Fellowship CR
Andy Petry
167. Healing in Community
167. Healing in Community
167. Healing in Community
Tuesday 13th January 2026
Discover how community plays a vital role in recovery with Andy Petry's inspiring journey of healing and accountability.
28 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Supportive
Healing
Encouraging
About this podcast
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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
- Recovery requires a supportive community.
- Vulnerability is key to healing.
- Accountability partners can prevent relapses.
- Faith plays a significant role in recovery.
- It's okay to ask for help and be known.
"You can relapse anytime that you want, but you just have to call me first."
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? This episode of 'Hope in Recovery' tackles the crucial role of community in the recovery process. Andy Petry, a grateful believer in Jesus and a leader at Celebrate Recovery, shares his personal journey, shedding light on the importance of not going it alone. Andy bravely opens up about his struggles with anxiety, depression, and addiction, emphasising how vulnerability and accountability are key to healing.
He recounts the powerful moment when reaching out to a sponsor prevented a relapse, highlighting the profound impact of having a supportive network. With a mix of humour and raw honesty, Andy discusses the fear and shame that often accompany addiction, and how sharing these burdens with others can lead to transformative healing. This episode is a reminder that no one is alone in their struggles, and that healing is possible when we lean on each other.
So, what can you learn from Andy's story? Tune in to find out how community and faith can guide you on your path to recovery.