Carol McCracken: Addiction to Redemption, Second Chance at a Better Life

Carol McCracken: Addiction to Redemption, Second Chance at a Better Life

From A Woman’s Heart with Lisa Granger by Lisa Granger

April 28, 2026 · 29 min · Episode 161

About this episode

Carol McCracken shares her journey from addiction to finding redemption and a second chance at a better life.

What does it look like when God rewrites your story? In this episode of A Woman’s Heart, Lisa sits down with Carol McCracken—speaker, author, Bible teacher, and podcaster—to talk about redemption, second chances, and the faithfulness of God through life’s hardest seasons. Carol shares her deeply personal journey from what she once considered a “boring” life to navigating overwhelming challenges, including raising a child with special needs, struggling with alcohol addiction, and walking through divorce. But her story doesn’t end there. Through the support of community and the life-changing impact of AA, Carol found healing and freedom. In a beautiful display of God’s redemption, she and her ex-husband reconciled and remarried—something they both believe was divinely orchestrated. This conversation is a reminder that no season is wasted. God can use every struggle to shape our purpose and draw us closer to Him. Key Takeaways: God does not waste our pain—He redeems it Isolation can deepen struggles, but community brings healing God equips you for the calling He places on your life About Carol McCracken Carol Ogle McCracken is a podcaster, speaker, Bible teacher, and author who…

People in this episode

Host: Lisa Granger

Guest: Carol McCracken

Topics covered

  • addiction
  • redemption
  • second chances
  • personal growth
  • spirituality

Keywords

  • addiction
  • redemption
  • second chance
  • personal story
  • spiritual journey

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