Hope in Recovery

Recovery was never meant to be a solo journey. In this episode, we talk honestly about why letting others in can feel so terrifying—and why it’s essential for healing. Real healing begins when we allow ourselves to be known—by God and by others—and the first step toward that healing is simple, but not easy: honesty. We explore the fear of being fully known and rejected, the shame that drives us in...

This episode invites us to look honestly at the places where change feels hardest and asks a simple but challenging question: what if the starting point isn’t trying harder, but surrendering? This episode explores Principle 1 and Jesus’ words about spiritual poverty, reminding us that real transformation begins when we admit we need help. Through the lens of recovery, we talk about surrender as re...

As we stand on the edge of a new year, this episode invites us into intentional reflection. We pause to ask God what He’s been doing in our lives over the past year—and where He may be leading us next. Through honest questions, Scripture, and space for both grief and gratitude, we explore how to invite God into our reflection, notice what’s bringing life to our hearts, and identify patterns or str...

In this episode, we take a closer look at what Christmas was really like—and why it matters for our recovery today. Many of us grew up with nativity plays, carols, and a picture-perfect version of the story. But the birth of Jesus actually happened in a world full of darkness, chaos, and oppression. God’s people were living under Roman rule, feeling forgotten, and wondering if He still spoke at al...

In this episode, we talk honestly about discouragement—what it is, how to recognize it, and how to take the next step when moving forward feels hard. This time between Thanksgiving and Christmas can stir up all kinds of emotions, expectations, and pressure, and many of us find ourselves feeling more defeated than we’d like to admit. We unpack the signs of discouragement, like negative self-talk an...

This episode looks at why rest is such an important part of healing and recovery, even though it’s something many of us overlook. We talk about how the world pushes us toward a fast, urgent pace, and how that can shape our view of value and busyness. We also discuss why it can feel hard to slow down, why God commands us to rest, and how modern technology keeps us constantly connected—but not alway...

This episode explores why connection is at the heart of recovery and why isolation so often fuels the very struggles we’re trying to escape. Hudson and Andy talk through the power of community, honest sharing, and the surprising healing that unfolds when we let ourselves be known. They reflect on James 5:16— “Confess your sins to one another so that you may be healed”—and how living that out in re...

The holiday season can bring joy, nostalgia, and connection—but it can also stir up pressure, unspoken expectations, and complicated family dynamics. In this episode, Julia shares what it looks like to lean into this time of year with intentionality, staying connected to God, herself, and others even when emotions run high. We talk about the weight of expectations, how to communicate honestly when...

Why do we begin every Friday night at Celebrate Recovery with worship? In this episode, we explore how worship anchors our recovery by turning our hearts toward our one true Higher Power, Jesus Christ. Worship isn’t just singing—it’s ascribing ultimate worth to God with our hearts, minds, and bodies. We’ll talk about how what we worship shapes what we pursue, why we’re prone to worship the wrong t...

Our thought life shapes the way we step into the world—our attitudes, emotions, and behaviors all flow from what we choose to dwell on. In this episode, we explore how recovery invites us to renew our minds, move from autopilot to awareness, and let God transform our thinking through Romans 12:1–2.

In this episode, we unpack Principle 1 — realizing that we are not God and admitting our powerlessness to control our tendency to do the wrong thing. We’ll talk about what it means to adopt an attitude of surrender, lean into God’s strength instead of our own, and recognize His power at work in our lives. Through honest reflection and biblical truth, we’re reminded that admitting we’re powerless i...

This episode explores Principle 6 and what it looks like to live out God’s grace in our relationships. We talk about forgiveness, making amends, and how receiving God’s grace empowers us to extend it to others. Even when a relationship can’t be fully restored, God’s grace frees our hearts from bitterness and leads us toward peace and healing in Christ.

In this episode, we dive into The Landing—Celebrate Recovery’s ministry designed specifically for students. Justin, the pastor who leads the ministry, shares how The Landing provides a safe, judgment-free space where teens can be real about their struggles and find freedom from hurts, habits, and hang-ups. We discuss why this environment matters in a world filled with comparison and social pressur...

