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Feelings change, but God's truth never does. If you're struggling with addiction, anxiety, depression, fear, or emotional exhaustion, this biblical message will encourage you to stop trusting your feelings and start standing on the unchanging promises of God's Word. In this episode of the Redeemed & Restored Podcast, Mike Noland shares how faith in Jesus Christ brings lasting hope, real freedom, and strength to overcome life's hardest seasons. Whether you're in addiction recovery, supporting someone who is, or simply searching for biblical encouragement, this episode will remind you that your emotions are temporary, but God's truth is eternal.

Through powerful Scripture, practical recovery principles, and personal insight, you'll discover why making permanent decisions based on temporary feelings can lead to regret, and how renewing your mind with God's Word leads to lasting transformation. You'll also hear a clear presentation of the Gospel and the invitation to place your trust in Jesus Christ, the One who never changes. If you're searching for Christian recovery, addiction recovery, faith-based encouragement, Bible teaching, hope after relapse, or freedom in Christ, this episode is for you. Like, subscribe, and share this message with someone who needs to hear that feelings come and go, but the truth of God's Word stands forever.

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Can the Bible transform your recovery? In this episode of the Redeemed & Restored Podcast, Mike Noland explores 1 Corinthians 13 through the lens of addiction recovery, the 12 Steps, and the gospel of Jesus Christ. While many know this chapter as the "love chapter," it's actually a powerful blueprint for spiritual transformation. Discover how biblical love challenges us to move beyond simply achieving sobriety and into becoming more like Christ.

Whether you're recovering from addiction, walking alongside a loved one, or searching for hope in Jesus, this episode will encourage you with practical biblical teaching and pastoral insight. You'll see how the principles behind the Twelve Steps align with Scripture, why recovery is about heart transformation rather than behavior modification, and how the perfect love of Jesus makes lasting freedom possible. If you've ever wondered how faith and recovery fit together, this conversation is for you.

If this episode encourages you, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs hope today. New episodes of the Redeemed & Restored Podcast are released regularly to help people discover freedom, healing, and new life through Jesus Christ.

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In this episode of the Redeemed & Restored Podcast, Mike Noland explores the powerful story of Peter walking on the water in Matthew 14 and what his desperate prayer, "Lord, save me," teaches us about surrender, recovery, and the gospel. Through the lens of Step 1, we discover that freedom begins not when we try harder, but when we admit we cannot save ourselves and place our trust completely in Jesus Christ. Whether you're battling addiction, facing life's storms, or simply feeling overwhelmed, this message will encourage you to take your eyes off your circumstances and fix them on the One who still reaches out to save sinking people. 

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In this episode of the Redeemed & Restored Podcast, Mike Noland walks through Acts 3 and the powerful story of the lame man who expected another ordinary day but encountered the life-changing power of Jesus Christ. Mike explores how repentance leads to true freedom, why every testimony should point back to Christ, and how the greatest miracle is not physical healing but the forgiveness of sins through the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. Whether you are in recovery, supporting someone you love, or searching for hope, this message will encourage you to trust the One who is still calling people to rise up and walk in the new life He alone can give. 

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What did Jesus really mean when He said, "If you love Me, keep My commandments"? In this episode of the Redeemed & Restored Podcast, we take a careful look at John 14 and allow Scripture to interpret Scripture. Rather than pointing believers back to the Law of Moses, the Apostle John tells us exactly what Christ's commandment is in 1 John 3:23: believe in the name of Jesus Christ and love one another. Together we'll explore how Romans, Galatians, and the rest of the New Testament consistently defend the true Gospel against legalism while calling believers to a life transformed by grace.

We'll also examine the two major false teachings that threatened the early church, the Judaizers who tried to add the Law to the Gospel, and the Gnostics who some of them rejected holy living altogether. Those same distortions are still alive today, but the answer has never changed. Salvation is by grace alone through faith alone in Jesus Christ alone. If you've ever wrestled with legalism, wondered what biblical obedience really looks like, or needed the reminder that freedom is found in Christ and not religious performance, this episode is for you.

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In this episode of the Redeemed & Restored Podcast, Mike Noland explores the life-changing impact of gratitude in recovery and why a thankful heart is one of the greatest defenses against discouragement, bitterness, and relapse. Through personal testimony, biblical teaching, and practical encouragement, you'll discover how gratitude shifts our focus from what we've lost to what God has done, helps us remember His faithfulness, and produces joy even in difficult seasons.

Most importantly, this episode points beyond recovery to the Gospel itself. The greatest reason for gratitude is not sobriety, restored relationships, or answered prayers. It is Jesus Christ. The cross reminds us that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us, and because of His grace we have been forgiven, redeemed, and made alive. If you've been struggling to see God's goodness, this episode will encourage you to remember His faithfulness and respond with a heart full of gratitude.

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On this episode of the Redeemed & Restored Podcast, we dive into one of Jesus' most powerful parables, the story of the prodigal son in Luke 15. Through the lens of recovery and redemption, we explore the turning point that changed everything: "When he came to his senses." We discuss how addiction, sin, and self-reliance often lead us into our own far countries and pig pens, but God's grace meets us even there. This episode offers biblical insight, and practical encouragement for anyone who has wandered, struggled with relapse, battled shame, or wondered if it's too late to come home. The good news is that the Father is still watching, still waiting, and ready to run toward anyone who turns back to Him. 

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In this episode of the Redeemed & Restored Podcast, host Mike Noland explores one of the most overlooked triggers of relapse: offense. Drawing from biblical truth and insights from John Bevere's book The Bait of Satan, this episode unpacks how unresolved hurt, bitterness, and unforgiveness can quietly pull us away from God, isolate us from others, and lead us back toward old patterns of bondage. Through Scripture, and recovery principles, you'll discover why offense is one of Satan's greatest traps and how forgiveness is not only essential for spiritual health but also for lasting recovery. Most importantly, you'll be reminded of the Gospel: that Jesus, though deeply offended and wronged, chose forgiveness on the cross so that we could experience true freedom. If you've been carrying hurt, resentment, or struggling to let go of what others have done to you, this episode offers hope, healing, and a pathway toward restoration through Christ.

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In this episode of The Redeemed and Restored Podcast, we explore one of the most important questions a person can ever answer: Do you believe? Not simply believing that Jesus existed or knowing facts about Him, but truly placing your trust in Him for salvation. Together we examine what the Bible means when it speaks of believing in Christ and why eternal life is a gift of God's grace that cannot be earned or maintained by human effort. Through passages from John, Acts, Ephesians, Romans, and other Scriptures, we discuss the difference between intellectual agreement and genuine saving faith, the assurance believers can have in Christ, and why Jesus is not only our Savior but also our Keeper. If you have ever wrestled with questions about salvation, eternal security, or what it means to truly trust Jesus, this episode will encourage you to rest fully in the finished work of Christ. 

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In this powerful episode of the Redeemed & Restored Podcast, host Mike Noland dives into Psalm 91 to discover what it truly means to find refuge in God. Addiction, fear, shame, and brokenness often drive us toward false shelters that can never truly save us. But Psalm 91 reveals a God who offers real protection, healing, and freedom through Jesus Christ.

This message connects recovery and the Gospel, showing how God meets us in our struggles, breaks chains of bondage, and invites us to dwell in His presence instead of running back to old patterns. Whether you are battling addiction, walking through recovery, or simply searching for peace in the middle of life’s storms, this episode will remind you that Jesus is our true refuge and fortress.