Real Recovery

From 16 shots in 9th grade and asking for forgiveness every week at church, to proving that he wanted to be sober and have a relationship with Christ, Jake's story is an honest story. Highlighting Christ's redemption, grace, and mercy even when things get out of hand.

Lee Bloom author of "Table in the Darkness," brings us along on her intimate journey thought an eating disorder. She says, I know now what I missed, there was no place in my life for emotions during transitions. That's when you start coping, but there is hope. Encore Presentation - September 9th, 2018

Nothing changed after getting married and having two kids. It took three DUIs before Chris began to change his life. Hear the miraculous story of mercy and peace even in the back of a squad car. Turns out life can be incredibly fun with friends and most importantly without using.

Scott started drinking liquor at age nine. Then lost his dream in an accident; it just got worse. Listen to a miracle unfold as Scott radiates the impact church played in turning his life around in recovery.

25% of Americans are addicted and that feeling of ecstasy, it's unsustainable. But life can still be euphoric. There is hope. All this from a faith-centered neurological perspective in Chip Dodd's co-authored book, "Hope in the Age of Addiction."

Alcohol gave him an identity. He couldn't see the impending disaster. Raphael says it's a miracle his life was turned around. A miracle so that he could serve and help others. Listen to his story going from a surprise 50-month prison sentence to leading people into recovery.

If you are in a relationship with someone who is using and you're suffering, isolated, lonely, and feeling no intimacy in your life, its for good reason. To talk about it, Alexa joins George and Bill to share her story about seeking help even when you're not the problem.

How can spouses, parents, church leaders best help their loved ones trapped in addiction? How does Jesus call us to approach recovery? Deb Beddoe shares her personal experience and research on the power of community and Christ-like compassion to bring hope and healing.

When God saves us, He also gives us a job to do. Carl Kirby shares how God radically transformed his life, and how he spreads this good news to the next generation.

George and Bill discuss how the 12 steps aren't themselves the Gospel, but rather point us to the Gospel. Then, Brent shares how God rescued him from a life of addiction and put him on a new path of wholeness and health.