Real Recovery

Bill and George look at how temptation and rebellion play a role in addiction.  They also discuss the truth about how just because a person makes a mistake doesn't mean they are a bad person - and how remembering this helps us experience forgiveness.

Bill and George review the importance of each step in recovery.  Then, they feature several testimonies from residents of Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge that highlight how God can give people the power to find freedom from addiction.

Bill and George reflect on Step 2 of recovery which involves coming to believe in a power higher than ourselves that can restore us to sanity.  Then, Dar shares her story of getting lost in cocaine and alcohol addiction, but then finding lasting freedom and a new life of hope and joy in Jesus through Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge.

Bill and George discuss Step 3 which states, "I have made a decision to turn my will and my life over to the care of God as I understand Him."  Then, they talk with Tim Walsh, Vice President of Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge, about how addiction affects the brain and how we think.  Tim also offers ideas on dealing with cravings and how to avoid self-medicating.

Bill and George address inviting God to help us identify our character defects and then asking Him to remove these shortcomings in our life.  Then, they talk with Scott Abrams who became addicted to painkillers as a physician.  Scott shares how his faith in Jesus became real when he went to rehab and how God is using him in amazing ways today.  Scott's devotional book is "Freedom in the Fight."

George and Bill discuss the importance of staying connected with others even while physically apart.  Then, David shares his story of going from never having taken drugs or a drink in his life to developing an addiction to pain killers.  He kicked the habit with God's help and is now ministering to other addicts as a pastor.

Bill and George check in on how they're coping with stay at home orders and social distancing and how these affect people in recovery.  Then, Elizabeth shares her story of battling an eating disorder and how God helped her love and see herself just as He sees her.

Bill and George discuss how to stay connected to a recovery group amid the coronavirus outbreak.  Then, Terry shares his story of how Jesus rescued him from a life of addiction and hopelessness.

Bill and George are joined by Dr. Tim Walsh, Vice President of MN Adult & Teen Challenge. He encourages those in recovery to overcome hurts, habits, and hang-ups using the "one day at a time" approach.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bill and George are joined by guest Jim who shares his story of how God pursued him throughout years of drug and alcohol addiction, and how it was God who led him to find sobriety.

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.

Bill and George discuss the importance of Step 1 in recovery and how surrendering to God is actually very freeing.  They then talk with Janet, an alcoholic, and her husband Patrick about staying sober during the holidays and how their marriage survived in the midst of addiction.

George and Bill share some thoughts on Step 3 in recovery which involves living our lives for God.  Then, Mark offers his testimony of how drinking and drug use destroyed his marriage.  Thankfully, Mark's story doesn't end there as God helped him break his addictions and gave him a new life.

Once you've come to Jesus and He transforms your life, you want to tell others about Him!  This is actually the twelfth step in recovery and George and Bill discuss what that looks like.  Then, Janet shares her amazing testimony of how God broke her alcohol addiction and literally saved her life.

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.