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

Giving Up Center Stage 12.07.2025

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 Turning Point 11.07.2025

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

Toward Peace and Serenity 10.07.2025

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 am an Instrument 09.07.2025

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

An Ever-Growing Freedom 08.07.2025

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

...And Letting Go of It 07.07.2025

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

Identifying Fear 06.07.2025

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: The Search Concludes 06.07.2025

Send a text In this episode of Sober Readings , we wrap up Chapter 6 of Came to Believe with the final four powerful stories from The Search .  These personal reflections explore the journey of finding faith, letting go of resistance, and discovering a Higher Power in unexpected ways. Whether you’re new to recovery or walking a long path, these stories remind us that belief can evolve — one step,...

A New Direction 05.07.2025

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

Happy Independence Day America! 04.07.2025

Send a text In this special Independence Day episode, we reflect on A Natural Faith —a quiet, powerful trust that grows within us as we continue walking the path of recovery.  Set to the stirring backdrop of Lee Greenwood’s patriotic music, this reading honors not only the spiritual freedom we find through the steps, but also the hard-won freedom we celebrate as a nation today. Let this moment of...

Experience: The Best Teacher 03.07.2025

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 Heart of True Sobriety 02.07.2025

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 Best for Today 01.07.2025

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

Humbly Asked - Exploring Step 7 01.07.2025

Send a text In this episode of Sober Readings , we reflect on Step Seven from Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions : “Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings.”  I read the full chapter and explore the powerful themes of humility, willingness, and spiritual growth.  This step challenges us to shift from self-reliance to a deeper sense of surrender and grace. Whether you're working the steps or re...

Sacrifice = Unity = Survival 30.06.2025

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 Rippling Effect 29.06.2025

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 6: The Search 29.06.2025

Send a text Sober Readings Sunday In today’s episode, we’re diving into the first three stories from Chapter 6 of Came to Believe —a powerful collection exploring spiritual awakenings and personal growth in sobriety. Whether you’re new to recovery or have been on the path for years, these reflections are sure to resonate. Thanks for tuning in! And as always, remember: ✨ Just for Today: • Don’t Dr...

The Determination of Our Founders 28.06.2025

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

Conforming to the A.A. Way 27.06.2025

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 Gift That Grows With Me 26.06.2025

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 Two-Way Street 25.06.2025

Send a text Today’s readings are from the books ‘Daily Reflections’ and ’24 Hours’.  Just for today: Don’t drink, Go to a Meeting, and Keep coming back! Have a great day! Support the show

A Spiritual Kindergarten 24.06.2025

Send a text Today’s readings are from the books ‘Daily Reflections’ and ’24 Hours’.  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 5 cont. 23.06.2025

Send a text Sober Readings Sunday - Chapter 5 continued from 'Came To Believe'.  Today's readings are titled "A Testimony of One Life" and "An Open Heart". Thanks for listening!  Don't forget to become a subscriber and catch the readings from the new book I'm reading titled "Forming True Partnerships"!  Remember - Just For Today:  Don't Drink Go to a Meeting Keep Coming Back ! Support the show

Trusting Others 23.06.2025

Send a text Today’s readings are from the books ‘Daily Reflections’ and ’24 Hours’.  Just for today: Don’t drink, Go to a Meeting, and Keep coming back! Have a great day! Support the show

Today, I'm Free 22.06.2025

Send a text Today’s readings are from the books ‘Daily Reflections’ and ’24 Hours’.  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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