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The Hope Recovery Podcast
Welcome to The Hope Recovery Podcast hosted by Greg Schmalhofer. The Hope Recovery Podcast presents faith-based messages of recovery from alcohol and drug addiction and is published the first Monday of each month to help you be successful in recovery and grow in your faith. The podcast has a blend of devotional messages and interviews related to recovery and also includes reference to the Twelve Steps of Recovery as key to recovery. Wherever you are at in recovery or your faith I encourage you to look to the loving, caring, and compassionate God of the Bible for help.
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Jun 19, 2026
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Episodes
How Two Words Can Change Your Life 19.06.2026 1:59
Discover the true meaning of 'But God' and how these two powerful words offer hope when you feel overwhelmed in your recovery or even in any struggle of life. This podcast looks at the true Higher Power, as revealed in the Bible, and how the Lord God can change your perspective on hopeless situations and that God still does intervene in amazing ways. This message is for anyone seeking enco...
But God - Help For Today 31.05.2026 5:58
Have you had a "But God" experience in your life? When everything look lost and beyond hope and then God intervened to save you! In this short message, Greg Schmalhofer explores the transformative power of Ephesians 2:1–10, focusing on the pivotal phrase "But God" as the turning point for spiritual recovery. Ultimately, this spiritual rebirth serves a higher purpose, calling be...
How to Renew Your Heart and Mind 25.05.2026 2:30
Even with all the modern technologies to exploit the "passions of the flesh", ultimately our actions come from our heart and mind. That is why it is so important to have God renew your heart and mind from the inside out. This struggle all starts with the heart and mind, which leads to the key question of "How to Renew Your Heart and Mind?" The Bible has much to say about renewi...
How Your Past Can Help You Today 21.05.2026 2:02
Your past can help you today in many ways, even a past full of struggles . Sometimes it is helpful to remember your past to help you be grateful for all of what God has done for you today and all that God has saved you out of. Be grateful and use your gratitude to focus on God even more. https://www. HopeRecovery.us
The Two Most Powerful Words of the Bible 18.05.2026 17:49
How "The Two Most Powerful Words of the Bible" can change your life! It is easy to get distracted in life and even distant from God, but it is often helpful to be reminded of these "Two Most Powerful Words of the Bible" and what they mean for you in your life, in your recovery, and in your faith. These "Two Most Powerful Words" can help you to refocus your life and re...
How To Be Truly Happy 26.04.2026 2:58
We all want to be happy, but how can you be truly happy? How can you be truly happy on the inside? In this short video a quote by the actor Dax Shepard gives a dramatic statement about how to be happy. His quote points to an internal change, an internal spiritual change. https://www. HopeRecovery.us
Life Without Alcohol - It Is Possible 06.03.2026 1:27
Recovery is hard and you may wonder if you can ever have a life without alcohol. This short video shows that there is indeed life without alcohol and it starts with one big step. https://www. HopeRecovery.us
And God Says "DO NOT BE AFRAID" 19.02.2026 2:54
If you are facing a terrible struggle of life and you feel terrified and even full of fear as well, this brief podcast gives you a dramatic message of hope. This dramatic message may just be what you need to hear right now today and it is a consistent message from God in the Bible. "Do not be afraid" is a great message and this episode shows how that is possible even for you today. This...
When something terrible happens in your life 02.02.2026 2:57
Sometimes unexpected struggles and challenges of life show up and may leave you shaken and confused. But, you can be assured of one thing. You are not alone, God is still with you even when terrible things happen and you are terrified. This is part one of the short video series. For the full video message please see the link below.https://youtu.be/ILFJBFb1a4w
The Big Snow Storm And Recovery 24.01.2026 2:17
Are you ready for the big snow storm? Is your recovery ready for the big snow storm? It is very possible that you may not be able to attend some of your regular recovery meetings and so I suggest you consider sort-of a "video based meeting" with a video called "The Greatest AA Quote" found at www. HopeRecovery.us . A video meeting is not the same as an in-person meeting, but it...
What To Do - When You Are Terrified 17.01.2026 17:01
"When Struggles Of Life Come"... When unexpected struggles or challenges of life happen that leave you shaken, I encourage you to look to God for help and guidance. This podcast looks at "What to do - When you are terrified" and it presents 5 biblical principles from Luke 2:8-18. The main message is that God tells you even today to "Do Not Be Afraid", because you can...
