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 34: When Sorry Isn't Enough
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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 change requires willingness, truth, and grace put into action. These steps move recovery beyond good intentions and into the hard work of making amends.
Mike explains that Steps Eight and Nine are not about punishment or shame, but about heart transformation. Through biblical truth and personal stories, he shows how owning our wrongs, seeking reconciliation, and inviting others into the process leads to genuine healing. At the center of it all is the gospel. Jesus doesn’t just forgive us. He restores us. Because Christ has reconciled us to God through the cross, we are now empowered to pursue reconciliation with others.
This episode reminds us that true freedom is found in honesty, humility, and obedience, and that lasting healing flows from the grace of Jesus, who makes restoration possible.
