That Christian In Recovery

In this compelling episode, I sit down with Troy Love, a seasoned therapist who brings a unique perspective to the field due to his own deeply transformative journey through trauma. Troy courageously opens up into the intersections of his personal struggles and professional expertise, offering listeners a rare glimpse into the mind of a therapist who has walked the path of healing firsthand.

This episode explore into the transformative journey of two individuals, Mia and Robby, who found solace and salvation in their faith while battling their personal addictions. Robby, once a successful businessman, lost everything due to his addiction. Finding himself at the Salvation Army, he discovered a new purpose and a path towards recovery. Mia, on the other hand, wasn't actively seeking a re...

In a world where the pressure to succeed often outweighs the courage to ask for support, Eric Daddario is here to inspire and guide today's youth on their journey to overcoming the fear of seeking help when struggling with drugs, depression, anxiety and more. Eric is a youth motivational speaker who helps youth make better decisions based on his experiences. Through this thought-provoking intervie...

In this episode I interview Adam Gunton who have faced profound challenges such as addiction, loss, and hopelessness, only to be touched by the transformative love of Jesus. He shares his personal story on how his life was forever changed when he came face to face with the light of Jesus, and how His love penetrated even the darkest corners of his existence. Encountering the Divine is an episode t...

Through candid and heartfelt conversations, my brother in Christ, Johnathan, shared his experience on faith, relationships, and personal growth with resisting temptation. Listeners will hear his thoughts on dating and marriage and how his loyalty to his family's last name guided him to remain faithful to God's word. Whether you're a Christian looking to deepen your understanding of scriptures or s...

Kim Sorrelle is a director of a humanitarian organization, speaker, and author of two books. In this episode, we discussed how to love someone and leave them and... How love is not enabling What we learn about love makes it hard to identify How expectations get us into trouble Understand men can't read minds

Maria Mayes is a Well-Being Coach and teacher who helps clients find the freedom from anxiety. In this episode she shared simple techniques that are easy to apply. We discussed the most powerful tool we each have for healing. She is the founder of Take 5 and on a mission to helping others take their power back from anxiety, chronic tension, stress, drugs, insomnia and much more.

In this episode Traci shares how vibrations outside us affect us physically and more! How she got started on the journey of subtle energy alchemy How an emotion causes lower back pain or bladder issues Which healing technique does she feel is the most beneficial

In this episode, Dave and I discuss how one song helped thousands of people suffering from addiction and: How Rachel's song changed his life How he got his music played on radio stations all over the country The importance of persevering Listening to instrumental music can help with depression

In this episode we discuss how to recover from suppressed feelings, living our lives as victims and... The importance of parenting yourself How the brain can heal itself The inability to handle life's stressors What causes our addiction problem She shares her thoughtful and unique perspectives on alcoholism and addiction Connect with Josie Warren: Website Email

Recovery is learning to love and accept yourself. What happens in a 12-Step meeting is recovering addicts loving on each other until an addict knows how to love themselves. Addicts become grateful for everything that has happened in their life, knowing their God will use their experience for His good. They become at peace with themself. The only way to keep and activate this love is to give it awa...

Depression is real. In this episode Pastor Michael Scholtes and I discussed his book Darkwater a memoir of his depression and faith. Key Concepts: He explains the negative voice most of us hear isn't us and that we should listen to the voice of God instead. The best way to support a loved one who suffers from depression we also talked about. We dove into the dark water of his attempted suicide as...

On this episode I sit down with D Arlando Fortune a self-publishing strategist, author and recovering addict. He share is story on addiction and his philosophy on making life happen. D Arlando believes people are one book away from a breakthrough in their lives and business. If you every thought about writing your own book, he can help.

We all have responsibilities. But if we are not careful, we can do too much and forget about ourselves. Without healthy boundaries, we sometimes say yes to things we don't want to do. That's why it's essential to learn to stay in your lane. You will know where your responsibilities end, and the other person begins.

Do you have a friend who knows what goes on in your life? He knows what you feel and what your fears are. All men need a Main Man to become vulnerable and share their secrets. A Main Man is someone who listens without judging. We understand ourselves as a man beginning with closeness to other men.

In this episode I sat down with author Leslie Davis, and we discussed her book You Can't Eat Love. If you have a food addiction, you don't want to miss this one. She teaches us that our relationship with food improves as we learn to love ourselves.

Most addicts are confused about life. There is much growing up needed for us. Because of our self-centeredness, dealing with everyday living is difficult. Recovery is a process of maturing and learning how to respond to life. Not that maturing is easy. On the contrary, growing up is difficult, especially in the beginning. But we grin and stay vigilant. We change and grow up over here.

We are a product of what we tell ourselves, what we believe, and the actions we take. We must be careful of what we tell ourselves. Paying attention to how we respond to compliments can tell us a lot about ourselves. Can we receive them gratefully, or do we minimize them? Learning to feel good about ourselves is what this episode about. These tools that help me build my self-worth and self-esteem.

Janice Hatcher Liggins is an author, TV show host and civic leader. She's an entrepreneur and founder of the non-profit organization called The Clarion Call. In this episode, Janice and I discuss her book, Journey to your Calling, The Path to Receive the Desire of Your Heart Not relying on the intellect to understand why the Lord is telling you to do something Why we cannot be stubborn or rebellio...

Life is a series of decisions and consequences. It's okay to act despite the consequences if you are willing to pay the price. Sometimes that price can lead you to desperation. Only through desperation do some people seek a Power greater than themselves. And that's a blessing.

If you want peace of mind, it's a good idea to focus on yourself. Focusing on what others are doing is a setup. Our mind gives us a destructive pattern to live in. We must break that pattern if we want to live joyous and free. Keeping our side of the street clean does just that. It reminds us we only have power over ourselves.

When we get to recovery, our thinking is still insane. We face a tough decision once the drugs are gone. Addicts have to deal with what took them to the drugs. Changing our lifestyle maybe even as hard as it was to quit using. We learn not to act on negative feelings to recover.

In this episode, Barby Ingle defined Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD) and what it's like living with chronic pain. She discussed her mindset of losing everything she worked hard for. Barby informed us of the importance of understanding the use of Narcan and how it can be fatal if not properly used. God restored her life that is purposeful and meaningful when she put her faith in Him.

God wants the best for you. He's not going to deliver it to you. You have to be willing to put in the work to get it. If you want something different you have to be willing to do something differently. If nothing changes then nothing changes. When it comes to the battle between intending and action, action wins all the time.

The best way to get a good understanding of ourselves is by becoming aware of our inner child. When we aren't aware of our inner child, we look for others to heal us or complete us. The 12 steps take us back to our childhood experiences which had an impact on our development and beliefs. This process starts our inner healing. Sadly, without knowing ourselves on this level, many never outgrow the s...