Mess It Up Podcast

In Part 2 of the CR Principles series the Bow Tie Guy looks at what it looks like to earnestly believe that God exists and how important is is that we accept that He does love us. The Song of the Week by Andrew Ripp fits perfectly with these themes.

In Part One of the Principles Series the Bow Tie Guy looks at Principle 1 from Celebrate Recovery.

It's our 7th Anniversary show! More reflective than retrospective, the Bow Tie Guy chats with Bev about doing the hard things in recovery.

This episode of the Mess it Up podcast deals with the theoretical situation of our mind demanding that we "Get on the Ground!" Based off of an incident that happened in the prison this weekend, the Bow Tie Guy takes a look at how we handle crisis in life and in recovery.

Bev shares a technique for overcoming hurts and pain. It might look like denial, but if you pay close attention you might be able to see the difference

The Bow Tie and Bev sit down in a coffee shop in Hilo to talk about what to pack in your "Recovery Suitcase".

The Bow Tie Guy looks at what to do when you need to change your plans. Think "Steps 1-3". hint hint!

Bev joins the Bow Tie Guy to talk about setting and achieving SMART goals.

Listen as the Bow Tie Guy discusses ways to make changes in your recovery and in your life.

The Bow Tie Guy is joined in studio by Bev. This week's topic is a look at the things we may or may not hope for as we enter recovery. There is a specific prison based focus to this question.

On this episode the Bow Tie Guy is interviewed by Giselle and Bev about the new book "40 Cups of Coffee". It's a 40 Day Devotional Guide. Check it out on your Kindle or get a paperback version on Amazon.

This show contains at least one goof: we re-used a Song of the Week and didn't realize it until it was in post production. Of course, we left the mess in place! This show looks at the idea of forgiveness, so please forgive us, then share the show with your friends and family!

On this episode the Bow Tie Guy welcomes in Christian recording artist Lissy Lategan. Listen as this Australian born artist from Texas shares her heart for Christ and music. Check out Lissy in these places! www.instagram.com/lissylateganmusic www.facebook.com/lissylategan www. Tiktok.com/lissylategan https://open.spotify.com/artist/3m3EkrgETQUcAQ1pvCuH59 https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/lissy-la...

On this week's show the Bow Tie Guy talks about the difference between dreams and nightmares. Sometimes it might feel like you are living the dream even though it's a nightmare. But the nightmares never last.

On this episode of the Mess it Up podcast the Bow Tie Guy looks at the idea of discernment in our Christian walk.

On this week's show the Bow Tie Guy and Bev talk about accepting things as they are, not as we would have them. Share with your peeps! Also, look for us over on Blue Sky. We are @MessItUpPodcast.bsky.social

As the New Year hits us the Bow Tie Guy takes a quick look at some of the traditional sayings and clichés from recovery. Hey, it works if you work it, right? Anyhow, keep coming back!

On this week's show the Bow Tie Guy welcomes Elliot Smith "Yankee Gunner". Elliot is the host of the Arsenal Vision podcast and each year uses that platform to raise money for the Arsenal Foundation. Last year they gave almost $500,000 which helped to support causes such as the Zataree Refugee Camp. Check it out, then block YankeeGunner on all your social media platforms if you so desire. Happy Ne...

Pastor Dan and Faith (Paxton Pantry) join Paul and Bev for their annual Christmas Show chat.

We are calling this one Kristmas with Kyle. Christian hip=hop artist Lowery joins us for a special show before Christmas. What are you doing for posterity? Listen to the show and you'll find out what we are talking about.

The Bow Tie Guy and Bev discuss the ways that the "Holiday Blues" can affect our walk and our recovery.

Bev joins the Bow Tie Guy for the first show of the Christmas Season this year. The discussion revolves around the 12th Step and giving back in our recovery. It's Giving Tuesday so if you feel so inclined you can text the word "MuM" to 760-WALLS-CA (925-5722) and donate to the ministry.

Faith Paxton from Paxton Pantry joins us for our annual Thanksgiving Show. This year we have stories of Thanksgivings gone wrong, tips for meals on a budget, and general merriment! Please rate and review us on your favorite podcatcher.

Bev Joins the Bow Tie Guy for a discussion about Joshua, Jericho, cheating, costing others because of our own mistakes, and the first three steps of the 12 steps. If the description doesn't make sense, go ahead and listen the the show!

As we try to deal with so much discord in our world the Bow Tie Guy looks at a new way of assessing things: the Acceptance Quotient. How are you doing with your acceptance of other people, thoughts, belief systems, etc? Perhaps we could all do a little better at loving the people around us.