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A MONTY'MAN'S MEDITORIAL For us in recovery, in life, in a world that is broken, we can root ourselves in God's love for us. We can scorn the shame. We can remind ourselves that God's plans for us include joy.

A MONTY'MAN'S MEDITORIAL Joy cannot be rushed But God is prepared to be with us through the whole process. God comforts us in the transition from grief to Joy. Are you longing for Joy today? It will come and may actually surprise you once it arrives.

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW. Our 12 Step fellowships are filled with unique and wonderful members. Some are Christian, some Muslim, Jewish, Buddhist, Agnostic, and still others have no Higher Power whatsoever. How specific should we be when it comes to mentioning the name of our Higher Power in the rooms of our 12 Step fellowships? Is it ever appropriate to do so? Has God become a generic term...

A MONTY'MAN'S MEDITORIAL It is a risk to make room for joy in our lives. Joy requires that we be open to the possibility of experiencing conflicting emotions. If we wait to experience joy until our anger, grief and self-condemnation are completely gone, then we will wait a long time.

A MONTY'MAN'S MEDITORIAL Happiness can be over-rated because it is based on the happenings that go on around us. Joy, on the other hand, is something we can experience regardless of what is going on around us. But learning to experience joy can take time. In recovery, it's a gift and sometimes a welcome surprise.

Part Seven: STEP FIVE (Part 1). This is a comprehensive workshop focused on educating the listener of the substance, purpose and awareness of the AA Conference-approved book The Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions. As one of the most sought-after Circuit Speakers in the world of the 12 Steps, Chris S. will be walking us through each line and each page of this wonderful book that has been a source...

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW New Years Day Show: RECOVERY IN 2018 with special guest RYAN H. Ryan will be sharing his experience, strength & hope as he has completed his 12 month in-house recovery program. Hear his story of how he died and came back. We will also look at 5 of last year's dumbest criminals, play Take 12 Trivia and more. Closing Song: Standing in two Worlds by Mark Elder

A MONTY'MAN'S MEDITORIAL. We need to remind ourselves daily that we do not serve the god-of-relentless-cheerfulness, or the god-of-blind-optimism. We serve the God of Hope.

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW Mark Elder was born in Spokane, Wa. In the early 50’s. He started playing guitar at age eleven and studied guitar under the jazz guitarist John LaChapelle in Richland, Wa. Mark started songwriting in his teens and has been writing and performing music for 45 years. In 1971 he joined the band Bordersong and in 1975 they recorded the album “Morning” in which Ann and N...

A MONTY'MAN'S MEDITORIAL Yes, it is true that future tripping, when led by worry, can be a dangerous mind game, God knows the future and there is hope there. God has a perfectly designed plan for our future and it is to be of great value to us. Rather than trusting in our own future worry and despair, we ought to trust in God's foreknowledge.

A MONTY'MAN'S MEDITORIAL There are times when hope will allow us to soar, other times run and not grow weary and yet other times the ability to walk and not faint. For those of us in recovery, hope is a powerful force.

A MONTY'MAN'S MEDITORIAL As people in recovery, it can be extremely helpful to review our experiences of God's help in the past to give us hope in the present and for the future.

Part Six: STEP FOUR (Part 2). This is a comprehensive workshop focused on educating the listener of the substance, purpose and awareness of the AA Conference-approved book The Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions. As one of the most sought-after Circuit Speakers in the world of the 12 Steps, Chris S. will be walking us through each line and each page of this wonderful book that has been a source o...

A MONTY'MAN'S MEDITORIAL Learning to hope means opening ourselves to the possibility that the future may be different from what we have known in the past.

A MONTY'MAN'S MEDITORIAL There are days when it is difficult, if not impossible, to sustain hope. In these times we can take comfort that God is indeed at work in our recovery and our day.

A MONTY'MAN'S MEDITORIAL Hope is an essential ingredient of recovery. The day-to-day struggles of recovery are just too overwhelming for us if we do not have a source of hope.

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW. Step Seven states, "Humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings". Why is it important to have God remove these shortcomings? What are shortcomings and are they the same as character defects? If we miss this important Step of our recovery we run the risk of repeating the same behaviors as we have in the past. Join us as we play some Take 12 Trivia, Monty'man's Weekl...

A MONTY'MAN'S MEDITORIAL Rest can lead to joy because it creates a new perspective in us. Rest reminds us that we don't have to be compulsively responsible for the world and everything in it. Rest reminds us that God is in charge.

Part Five: STEP FOUR (Part 1). This is a comprehensive workshop focused on educating the listener of the substance, purpose and awareness of the AA Conference-approved book The Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions. As one of the most sought-after Circuit Speakers in the world of the 12 Steps, Chris S. will be walking us through each line and each page of this wonderful book that has been a source...

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW Step Six states, "Were entirely ready to have God remove all these defects of character" Dave F. joins us as a fellow Twelve Stepper and a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor sharing his experience, strength and hope and how it relates to when he became entirely ready to fully surrender to God and a recovery program that would change his life. Dave is currently wor...

NO, we are not going to play new-age, pop or funny Christmas songs about grandma, or the Grinch. Take 12 Radio and the Monty'man have put together 50 of the most sought-after traditional Christmas songs of all time in this two hour special without commercial interruption. Just straight music with no monkey business. So sit back and enjoy, or use it as background music during the holidays. The down...

Part Four: STEP THREE. This is a comprehensive workshop focused on educating the listener of the substance, purpose and awareness of the AA Conference-approved book The Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions. As one of the most sought-after Circuit Speakers in the world of the 12 Steps, Chris S. will be walking us through each line and each page of this wonderful book that has been a source of deepe...

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW The purpose of setting boundaries with addicted loved ones is to identify the behavior that has been difficult or hurtful to the family-and put a stop to it. While you can't control your loved one's actions, you can control how you respond to them. When your boundaries are weak-or don't exist at all-you compromise what makes you, YOU. Weak boundaries when a loved on...

Part Three: STEP TWO. I will be posting all 30 of these broadcast from our archives, one per week. Please take advantage of each show and click on the "Heart" or “Like” icon when you download or listen. Also, we welcome all comments. This is a comprehensive workshop focused on educating the listener of the substance, purpose and awareness of the AA Conference-approved book The Twelve Steps & T...

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW Thanksgiving and the holidays can be a stressful time of year for many people, especially those in recovery. Unaddressed amends issues, family resentments and friends that are less than understanding about our recovery and our past behaviors can make things extremely uncomfortable. Here are a few tips to help you through Turkey Day. Closing song: If You Want To Be L...