How to Win When the Roof Caves In (Reprise)

Dickson and Shirley Rial

We are so thrilled to have Dickson & Shirley Rial with us today in a segment we call “How to Win When the Roof Caves In”, which is also the title of a book co-authored by Bill Glass and Dickson Rial.  The title of this book hit home for both Dickson & Shirley when their roof “caved in” while facing the challenges of parenting a son addicted to drugs and alcohol. Dickson Rial is a highly esteemed pastor, minister. and published author. They share their journey with honesty and vulnerability, in effort to encourage and enlighten people that addiction is a disease that can afflict the best of families. It can happen to anyone’s son or daughter.  Their son, Randy, shared his remarkable story of second chances in last week’s episode called “Prodigals Can Go Home.” Randy battled drug addiction to cocaine and alcohol for over thirty years.  He was arrested nine times, four felonies, was suicidal, and went to ten different rehab centers for treatment. All of this was to no avail.  Randy lost everything…his family, marriage, son and career.  His parents, Dickson & Shirley never gave up on the power of God to break the addiction.  They remained on their knees for 30 years until one day, God miraculously delivered Randy and answered their prayers. Randy has now been clean and sober for six years. He is currently married to the beautiful Holly Rial. His finances, career and relationships have been restored. Together, they share the love of Jesus and His ability to save, heal and transform lives through their ministry, THE ROAD TO REDEMPTION. Pastor Dickson has often quoted Winston Churchill, “Never give up! Never, never, never give up!” He and Shirley demonstrate the power of unconditional love, forgiveness, mercy and grace that can only originate from the Throne of God.