Peace In Any Struggle 05.12.2025 2:06
Regardless of the struggle you may have right now, there is hope . There is a way to have peace even in the midst of any struggle. It is easy to get so busy with life to forget what is truly important in life and in recovery. Today re-focus on God's "Greatest Gift of All" for success in recovery and even peace in any struggle of life as well.
Gratitude In Hard Times 30.11.2025 1:36
Be grateful even in the hard times of life. God tells us in the Bible that "in this world you will have trouble..." but that God will help us. You can have peace even in the hard times of life and of recovery.
Recovery Is Possible - Through Faith In God 21.11.2025 1:29
Recovery is hard, but it is absolutely possible. Regardless of where you are at in your recovery I encourage you to remember that "There is Always Hope with God". There is indeed help and hope for recovery through faith in God.
Do Not Underestimate the Power of Addiction 16.10.2025 1:08
One of the big things for you to be successful in recovery requires that you "Do Not Underestimate the Power of Addiction". Also, it is important to not underestimate the Power of God in recovery and then to bring God into your life.
Relapse In Recovery and Pop-Up Interviews - Question #2 25.09.2025 2:51
"Pop-Up Interviews" at Recovery Day Lancaster ask the 2nd question "In your view what is the single biggest reason for relapse?" The answers indicate that staying connected is critical for success in recovery. While recovery from alcohol or drug addiction is hard, it is absolutely possible. How do you answer this question about the single biggest reason for relapse? Leave your...
Success In Recovery and Pop-Up Interviews - Question #1 22.09.2025 2:50
"Pop-Up Interviews" at Recovery Day Lancaster ask the question "In your view what is the one most important thing for success in recovery?" The answers show that recovery from alcohol or drug addiction is hard, but it is absolutely possible. How do you answer this one big question about success in recovery? Leave your reply in the comments below.
Recovery Day Lancaster 2025 - Recovery is Possible 20.09.2025 18:26
"Pop-Up Interviews" at 'Recovery Day Lancaster' answer 2 key questions regarding recovery. Recovery from alcohol or drug addiction is hard, but it is absolutely possible and this episode shares many responses to these 2 key questions about recovery. How do you answer these 2 questions? Leave your reply in the comments below.
Find God - The Big Step For Recovery 07.09.2025 2:56
The ONE dramatic message of The Twelve Steps is to "Find God" and to bring God into your life. The "Greatest AA Quote" of all says "... that One is God. May you find Him now." For success in recovery I encourage you to "Find God" and to bring God into your life.
The "Ultimate Power" is God 29.08.2025 2:38
The Twelve Step fellowships are very clear that "The Ultimate Power" comes from God. The "Greatest AA Quote" indicates this directly that for success in recovery "There is One who has all power - that One is God." You can trust God for help in recovery.
Help Is Needed 27.08.2025 2:49
Understanding that "Help Is Needed" is such an important step towards recovery that this principle is mentioned in "The Greatest AA Quote" of all. This podcast message gets right to the heart of the truth... that "Help Is Needed".
Addiction is "Cunning, Baffling, Powerful" 25.08.2025 2:56
Addiction is "cunning, baffling, powerful" is a key phrase of what just may be "The Greatest AA Quote" of all. This dramatic quote points to four key principles of recovery and one is described here. Do not overlook this recovery principle as it is critical for success in recovery.
The "Greatest AA Quote" 23.08.2025 15:48
There are many great quotes for recovery in AA and NA, but this one particular quote may just be the "greatest AA quote" of all. This one great quote reveals four powerful recovery principles that are critical for anyone seeking to be successful in recovery. This podcast message is based on the message given at the first faith-based recovery meeting held at the "church camp" ca...
Try Something New In Recovery 11.07.2025 1:33
Try something new in recovery... trust God and follow God's direction in recovery and in life. This sounds almost too simple, but perhaps that is just what you need... to trust God and simply follow his direction. The Big Book of AA and the Bible are much the same in this way... trust God and follow his direction.
This One Thing Could Save Your Life 19.06.2025 1:27
If you are struggling with alcohol or drug addiction this one thing could save your life! AA and NA meetings have helped many people in recovery and there are 3 big reasons why, find out what is the most important reason.
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