Real Recovery

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...

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 suppor...

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...

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

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

You have to want the freedom – no one can want it enough for you, this is especially true for those who struggle with pornography. Sam Black, author of " The Healing Church: What Churches Get Wrong about Pornography and How to Fix It ," joins Bill and George to talk about what it looks like to live a  James 5:16  life, as  we flee our evil desires and pursue righteousness . Faith Radio podcasts ar...

We've all been there before, anger is bubbling inside of us and we're left to decide what to do with it. For Tony the weight on him eventually became too much to handle, and he called out to God for help. The Lord never stopped chasing him down and because of Jesus, he's able to live a new life. 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

Able to work out of trouble from time to time, but unable to fool yourself. This was the place Ben found himself in, caught in the grips of addiction even when he was looking for a change. Because he's now lived it, he believes that there's a deeper and more fulfilling reward that comes when following God's way. 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

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 *This program origina...

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 *This program originally aired on July 16, 2023

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...

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

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, Chief of Behavioral Health Strategies and Solutions 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 y...

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...

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 will compromise everything to keep their addiction going. Looking back now, Tom sees that God continued to put people in His life, but He never stopped to listen. The Lord never stopped pursuing him though and he now sees how his life has unfolded as a miracle. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click here *This program originally aired on June 4, 2023

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 suppor...

He turned to using after his heart got broken, to try to numb the pain. But even in his continued use years down the road, God continued to soften his heart. When Jherek heard the one, clear truth being preached one day on Faith Radio while in his van, he knew it could stand up against the world and that changed everything. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now:  Click h...

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...

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

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