Radically Restored: From Addiction to Redemption w/ Stephen McWhirter
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What happens when the person who grew up in the church becomes the one who feels furthest from God? Stephen McWhirter — author, musician, and songwriter behind the award winning worship song 'Come Jesus Come' — sits down with Liz Wright to share one of the most honest and hope-filled testimonies you'll hear. Stephen grew up as a preacher's son. He endured a traumatic childhood, turned to drugs and rebellion, and spent years living far from the faith he was raised in. Then came a radical encounter with God that changed everything. In this conversation, Stephen shares the power of forgiveness — including the hardest kind, forgiving yourself — and why he believes every story has a purpose, no matter where it has been. If you or someone you love is carrying shame, struggling with addiction, or wondering whether God can really restore what feels broken — this episode is for you.
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