Holy Recovery

Do you want to be free of your addiction? I sure did.

Today I tell the story of Bartimaeus, a blind beggar, who Jesus heals in Mark 10: 46-52.

What can we learn from this story being healed? Does it hold the secret to freedom from addiction? I believe it does.

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Do you have a drinking problem? Or a problem with any substance or behavior? I asked myself this question years ago and found a quiz to help me find out.

Today I talk about my responses and what happened next. Did answering YES to every question get me to stop drinking? Or did I ignore all the warning signs and bury my head in the sand? Listen in and find out.

If you need help, reach out. There are so many peopl...

Remember Jonah? The guy who was stuck in a fish for three days and three nights? Do you remember how he got out?

Today I'm looking at Jonah, how he escaped the belly of a fish and how we can use the same thing to escape the clutches of addiction.

Verses in this show:

Jonah 2
Psalm 50:15
Psalm 34:17
Psalm 145:18
Jeremiah 33:3
Isaiah 41:10
1 Peter 5:7
Matthew 11:28
2 Chr...

When life is hard and the road seems endless, it can be hard to believe that God is working on our behalf or that He has plans for us that are good and happy. But He is and He does. He tells us so in Isaiah 43, and if God says it, we can believe it.

Listen in as I talk about Isaiah, Joseph, Rahab, Saul and how God changed their lives. He loves to take broken people and make them new. He will do the same for you. Let's...

Are you a prodigal? A lost sheep? I was. I still am in so many ways.

Join me today as I talk about the parable of the Prodigal Son and three big takeaways for our sobriety.

God longs to have us come home. Our hearts want us to come home.  Listen in to the story that both breaks my heart and makes it full of joy at the same time.

Verses today:

Luke 15: 11-32

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Even the wisest man to ever live knew that drinking alcohol was bad and that sobriety was good. He lays it out very clearly in Proverbs 23. 

Addiction sneaks up on us and ruins our lives. Listen in as I talk about how my life has completely changed, how I went from a tiny world revolving around a harmful substance to a life full of possibilities. And you can too.

You don't have to live life stuck on the hamst...

Ready to get swept up in a tale of triumph, temptation, and resilience? Today I explore the story of King David's life - his fall from grace with the temptation of Bathsheba, his desperate attempts to cover up his sins, and ultimately the heavy consequences of his actions. 

But the story doesn't end there. We also delve into how King David, despite his failings, chose humility and repentance. He sought restoratio...

Today, I'm talking about our greatest enemy in recovery, how we battle it, and why I refuse to call myself an addict. 

I've been walking the path of sobriety for several years now, but I understand the ever-present dangers that are always just one bad decision away. 

Verses today:
1 Peter 5: 8-9
John 10: 10-15
John 10: 3
Matthew 4: 10-11
2 Chronicles 16: 9

We are never alone ...

Do you ever feel like you're stuck in the pit of despair, with addiction holding you captive and no hope of escaping? You're not alone. I did too.

Today I share Psalm 40. These verses were my hope when I was stuck in the mire of bondage and the despair-filled early days, assuring me that even in our darkest moments, God hears our cries and is ready to rescue.

Even in the face of despair, God's love ...

Do you know the profound transformation the Holy Spirit can breathe into your life when you truly surrender to its guidance? It's amazing what the Spirit will do in our lives if we let Him.

Listen along as I share my personal journey of recovery, discussing how nurturing a deeper relationship with God sparked an internal revolution that continues to shape my life today. We'll also explore the promise of freedom t...

Feeling the icy grip of fear? God tells us not to fear 365 times in the bible. Today I'm talking about what fear is and what the Bible says about it. What do we do when we're afraid? What does God tell us to do? Listen in for some answers.

Today's verses:
 Isaiah 41:10
Psalm 23:4
Joshua 1:9
John 14:27 
2 Timothy 1:7

Tune in and let's redefine our relationship with fear, remi...

Temptation is one of the biggest stumbling blocks we face on our road to recovery. What does the Bible say about temptation and how do I use that to keep me strong on my own journey?

Trust me, victory over temptation is within your reach; I'm living proof of that. Let's walk this road together!

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Can you imagine a fortress of unwavering protection, a refuge that provides solace in the most uncertain times? That’s the power of choosing God as our dwelling place, a profound message explored in Psalm 91, verses 9-14. In this episode of the Recovered Christian, we explore God's unwavering protection and refuge, a divine shield that carries us, no matter the adversities we face and the comforting presence of angels at our s...

Happy Thanksgiving! Today I share a few verses of thanksgiving that I love and a few tips to make it through the day sober and happy. Days like today can be hard in early recovery. Have a plan!

Thank you to each of you! My first week as a podcaster has been full of joy and fun!

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Praise transform our lives, opening our hearts to healing and deepening our relationship with our Heavenly Father. Today I highlight some of my favorite bible verses about praise including the one used by almost every high school graduate as their "favorite verse".

Find out how the simple act of expressing gratitude can foster a deeper connection with God, filling the voids in our hearts and serving as a beacon o...

Today we talk about idols. Has your addiction, your drug of choice, become your idol? There was a time that my 'thing', my addiction had become an idol in my life - an entity that commanded my thoughts, actions, and desires, and superseded my relationship with God.

We'll explore some scriptures that discuss idols, some that guided me through recovery, and how their insightful interpretation applies to a...

Today I tell my personal story of a two-decade long battle with addiction and how God recovered me.

If you've struggled with substance abuse, leaving you devastated from its devastating impacts, you're not alone. I've been there. In this episode, I share my story of addiction to opiates and alcohol, how I got there and how I got out. Getting sober brought me closer to the Father than I ever could have imagin...

Are you ensnared by fear, stifled by shame, and seeking refuge? God is ever-present and available to us if we just stop to pray. 

Together, we'll explore Psalm 34:4-8 and discover how turning to God in our lowest moments not only offers us divine protection but also sets us free from our emotional chains. 

Tune in, and let's find joy in God's presence together.

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Have you ever felt the overwhelming weight of life's struggles pulling you down? Imagine finding a refuge, a safe haven where those burdens melt away. Today we talk about Psalm 91:2-4 and explore the profound promises of protection and peace found in God's presence.

The Father calls us to shelter under His wings, to find refuge and safety in His care. How wonderful is this?! There's no place I'd rather ...