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.
Episodes
53 episodes
Episode 53: Radical Grace with Michael Pagano
In this inspiring episode of Redeemed & Restored, Michael Pagano from True Christian Ministry shares his powerful testimony of transformation from a life of addiction and gang involvement to a committed Christian ministry. Discover how God'...
Episode 52: He Will Answer
In this episode of Redeemed & Restored, “He Will Answer,” Mike shares his powerful testimony of being completely delivered after 30+ years of addiction when he finally did what Scripture calls us to do: Ask, seek, and knock. Center...
Episode 51: Faith In Uncertainty
In this episode of Redeemed & Restored, host Mike Noland speaks straight into the tension of not knowing what comes next. Walking through real-life uncertainty, he opens up about facing unanswered questions while choosing to trust Go...
Episode 50: Freed People Help Free People with David Vanbuskirk
On this episode of Redeemed and Restored, host Mike Noland is joined by his friend David Vanbuskirk for a powerful conversation centered on the heart of recovery and the gospel. This episode dives into the 12th step of recovery, the Gr...
Episode 49: I Was Dead
This episode of Redeemed and Restored unpacks the powerful truth of Ephesians 2:1–10, what it really means to be spiritually dead, and why grace is the only thing that can bring us to life. Through a raw personal story and clear biblical teachi...
Episode 48: Rooted & Renewed with David Vanbuskirk
In this episode of Redeemed and Restored, host Mike Noland sits down with David Vanbuskirk to unpack Step 11 and its powerful connection to spiritual disciplines. Together, they explore how seeking God through prayer, meditation, and His Word l...
Episode 47: This Changes Everything
In this episode of Redeemed & Restored, host Mike Noland unpacks the message that truly changes everything, the gospel. If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles you can’t break, weighed down by your past, or like no matter how hard you try somet...
Episode 46: Break The Cycle
In this episode of the Redeemed & Restored Podcast, host Mike Noland dives into the deep impact of injustice and how the wounds we didn’t choose can still shape the lives we live. He unpacks how responding to pain with sin can quietly build...
Episode 45: Catch The Drift with David Vanbuskirk
In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored Podcast, host Mike Noland and David Vanbuskirk dive into the powerful principle behind Step 10 in recovery and the role it plays in living a spiritually healthy life. They discuss the importance of t...
Episode 44: Grace Goes First with David Vanbuskirk
In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored Podcast. Host Mike Noland sits down with David Vanbuskirk to unpack Steps 8 and 9 in recovery through the lens of Scripture, including Jesus’ words in Gospel of Matthew about leaving the altar to be ...
Episode 43: My Silent Battle
In this powerful episode of the Redeemed & Restored Podcast, host Mike Noland opens up about “My Silent Battle” and the unseen war that takes place in the mind. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, Mike unpacks what it means to r...
Episode 42: Forgiven Much with David Vanbuskirk
In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored podcast, hosts Mike Noland and David Van Buskirk delve into the critical steps of recovery, focusing on Steps 6 and 7 of the 12-step program. They discuss the importance of being entirely ready to ha...
Episode 41: God's Original Design
In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored podcast, host Mike Noland explores God's original design for humanity, the church, and individual identity in Christ. He discusses how sin has distorted this design and how Jesus came to restore it. ...
Episode 40: Knowing Jesus
In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored podcast, host Mike Noland explores the profound nature of salvation, emphasizing that it is not merely about forgiveness but about a transformative relationship with Jesus. He discusses the ongoing j...
Episode 39: What Is Freedom?
In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored podcast, host Mike Noland explores the concept of freedom as not just forgiveness but transformation. He discusses the importance of restoration in Christ, the significance of identity and purpose, a...
Episode 38: You Can't Heal What You Hide with David VanBuskirk
In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored podcast, host Mike Noland and guest David Van Buskirk delve into the transformative journey of recovery, focusing on the critical steps four and five of the recovery process. They discuss the importa...
Episode 37: The 12 Steps and The Gospel with Mitch Thompson
In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored podcast, host Mike Noland and guest Mitch Thompson share their personal journeys through addiction and recovery. They discuss the importance of community, the role of the church in recovery, and the ...
Episode 36: When Discipline Becomes Desire
In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored Podcast, host Mike Noland shares a raw and hope-filled conversation about Step 11, spiritual discipline, and the life-changing power of daily communion with God. Mike talks about his journey of go...
Episode 35: One Degree Off
In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored podcast, host Mike Noland delves into Step 10 of recovery, emphasizing the importance of daily self-examination and the one degree principle, which illustrates how small deviations can lead to signif...
Episode 34: When Sorry Isn't Enough
In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored podcast, host Mike Noland walks through Steps Eight and Nine of the recovery journey, confronting the truth that words alone cannot heal the damage we’ve done. When sorry isn’t enough, real ...
Episode 33: Am I ready to Change or Not?
In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored Podcast, host Michael Noland goes beyond confession and confronts the real question: Am I ready to change or not? Walking through Steps 6 and 7 of recovery, we explore biblical repentance no...
Episode 32: Walking In the Light
In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored podcast, host Mike Noland delves into the critical step of confession in the recovery process, particularly within the context of addiction and spiritual healing. He emphasizes the importance of brin...
Episode 31: Into the Light
In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored podcast, host Mike Noland discusses the critical fourth step in recovery: honesty. He emphasizes the importance of bringing hidden secrets into the light, the role of forgiveness, and the necessit...
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 bib...
Episode 29: Obedience Changes Everything
In this episode of the Redeemed and Restored podcast, host Mike Noland explores the themes of spiritual growth, obedience, and the transformative power of a relationship with Jesus. He emphasizes the importance of daily communion with God, the ...