From Addiction to Redemption: How Hitting Rock Bottom Led Me to Real Freedom and Faith

In this episode of Alive & Sober with Reno Collier, Reno sits down with Adam to share a powerful story of addiction, faith, and redemption. Adam opens up about his journey from a seemingly perfect childhood in East Tennessee to the depths of opioid addiction, the pain of broken relationships, and the struggle to find hope. Together, Reno and Adam discuss the emptiness of chasing worldly success and the life-changing impact of encountering God’s grace.Adam describes how secular recovery programs didn’t work for him, but a Christ-centered approach at S2L Recovery transformed his life. He shares the pivotal moment when he realized his need for the gospel, the crushing weight of his own sin, and the hope that comes from being made a new creation in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17). The conversation explores the importance of surrender, obedience, and finding identity not in addiction, but in Christ.S2L Recovery: https://www.s2lrecovery.org/Recovery in Christ: https://www.youtube.com/@recoveryinchristinstituteAction Steps – The 4 R’s:Read: Dive into 2 Corinthians 5:17 – “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” Consider also 2 Peter 1:3-7, which speaks about escaping the corruption of the world through Christ and growing in faith.Reflect: Think about your own journey. Are there areas where you’re still trying to control things on your own? What does it mean for you to surrender your will and trust God’s timing? How does knowing you are a new creation in Christ change your perspective on your past and your future?Respond: Pray – “God, thank You for loving me even in my brokenness. Help me to surrender my will to You and trust Your timing. Remind me that in Christ, I am a new creation. Give me the courage to walk in freedom and to help others find hope in You. Amen.”Reveal: Share your story of transformation with someone who may be struggling. Demonstrate the truth of God’s grace by offering empathy, encouragement, and practical support. Invite someone to read Scripture with you or attend a recovery meeting where faith is central.Keywords: Christian addiction recovery, faith and sobriety, Reno Collier, S2L Recovery, new creation in Christ, 2 Corinthians 5:17, surrender, hope after addiction, recovery testimony, gospel-centered recovery, overcoming addiction, spiritual transformation, Christian podcast, recovery stories, addiction and faith, biblical recovery, Alive & Sober