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#262 - National Transformation Month: Oliver Underwood | #nationalrecoverymonth #testimony
#262 - National Transformation Month: Oliver Underwood | #nationalrecoverymonth #testimony
#262 - National Transformation Month: Oliver Underwood | #nationalrecoverymonth #testimony
Saturday 7th September 2024
Join Oliver Underwood as he shares his powerful journey from addiction to faith, highlighting the transformative power of God's grace.
16 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Compassionate
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Transformative
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Get the buttons here!From Despair to Hope: Oliver Underwood's Journey of Faith and Recovery
Episode Overview
- Oliver Underwood shares his journey from addiction to faith.
- Growing up in a single-parent home led to feelings of worthlessness.
- A pivotal moment at 21 sparked his path to recovery.
- Joining a gospel-centred discipleship programme transformed his life.
- Now, Oliver helps others on their recovery journeys as the director of Damascus House.
I've been following after a liar my entire life.
In this heartfelt episode of The Addiction Connection Podcast, Oliver Underwood shares his remarkable journey from a troubled childhood to a life transformed by faith. Hosted by Dr. Mark E. Shaw, CJ McMurry, and Jim Quigley, the episode is part of National Transformation Month, celebrating the power of change through Christ. Oliver recounts growing up in a single-parent home, grappling with feelings of worthlessness after his father chose alcohol over family.
His teenage years spiralled into rebellion and substance abuse, leading him to a dangerous lifestyle manufacturing meth. However, a pivotal moment at age 21 made him realise the weight of his own choices and seek help from his stepdad. This marked the beginning of his path to recovery and transformation. Oliver's story takes a significant turn when he joins a gospel-centred discipleship programme. Initially sceptical, he finds himself surrounded by joyful individuals who had found peace through their faith.
Inspired, Oliver experiences a profound spiritual awakening, understanding that true change comes from within and through God's guidance. The episode underscores the importance of surrendering to a higher power and letting go of self-led decisions that lead to emptiness. Through candid reflections, Oliver highlights how his life shifted from drug addiction to a successful career and then to an even deeper sense of loss. It was only by embracing faith that he found genuine fulfilment.
Now, as the director of Damascus House, Oliver dedicates his life to helping others on their recovery journeys. His testimony is a powerful reminder that no matter how far one has fallen, there is always hope for transformation. Tune in to hear Oliver's inspiring story and reflect on the incredible impact faith can have on overcoming addiction. It's a moving testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the boundless grace available to those who seek it.