Real Recovery

Bill and George take a look at recovery steps eight and nine which involve making amends and reconciling with those you've wronged. Then, John shares his testimony of transformation and also reflects on how making amends in his life has led to incredible healing and hope.

George and Bill discuss the importance of knowing Jesus as your Lord and savior and how this is the key to staying sober. Then, Jeff shares his powerful story of redemption and how God is helping Him stay sober one day at a time.

George and Bill discuss the importance of Step 1 which means admitting you are powerless over your addiction and need help. Then, Kevin shares how he went from 300 pounds to 175 and how that journey helped him find Christ and recovery.

It's hard to admit when we're wrong, but it is essential in recovery. Bill and George look at this as they discuss Step 10. Then, Barb Roose shares how God is healing her and her kids after she had to divorce her husband due to his alcoholism.

Bill and George talk about step two in recovery, which means believing a power greater than ourselves can restore us to sanity. Then, Bob highlights his experience of attending Al-anon meetings and how that community has helped him cope with his mother's alcohol addiction and improved all his relationships.

Step three in recovery is turning your will and life over to the care of God. George and Bill ponder this step, then they talk with Eric, who was doing drugs and living a criminal life until he surrendered to God who brought him freedom, hope and a new life.

George and Bill discuss step 4 in recovery which involves turning your fears and resentments over to God. Then Jake shares his story of falling into addiction at a young age, but thankfully finding healing and hope in Jesus before his addiction destroyed him.

Recognizing your need for God is the first step in recovery. Bill and George converse about this and then talk with Steve who tells his story of getting sober before becoming a Christian, but then really finding meaning in life once he experienced Jesus in a fresh way.

Step 11 in recovery involves praying to know God's will for your life and asking Him to help you carry it out. Bill and George discuss this and then talk with author and therapist "Lee Wolf Blum" who shares her journey of recovering from an eating disorder.

Bill and George reflect on the importance of acknowledging that you are powerless to your addiction and that your life has become unmanageable. Then they talk with Julia and Alex. Julia is Alex's aunt and helped Alex get into a much needed recovery program and has stood by him ever since.