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George Wood The Sober Truth

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  • Episode 58-Rediscovering True Faith in a Divided World with Bill Vanderbush

Episode 58-Rediscovering True Faith in a Divided World with Bill Vanderbush

Thursday 6th November 2025

Explore true faith's role in recovery with George Wood and Bill Vanderbush, focusing on love, acceptance, and healing.
60 minutes
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Informative
Hopeful
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Healing

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George Wood The Sober Truth
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Rediscovering Faith: Healing Through Love and Acceptance

Episode Overview

  • True faith transcends religious divisions and promotes unity.
  • God's love is transformative when seen as a Father, not a judge.
  • Faith-based recovery should focus on grace, not striving.
  • Identity in Christ is central to personal healing.
  • Reforming perceptions of God can lead to societal change.
"Grace is not something you fall from; it's someone you fall into."
What does it mean to truly embrace faith in a world riddled with division? In this engaging episode, George Wood sits down with Bill Vanderbush to tackle the misconceptions surrounding faith-based recovery and explore how a genuine understanding of faith can bring healing. They chat about the transformative power of seeing God as a loving Father, rather than a distant judge, and how this perspective can reshape our identity and aid in recovery from addiction and trauma.
The conversation takes a deep dive into the importance of moving beyond traditional religious views that often promote separation and judgment. Instead, they advocate for a union with God that emphasises love and acceptance. Bill shares his experiences of interacting with different theological perspectives and how his journey has been enriched by challenging his own perceptions of God's goodness.
The duo also discusses the critical role of fatherhood in healing and how redefining our relationship with God as a Father can alter our lives profoundly. They stress that true faith isn't about striving for God's approval but resting in the grace that is already given. With light-hearted banter and profound reflections, this episode offers a fresh look at how faith can serve as a catalyst for personal transformation and societal change.
Are you ready to rethink what faith means in your life? This episode might just change your perspective.
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