In this episode, we sit down with Sylvia, the National Celebration Place Director, to talk about “Pre-covery” and the vital role of Celebrate Recovery’s children’s ministry. With over two decades of experience, Sylvia shares how Celebration Place equips kids to understand and process their emotions in healthy, Christ-centered ways. She discusses the global impact of the program, how it partners wi...

Rodney Holmstrom and Andy Petry explore attachment theory, asking a foundational question: What do I assume God feels when I come to His mind? Through the lens of secure, anxious, and avoidant attachment styles, they examine how early relational experiences shape not only our connections with others but also our relationship with God. The conversation challenges listeners to understand their emoti...

In this episode, we sit down with Ailee, a college ministry leader, for an honest conversation about her own journey of healing and how it’s shaped her heart for the next generation. She shares how tools like counseling and Celebrate Recovery helped her walk through struggles with pride, control, and isolation—and how that experience now informs the way she supports college-aged women in their own...

In Part Two of this series, journaling is explored as a meaningful tool for spiritual growth and recovery. This episode emphasizes journaling as a private, intentional practice — not for performance, but for processing, healing, and deepening connection with God. The episode also highlights some of the real, tangible benefits of journaling, like reduced stress, better sleep, and improved emotional...

In this episode, we explore the spiritual discipline of journaling as a powerful tool for recovery, growth, and deeper connection with God. Whether you love journaling or feel resistant to it, self-reflection is a vital practice— helping us process our thoughts, prevent relapse, and remember how God has moved in our lives.

In this episode, we sit down with Kyle — a gifted storyteller and church video producer — as he shares his deeply personal journey through pain, secrecy, and transformation. From childhood eye trauma and shame to battling perfectionism and anger as an adult, Kyle opens up about how Celebrate Recovery helped him confront hidden wounds, find healing, and embrace vulnerability. This is a story of God...

In this powerful episode of Hope in Recovery, we explore Jesus’ Parable of the Soils and how it reflects our personal recovery journeys. Whether our hearts are hardened, shallow, choked by worry, or ready for growth, God meets us where we are. Only God can transform the soul—healing past wounds, deepening our roots, and clearing the clutter that holds us back. Through His truth and grace, and with...

In this episode, we explore two common extremes that can derail our recovery journey: legalism and permissivism. One turns life into a rigid list of dos and don’ts, while the other excuses unhealthy behaviors in the name of grace. Both can stem from a desire to avoid shame — but neither leads to true freedom. We unpack how: Legalism ties our worth to perfect behavior and fuels pride. Permissivism...

In this episode of Hope in Recovery, we explore the deep and often painful process of letting go of old wounds and character defects. Drawing from the story of Jacob wrestling with God in Genesis 32, we ask: Am I wrestling against God, or clinging to Him in my pain? Sometimes the pain we face is chronic—familiar, lingering, and easy to settle into, even though it keeps us stuck. Other times, it’s...

We’re continuing the conversation about adult children of dysfunctional families and the unhealthy survival strategies many of us develop in those environments. In this episode, Rodney returns for part two of this powerful discussion. He unpacks how Celebrate Recovery creates a safe, Christ-centered space rooted in biblical truth and a proven process that helps us understand and release old dysfun...

As we begin our recovery journey, we often gain new insight into how dysfunctional our family systems may have been growing up. In response to these environments, many of us developed survival strategies—ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving that once helped us get through painful circumstances, but may now be keeping us stuck. In this episode, Rodney unpacks these common survival strategies and...

In this episode of Hope in Recovery, Michael introduces Eldon, the new Worship Leader at Celebrate Recovery Rogers. Eldon shares his story—from battling hidden struggles, to finding true safety and healing in Christ. Hear how God used Celebrate Recovery as a tool to bring transformation in his life, marriage, parenting, and worship leadership within the safety of authentic community.