Real Recovery

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

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...