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In this episode of The Fixed Fight, host Misty Gomel sits down with guest Pastor Keith Brewer to break down the spiritual blueprint for overcoming addiction and walking in lasting recovery.Rooted in Revelation 12:11, this powerful conversation unpacks why willpower alone is never enough, the true cost and authority behind your personal testimony, and why real freedom requires moving beyond a momentary spiritual experience into daily discipleship, genuine mentorship, and honest accountability.Whether you are in the thick of the fight, fighting off relapse, or walking alongside someone in recovery, this discussion delivers real-world encouragement and biblical truth to help you take that next right step.Key highlights from this discussion:• Revelation 12:11 and the eternal weight of testimony• Why willpower fails and how to build spiritual discipline• The critical role of mentorship versus isolation• Receiving accountability grounded in love, not condemnation• Moving past past mistakes to make the next right choiceIf you or a loved one are struggling with addiction or alcoholism, reach out. There is hope, you are loved, and you do not have to walk this road alone.

In this live Covenant Connection message, Pastor Rodney delivers a powerful, encouraging word on holding onto faith during life’s most difficult trials and seasons of survival.Drawing from Acts 28, we explore the journey of the Apostle Paul—facing shipwrecks, storms, and the bite of a viper, only to shake it off into the fire and suffer no harm. If you feel like your life is in the middle of wreckage or you're wondering how you're going to make it through, remember that God has purpose in your pain. What looks like destruction is being used for His glory, and your story will become a testimony to help someone else. Don't throw in the towel, don't walk away—stay with God, trust Him with all your heart, and know that you will survive.Key Scriptures Referenced:- Acts 28:1-7- 2 Timothy 2:12, 3:12- Philippians 3:13-14- Proverbs 3:5-6- Psalm 122:1Tune in for Part 2 next week as we continue this journey through God's Word. If this message blessed you, please like, share with someone who needs encouragement today, and subscribe for weekly biblical teachings and live broadcasts.

Join Pastor Michael Buckner on E1R1 as he sits down with Betsy and Derrick Hopson for a powerful, heartfelt conversation closing out Spina Bifida Awareness Month.Betsy Hopson, a health scientist at UAB and Children’s of Alabama, has spent over two decades walking alongside more than a thousand individuals and families navigating spina bifida. In this episode, Betsy and Derrick open up about building community beyond hospital walls, pioneering adult transition clinics, and the unforgettable lives that have shaped their faith and family along the way.From touching stories of resilience and worship to finding purpose in life's greatest battles, this conversation is an inspiring reminder of how faith, family, and advocacy can bring light into any diagnosis. The episode concludes with an uplifting prayer of peace, strength, and restoration for parents, caregivers, and individuals living with spina bifida.Chapters:0:00 - Welcome & Community Announcements3:18 - Meet Betsy & Derrick Hopson4:07 - 20+ Years Supporting Spina Bifida Families5:05 - Remembering Haley: "I Can Only Imagine"6:22 - Raising a Family in the Community8:33 - Pioneering Adult Care & Transition Programs15:00 - The Emotional Journey & Heart Behind the Mission18:11 - Heath’s Story & Miracles in the Hospital22:49 - Closing Prayer for Families, Healing & Peace

ABC's Of Leadership Part 1 | The Leadership Edge with Dr. P Ronald Wilder

Are You Being A Daughter? | Lift Off with Brother Jacky Connell and Jessica S. Smith

Lessons Behind The Jersey | Break the Huddle Podcast with Pastor Short-Tee and Willie Green

Piece of God | Fishers of Men Podcast with Robert Sharp

Hard-Core Self-Care | The Hope Holders Podcast with Julie Howard

How God Uses Flawed People | Tearing Down The Walls with Keith Brewer and Brandon Blair

Do you feel stuck, broken, or like you’ve messed up too many times for God to ever use you?In this debut episode of The Upper Room, hosts Patrick Sullivan and Brandon Brown open up about their personal battles with addiction, hitting rock bottom, and the lie that you have to "fix yourself" before coming to God.Drawing from the story of Peter and the early disciples in Acts, Patrick and Brandon share an honest look at what real transformation looks like: not overnight perfection, but daily surrender, radical honesty, and walking step-by-step toward true freedom in Christ. No matter where you find yourself right now, God is a God of second chances—and your story isn't over.In this episode, we talk about:The Heart Behind The Upper Room: Why this isn't just another podcast, but a place for hurting people to find freedom.The Lie of "Fixing Yourself First": Why coming to Jesus as you are is the first step toward lasting change.Redemption from Rock Bottom: How Peter went from denying Christ to leading a revival—and what that means for your life.Surrender vs. Control: What happens when you stop trying to manage life in your own strength.A Challenge for Tonight: How to take honest inventory and invite God into your current struggle.Episode Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome to BGTV Studios & The Upper Room01:10 – The Vision: Turning the World Upside Down (Acts 2 & 17)05:00 – From Rock Bottom to Boldness: Peter’s Redemption07:05 – Walking Through Addiction & Finding Second Chances10:50 – Come As You Are: Breaking the Cycle in Your Own Strength13:10 – Brandon's Journey: 8 Years of Daily Surrender18:25 – Conviction vs. Condemnation: How True Change Happens24:35 – Letting Go of Control & Walking in Your Purpose29:05 – Personal Challenge & Closing PrayerConnect & Support:Support our ministry and help spread the Gospel: https://bgtvstudios.com/giveSubscribe for weekly episodes, real conversations, and encouragement on your walk of faith.#Faith #Testimony #ChristianPodcast #Recovery #TheUpperRoom #BGTVStudios