Celebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist Church

Episode Title: A Journey to Christlike Transformation 📅 Release Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025 🎙 Welcome to Our True Identity! Hello, friends! In today’s episode, we begin a powerful new series: Celebrate Recovery: A Journey to Christlike Transformation. Many people think of recovery only in terms of substance abuse, but the truth is that we all need recovery —from sin, destructive habits, emoti...

Episode Summary: Welcome to today’s episode of My True Identity ! Thisweek, we’re exploring the life-changing theme: “I Am a Child of God.” Inthis episode, we’ll focus on how God’s love serves as the foundation for ouridentity. Join us as we dive into 1 John 3:1 and Romans 8:38-39 todiscover the depth of God’s love. You’ll learn how His unchanging,unconditional love anchors our worth and frees us...

Episode Summary: Welcome to a brand-new week of Our True Identity! Today’s episode explores the life-changing truth that we are adopted into God’s family. Ephesians 1:5 tells us that God chose us in advance, and it brought Him great pleasure to make us His children. Together, we’ll unpack the beauty of spiritual adoption, the privileges that come with being part of God’s family, and how this truth...

In this episode of Our True Identity, we’re diving into the incredible truth that God is the ultimate Restorer. No matter how broken or messy life may feel, God specializes in transforming the cracks and broken pieces into something beautiful and purposeful. You’ll discover how God meets us in our brokenness, works through the process of restoration, and equips us to live as His masterpieces. This...

Show Notes for Episode: Created in God’s Image Welcome to Day 10 of Our True Identity! In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most foundational truths of our faith: the reality that we are created in God’s image. This life-changing concept, found in Genesis 1:26-27, has profound implications for how we view ourselves, how we treat others, and how we live out our purpose. You’ll learn how...

In this episode, we explore the profound truth that every moment of our lives—joys, struggles, and everything in between—is part of the masterpiece God is creating in us. Guided by Romans 8:28, we’ll uncover how God’s craftsmanship transforms even our weakest and most challenging moments into something beautiful and purposeful. Together, we’ll reflect on what it means to trust God with the details...

Welcome to My True Identity! I’m Craig, a grateful believer in Jesus Christ, celebrating over seven years of sobriety. But sobriety was just the beginning of my recovery journey. Beneath the surface were deeper struggles—patterns of seeking validation, fear of rejection, and habits that left me feeling stuck. In this special episode, I take you inside Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered program...

Welcome to Day 8 of My True Identity! In this episode, we begin Lesson Two: I Am God’s Masterpiece. Together, we explore the awe-inspiring truth that you are intentionally designed, uniquely created, and filled with purpose by the ultimate Creator. We’ll discuss: The science of your existence and the staggering improbability of your birth. How laminin, the “glue” protein of your body, reflects God...

Episode Description: In this episode of Our True Identity , we explore the beautiful truth that God works through the cracks in our lives—the broken, messy, and imperfect places we often try to hide. Inspired by Second Corinthians chapter four verse seven, we’ll discover how God’s light shines brightest through our weaknesses and struggles. Together, we’ll reflect on powerful stories from Scriptur...

Episode Description : Welcome to My True Identity ! I’m Craig, a grateful believer in Jesus Christ, celebrating over seven years of sobriety and working daily to replace the lies I believe about myself with the truth of God’s Word. In this second episode of our special two-part series on Celebrate Recovery, we dive into the first three of the Eight Recovery Principles, exploring how they guide us...

Episode Description : Welcome to My True Identity ! I’m Craig, a grateful believer in Jesus Christ who has experienced over seven years of sobriety from alcohol addiction and is now on a journey to overcome unhealthy thought patterns and habits. In this special episode, we dive into the life-changing ministry of Celebrate Recovery (CR). Whether you’re dealing with unresolved pain, unhealthy habits...

This weekend, we’re diving deep into Lesson One of the Celebrate Recovery curriculum —Denial. This is where freedom begins. This is where we stop pretending and start healing. Principle One of Celebrate Recovery says: "Realize I’m not God; I admit that I am powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and that my life is unmanageable." Denial keeps us trapped. It convinces us that we’re...

