He Did Deliver Me From Bondage

In this episode Colleen and Lisa interview Bryan, a man in long term recovery from an addiction to pornography and lust. Bryan's story of addiction begins with him being exposed to pornography as a young boy of just five or six years old.  His attraction to pornography and lust later developed into an addiction that progressed and plagued him most of his life, until a powerful experience in t...

In this episode Colleen and Lisa interview Carole a person fresh in recovery. Carole shares her difficult and heartbreaking journey of battling multiple addictions, and finally finding healing and a new way of life through Jesus Christ. She brings the special spirit of joy and excitement that often radiates from those new to recovery. Her courage and hope in sharing her story, especially this earl...

This episode is a conversation between Colleen and Lisa about Lisa's personal recent relapse.  They talk about conversations and scriptures and personal revelation and how connecting with Christ is getting Lisa through and bringing her back again and again to the goodness and love of both Jesus Christ and God. 

This is the third episode in our Kimberly trilogy.  In this episode Kimberly comes back, this time to help her friend Barbara share her story.  Barbara suffers from a language disorder called aphasia due to a brain injury, but an enduring and special friendship between these two amazing women makes it possible for Barbara's story to be shared.  It is an inspiring story of perseverance and str...

In this episode Kimberly returns to tell part two of her story. A story of Christ making beauty from literal ashes. Kimberly shares her journey of finding healing and hope after a terrible accident involving her semi-truck. She recounts how the twelve steps of recovery came into play in that journey continuing to occupy an essential place in her life, her healing, and her divine relationships. 

In this episode Colleen and Lisa interview Kimberly, a friend in long term recovery from sex,drug, and alcohol addiction.  This episode is part one of what we have decided to call a trilogy. In part one Kimberly tells her story of sex, drug, and alcohol addiction, and her path back to peace and a life of inviting the Lord to be at her side every day.  Kimberly"s story will inspire your heart...

In this episode Colleen and Lisa discuss Elder Patrick Kearon's talk from the October 2025 General Conference, titled Jesus Christ and Your New Beginning.  They share their insights and personal revelation about the everlasting mercy of Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father, and add their testimonies that each of us are given as many new beginnings as we need through the power of the Atonement of...

In this episode Lisa and Colleen have the opportunity to interview Cori the mother of and adult child who struggles with substance abuse addiction. In her own words, she was a desperately fearful woman who did not know what to do, and was then invited to an addiction recovery meeting.  Through attending meetings and working the twelve steps with a sponsor, she experienced her own transformative he...

In this episode Colleen and Lisa interview Ben Erwin, the Program Manager for Healing Through the Savior: The Addiction Recovery Program of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.  Ben shares the inside scoop on the history of the addiction recovery program in the church, the latest revision of the manual, and news of a future new family support guide. Along the way, Ben shares his person...

This episode is a recording of a talk that Lisa gave at the Star Stake Hope and Healing in Christ Workshop, a workshop focused on addiction recovery, mental health, and family support. This talk and additional sessions from the workshop are available to view or listen to at hopeandhealinginchrist.org.

In this episode Lisa and Colleen interview a unique guest, Colleen's son Spencer. Spencer tells his story of growing up in a difficult home where he experienced several forms of abuse, and developed an addiction to pornography, and lust. He describes his recovery path and shares beautiful insights and hope for those who continue to struggle with their addictions and compulsive behaviors. His...

Instead of a guest interview, this episode is a recording of a conversation between Colleen and Lisa. They talk about the inspiration to record some episodes of their usual conversations to share with listeners. These episodes will get mixed in with the guest interviews. This first one is all about learning to converse with the Lord.  Colleen and Lisa both share personal examples of their journal...

In this episode Colleen and Lisa interview Archie, a person in long term recovery from alcohol and substance abuse.  Archie shares the difficulties and sadness of growing up in an alcoholic home, following the path of his father into alcoholism, his years of addictive chaos, and how God plucked him out of all of it and brought him to a life of light and purpose.  His story beautifully contrasts th...

In this episode Lisa and Colleen interview Seth and Nicole, a couple in relationship recovery.  They briefly share their own recovery process, and then move to a discussion about the recovery of their marriage through attending a Recovering Couples Anonymous meeting and working the 12 steps for their coupleship. Their story illustrates the healing and miracles that are possible not only for us as...

In this episode Lisa and Colleen interview Wendy Hales, a person in recovery from alcoholism.  Wendy recounts an incredible story of how she was lifted from a life of hopelessness and shame to a knowledge of God's love for her and a relationship with Jesus Christ that she thought could not be possible for her.  Her journey has brought her to seek first and foremost to be of maximum usage to G...

In this episode we get the opportunity to hear from Ali.  Ali is the wife of Chaz who was our guest in episode 70.  Ali joins us to tell her own story of healing and hope as the wife of a pornography addict.  She shares her journey of working the twelve steps for herself and her marriage and the joy and happiness her and Chaz have found both individually and together. 

In this episode we get the opportunity to hear from Chaz, a person in recovery from lust and pornography addiction. Chaz speaks about many different aspects of his journey including the power that came into his life as he overcame fear and began to share his story. His path of recovery testifies of a loving Savior who has truly become a personal friend.  If you would like to share your story on th...

In this episode Colleen and Lisa cover the final appendix materials of the book, including several pages grouped together as Twelve Step Information.  These pages were added to the book in 1991 coinciding with the establishment of Heart t' Heart, an LDS Twelve Step addiction recovery organization. Colleen and Lisa give some background information about these materials and a brief summary of t...

In this episode Colleen and Lisa discuss another doctrinal essay found in the appendix titled Discussion On Opposition. This essay is referenced on page 133 in the chapter that focuses on Step 10. The essay itself is Colleen's personal capturing of the scriptures 2 Nephi 2: 11-13, and discusses the absolute truth that there is opposition in all things.

In this episode listeners get an opportunity to listen to a recording of Benjamin's Promises, a doctrinal essay written by Colleen and found in the appendix.  Benjamin's Promises takes a close look at Mosiah chapter 4, and the principles and promises it contains.  

In this episode Colleen and Lisa discuss the very last section of the chapter titled I Was Desirous That My Family Should Partake. They cover four "pointers" from Colleen on how to continue on this journey that you have begun by going through this book and working these steps. The four pointers are scripture study, prayer, ordinances, and personal revelation. Colleen shares a few words a...

In this episode Lisa and Colleen interview Jana.  Jana has experienced many challenging things in her life including sexual abuse, struggles with weight, recurring depression, and the infidelity of her spouse. She shares her story of healing and recovery through many modalities that all point to Christ.  Her incredible testimony of Christ and His power to love, change and heal us is inspiring. She...

In this episode Lisa and Colleen Finish their discussion of Step 12 and the chapter I Was Desirous That My Family Should Partake. They share how the awakening that we have experienced brings us to know that Christ is central to everything and that He is the way. This journey and this work are Christ's. We are becoming a people who in the words of President Nelson, will Let God Prevail. He is...

In this episode Colleen and Lisa again continue their discussion of Step 12 and the chapter I was Desirous That My Family Should Partake. They progress through the sections of the chapter covering the desire that comes to all of us who have been truly awakened, to share this message with others. As we share this message of hope in Christ, we bless the lives of others, and simultaneously are also b...

In this episode Colleen and Lisa continue their discussion of Step 12 and the chapter I Was Desirous That My Family Should Partake. An awakening has happened as we have worked the steps and has brought us to the true principles found in step 12.  Colleen and Lisa begin with a focus on repentance and share their insights that Steps 4-9 are all repentance steps, steps that have the power to take us...