Fellowship CR
Andy Petry
163. Finding Hope in Discouragement
163. Finding Hope in Discouragement
163. Finding Hope in Discouragement
Tuesday 16th December 2025
Discover hope and encouragement in recovery with Andy Petry as he shares personal stories and biblical insights on overcoming discouragement.
34 minutes
Inspiring
Encouraging
Hopeful
Supportive
Honest
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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
Episodes:
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Episode Overview
- Acknowledge your feelings without shame.
- Embrace brokenness as a reminder of the need for divine support.
- Take small steps forward; progress is more important than perfection.
- Lean on community and faith during challenging times.
- Recovery is a continuous process, not a destination.
"A bruised reed he will not break, and a smouldering wick he will not snuff out."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Episode 163 of 'Hope in Recovery' is a beacon for those feeling the weight of discouragement in their recovery path. Hosted by Andy Petry, this episode tackles the ups and downs that come with the journey to sobriety, especially during challenging seasons like the holidays. Andy shares his own struggles with anxiety, depression, and perfectionism, offering listeners a relatable perspective on the hurdles of recovery.
The episode highlights the importance of community and faith in Jesus as vital supports for those grappling with addiction. Andy encourages listeners to acknowledge their feelings without shame and to embrace their brokenness as a reminder of their need for divine support. He shares practical advice on how to take small, meaningful steps forward, emphasising that progress is more important than perfection.
Listeners will find solace in Andy's honest reflections and the biblical insights he shares, such as Philippians 1:6, which reassures us that the good work started within us will be completed. The episode is a reminder that recovery is a process, not a destination, and that each step forward is worth celebrating. Whether you're new to recovery or have been on this path for some time, this episode offers hope and encouragement to keep moving forward.
So, what is your next right step in your recovery journey?