Today Elliott sits down with longtime friends Mike and Maureen to hear their story of how alcohol gradually took control of their lives—and how Jesus ultimately set them free. What began as a search for confidence, belonging, relief, and acceptance eventually became years of addiction, brokenness, shame, and isolation.
Together they share their deeply personal journeys into alcoholism, the painful moments that forced them to confront reality, and the unexpected places where hope began to emerge. They discuss recovery, Alcoholics Anonymous, faith, community, and the life-changing difference between simply managing addiction and experiencing true spiritual freedom.
The conversation also explores marriage after recovery, family-of-origin wounds, emotional honesty, and why lasting freedom requires more than sobriety—it requires surrender. Mike and Maureen reflect on how God used community, authentic relationships, and decades of faithful growth to transform not only their lives, but also their marriage and their understanding of what it means to truly live free.
Whether you're struggling with addiction yourself, love someone who is, or simply long to experience greater freedom in your own life, this episode is a powerful reminder that no one is beyond God's reach. Healing begins when we stop hiding, invite others into our story, and allow Christ to do what only He can do.
Dr. Karin & Pastor Elliott Anderson
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