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Back to SearchThe Sixth Step Dilemma – Episode 218
Episode 218
“Were entirely ready” is trickier than it sounds.
Step Six asks us to be “entirely ready” to have God remove our defects of character — but what does that really mean? In this episode, we explore the…
Published on 20 hours ago
Half Measures Avail Us Nothing- Episode 217
Episode 217
Trying to work the program halfway only leads to frustration, relapse, or a joyless sobriety. In this episode, we explore why real recovery requires full surrender—and how going all-in is necessary f…
Published on 1 week ago
98 BURN - Episode 216
Episode 216
Recovery isn’t conditional. In this episode, we confront the lie that healing depends on people or circumstances—and share how true freedom comes when we shift our dependence from others to God. Gues…
Published on 2 weeks ago
Sex and Love Addiction - Episode 215
Episode 215
In this powerful episode of the Counterfeit Contentment series, we expose how sex and validation-seeking hijack our brains, warp intimacy, and leave us spiritually empty — and how healing happens thr…
Published on 3 weeks ago
Food, Control and Recovery - Episode 214
Episode 214
In this episode, Food, Control & Recovery, we unpack how food, body image, and control can become counterfeit forms of comfort in recovery. From emotional eating to obsessive restriction, we explore …
Published on 4 weeks ago
Shopping and Materialism - Episode 213
Episode 213
In this episode, we look at how shopping and materialism offer quick comfort—but leave us emptier. From dopamine hits to identity traps, we unpack what’s beneath compulsive spending and how spiritual…
Published on 1 month ago
Seeking Contentment - Episode 212
Episode 212
What’s the difference between happiness and true contentment? In this episode, we explore how recovery can get hijacked by counterfeit comforts—and how real peace comes through surrender, presence, a…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
All About Abstinence - Episode 211
Episode 211
In this spicy episode, we break down what abstinence-based recovery means, how it differs from other pathways, and why clarity around definitions is critical. We explore why blending models can compr…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
When Life Gets Lifey - Episode 210
Episode 210
In this raw episode, Donnie and Heather open up about navigating major life transitions. They share what it looks like to trust God in the middle of chaos and uncertainty, and how recovery has taught…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Recovered Isn’t Cured - Episode 209
Episode 209
We’ve recovered—but we’re not cured. In this episode, we break down the Big Book’s message about the daily spiritual solution to alcoholism. Recovery brings freedom from obsession, but we still need …
Published on 2 months ago