Take 12 Recovery Radio Network

About This Broadcast: THE LIE IS DEAD, WE DO RECOVER. The Monty’man interviews two former Adult & Teen Challenge students, Collin Geiger and Jarren Anderson, both share their stories of a powerful move from active addicts to recovered followers of Christ. Join us in this one-hour broadcast of experience, strength & hope as Collin and Jarren share their new and exciting lives as they give b...

About This Broadcast: WALKING THROUGH THE LANGUAGE OF THE HEART / Episode #1. Join Chris S. and the Monty’man as they take you through a journey into the Grapevine Writings of Alcoholics Anonymous Cofounder, Bill W. You will grow to appreciate Bill’s foresight and wisdom and the love he had for the fellowship, the insight he had into its possible pitfalls and his heart to keep its focus on its pri...

About This Broadcast: A WRETCH LIKE ME. Bulimia is a lonely addiction. No one really wants to talk about it. Eating disorders are more common than you think Stephanie Koontz was Bulimic for fifteen years. Today she shares her experience, strength & hope and what the solution was for her recovery. Her book,” A Wretch Like Me” is available on Amazon. Visit her website at: www.thewretchedredeemed...

About This Broadcast: WHEN FRIENDS RELAPSE. Join Dave, Derek, Denver, Roger and the Monty’man as they discuss this important topic. Relapse is a serios business, but how do we as friends and family handle it when it hits close to home? What can we do and what should we avoid doing? Closing song Prodigal by Stephanie Haavik.

About This Broadcast: ADDICTION IN THE WORLD OF SPORTS. Monty interviews Mark Ibanez, former Sports Director for FOX KTVU Channel 2. Mark is the longest tenured Bay Area sportscaster in history with 4 Emmys and 16 Emmy nominations. Mark shares his experience as it relates to addiction in the world of sports. Closing Song: Petaluma by Norman Greenbaum.

About This Broadcast: SEEING YOURSELF IN A NEW WAY. From what lens do you see yourself? Is it from an overly critical eye? Do you think less of yourself than others do? Monty shares some thoughts on this topic with special music from Seventh Day Slumber. The content of this broadcast provided by Dale and Juanita Ryan. More shows at www. Take12Radio.com

About This Broadcast: Take 12 Recovery Radio has brought back the Circuit Speaker Collection to its lineup of recovery radio presentations. On this episode of the Circuit Speaker Special Chris S. shares on the topic of the 12 Inconveniences of the 12th Step of Alcoholics Anonymous, specifically, working with others. Inconvenient? Yes, Woth it? Absolutely!

About This Broadcast: ENDURING PAIN IN RECOVERY. We commonly believe that we should alleviate all physical and emotional pain, but should we? Is pain an important part of the healing process for all people? What about the recovering addict or alcoholic, the trauma victim or those experiencing loss? Join special guest Adam Rice who works for Youth with a Mission, CADC ll, Dave Fleming, Roger McDiar...

About This Broadcast: PASS THE POTATOES (Woe to those who call evil good and good evil). Are there absolutes in recovery, life, and morality? Have we gone too far in the normalization of wrong and the destruction of right? How does a society that has lost its way effect those in recovery? Has the faith community abandoned their convictions to make people feel comfortable but lose their witness for...

About This Broadcast: WHY THE DISCONNECT BETWEEN THE CHURCH & THE 12 STEPPERS? Join the Monty’man and cohosts as we look at the divide that has occurred between the faith community and fellowships such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and others. Why are we divided and is there a solution to the disconnect? Closing Song: Asleep in The Light by Keith Green.

About This Broadcast: BRIDGING THE HOMELESS. Special guest Pastor Gabe Provencio and Steve Hoskins from Willamette Valley Outreach and www. Mission4Him.org share their work and passion they have for bridging the gap between the faith community and the overwhelming homeless population in America and locally here in Oregon. “I know Jesus loves me, but do you love me?” is a question one homeless man...

About This Broadcast: THE REMOVAL OF SHORTCOMINGS. Who removes our shortcomings and character defects? Do we do that or is there a power greater than ourselves at work here? How do we gain empathy for others through the Seventh Step? Step Seven states, "We humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings." But do we play a part in this removal? Closing Song: You Don't Have to Live This Way by Freebo.

