Scott Hayes

Sober Readings

Sober Readings  shares a powerful message of recovery - one word, one day, and one episode at a time. This podcast is your daily source of inspiration from recovery literature, offering strength, reflection, and hope to support your journey - just for today. Each weekday, we read from  Daily Reflections ,  Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a passage from  As Bill Sees It , creating space to pause, reflect, and connect with the principles that keep us grounded. Every Sunday, we explore a chapter from  Came to Believe , sharing the spiritual adventures of AA members to inspire hope and deepen your o...

Author

Scott Hayes

Category

Education

Podcast website

soberreadings.com

Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

...To Be of Service 03.08.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

We Become Willing... 02.08.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

Living It 01.08.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Remember, just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support...

A Prayer for All Seasons 31.07.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

Giving Back 30.07.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

Anonymous Gifts of Kindness 29.07.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

Those Who Still Suffer 28.07.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

Came To Believe – Chapter 8: A Higher Power (Part 1) 27.07.2025

Send a text In this episode of Sober Readings , we begin Chapter 8 of Came To Believe , titled "A Higher Power" . I read five powerful stories that explore personal awakenings, inner guidance, and the evolving understanding of a power greater than ourselves. The stories featured are: My Friend An Atheist's Journey The Only Reality Reason or Conscience Inner Voice Each of these reflections offers a...

Giving Freely 27.07.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

The "Worth" of Sobriety 26.07.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

Those Who Still Suffer 25.07.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

Helping Others 24.07.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

I ask God to Decide 23.07.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

The Good and the Bad 22.07.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

A Priceless Gift 21.07.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

Came to Believe - CH 7 Finale 20.07.2025

Send a text In today’s episode of Sober Readings , we wrap up Chapter 7 of Came to Believe with the final two short stories. These powerful reflections continue the theme of spiritual awakening and personal transformation, showing us the many ways people come to believe in a power greater than themselves. Whether you're new to recovery or have been walking this path for years, these stories offer...

Shortcomings Removed 20.07.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

False Pride 19.07.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

Grateful For What I Have 18.07.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

Surrender and Self-Examination 17.07.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

A Measure of Humility 16.07.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

Pride 15.07.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

A Nourishing Ingredient 14.07.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

Sober Readings Sunday: Chapter 7 - Coincidence? 13.07.2025

Send a text Sober Readings Sunday In this episode of Sober Readings , I share the first three stories from Chapter 7 of Came to Believe . The stories— “Why? I Don’t Know,” “A Rainy Night,” and “God Was the Postman” —offer powerful reflections on faith, unexpected moments of clarity, and the quiet ways a higher power can work in our lives. Join me as we explore these personal accounts of spiritual...

Humility is a Gift 13.07.2025

Send a text Welcome to Sober Readings — daily inspiration from recovery literature to support your journey one day at a time. Today’s readings come from Daily Reflections , Twenty-Four Hours a Day , and a special passage from As Bill Sees It . Take a breath, take what you need, and let’s begin. Just for today: don’t drink, go to a meeting, and keep coming back. Have a great day! Support the show

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