Welcome to the Stand Up Dude Podcast! In this unforgettable episode, your hosts Tim Bisagno and Stewart White open up about the life-changing power of personal testimony—and how God’s relentless grace can transform the most broken moments into a story of hope, healing, and purpose.
If you’ve ever felt too far gone, too stuck, or too unworthy to be used by God, Tim’s raw and powerful journey will speak straight to your soul. From a youth pastor high on drugs and running from God’s voice, to a man now celebrating 36 years of sobriety and having helped nearly 2 million people find Jesus, this conversation is proof that your past does not disqualify you—God writes the most incredible stories out of surrendered hearts.

Forget shallow surface-level advice. We’re diving deep into the messy middle—the pain, the shame, the real struggle, and the supernatural breakthrough. You’ll hear why your testimony is more important than you think, how God delights in giving new desires to surrendered men, and why second chances are not just possible—they’re God’s specialty.

What You’ll Experience in This Episode:
• The terrifying moment Tim heard a voice in the mirror predict his death—and what happened next
• Why running from God's calling only leads to “sleepless slavery,” and how true freedom is found
• How the relentless prayers, kindness, and follow-through of one friend changed Tim’s eternity—and why your one act of faith could do the same
• The secret to lasting transformation: how time in God’s presence leads to both healing and purpose
• What the Bible really means when it says "delight yourself in the Lord—and He will give you the desires of your heart”
• Why real freedom is found not in trying harder, but in letting Jesus be the boss of your life
• How to walk out sobriety, purpose, and calling—one day at a time
• Tim’s hard-won lessons from 36 years sober, including practical wisdom you can use TODAY
• The real truth about God’s approval: why you already have it, long before you ever “get your act together”

Whether you’re stuck in addiction, striving for purpose, longing for transformation, or just curious how God can use your story—this episode is for you. It’s raw, unfiltered, and packed with the hope, courage, and practical steps you need to experience God’s best.

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Your story isn’t over—God is just getting started. Let’s go.

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