A Story of Failure, Faith & Redemption
DISMISSED
Lessons Learned from Sin Addiction
One Marine's raw, unfiltered account of falling from grace as a husband, father, and Christian — and the long road back through accountability, repentance, and the redemptive power of God.
The Book
Dismissed: Lessons Learned from Sin Addiction
This is a book about one man's fall from grace and the journey back. In these pages, we explore learning to recognize our fallen condition, our need for accountability, and our privilege and ability to trust our heavenly Father to make a way out of our self-imposed wilderness.
Sometimes, the road to recovery must start with disaster — but overcoming sin addiction is not only recovery, but redemption. Mike Farrell — Marine, husband, father, and Christian — sounds the alarm to those caught in the destructive grip of addiction through real-life accounts of his own journey.
Published by Covenant Books · Paperback & Audiobook available on Amazon and Audible
The Mission
From Defeat to Victory
This isn't a polished success story. It's a warning. A confession. And ultimately, a testimony to the grace of God that meets us in our worst moments.
The Alarm
A raw wake-up call for anyone caught in the destructive cycle of sin and addiction — regardless of how far they've fallen.
Real Accounts
Honest, unfiltered stories from Mike's own journey as a Marine, husband, father, and Christian who lost his way.
Redemption
A path forward through accountability, repentance, and the transformative power of God's grace and forgiveness.
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The Podcast
Encouragement for the Journey
The podcast is the companion to the book — a place where Mike walks alongside readers in their own journey toward accountability and turning from defeat to victory.
Each episode is designed to encourage those wrestling with sin addiction, help them apply the lessons from the book, and remind them they are not alone in the fight.
Reader Reviews
What Readers Are Saying
TRUTH and LOVE OF GOD will set you FREE!
"This book is an account of one man's brave account in facing and beating sin. The honesty of his story is awe-inspiring. I love the Bible parallels in his fall from grace. I have shared with many people because we are all sinners and this book will show oneself how to conquer sin through the grace of God."
— Pamela
The answers and guidance needed
"This book is wonderfully written for anyone who has an active or past sin addiction. The transparency in this book is comforting and I am so thankful to share it with others."
— Heidi Hilburn
GRACE GREATER THAN OUR SIN
"In a uniquely personal way, the author shows the way sin preys upon the believer and the nature of the battle Christians privately face. In a world of pretense, this book shows an honest love for Christ, and the grace and mercy Christ has reserved for every believer."
— Cody Farrell
A profound and godly look at a man's sin and how God helped him overcome it.
"His honesty in putting forth his sin and addiction cannot compare to any other book I have read. He describes the hold of sin on his life, how he faced it, and how God helped him restore his life. An encouragement and a reminder that God is the God of Second Chances."
— John K. Siefert
About the Author
Mike Farrell
Mike Farrell is a Marine veteran, husband, father, and Christian who knows what it means to fall — and what it costs. His story is not a comfortable one. It is the story of a man who failed the people he loved most, who was consumed by the destructive power of sin addiction, and who was brought to his knees.
It is also the story of a God who does not abandon His children. Through accountability, repentance, and the grace of Christ, Mike found his way back — and now he shares that journey so others don't have to walk it alone.
"Dismissed" is his first book. The podcast is his ongoing commitment to walk alongside those still in the fight.
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If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.1 John 1:9
Your Story Isn't Over
If you're caught in the grip of addiction — or you love someone who is — this book was written for you. There is a way out. It starts with honesty.
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