Recorded on-site at The UPCI's 80th anniversary General Conference, this episode features Pastor G.L. Keene of Riverbend Pentecostal in New Madrid, Missouri, and the story behind Riverbend Recovery, a ministry that started with four guys, a coffee pot, and no curriculum, then grew into two weekly locations impacting dozens each week. Pastor Keene explains why he believes “everybody needs recovery,” not only those battling substances, but anyone carrying wounds, hidden habits, shame, pride, or pain that the church culture sometimes glosses over.
Tom and Pastor Keene talk candidly about why recovery works: taking the mask off, finding a safe circle, and learning to love yourself in a healthy way so you can truly love your neighbor. They dig into fear, confession, healing, and how God can use imperfect people, including Peter, who was powerfully used by God while still needing correction and growth.
This is a revival-minded conversation about grace, honesty, and the freedom of walking with Jesus without pretending. If you are tired of hiding and ready to heal, who is one safe person you can talk to this week?
Up Next in Joy Hour
-
Ep.14 - Faith, War, and Redemption wi...
Marine veteran Aaron “Sergeant Q” Quinonez shares how combat trauma, PTSD, depression, and suicidal darkness nearly took him out, and how God met him at rock bottom with a new path forward. He unpacks the moment that changed everything: serving others, not as a one-time trip, but as a lifestyle t...
-
Ep.13 - How God Healed My Heart with ...
Kameron Burgess grew up as a missionary kid overseas, lived in constant transition, and eventually stepped into ministry full-time in Spain, carrying major responsibility while trying to build a marriage in an intense environment. Then COVID hit, isolation set in, and behind the scenes his marria...
-
Ep.12 - Discovering Purpose & Unlocki...
Tom sits down in-studio with his new friend Al Herrera for an unscripted, real conversation about identity, purpose, and the stories we’re tempted to hide. Al shares how early wounds and harsh words shaped “fake IDs” he carried for years: unworthy, dumb, and convicted felon, and how those labels ...
