Real Recovery

Admitting our past wrongs due to addiction is not easy, but it is necessary and step 5 of the recovery process.  Bill and George discuss this and then talk with Christian who was near death due to overdose, but miraculously survived.

George and Bill look at Step 2 in the recovery process involving acknowledging a higher power. Then, Dr. Tim Walsh from Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge considers why some people stay sober while others don't and how to find lasting hope.

Bill and George welcome Robby Gallaty, pastor of Long Hollow Baptist Church, as he shares how his life of cars, girls, drugs and money weren't enough. God had a bigger mission on his heart.

Redemption. Forgiveness. Grace. These are things we all want, and they're a huge part of Donnie's story.

David Carlson shares the amazing promise of new life that God offers to everyone--no sin too great, no sinner too far away to find.

When God saves us, He always has a job for us to do: Hear how Saul Selby came out of his own addiction and now helps others in recovery through Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge. 

Being raised in the church didn't stop Brennan from developing addictions. He reached the point where he thought drugs were "better than life itself."  But God continued to relentlessly pursue him with His love, which is truly better than life.

Kevin went from 300 pounds to 175. But that's what it took for him to find Christ and recovery.

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.

Joe was a normal, successful guy on the outside, but in private, his alcohol addiction was ruining his life. Hear how Jesus changed Joe's story into a new kind of normal.

Bill and George bring on Jedd to share the story of how a simple ADHD prescription put him on the road to hard drugs and jail time, and what finally turned him around.

Brian shares about recovery from addiction to alcohol and drugs and his new life as a pastor. Brian's story shows how God never leaves us and instead gives us the way to an abundant life in Christ.

Bill and George present a special Real Recovery for a live audience at Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge . Three special guests shared their stories of recovery through the work and ministry of MNTC.

Terry Francis, Program Director at Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge , literally had a gun in hand when a call saved his life. Terry shares his story and how he now encourages others who were on the brink of death to die to themselves to live in Christ.

Our friend, J.P. (from Dallas, Texas) shares how a serious work accident led to an addiction to pain pills--and how God found him in the midst of the pain.

Bill and George return with their friend Dr. Tim Walsh, Executive of Long Term Recovery and Mental Health, as they break down 10 steps to clarity and salvation.

Bill and George are back with their friend John who was saved young, but initially it didn't stop his pull toward addiction.

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.

Kevin went from 300 pounds to 175. But that's what it took for him to find Christ and recovery.

Bill and George welcome Jake, a 20 year old who set himself on the path to recovery early.

Bill and George welcome Lee Wolf Blum, author and mental health practitioner, to recount her battle with an eating disorder, and help tackle the practice of dangerous dieting.

Gracee Mane, author of You Can't Get Drunk in Heaven, Thank God! is in studio to tell her story of recovering from alcoholism.

Bill and George welcome Julia and Alex to the program as Alex shares his story of redemption, which could only start because of a concerned family member, and the love of Christ.

Bill and George welcome Mike Lewis, intervention specialist to the show, but you may know him otherwise as the King of Encouragement. At least you will after the show.

Bill and Susanne tell their story of how God interceded in their marriage, saving them both from alcoholism.