From Shame to Redemption: A Powerful Testimony of Teen Pregnancy, A Closed Adoption, Healing, Addiction & God’s Grace | Celebrate Recovery with Mary Owen

In this moving episode of Only Love Today, Megan sits down with Mary Owen, co-author of Never Let Go, to share a raw and powerful testimony of trauma, addiction, redemption, and the life-changing impact of Celebrate Recovery. Mary opens up about teenage pregnancy, a closed adoption, years of hidden pain, and her husband Mac’s battle with addiction. What unfolds is a story only God could write—one of restoration, healing, and generational transformation. If you’ve ever felt too far gone, stuck in shame, or unsure where to turn, this episode will remind you: God never lets go—and your story isn’t over. 👉 Take the next step in your faith and healing journey: Grab Megan’s Spiritual Gifts Quiz + resources to discover how God wired you: ➡️ [Ihttps://www.onlylovetoday.com/resources] 🎥 Watch full episodes on YouTube @onlylovetodaymom⭐ Follow Only Love Today so you never miss an episode💬 Share this with a friend who needs hope today Mary Owen has spent over 20 years serving in Celebrate Recovery alongside her husband Mac, helping people around the world find freedom from addiction, trauma, and shame. She is the co-author of Never Let Go, a powerful testimony of God’s redeeming love and healing.Facebook: Mac & Mary Owen TAKEAWAYS You are never too far gone for God’s redemption Healing begins with honesty and safe community Shame thrives in silence—but freedom comes through confession Celebrate Recovery isn’t just for addiction—it’s for any hurt, hang-up, or habit God can restore what feels completely lost—including relationships and identity Generational patterns can be broken through Christ The only true failure is not getting back up Time Stamps 00:00 – Hope in relapse and recovery 01:30 – Sponsor: Woven In Life 03:20 – Introduction to Mary Owen 05:00 – Life, family, and Celebrate Recovery ministry 12:20 – Why Mary wrote Never Let Go 14:00 – Teenage pregnancy and hidden shame 17:30 – Giving up her baby through closed adoption 22:00 – Marriage struggles and addiction 25:00 – The breaking point and confession 27:30 – Church transformation through honesty 31:00 – Discovering Celebrate Recovery 32:00 – The miracle of finding her son 40:00 – Reunion story and God’s redemption 44:00 – What Celebrate Recovery really is 48:00 – Why everyone needs recovery 51:00 – Breaking generational cycles 53:00 – Final encouragement: You are not too far gone Christian testimony, addiction recovery testimony, Celebrate Recovery story, healing from shame, teenage pregnancy testimony, adoption story Christian, overcoming addiction with faith, Christian podcast for moms, identity in Christ, breaking generational curses, faith and recovery, trauma healing testimony, Jesus redemption story If you’re carrying something heavy, something hidden, or something you think disqualifies you… You haven’t gone too far. God still sees you. God still wants you. And your story can start fresh today.