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This show is a deep dive into recovery, mental health, and passionate stories of overcoming the odds, all from a biblical perspective.
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Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Sunday Sep 10, 2023
Forgiveness vs Reconciliation in the Recovery Process (Episode 103)
It is said in the rooms of recovery that resentment is the number one killer. Forgiveness is imperative in the recovery process and it is also instrumental in good mental health. However, many people struggle to forgive because they think it means they have to open the door to that person and risk being hurt all over again. In this episode you will learn the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation. You will also learn how to forgive and how you know when you have forgiven!
Monday Aug 21, 2023
Monday Aug 21, 2023
DEA Veteran Talks Fentanyl, Education, and Prevention (Episode 102)
In the last several years fentanyl has killed more individuals than guns and auto accident alone. Last year the DEA seized enough fentanyl to kill every American. In this powerful episode Rocky Herron shares insight gained from 31 years of experience as a DEA Special Agent investigating drug trafficking at the local, national, and international levels. Rocky has also spent 16 years teaching drug prevention in 700 plus presentations in 14 different countries. You will learn about fentanyl, where it is coming from, how to protect your family, how to educate them on prevention, and tons more!
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
Sunday Aug 06, 2023
Addiction, Pain, and Performance with former NFL Star Randy Grimes (Episode 101)
Former NFL star Randy Grimes shares his story of drug addiction that started during his NFL career due to injuries and the pressure to perform through pain. He shares about the downward spiral of addiction and playing nationally televised games in a blackout. Randy shares what finally led him into recovery literally crawling on his hands and knees. Learn about the pressure to perform in the NFL, the enabling environment, the nature of opioid addiction, God’s power in Randy’s life and more. Today Randy has been sober almost 14 years and has founded Athletes in recovery, helping athletes overcome addictions. You can read more about Randy’s story in his book Off Center RX.
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Monday Jul 24, 2023
Intersection Between God, Science, and Addiction with Michael Cossette (Episode 100)
Is there a moral cause for addiction? Is addiction a disease? Can it be both? In this episode I'm joined by Michael Cossette who is a retired pharmaceutical chemist, author, scientist, and recovery advocate. We discuss God, science, and addiction and how they all fit together, or not. Michael shares his story of recovery and we examine the "war within ourselves" discussed in Romans 7:15-25 - wanting to do what is right and failing. We also talk about the importance of love and connection in the recovery process; what it means to suffer in silence; and the possibility that we are on the cusp of a major paradigm shift in the world of recovery understanding and treatment.
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Victim to Victorious with Teresa Nickel (Episode 99)
Turning to drugs and alcohol for comfort is a common and understandable response to childhood trauma. One of the reasons this is so common is that trauma victims are ‘taught’ through abuse and neglect that they are powerless over their circumstances and the trajectory of their lives. In this episode, author and speaker Teresa Nickell shares the grueling circumstances that paved the way for addiction, homelessness, incarceration and more. With God’s help, a solid recovery program, and a loving sponsor, Teresa was able to turn her life around and become victorious and incredibly successful! Tune in as we explore the intersection between trauma and addiction; the difference between being a victim and ‘using it’ to get our needs met; how to practice acceptance around things we are powerless over; and learning how to overcome the victim mentality so that we CAN make decisions and ask for our needs. Today, Teresa Nickell is an inspirational speaker, entrepreneur, and author of the powerful book The Girl is your wallet.
Monday Jun 26, 2023
Monday Jun 26, 2023
How to Overcome Porn & Sex Addiction with Timothy Reigle (Episode 98)
Porn and sex addiction nearly cost Timothy everything including his family. Thanks to God's amazing grace and hard work, Timothy was able to overcome his addiction, turn his life around, and now he is helping men all over the world do the same. In this episode Timothy shares what his life was like during the darkest point of his addiction and the moment he got 'exposed' and everything changed. Today Timothy is a coach, author, chaplain, and founder of Into the Wilderness Ministries. We will also answer and discuss the following questions:
What is porn addiction about?
Is porn addiction about sex?
What is sexualizing emotions?
How do I heal from porn/sex addiction?
Why do so many people relapse?
How is the church handling the issue of pornography and what can they do better?
What is the church not teaching about sex and what do they miss about this issue?
Is there a difference between porn addiction and other addictions?
Is God mad at me because of my porn addiction?
Why is porn so bad in our world today and why is it such a problem?
Why would young men in their twenties and thirties need Viagra and other erectile dysfunction drugs?
How do you heal and move past the images and re-wire your brain?
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
Sunday Jun 18, 2023
Sobriety is more than just getting rid of the substance or life controlling habit. Thriving is our ultimate goal! In this moving episode, Jason Lennox shares his 'recovery to thriving' journey. Jason is an addiction survivor who found his own recovery after a drug overdose in 2010. He is now a behavioral healthcare executive; founder and owner of two small businesses supporting organizations and individuals in recovery; and a professional speaker and author who has used his story to influence hundreds of thousands of people in his twelve years of recovery. Jason is proof that not only can we recovery, but we can thrive. In this powerful episode, Jason shares his story and perspective on the lifelong journey of recovery. We discuss the contributing factors that lead to his addiction and the mental, physical, and spiritual areas of personal development essential in the recovery process. You can find out more about Jason Lennox and read his book "A Perfect Tragedy: Finding Purpose in Pain, Loss, & Addiction" by clicking here.
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
Sunday Jun 11, 2023
How to Stop Feeling Powerless Over Addiction, Sin, and Life Controlling Habits (Episode 96)
Have you ever felt like no matter how hard you try, you just can't seem to give up your addiction or life controlling habit? I have been there too. In this episode I will share how God freed me from my addiction to drugs and alcohol; and how I was able to work through the underlying issues of anger, anxiety, shame, low self-esteem, and more. You will come away understanding the paradox of powerlessness; how to surrender to gain back your power; the three enemies of our soul as described in the bible; the self run on self will vs the self guided by the Holy Spirit; the cycle of addiction and how to break it; and the first step toward developing better coping skill so we no longer need to turn to our addiction or habit.