Real Recovery

Amber spent her young life looking for a place to belong--but eventually found herself trapped in addiction. Then, she met the God who loves her...and makes beauty from the ashes of life.

The first step in recovery is to admit you are powerless over your addiction and that you need help.  Bill and George discuss this and then welcome former semi-pro hockey player and professional wrestler Ricky Rice to the show.  Ricky shares how God rescued him from a life of addiction and violence and is now using him to rescue others.

Bill and George invite Marvin Seppala, Hazelton Betty Ford's Chief Medical Officer, to tell the incredible story of how he went from alcohol and addiction at age 12, to Chief Medical Officer.

Bill and George are joined by guest Jim who shares his story of how God pursued him throughout years of drug and alcohol addiction, and how it was God who led him to find sobriety.

When you invite Jesus into your pain and addiction, you invite Him to reorder your life for the better.  Bill talks about this with Author Seth Haines who left a life of addiction and is now being used by God to minister to those still struggling through his writing.

In our darkest hour, God can hear us and help us. Jamie shares his struggle with addiction and the night he cried out to God to save his life.

Bill and George discuss the importance of Step 1 in recovery and how surrendering to God is actually very freeing.  They then talk with Janet, an alcoholic, and her husband Patrick about staying sober during the holidays and how their marriage survived in the midst of addiction.

Bill and George welcome back their good friend Dr. Tim Walsh to walk through the second half of the steps needed to not only remain on the path to clarity, but to salvation. Listen to Part One here .

George and Bill share some thoughts on Step 3 in recovery which involves living our lives for God.  Then, Mark offers his testimony of how drinking and drug use destroyed his marriage.  Thankfully, Mark's story doesn't end there as God helped him break his addictions and gave him a new life.

Bill and George return with their friend Dr. Tim Walsh, Vice President of Long Term Recovery and Mental Health Services at Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge , as they break down 10 steps to clarity and salvation.

Once you've come to Jesus and He transforms your life, you want to tell others about Him!  This is actually the twelfth step in recovery and George and Bill discuss what that looks like.  Then, Janet shares her amazing testimony of how God broke her alcohol addiction and literally saved her life.

Bill and George welcome Justin to the show, as he tells his story of an addiction to alcohol, and what it took to reach God. Or more accurately, for God to reach him.

Bill and George take a look at recovery steps eight and nine which involve making amends and reconciling with those you've wronged.  Then, John shares his testimony of transformation and also reflects on how making amends in his life has led to incredible healing and hope.

George and Bill discuss the importance of knowing Jesus as your Lord and savior and how this is the key to staying sober.  Then, Jeff shares his powerful story of redemption and how God is helping Him stay sober one day at a time.

George and Bill discuss the importance of Step 1 which means admitting you are powerless over your addiction and need help.  Then, Kevin shares how he went from 300 pounds to 175 and how that journey helped him find Christ and recovery.

It's hard to admit when we're wrong, but it is essential in recovery.  Bill and George look at this as they discuss Step 10.  Then, Barb Roose shares how God is healing her and her kids after she had to divorce her husband due to his alcoholism.

Bill and George talk about step two in recovery, which means believing a power greater than ourselves can restore us to sanity. Then, Bob highlights his experience of attending Al-anon meetings and how that community has helped him cope with his mother's alcohol addiction and improved all his relationships.

Step three in recovery is turning your will and life over to the care of God. George and Bill ponder this step, then they talk with Eric, who was doing drugs and living a criminal life until he surrendered to God who brought him freedom, hope and a new life.

George and Bill discuss step 4 in recovery which involves turning your fears and resentments over to God. Then Jake shares his story of falling into addiction at a young age, but thankfully finding healing and hope in Jesus before his addiction destroyed him.

Recognizing your need for God is the first step in recovery. Bill and George converse about this and then talk with Steve who tells his story of getting sober before becoming a Christian, but then really finding meaning in life once he experienced Jesus in a fresh way.

Step 11 in recovery involves praying to know God's will for your life and asking Him to help you carry it out. Bill and George discuss this and then talk with author and therapist " Lee Wolf Blum " who shares her journey of recovering from an eating disorder.

Bill and George reflect on the importance of acknowledging that you are powerless to your addiction and that your life has become unmanageable. Then they talk with Julia and Alex. Julia is Alex's aunt and helped Alex get into a much needed recovery program and has stood by him ever since.

Bill and George talk about what it means to turn our will over to God and do what He wants us to do.  Then, they talk with Jed who grew up in a broken home and tried to numb his pain with drugs until God turned his life around.

In this episode, Bill and George look at the one component that leads to lasting recovery - Jesus.  They also discuss the importance and power of language and labels and offer a hopeful reminder that God loves everyone and wants to heal those who are struggling.

Acknowledging you need help is the first step in recovery.  Bill and George explore this and comment on how God is bigger than addiction and can help!  Then, T. Windahl shares her story of breaking free from addiction and being healed from cancer.  Her book is [amazon text=Abiding Hope&asin=1939881102].