Real Recovery

Often, things don't become clear until you have the opportunity to look back. To see how all the pieces were put together. It's one thing to read a Bible verse, it's another thing to really understand it. John 3:16 holds a special place in Lon's heart. When he truly understood the gravity of this Truth, everything changed. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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 support. Give now: Click here

Many are insecure, but they don't know that's what's at the root of holding them back. Insecurity is their giant, but they can't define it. Charles Morris, Executive Director at Hospitality House Youth Development, shares his story of the Holy Spirit taking over his life and making a covenant with God that changed everything. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

There's a difference between believing in God versus trusting in Him. Tim Walsh, Chief Executive Officer at NorthStar Regional, joins Bill and George once again to share about the role of the Holy Spirit to guide, surrendering no matter our circumstances, overcoming our feelings by choosing to trust other people, taking a step of faith, and more. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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

Often, we think we can be our own savior and do everything ourselves, until one day God pulls us to the side and makes us realize we have no power over addiction. That is what happened to Dave who struggled with mental health his entire life and was in and out of recovery trying to save himself, until one day he accepted God was on the throne, and it changed his life forever. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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

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 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 are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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

Even though he had everything around him that you could possibly desire, as he grew up as a Jewish kid he struggled with depression. But God continued to chase after Trevor, and he was overwhelmed by His love, even in the midst of his doubting. Jesus gave him the eyes to see and exchange what was fake with what was real. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

The presence of addiction has a powerful grip, even if you're watching it grab onto the loved ones around you. For Tim it started with watching his dad as he grew up and then later on in life with his wife. Through it all he's learned that God is always there to equip us with what's needed most to face the challenge, when life out-of-nowhere stops us in our tracks. 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

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 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 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 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 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

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 are made possible by your support. Give now

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 originally aired on July 23, 2023

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 possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This program originally aired on June 25, 2023

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 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 your support. Give now: Click here

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 support. Give now: Click here *This program originally aired on June 11, 2023

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 support. Give now: Click here

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 here *This program originally aired on May 28, 2023

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 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 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

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

Even though he had everything around him that you could possibly desire, as he grew up as a Jewish kid he struggled with depression. But God continued to chase after Trevor, and he was overwhelmed by His love, even in the midst of his doubting. Jesus gave him the eyes to see and exchange what was fake with what was real. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This conversation originally aired on May 21, 2023

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 are made possible by your support. Give now

Many of us have identity struggles, whether it's while we're growing up or later on in life. We can search in all the wrong places to find this sense of security that we so desperately crave. When Casey could truly rest and find peace in his identity as a son of the Most High God, he began to see his purpose and the gifts the Lord blessed him with. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here

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

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

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

Honey grew up with a solid foundation in the Lord and she found  purpose in sharing her musical gifts and talents with others– but trying to fit into the “world” led her down a path of addiction. Today, Honey shares her story of God's redemptive love and her new understanding of her value in God. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here *This program originally aired on May 14, 2023