Life Recovery Today with Stephen Arterburn

Stephen Arterburn explains the law of connection and the gift of security. Dr. John Townsend shares wisdom on two important topics for those in recovery: how to have difficult conversations, and how to restore broken trust.

In the final installment of the series, Stephen Arterburn shares the freedom that is waiting when you move beyond your struggle – and what it takes to do so. 

 In part 2 of the 3 part series “Getting Through, Getting Over, and Getting Beyond Life’s Struggles”, Stephen Arterburn shares wisdom about how to not just through the struggles of life, but how to get over them.

In part 1 of the 3 part series “Getting Through, Getting Over, and Getting Beyond Life’s Struggles”, Stephen Arterburn shares wisdom about how to get through life’s struggles.

After 19 yrs. in recovery for sex addiction, a group of men helped Bob Sklar see that intimacy and connection – not sex - were his real issues. That discovery changed his recovery, and now Bob helps other men find the same freedom that he enjoys. 

Stephen Arterburn interviews former professional singer Cozette Meyers. Cozette’s singing voice was strong, but her personal voice was non-existent. A Recovery group helped her overcome codependency, and now she helps others find their voice too.  

Stephen Arterburn interviews Kristin Cary. As a Recovery group leader for women who have been sexually betrayed, Kristin shares about the life-change that a recovery group experience can provide. 

Steve Arterburn interviews Derek Irvin, who explains how attending Al-Anon meetings helped him contend with his son’s addiction and ultimately led him to birth a thriving recovery ministry.

Stephen Arterburn interviews Ron Archer who shares how the Beatitudes were the basis of the step process that led him to recovery from an abusive childhood. 

Stephen Arterburn interviews Aaron Hansz who shares how he finally found peace and lasting sobriety after 3 stints in rehab. 

Interventionist Rob Lohman explains why boundaries and interventions are truly loving acts toward an addict, but fear holds many back from doing what is needed. He also shares about the “trifecta of recovery” – coaching, counseling, and community.

Referencing the reaction of the older brother in the parable of the prodigal son, Corey Buck relates the impact addiction has on those close to a person in recovery. He explains the mixed feelings others often have before amends are made.

Corey Buck relates the parable of the prodigal son to those in addiction. Addicts may be ashamed of where their addiction led them, but nothing can disqualify one from God’s forgiveness. God rejoices like prodigal’s father at repentance

In the first of a 3-part series, Corey Busk draws parallels between what is happening in the story of the prodigal son and those in addiction, focusing today on what it took for the son to finally come to his senses.

Stephen Arterburn and the late Dr. David Stoop, co-editors of the Life Recovery Bible, close out their series by discussing Steps 9 – 12 of the recovery process.

Stephen Arterburn and the late Dr. David Stoop, co-editors of the Life Recovery Bible, discuss Steps 5 – 8 of the recovery process.

Stephen Arterburn and the late Dr. David Stoop, co-editors of the Life Recovery Bible, discuss the Biblical roots of the first four steps in the recovery process. 

Steve Arterburn explains how to approach and help someone who is experiencing a replase, including the potential need for a re-intervention. 

Continuing in his series, Steve Arterburn shares specific elements to include in a written relapse prevention plan, highlighting the importance of a “what if” clause that is shared with someone for accountability.  

Steve Arterburn shares that relapse begins with complacency in working a recovery plan and identifies 4 additional stages people pass through before returning to their addictive behavior.  

Steve Arterburn discusses the importance of developing a relapse prevention plan and identifies things to include in a plan that will help you maintain recovery. 

Steve Arterburn identifies and discusses 12 missteps that can happen in Life Recovery.

Stacey Smith discusses Step 12 in the Recovery process, explaining what a spiritual awakening is and ways to carry the message to others.

Becky Brown discusses Step 11 in the Recovery process and shares ways to improve our conscious contact with God.  

Jack West discusses Step 10 in Recovery, sharing that taking a daily inventory and admitting when you are wrong helps you stay current in your recovery and is freeing. He shares ideas on how to go about this.