Real Recovery

We often hear about religion, denominations, and doctrines and while all of these things have meaning, their significance fades heavily without the presence of a relationship. Jesus invites each of us to have a personal relationship with Him and it wasn't until John Bartholomew fully grasped this idea, that things began to change in his life.

Often times we can feel so lost and off track, yet also have no idea where to turn or what to do to change things. It wasn't until Mike was challenged by his brother to get into the Word of God that things started to change.

*This program originally aired on February 7, 2021 Former professional baseball right fielder and author, Darryl Strawberry, joins Bill and George to talk about his early exposure to addiction, the lure of fame and drugs, and the powerful recovery and healing found in a relationship with Christ.

Growing up without a "normal family" upbringing can often times lead down a road of destruction. Mindy was constantly chasing after the thing that was so elusive, but she couldn't quite pinpoint what that was. When God's sweeping, overwhelming love finally appeared in front of her everything began to change and she started to see the purpose of her whole journey.

*This program originally aired on January 24, 2021 Colby Eldredge, Men's Director of re:generation at Watermark Church in Dallas, shares his story of going from chasing success through a lucrative career and beautiful girlfriend to surrendering his pride and chasing after God and his regenerative love.

Chasing after what our world has to offer can be very appealing and attractive to many. JoJo thought she had everything she could ever dream of, but the Lord kept working on her heart. It wasn't until she made a complete lifestyle shift, that she found the peace that only comes when you make the decision to latch onto Jesus.

Tim Walsh, Senior Vice President at Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge, joins Bill and George to have an in-depth conversation about recovery and some of the dangers of the over-medicalization of addiction. Tim says, "The best recovery, is the one you will do."

*This program originally aired on December 6, 2020 The culture of Billy's early career was one of partying and drug use. When he made a career change, he took the opportunity to fund his addiction. But God continued to pursue him.

Tim Walsh, Senior Vice President at Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge, joins Bill and George to have an in-depth conversation about recovery and some of the dangers of the over-medicalization of addiction. Tim says, "The best recovery, is the one you will do."

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.