David's Journey: From Alcohol Dependency to Faith-Filled Recovery
Episode Overview
Recovery is not just abstaining from alcohol; it's about embracing faith. Reconnecting with God can bring the freedom needed for true transformation. Balancing success and addiction can lead to personal struggles. Community support is crucial in overcoming addiction. Living authentically and transparently is key post-recovery.
With man, nothing is possible, but with God, all things are.
Ever wondered what it takes to truly transform your life after battling addiction? In this episode of Real Recovery, you'll hear David Carlson's captivating journey from the depths of alcohol dependency to finding a new life through faith. David shares his story of growing up in a faith-filled household, only to drift away during college as he found himself entangled in the allure of social drinking.
Despite a successful career and seemingly perfect life, he reveals how alcohol quietly took hold, leading to personal struggles and the eventual loss of his marriage. The turning point came when David realised that true recovery was not just about abstaining from alcohol but embracing a faith-based approach. He recounts how reconnecting with God brought him the freedom he desperately needed, enabling him to live a life repurposed for greater things.
With anecdotes of his journey through secular and faith-based recovery programmes, David's story is a powerful reminder that while the path to sobriety is fraught with challenges, the promise of a renewed life is within reach for everyone. So, how do you find hope in the darkest times? Tune in to witness David's remarkable transformation and discover how faith can be the cornerstone of recovery.