Episode 1115: Every Day Spiritual Experiences

Episode 1115: Every Day Spiritual Experiences

Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This conversation from Take 12 Recovery Radio brings together Monty Dale Meyer (the Monty'man) and Tom Williams from Came to Believe Recovery to chat about something many people in recovery wrestle with: what counts as a spiritual experience, and what’s just everyday life happening. You’ll hear them bounce between light-hearted rock and roll trivia and serious reflections on faith, all while keeping the tone relaxed and down-to-earth.

They talk about simple moments that can feel deeply spiritual – watching birds in the garden, driving on a sunny day with a sense of peace, brewing that first cup of coffee – and ask whether these are “God things” or just coincidences.

Monty sums up his own journey with the line: "For years I was walking around asleep thinking I was awake until I had a spiritual awakening," showing how the 12 Steps shifted his relationship with God from surface-level to something much deeper. Tom focuses on the difference between a one-off spiritual experience and a lasting spiritual awakening, stressing that his life changed when the awakening became ongoing rather than a single dramatic event.

They question superstition, “signs”, and performance-based faith (“you didn’t have enough faith”), and instead point towards a daily, honest relationship with a loving God. The episode is especially suited to people in 12 Step recovery who are tired of overcomplicated spirituality and big revival promises, and who want to recognise God in ordinary routines, small acts of kindness, nature, music, and practical gratitude.

It’s faith talk with humour, rock trivia, and plenty of honesty about how messy, human and everyday spiritual life can be. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re missing the “big spiritual moment”, this chat might help you see that the awakening you’re looking for could be woven into the day you’re already living.