About This Broadcast: GOD WALKS WITH ME IN THE VALLEYS. The Monty'man shares encouragement when you feel that God is far away or doesn't care.

About This Broadcast: INTERVIEW WITH DENNIS MCGUIRE, Author of Seasons of the Cave. Have you ever found yourself in a dark place? Are you in a dark place right now? Join the Monty’man and cohosts for this interview with Dennis McGuire author of Seasons of the Cave, (Lessons we learn from the dark places of life). These dark places can be our teachers and help us grow in our recovery and our life....

About This Broadcast: RETIREMENT IN RECOVERY. What happens when you retire and no longer have a job to go to? If you are a member of the recovery community this can be a very important question. Some folks isolate, some find hobbies, some do nothing, some live in their 12 Step meetings, and others volunteer. What are some of the things to watch out for when making such a huge change in your daily...

About this Broadcast: THE CAVE OF CLOSURE is a look at the hard choice we sometimes have to make when saying good-bye to someone, an offense or a season of our life. It's difficult to bury the past, but if we don't, the past may bury us.

About This Broadcast: MEN OF UNDERSTANDING. The importance of men being accountable to men in recovery is huge and much of the time overlooked. On this episode of Entitled to Overcome, Solutions for Life Today with CADC ll Dave Fleming and the Monty’man we discuss this vital topic. Closing Song: What I’ve Got by Big Daddy Weave.

About This Broadcast: WHY WE PRAY. Many people pray, but why? On this show your host and cohosts will share why they pray and some of their deeper thoughts on the topic of prayer. Prayer is a huge part of the recovery directives in most Twelve Step recovery programs and for people of faith it should be as natural as breathing, but why do we do it? Closing Song: Pray by Sanctus Real.

About This Broadcast: Allen Berger Ph. D. shares about his new book, 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety (Getting Your Recovery Unstuck). Join the Monty’man and co-host as they discuss the topic of emotional sobriety and Dr. Berger’s new book in this insightful interview with the author. Get Dr. Berger's book at www.abphd.com or on Amazon.

About This Broadcast: STEP THREE IS AN ACTION STEP. Join CADC ll, Dave Fleming, Roger M. and the Monty'man as they discuss Step Three as an action Step. Step Three states that we "M ade a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God, as we understood Him" . What exactly does that mean? Also, some fun with Dave & Monty's Ice Breaker.  Closing Song: Back Among the Living by Co...

About This Broadcast: EXPECTATIONS. "Resentment is the number one offender. It destroys more alcoholics than anything else. from it stem all forms of spiritual disease" . But where do these resentments come from? Could it be from expectations we put on others in order to be comfortable in our own skin? Join Dave F., Derek A., Roger M. and the Monty'man as they discuss the issue often at the center...

About This Broadcast: NO CANNABIS FOR THE REST OF US. How can a person declare they are clean if they continue to use marijuana for recreational purposes? The truth is many do just that. Join the Monty’man, Derek A., Denver W., and Roger M. as they discuss the controversy around the justification of marijuana use among so many people who claim sobriety. Closing Song: High & Dry by Michael Puri...

About This Broadcast: FROM ACTIVE ADDICTION TO RECOVERY MINISTRY. She was searching for her identity; he was making a name for himself in gangs and jail. My special guest, Faustino & Crista Suarez share their journey from active addiction to the work they now do in the recovery ministry of Adult & Teen Challenge in the Pacific Northwest. Closing Song: Yes to Life by Kelly Z.

About This Broadcast: RECOVERY & JOB CONTENTMENT. In recovery when it comes to work some of us are workaholics, others are passive, and many are enthusiastic. In seeking job contentment, a person must identify their needs, examine their vocational goals, and redefine their work role and work philosophy. Do you love what you do or are you simply punching a time clock to survive?  Closing Song:...

About This Broadcast: GOD COMFORTS ME. Monty’man’s Meditorials are short 3 to 15-minute faith-based Meditation/Editorials focused on the solutions of a healthy recovery from life-controlling issues such as addiction, codependency, and emotional dependency. This broadcast is sponsored by Curt & Debbie Palmer. Closing Song: Carry Me performed by Jerry Vandiver.