Real Recovery

George and Bill discuss the last step in recovery of realizing what God has done for you and then sharing it with others.  Then, Jim shares his story of having a spiritual awakening and finding deliverance from alcoholism.

Bill and George discuss how the 12 steps of AA point people to Christ and unpack the first three steps. Then, Vicky shares her story of going from being helpless in addiction to overcoming temptations with Christ's help.

Bill and George look at why Jesus is the key to recovering from addiction.  Then they talk with David who received healing from his past and stepped into authentic living when he found a relationship with Jesus.

Bill and George discuss the need for addicts to recognize that a power greater than themselves can restore them to sanity.  Then, Nicky shares her story of finding rescue and restoration in Jesus.

George and Bill consider what it means to live out recovery principles in every area of life. Then, they talk with Dan who was enmeshed in a life of drugs and alcohol, but found deliverance and healing through Jesus.

Recovery starts by admitting we are powerless over our addiction.  Bill and George focus on this important step of the recovery process. Then, Van shares his story of struggling with addiction, guilt and anger, but then finding hope at Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge.

The third step of recovery is turning your will and life over to the care of God. Bill and George explore this and then talk with Kelly. He was living in darkness before stepping into the light of God's love.

Admitting our past wrongs due to addiction is not easy, but it is necessary and step 5 of the recovery process.  Bill and George discuss this and then talk with Christian who was near death due to overdose, but miraculously survived.

George and Bill look at Step 2 in the recovery process involving acknowledging a higher power. Then, Dr. Tim Walsh from Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge considers why some people stay sober while others don't and how to find lasting hope.

In this encore episode of Real Recovery, Jim Moore from Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge speaks with Bill and George about his history of addiction, his son's experience with addiction, and how God can redeem it all.

Bill and George welcome Robby Gallaty, pastor of Long Hollow Baptist Church, as he shares how his life of cars, girls, drugs and money weren't enough. God had a bigger mission on his heart.

Meditation is a key component to recovery.  Bill and George discuss meditation, then talk with John who shares his story involving several stints in rehab and how he is staying sober today.

Bill and George discuss owning our mistakes and changing destructive behavior. Then, Stu Fuhlendorf shares his journey from success and riches to losing everything, but ultimately finding hope and recovery. Stu's book is Wall Street to the Well.

Bill and George review the importance of making amends with others and the role God plays in that. Then we hear Ryan's story who is truly blessed to be alive after a terrible car crash nearly took his life.

Bill and George consider the role humility plays in recovery.  Then, hear the incredible testimony of Jay who went from running with a gang to ministering to addicts as a pastor.

Redemption. Forgiveness. Grace. These are things we all want, and they're a huge part of Donnie's story.

Angie spent her young life looking for a place to belong--but eventually found herself trapped in addiction. Then, she met the God who loves her...and makes beauty from the ashes of life.

David Carlson shares the amazing promise of new life that God offers to everyone--no sin too great, no sinner too far away to find.

When God saves us, He always has a job for us to do: Hear how Saul Selby came out of his own addiction and now helps others in recovery through Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge. 

Being raised in the church didn't stop Brennan from developing addictions. He reached the point where he thought drugs were "better than life itself."  But God continued to relentlessly pursue him with His love, which is truly better than life.