048- Mary Owen - From Shame to Redemption: A Powerful Testimony of Teen Pregnancy, A Closed Adoption, Healing, Addiction & God’s Grace | Celebrate Recovery Global Leader

In this moving episode of Only Love Today, Megan sits down with Mary Owen, co-author of Never Let Go, to share a raw and powerful testimony of trauma, addiction, redemption, and the life-changing impact of Celebrate Recovery.

Mary opens up about teenage pregnancy, a closed adoption, years of hidden pain, and her husband Mac’s battle with addiction. What unfolds is a story only God could write—one of restoration, healing, and generational transformation.

If you’ve ever felt too far gone, stuck in shame, or unsure where to turn, this episode will remind you: God never lets go—and your story isn’t over.

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Mary Owen has spent over 20 years serving in Celebrate Recovery alongside her husband Mac, helping people around the world find freedom from addiction, trauma, and shame.

She is the co-author of Never Let Go, a powerful testimony of God’s redeeming love and healing.Facebook: Mac & Mary Owen

TAKEAWAYS

You are never too far gone for God’s redemption

Healing begins with honesty and safe communityShame thrives in silence—but freedom comes through confessionCelebrate Recovery isn’t just for addiction—it’s for any hurt, hang-up, or habitGod can restore what feels completely lost—including relationships and identityGenerational patterns can be broken through ChristThe only true failure is not getting back up

Time Stamps

00:00 – Hope in relapse and recovery
01:30 – Sponsor: Woven In Life
03:20 – Introduction to Mary Owen
05:00 – Life, family, and Celebrate Recovery ministry
12:20 – Why Mary wrote Never Let Go
14:00 – Teenage pregnancy and hidden shame
17:30 – Giving up her baby through closed adoption
22:00 – Marriage struggles and addiction
25:00 – The breaking point and confession
27:30 – Church transformation through honesty
31:00 – Discovering Celebrate Recovery
32:00 – The miracle of finding her son
40:00 – Reunion story and God’s redemption
44:00 – What Celebrate Recovery really is
48:00 – Why everyone needs recovery
51:00 – Breaking generational cycles
53:00 – Final encouragement: You are not too far gone

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If you’re carrying something heavy, something hidden, or something you think disqualifies you…

You haven’t gone too far.
God still sees you.
God still wants you.
And your story can start fresh today.