Redeemed & Restored
Welcome to the Redeemed and Restored Podcast, a powerful journey of hope, transformation, and faith. Host Michael Noland shares the raw and unfiltered story of his own battle with addiction, which spanned over 30 years from the age of 12. Through his personal testimony of struggle, pain, and ultimate victory, he offers listeners a beacon of hope and proof that radical change is possible—no matter how impossible the circumstances may seem.
In each episode, Michael not only recounts his miraculous and life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ, which set him free from addiction nearly two years ago, but also invites others to share their incredible stories of redemption. From those who have faced similar struggles and also found freedom, the podcast features powerful testimonies of healing and transformation.
Above all, Redeemed and Restored aims to inspire and encourage listeners, showing them that no matter how deep their struggle or how far they’ve fallen, change is possible. It is rooted in the belief that true restoration comes through a relationship with Jesus Christ, the only solution to our deepest brokenness. Tune in for a reminder that redemption is real, hope is alive, and healing is always within reach.
Redeemed & Restored
Episode 30: The Foundation of Freedom with David VanBuskirk
In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored podcast, host Mike Noland and guest David Van Buskirk dive into the first three steps of recovery: Step 1, Surrender; Step 2, Faith; and Step 3, Obedience. Together, they explore how recovery and biblical truth come together to form a firm foundation for lasting freedom. Mike and David discuss the importance of admitting powerlessness over addiction, placing trust in God, and walking out daily obedience as an act of discipleship. Through personal testimonies and biblical principles, they highlight the renewing of the mind, the power of community, and the example Jesus sets in surrender and obedience. This conversation encourages listeners to embrace their recovery journey with faith, humility, and wholehearted commitment, reminding them that true transformation begins with a relationship with Jesus Christ.
