Alive & Sober

In this episode of Alive & Sober with Reno Collier, Reno dives deep into the journey of rebuilding a life after addiction, focusing on how faith and surrender to Jesus can restore what was lost. Reno shares personal stories of recovery, emphasizing that true transformation goes beyond just quitting drinking—it’s about letting God heal and rebuild every part of you. Drawing from the promise in Joel 2:25, “I will restore to you t...

In this episode of Alive & Sober with Reno Collier, Reno dives deep into the power of brokenness and how God uses our weaknesses to shine His light. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 12:9, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness," Reno shares personal stories of recovery and the importance of broken people helping other broken people. He explains how those who have faced the darkest moments often beco...

Join Reno Collier on Alive & Sober as he dives into the power of community in recovery, focusing on why isolation is so dangerous for those struggling with addiction. Reno shares personal stories about loneliness, the urge to hide, and how addiction thrives in darkness. He highlights the importance of surrounding yourself with people who support your journey, even when you feel unworthy. Today’s episode centers on Hebrews 10:24...

In this episode of Alive & Sober with Reno Collier, Reno dives deep into the powerful truth that no one is ever too far gone for redemption. Sharing his own struggles with addiction, anxiety, and feelings of unworthiness, Reno encourages anyone who feels like they've blown it one too many times. He unpacks Romans 5:8, reminding us that "God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us." Reno dis...

In this powerful episode of Alive & Sober with Reno Collier, Reno sits down with Char Cole for an honest and moving conversation about addiction, loss, and hope. Char shares her family's journey through the pain of losing a child to addiction and the challenges of supporting another son through his own struggles with substance abuse. Together, they discuss the realities of recovery, the importance of community, and the role of ...

In this episode of Alive & Sober with Reno Collier, Reno dives deep into the challenge of letting God be God, especially when it comes to the lives of those we love. Reno shares personal experiences from his work in recovery, exploring the struggle to surrender control and trust God’s plan, even in the face of loss and pain. The verse of the day, Proverbs 3:5-6, reminds us to trust in the Lord with all our hearts and let Him di...

Join Reno Collier on Alive & Sober as he dives into the tough topic of trusting God when we’re angry. Reno shares his personal journey from a surface-level faith to a deeper, more honest relationship with God, exploring how it’s okay to bring our real emotions—including anger—to Him. Using Psalm 13:1-2, “How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever?”, Reno reflects on the questions we all have when life doesn’t make sense and e...

In this episode of Alive & Sober with Reno Collier, Reno dives deep into the feeling that silence from God can sometimes feel like abandonment. Using Psalm 34:18, "The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit," Reno shares his personal experiences of seeking God during times of pain, confusion, and anger. He discusses the struggle of trusting God’s presence even when you can’t feel Him, and the importan...

Join Reno Collier on Alive & Sober as he explores the powerful message behind Psalm 55:22—“Cast your burden on the Lord, and he will sustain you.” In this heartfelt episode, Reno shares personal stories and relatable analogies about the weight we try to carry for those we love, and the importance of trusting God with the burdens that are too heavy for us. Discover why trying to shoulder someone else’s struggles can leave us ove...

In this powerful episode of Alive & Sober with Reno Collier, Reno sits down with Char Cole to share her deeply moving story of loss, faith, and hope. Char opens up about living through every parent's worst nightmare—not once, but twice—and how her journey through unimaginable pain led her to a deeper relationship with God. Together, Reno and Char discuss the challenges of parenting through addiction, the signs parents might mis...

In this episode of Alive & Sober with Reno Collier, Reno dives into one of the toughest aspects of loving someone in addiction: knowing when love means letting go. Using the story of the prodigal son from Luke 15:20, Reno explores the pain and hope in releasing the illusion that we can save others, and the importance of keeping our hearts soft even when our hands must let go. Reno shares personal insights on how we often wish w...

In this episode of Alive & Sober with Reno Collier, Reno dives deep into the struggle of loving someone battling addiction while facing overwhelming fear. Reno shares personal experiences with anxiety and fear, especially the paralyzing worry that comes when a loved one is in crisis. Drawing from Isaiah 41:10, "Fear not, for I am with you; I will strengthen you and help you," Reno explores how faith can be a source of strength ...

Join Reno Collier on Alive & Sober as he dives into the tough but loving topic of boundaries, especially when it comes to loving someone struggling with addiction. In this episode, Reno shares personal stories and hard-earned wisdom about why setting boundaries is an act of love, not rejection. He discusses the challenges of being judged for stepping in, stepping back, or stepping away, and how these choices are often misunders...

In this episode of Alive & Sober with Reno Collier, Reno dives into the challenges of loving someone struggling with addiction. With honesty and vulnerability, he shares his personal experience as an alcoholic and the confusion and pain that both addicts and their loved ones face. Reno discusses the kind of love that endures even when it doesn’t make sense, referencing 1 Corinthians 13:7—“Love bears all things, believes all thi...

In this powerful episode of Alive & Sober with Reno Collier, Reno sits down with Arnie Cole to share his raw and honest journey through addiction, loss, and ultimately, redemption. Reno opens up about what rock bottom really looked like for him—losing his home, marriage, and career in a matter of months—and how even at his lowest, he kept finding new bottoms. Together, Reno and Arnie discuss the mind games of addiction, the phy...

Join Reno Collier on Alive & Sober as he shares a heartfelt message about God’s unwavering presence, even when we try to run from Him. Drawing from Deuteronomy 31:8, Reno reflects on his own journey of faith, addiction, and recovery, reminding us that God never leaves or forsakes us. Through honest storytelling and humor, Reno encourages listeners to reach out to those struggling with addiction, pray for them, and support each ...

Join Reno Collier on Alive & Sober as he shares a heartfelt story about the power of having someone believe in you during recovery. Reno opens up about his journey to sobriety and the unwavering support of his wife, Sandy, whose daily love, patience, and faith in Jesus helped him push through the toughest moments. This episode centers on Galatians 6:9: "Let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we ...

Join Reno Collier on Alive & Sober as he shares his personal journey of hitting rock bottom and discovering hope through faith. In this episode, Reno opens up about his struggles with addiction, the feeling of being trapped in a never-ending nightmare, and the moment he realized that rock bottom wasn't the end, but a new beginning. Drawing inspiration from Psalm 40:2, "He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the bog, ...

Join Reno Collier on Alive & Sober as he shares a heartfelt message about second chances, mercy, and the power of seeing others through God’s eyes. In this episode, Reno opens up about his own journey through recovery, reflecting on moments when he received grace he didn’t deserve. Centered on Titus 3:5, “He saved us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to his own mercy, by the washing of regeneratio...