LibriVox
LibriVox
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Thursday 1st January 1970
Explore the transformative power of faith at the Ole Jerry McAuley Mission, where destitute souls found hope and redemption in early 1900s NYC.
4 minutes
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Sobriety Success Stories
Creative Recovery Journeys
Family Recovery from Addiction
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Miracles on Water Street: Redemption at the Ole Jerry McAuley Mission
Here is what Christ can do. Here is what Christ is doing amid all our uncertainties and amid all our controversies. Here is something to be seen. God's grace is making men gracious. God's love is making men lovely.
Step back into the early 1900s and uncover the heartwarming tales of transformation at the Ole Jerry McAuley Mission. This episode introduces you to a time when New York City's destitute alcoholics and addicts found hope in an unexpected place. At a time when medical treatments often failed, the mission offered a sanctuary where broken souls could surrender to Christ Jesus and experience profound change.
Philip Ilott Roberts' 'Dry Dock of a Thousand Wrecks' brings these stories to life, showing how faith and grace lifted individuals from the depths of despair to newfound moral strength and beauty. Through personal anecdotes and powerful testimonies, you'll see how the mission's focus on spiritual experiences provided a lifeline for many. The episode also touches on the broader impact of the mission's shift towards public testimony and how it shaped the lives of those seeking quiet spiritual growth.
It's a compelling look at how surrendering to faith can lead to remarkable recovery and resilience. If you're curious about the role of spirituality in overcoming addiction or simply love stories of redemption, this episode is a must-listen.