives, particularly the cycles of guilt, shame, and sin that can keep individu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored podcast, host Mike Noland speaks with Pastor Raygen Mitchell about his journey from addiction to redemption. Raygen shares his early life experiences, the impact of family dynamics, and the struggles he faced with addiction. He discusses his turning point in prison, his transformative experience at Teen Challenge, and the importance of...