We’ve spent this week exploring how our identity is transformed through Christ, but what happens when we don’t feel close to God? What do we do when faith doesn’t feel strong? Many people assume that if they don’t feel emotionally connected to their faith, they must be failing. But the Bible teaches us that faith isn’t about emotions—it’s about trusting God even when we don’t see or feel the resul...

In today’s episode of Our True Identity, we explore one of the most foundational truths of our faith—grace through faith. Ephesians 2:8-9 teaches us that salvation is a gift, not a reward for our works. Yet, so many of us struggle with the weight of trying to prove ourselves, striving to be enough when Christ has already declared us redeemed. Through a deeply personal story, we dive into the journ...

In this episode of Our True Identity, we continue our series, “Raised with Christ: United in New Life,” by diving into Colossians 2:12-13. Today, I share a deeply personal story about navigating the challenges of anxiety, self-doubt, and control, and how God’s grace has brought freedom and healing. Through Celebrate Recovery, the love of family, accountability, and scripture, we explore how being...

In this episode of Our True Identity, we dive into Ephesians 2:6 to explore what it means to be seated with Christ in the heavenly realms. This truth transforms how we view ourselves, face life’s challenges, and approach relationships. By unpacking the spiritual reality of being united with Christ, we discover the freedom, strength, and purpose that come from living in His victory. Personal storie...

Welcome to Our True Identity, the podcast where we replace the lies we believe about ourselves with the truth of God’s Word. In today’s episode, we begin our brand-new series, Raised with Christ: United in New Life, exploring the incredible reality of what it means to be spiritually raised with Christ. Drawing from Ephesians 2:4-5 (NLT), we reflect on God’s rich mercy and love that brought us from...

Welcome to My True Identity! I’m Craig, a grateful believer in Jesus Christ, celebrating over seven years of sobriety. But sobriety was just the beginning of my recovery journey. Beneath the surface were deeper struggles—patterns of seeking validation, fear of rejection, and habits that left me feeling stuck. In this special episode, I take you inside Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered program...

In today’s episode of Our True Identity, we conclude this week’s series, “I Can Call Christ Brother,” with a celebration of what it means to belong to the family of God. Reflecting on Hebrews chapter two, we explore the unity, love, and purpose we share as members of God’s family. Jesus not only redeems us but brings us into a relationship with the Father and with one another as brothers and siste...

In today’s episode of Our True Identity, we explore the profound truth that Jesus became like us not only to save us but to transform us into His likeness. Drawing from Hebrews chapter two, we discuss the process of sanctification—the work God does in our lives to shape us to reflect His character. This transformation is a lifelong journey that reveals God’s grace and purpose, impacting how we liv...

In today’s episode of Our True Identity, we explore Hebrews chapter two, verses sixteen through eighteen, focusing on Jesus as our merciful and faithful High Priest. Because He shared fully in our humanity, Jesus understands our struggles, temptations, and weaknesses. His experience equips Him to come alongside us in every trial, offering mercy and faithfulness as we navigate life’s challenges. We...

In today’s episode of Our True Identity, we explore Hebrews 2:14-15, and reflect on the incredible freedom Jesus offers through His victory over death. His sacrifice on the cross broke the power of the enemy, shattering the chains of fear and releasing us to live boldly, with purpose and hope. We connect this message to the journey of healing and restoration offered in Celebrate Recovery, where pa...

In today’s episode of Our True Identity, we dive into Hebrews chapter two, verses ten through thirteen, to explore Jesus as the Pioneer of Our Salvation. We reflect on how Jesus’ suffering was not a sign of weakness but a necessary part of His mission to lead us to glory. Through His obedience and trust in God, Jesus opened the way for us to be reconciled to God, sanctified as His children, and un...

In today’s episode of Our True Identity, we explore the profound truth found in Hebrews chapter two, verses five through nine: Jesus became fully human to share in our experiences and lead us into God’s family. We’ll reflect on how His humanity allows us to call Him not only Savior but also brother—someone who understands our struggles, joys, and challenges. This episode reminds us that Jesus didn...

Episode Description : Welcome to My True Identity ! I’m Craig, a grateful believer in Jesus Christ, celebrating over seven years of sobriety and working daily to replace the lies I believe about myself with the truth of God’s Word. In this second episode of our special two-part series on Celebrate Recovery, we dive into the first three of the Eight Recovery Principles, exploring how they guide us...