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From Harlem Hoops to Heaven’s Hope: Drugs, Basketball and Jesus! (Part 2)


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After years of secrecy, addiction, and betrayal, Bill and Carolyn Rieser were ready to call it quits. But when all hope was gone, God stepped in. In this powerful follow-up to our last episode, Bill shares the miraculous moment of grace that saved his marriage—and his life. If you’ve ever felt like your marriage (or your life) is too far gone, this story is proof that redemption is real. Brad and Rick join Bill in unpacking how God not only restored what was broken but used it to fuel a mission to help others do the same.

In This Episode:
- The moment Bill surrendered everything
- How Bill's wife to forgave the unforgivable
- What true peace looks and feels like in a marriage
- Why your marriage is worth one more try—even if it feels hopeless
- How men can become guardians of peace in their home
- The power of testimony, forgiveness, and a life fully surrendered

Key Verses
📖 Acts 1:8 – “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses…”
📖 Philippians 4:6-7 – “Do not be anxious about anything… and the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”
📖 Acts 20:24 – “However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task… the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.”

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