Real Recovery

*This show originally aired on March 8, 2020 Bill and George explore what it means to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God. Then, Charles shares his story of growing up in an unstable environment, spiraling into addiction and then eventually finding redemption and hope in Jesus.

*This show originally aired on March 1, 2020 Where can we turn when we hit rock-bottom? Chris S. shares his story to reveal the damage his addiction caused, what it took to change his life, and the encouraging truth that a better life is possible.

Drinking can deeply impact all relationships of your life and especially the closest ones, nobody knows that better than Rosella. Constantly returning to the spirit God calls us to have of gratitude is essential, as this then leads to joy.

*This show originally aired on February 2, 2020 The first step in recovery is to admit you are powerless over your addiction and that you need help. Bill and George discuss this and then welcome former semi-pro hockey player and professional wrestler Ricky Rice to the show. Ricky shares how God rescued him from a life of addiction and violence and is now using him to rescue others.

Even though twenty-one treatment centers didn't bring complete recovery for Rosey's mom; her story is one of forgiveness, redemption, and the love of Christ.

Stephanie was very driven, focused and bright growing up but one experience & following life circumstances led her down a path of destruction. Alcoholism led to drug addiction and a near death experience, but what the enemy meant for evil in her life (Genesis 50:20)- He turned for good.

Even when all can seem lost and life can feel worthless, the Lord will still be there to welcome you back with wide open arms. We highlight five testimonies from participants of Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge, who moved from places of hopelessness to confidence, by finding their identity in Christ.

Encore Presentation: When you invite Jesus into your pain and addiction, you invite Him to reorder your life for the better. Bill talks about this with Author Seth Haines who left a life of addiction and is now being used by God to minister to those still struggling through his writing.

Joel Carlson grew up in a loving, Christian home. However, as an adult, his greed and narcissism led him down a path of not wanting to keep up with the Jones' but be the Jones' with whom people tried to keep up. This led to alcoholism, a felony conviction and time in prison.

Former professional baseball right fielder and author, Darryl Strawberry, join 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.