Radically Changed: Addiction, Darkness, and Finding Redem...

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In this powerful episode of Alive & Sober with Reno Collier, Reno sits down with Josh to share an incredible story of addiction, darkness, and radical transformation through faith in Jesus. Josh opens up about his early struggles with substance abuse, his descent into meth addiction, and years spent in the grip of spiritual darkness, including encounters with the occult and demonic oppression. Despite decades of pain, broken relationships, and feeling unforgivable, Josh describes how God relentlessly pursued him, orchestrating moments of grace and revelation that led to his surrender and recovery.Take Action with the 4 R’s:Read: Dive into the story of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32) and reflect on God’s relentless love for those who return to Him, no matter how far they’ve wandered.Reflect: Consider your own journey—are there areas where you feel unforgivable or stuck in shame? How does Josh’s story challenge your view of God’s grace and your own worthiness?Respond: Pray—“God, thank You for loving me despite my past. Help me to trust Your forgiveness and to walk in the new life You offer. Give me courage to be honest about my struggles and to reach out for help.”Reveal: Share your story or a word of encouragement with someone who feels hopeless or unworthy. Let them know that redemption is possible and that God’s love is bigger than any mistake.If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, recovery, or feeling unworthy, this episode offers hope, practical wisdom, and a reminder that broken people can help other broken people find healing.Keywords: addiction recovery, Christian testimony, meth addiction, spiritual warfare, redemption, prodigal son, faith and recovery, jail ministry, Reno Collier, Alive & Sober, Josh, overcoming shame, forgiveness, Jesus, real life recovery, brokenness, hope, transformation, Christian podcast, recovery ministry, honesty in recovery, second chances, drug court, chaplain, biker ministry, Nebraska recovery, spiritual awakening, relapse, grace, Bible study, Christian encouragement

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In this powerful episode of Alive & Sober with Reno Collier, Reno sits down with Josh to share an incredible story of addiction, darkness, and radical transformation through faith in Jesus. Josh opens up about his early struggles with substance...

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