Real Recovery

*This program originally aired on August 29, 2021 Being addicted to people can lead to many outcomes, while being accepted by violent people can place you on the wrong path. The bad decisions eventually caught up with Billy Ballenger and put him in a place where he was fitting for freedom and a chance to start over – but God would not forsake him.

When we're in the thick of troubling times, it's tough to see the whole picture- the eternal picture. Dave realized he was fortunate to be given a second chance, and he knew it was by God alone. The peace of God remained with him wherever he went, even in the deepest valleys.

Tim Walsh, Senior Vice President at Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge, joins Bill and George to share how our minds become diluted in what we value and our need to invite the Holy Spirit into our moments of temptation.

*This program originally aired on August 22, 2021 Turning to alcohol to ease the pain when things go wrong is something many can relate to. For Deryl Glaze, things really didn't begin to shift until he realized things that require change take time to achieve and that he couldn't have success without Christ.

The consistent use of drugs can lead down a path of a soulless lifestyle. Jason found himself in this position but things began to change when God showed him what he was really capable of. He found comfort in the truth that His goodness will lead to repentance.

The consistent use of drugs can lead down a path of a soulless lifestyle. Jason found himself in this position but things began to change when God showed him what he was really capable of. He found comfort in the truth that His goodness will lead to repentance.

*This program originally aired on August 15, 2021 Alcohol, pornography and marijuana filled the void and gave the feeling of affirmation that Troy wanted so much when he was seeking acceptance. While the enemy's lies continually tried to push him over the edge, Jesus had a greater purpose in store.

Tim Walsh, Senior Vice President at Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge, joins Bill and George to talk about why there's no replacement for staying connected and how to handle confronting loved ones who are using.

*This program originally aired on July 11, 2021 Many of us can become very fixated on our body image, and it even can slowly turn into being an idol in our life. Shawn Maves got drawn to bodybuilding at a young age and it wasn't until he learned that God has our hearts set on eternity that things began to turn around.

When you're an addict, you turn your life over to slavery. The Lord kept stepping into Dennis' life and did not give up. Jesus gave him the ability to handle the things that he could never seem to deal with before.