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EPISODE · Jan 15, 2026 · 3 MIN

What Real Recovery Actually Looks Like

from Alive & Sober · host Reno Collier

In this episode of Alive & Sober with Reno Collier, Reno dives deep into the journey of rebuilding a life after addiction, focusing on how faith and surrender to Jesus can restore what was lost. Reno shares personal stories of recovery, emphasizing that true transformation goes beyond just quitting drinking—it’s about letting God heal and rebuild every part of you. Drawing from the promise in Joel 2:25, “I will restore to you the years that the swarming locusts have eaten,” Reno explores how God doesn’t just heal wounds but restores the whole person, brick by brick. Listeners will hear about the power of the 12 steps, the importance of spiritual growth, and the hope that comes from seeing real change reflected in the eyes of loved ones. Read: Take time to read Joel 2:25 and reflect on God’s promise of restoration. Reflect: Consider what areas of your life feel broken or lost, and how God might be inviting you to let Him rebuild them. Respond: Pray, “God, thank You for Your promise to restore what I’ve lost. Help me trust You with my pain and let You rebuild my life, one day at a time.” Reveal: Share your story of restoration with someone who needs hope, or offer encouragement to someone struggling with addiction. Keywords: addiction recovery, Christian sobriety, Reno Collier, faith and addiction, Jesus restores, 12 steps, Joel 2:25, spiritual growth, sobriety podcast, hope after addiction, Christian recovery, rebuilding life, God’s restoration, Alive & Sober

On this episode of Alive & Sober with Reno Collier, Reno shares how faith and recovery work together to rebuild lives after addiction. Drawing from personal experience, he discusses the transformative power of letting Jesus restore what addiction destroyed, and how true healing goes beyond just quitting drinking to finding lasting restoration and purpose.

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