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Real Recovery

Faith Radio
Recovery
Addiction
Faith
Christianity
Substance Abuse
Alcoholism
Mental Health
Teen Challenge
Mentorship
Faith Radio
Accountability
Pornography
Dopamine
Resilience and Recovery
Relapse
Bible
Addiction Recovery
George P. Fraser
Community Support
Spiritual Awakening

Real Recovery shares real stories of recovery and hope as it helps to lead those struggling with addictions out of that lifestyle and into a relationship with Christ.

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Recent Guests

Jason Redeemer
Guest sharing his personal recovery story and faith journey
None stated
Episode: My journey is the evidence that it is never too late – Jason's story
Karisa Rogers
Guest on the show, Karisa Rogers, station manager and recovering alcoholic
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Episode: Our surrender was needed, we had to hand it over to Jesus – Karisa and John's story
John Rogers
Guest on the show, Karisa's husband, recovering alcoholic
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Episode: Our surrender was needed, we had to hand it over to Jesus – Karisa and John's story
Tom Truszinski
CEO of Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge
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Episode: Never the same since that moment of utter desperation – Tom's story
Mike Novotny
Author, pastor, and speaker known for discussing topics of confession and spiritual growth.
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Episode: Ready to fight against temptation when it comes – Mike's story
Wayne Bugg
Executive director at St. Vincent de Paul, who shares his remarkable recovery story from addiction.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Episode: People convinced me that God had a greater purpose for me – Wayne's story
Dr. Rhona Epstein
Expert in food addiction recovery and author
drrona.com
Episode: Finding freedom from food addiction – Dr. Rhona Epstein
John Ahonka
Reverend and guest speaker
First Recovery Church
Episode: He did better than restoring my life, God gave me a new life – Micah's story
Kurt Kay
Long-time friend of the hosts and an inspiring pastor with over 40 years of sobriety.
Mount Olivet Lutheran Church
Episode: The Holy Spirit forced me to surrender and say I am done – Kurt's story

Hosts

Bill Arnold
Host with a focus on faith, humor, and recovery insights.
George P. Fraser
Co-host with a background in recovery and community service.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 26 ratings
  • Great recovery podcast

    I learn things every week and look forward to being encouraged in my faith in Jesus and recovery journey. Great testimonies and teachings.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    stephreview
    United States5 years ago
  • Thankful

    I don’t have addictions to drugs or alcohol, but I struggle with food, and I absolutely have idols in my life that I need to lay at the foot of the cross. My dad and brother are active addicts. I have found hope in this podcast. It’s been so good to hear directly from people in recovery. I especially appreciate George. Bill, I can’t forget you! Thanks for your humor and insights! Keep it up guys!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ejdbwishfkeks
    United States6 years ago
  • The wrench for the monkey!!!!

    These two gentlemen do it right. They, along with the guests focus more on what they did to start their recovery and what they continue to do on a daily basis. As addicts/alcoholics we all know the what happened and that we have problems. What I personally seek out is what others did or are doing to sustain their recovery and strengthen their relationship with God, I get that from this program. I use this program as another tool when my self will starts taking over or I feel week, it works f... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SA Christian
    United States8 years ago
  • These guys help me in so many ways

    Peace fellas

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rpassolt
    United States8 years ago
  • Funny and helpful!

    This faith radio podcast is so fun to listen to, and is full of scripture and scripture based teaching. Bill is a comedian, George is a director for a rehab center with the Salvation Army, and they are both really funny. They focus on rehabilitation from any addictive problems, i.e. food addiction, and take a scripture-based approach.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bonniejc
    United States10 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many express gratitude for the supportive community created through the podcast and its faith-driven message, helping listeners feel less alone in their challenges.
The hosts are described as engaging and humorous, providing encouraging insights that make the content relatable and engaging.
Listeners appreciate the inspirational and heartfelt stories shared, often resonating with their own experiences and struggles with addiction.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

My journey is the evidence that it is never too late – Jason's story
Q: What caused the turning point toward faith and recovery?
A combination of a life-threatening crisis, exposure to recovery programs, and a transformative church moment finally opened him to accepting Jesus, leading to a commitment to recovery and service.
My journey is the evidence that it is never too late – Jason's story
Q: What was life like for Jason growing up, and how did those early experiences shape him?
Jason describes a traumatic, unstable childhood with abuse and neglect that pushed him toward substances as a coping mechanism, revealing the roots of his later addiction and the need for healing.
Being heard, not hurt by one another – Jayneen and Shawn's story
Q: When a partner commits adultery, you have biblical grounds to divorce. Did any of your Christian friends tell you to divorce, and how did you respond?
Shawn explains he studied the Word to determine what was right for their family, chose what he could live with for the rest of his life, and decided safety and restoration were possible if that was God's plan for them, ultimately choosing to pursue restoration.
I'm never alone, because the Holy Spirit is with me – Mike's story
Q: Were you being rewarded for a performance?
Mike reflects on his childhood, noting that he felt love was performance-based, which contributed to his drive for perfection.
I'm never alone, because the Holy Spirit is with me – Mike's story
Q: Why are you here? Where did you grow up?
Mike shares he grew up in a little town in Minnesota, with a strong Christian family.

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What is Real Recovery about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content revolves around personal transformation and recovery from addiction, infused with faith-based principles. It features heartfelt testimonies from individuals who share their journeys through addiction and their renewal through faith, reflecting themes of forgiveness, redemption, and the significance of community support. Noteworthy is the integration of diverse experiences, illustrating how spiritual awakening plays a critical role in overcoming various forms of addictions, including substance abuse and food addiction. Episodes highlight expert insights, practical recovery strategies, and are interspersed with humor and warmth, particularly from the engaging hosts.

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Real Recovery launched 12 years ago and published 415 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Real Recovery include:

1. Jason Redeemer
2. Karisa Rogers
3. John Rogers
4. Tom Truszinski
5. Mike Novotny
6. Wayne Bugg
7. Dr. Rhona Epstein
8. John Ahonka

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