But God - Help For Today

But God - Help For Today

In this eye-opening episode, you'll learn about two tiny words that can completely change how someone in recovery views their past, present and future: "But God." The Hope Recovery Podcast, hosted by Greg Schmalhofer, offers a short, faith-filled message built around Ephesians 2:1–10 and its link to addiction recovery. Greg walks through what it means to be "spiritually dead" and compares that to the grip of addiction.

He highlights how remembering where you came from is vital, not for shame but for gratitude. As he explains, gratitude becomes the anchor that stops you drifting back into "that world life." You'll also hear how principles from Alcoholics Anonymous echo this same idea of remembering what God has brought you out of.

The heart of the episode is the turning point captured in the phrase "But God, being rich in mercy because of the great love with which he loved us." Greg connects this directly to recovery stories, asking if you've had your own "But God" moment when everything seemed hopeless and yet something shifted. Grace takes centre stage too.

Greg stresses that recovery isn't about boasting in your own willpower: "It is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." From there, he unpacks Ephesians 2:10, reminding listeners that "we are God's workmanship"—and notes that some call this "masterpieces"—even with all the scars and baggage from addiction.

To keep it practical, Greg offers three simple steps: remember your past with gratitude, keep up regular devotional time, and go out of your way to help someone else. He shares a memorable line from Russ Hamer: "I've learned in recovery that I need to be in community," underlining how connection is crucial. If you're craving a short burst of hope that ties Scripture directly to recovery, this episode might be exactly what you need today.

What "good works" could be waiting for you before the day is over?