Redeemed & Restored

Send us Fan Mail What do we do when worry comes? What do we do when anxiety starts taking over our thoughts and our minds begin running through every possible “what if”? In this episode of Redeemed & Restored, Mike Noland talks openly about his own struggles with anxiety, worry, fear, and learning to trust God when life feels uncertain. We look at what the Bible says about worry, including Jes...

Send us Fan Mail What if the trial you're walking through isn't proof that God has abandoned you, but an opportunity for Him to grow your faith? Just over three years ago, Mike was trapped in a 30-year battle with addiction. In August 2023, he relapsed and ended up in the hospital. On September 15, 2023, God gave him a new beginning. Through Christian recovery, discipleship, and surrende...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when we stop trusting in ourselves and start trusting in the mercy of God? In this episode of Redeemed & Restored , Mike Noland walks through one of Jesus' powerful parables in Luke 18:9-14 , the story of the Pharisee and the tax collector. Jesus tells this story to people who trusted in their own righteousness and looked down on others. One man comes before...

Send us Fan Mail September 15, 2026, I celebrate 3 years clean, sober, and free . Three years ago, I honestly didn’t know if I would make it. I had spent more than 30 years trapped in addiction, and I never could have imagined what God would do with my life in just three years. In this episode, I share what God’s faithfulness has looked like in my life since He rescued me. In these three years, I...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when life suddenly changes and you find yourself walking through something you never expected? In this episode of the Redeemed & Restored Podcast , Mike Noland shares from a deeply personal place after recently finding out he has cancer. As he and his wife walked out of the appointment, she gave him a card with Isaiah 43:2 written on it: "When you pass thro...

Send us Fan Mail What do you do when the phone call comes that you weren't expecting? When your plans fall apart, life gets chaotic, or the storm you're facing feels bigger than you can handle? In this episode of the Redeemed & Restored Podcast , Mike Noland dives into Psalm 1 and Proverbs 1 and explores what it means to stay rooted in God when the storms of life are raging. Psalm 1...

Send us Fan Mail Spiritual warfare is real, and for those walking through recovery, the battle often begins in the mind. In this episode of Redeemed & Restored , we dive into Ephesians 6 and what it really means to put on the full armor of God. We explore the spiritual battle described in Daniel 10, where Daniel's prayers were heard while spiritual opposition delayed the answer, and conne...

Send us Fan Mail Everyone has a pit. For some, it's addiction, drugs, alcohol, pornography, broken relationships, or years of destructive choices. For others, the pit is hidden beneath shame, fear, pride, bitterness, or hopelessness. In Psalm 40, David gives us a powerful picture of what it looks like when God reaches into the pit, pulls us out, sets our feet on solid ground, and gives us a n...

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to be a doer of the Word ? In this episode of the Redeemed & Restored Podcast, Mike Noland shares a personal story that led to one haunting question from God: "What are you doing about it?" Through James 1 and James 2, we explore the difference between talking about faith and living it. Grace saves us completely apart from works, but genuine...

Send us Fan Mail Feelings change, but God's truth never does. If you're struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, fear, or emotional exhaustion, this biblical message will encourage you to stop trusting your feelings and start standing on the unchanging promises of God's Word. In this episode of the Redeemed & Restored Podcast , Mike Noland shares how faith in Jesus Christ...

Send us Fan Mail Can the Bible transform your recovery? In this episode of the Redeemed & Restored Podcast , Mike Noland explores 1 Corinthians 13 through the lens of addiction recovery , the 12 Steps , and the gospel of Jesus Christ . While many know this chapter as the "love chapter," it's actually a powerful blueprint for spiritual transformation. Discover how biblical love c...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeemed & Restored Podcast, Mike Noland explores the powerful story of Peter walking on the water in Matthew 14 and what his desperate prayer, "Lord, save me," teaches us about surrender, recovery, and the gospel. Through the lens of Step 1, we discover that freedom begins not when we try harder, but when we admit we cannot save ourselves and...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeemed & Restored Podcast, Mike Noland walks through Acts 3 and the powerful story of the lame man who expected another ordinary day but encountered the life-changing power of Jesus Christ. Mike explores how repentance leads to true freedom, why every testimony should point back to Christ, and how the greatest miracle is not physical healing but the fo...

