124. Principle 3 | Step 3 – What is the why?124. Principle 3 | Step 3 – What is the why?
Hope in Recovery
Rodney Holmstrom and Andy Petrie discuss the importance of Step 3 in Celebrate Recovery, sharing personal stories and practical advice for turning your life over to God's care.
30:13•18 Mar 2025
Finding Strength in Surrender: Embracing Step 3 in Recovery
Episode Overview
- Turning your life and will over to God's care is a crucial step in recovery.
- Acknowledging one's limitations is essential before accepting God's help.
- Community support plays a significant role in the recovery process.
- Faith and trust in a higher power can lead to transformative changes.
- Recovery is a challenging but rewarding journey that requires daily commitment.
“I thought that God loved me, but it was up to me to make God like me and make God bless me.”
Rodney Holmstrom and Andy Petrie dive deep into the pivotal Step 3, Principle 3 of Celebrate Recovery in this episode of Hope in Recovery. They explore the crucial decision to turn one's life and will over to the care of God. Andy shares his personal journey, recounting his initial resistance and eventual acceptance of this transformative step. His story is filled with relatable struggles and inspiring moments, making it clear that recovery is a challenging but rewarding path.
Rodney and Andy discuss the importance of acknowledging one's limitations and the power of surrendering to a higher power. They emphasise the need for community support and the role of faith in overcoming addiction and other life challenges. With heartfelt anecdotes and practical advice, this episode offers hope and encouragement to anyone on their recovery journey. Tune in to hear how Step 3 has changed lives and how it can change yours too.

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