Fellowship CR

Hope in Recovery

Rodney Holmstrom

  • 114. Exploring the ‘why’ behind Step 5.

114. Exploring the ‘why’ behind Step 5.

Tuesday 7th January 2025

Rodney Holmstrom explains the importance of Step 5 in Celebrate Recovery: admitting our wrongs to God, ourselves, and a trusted person.
24 minutes
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Hope in Recovery
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Fellowship CR
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Recovery from Trauma
Healing Relationships
Navigating Challenges in Recovery
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Understanding the Power of Confession in Recovery

Episode Overview

  • Admitting our wrongs brings freedom and healing.
  • Confession breaks the power of secrecy.
  • Honesty fosters accountability and deeper connections.
  • Step 5 encourages us to take personal responsibility.
  • God's grace is invited into our lives through confession.
Confessing our faults brings freedom and healing by breaking the power of secrecy.
Why would anyone want to admit their wrongs to God, themselves, and another person? In this episode of Hope in Recovery, Rodney Holmstrom dives into the 'why' behind Step 5 of the Celebrate Recovery programme. This step involves confessing our faults, not just to God, but also to ourselves and a trusted person. Rodney explains how this practice brings freedom and healing by breaking the power of secrecy and fostering accountability.
He shares personal experiences and biblical insights, emphasising the importance of taking responsibility for our actions and the role of honesty in recovery. By admitting our wrongs, we invite God's grace into our lives and build deeper connections with others. Rodney also touches on the crossover between Principle 4 and Step 5, highlighting how both steps encourage us to examine and confess our hurts, hang-ups, and habits.
If you're looking for a meaningful way to move forward in your recovery journey, this episode offers valuable wisdom and encouragement. So, are you ready to embrace honesty and experience true healing?
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