Send us Fan Mail What did Jesus really mean when He said, "If you love Me, keep My commandments"? In this episode of the Redeemed & Restored Podcast, we take a careful look at John 14 and allow Scripture to interpret Scripture. Rather than pointing believers back to the Law of Moses, the Apostle John tells us exactly what Christ's commandment is in 1 John 3:23: believe in the na...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeemed & Restored Podcast, Mike Noland explores the life-changing impact of gratitude in recovery and why a thankful heart is one of the greatest defenses against discouragement, bitterness, and relapse. Through personal testimony, biblical teaching, and practical encouragement, you'll discover how gratitude shifts our focus from what we've l...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of the Redeemed & Restored Podcast, we dive into one of Jesus' most powerful parables, the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15. Through the lens of recovery and redemption, we explore the turning point that changed everything: "When he came to his senses." We discuss how addiction, sin, and self-reliance often lead us into our own far countries...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Redeemed & Restored Podcast, host Mike Noland explores one of the most overlooked triggers of relapse: offense. Drawing from biblical truth and insights from John Bevere's book The Bait of Satan , this episode unpacks how unresolved hurt, bitterness, and unforgiveness can quietly pull us away from God, isolate us from others, and lead us back toward...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Redeemed and Restored Podcast, we explore one of the most important questions a person can ever answer: Do you believe? Not simply believing that Jesus existed or knowing facts about Him, but truly placing your trust in Him for salvation. Together we examine what the Bible means when it speaks of believing in Christ and why eternal life is a gift of God&apos...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful episode of the Redeemed & Restored Podcast, host Mike Noland dives into Psalm 91 to discover what it truly means to find refuge in God. Addiction, fear, shame, and brokenness often drive us toward false shelters that can never truly save us. But Psalm 91 reveals a God who offers real protection, healing, and freedom through Jesus Christ. This message connects...

Send us Fan Mail In this special one year anniversary episode of the Redeemed & Restored Podcast, Michael Noland shares his powerful testimony of addiction, recovery, and faith, revealing how Jesus completely transformed his life. When the podcast first launched a year ago, Michael shared his story across four separate episodes. Now, for the first time, he brings the entire testimony together...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Redeemed & Restored, host Mike Noland explores the biblical perspective on sin, addiction, and freedom through the lens of Romans 6. He shares personal insights, practical steps for spiritual growth, and the transformative power of the gospel to break chains and lead to a life of righteousness.

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of Redeemed & Restored, Michael Pagano from True Christian Ministry shares his powerful testimony of transformation from a life of addiction and gang involvement to a committed Christian ministry. Discover how God's grace and faith can lead to true change, and learn practical insights on sanctification, overcoming sin, and living out the gospel....

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Redeemed & Restored , “He Will Answer,” Mike shares his powerful testimony of being completely delivered after 30+ years of addiction when he finally did what Scripture calls us to do: Ask, seek, and knock. Centered on Psalm 34:4, this episode is a raw and hope-filled reminder that God is not distant. He responds to those who truly seek Him with their whole...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Redeemed & Restored , host Mike Noland speaks straight into the tension of not knowing what comes next. Walking through real-life uncertainty, he opens up about facing unanswered questions while choosing to trust God anyway. Anchored in Scripture, this episode is a reminder that peace doesn’t come from having all the answers, it comes from leaning on the One...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Redeemed and Restored , host Mike Noland is joined by his friend David Vanbuskirk for a powerful conversation centered on the heart of recovery and the gospel. This episode dives into the 12th step of recovery, the Great Commission, and the story of the Prodigal Son, showing how true freedom in Christ is never meant to stop with us. We talk about what it looks l...