Stephen Arterburn
Steve Arterburn, Dr. Dave Stoop
Episode 112 - Dr. Dave Stoop
Episode 112 - Dr. Dave Stoop
Episode 112 - Dr. Dave Stoop
Tuesday 1st July 2025
Explore Steps 9-12 of life recovery with Stephen Arterburn and Dr. Dave Stoop, offering hope and practical guidance for your journey.
28 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Compassionate
Supportive
Healing
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Stephen Arterburn
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Religion & Spirituality
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
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Episode Overview
- Making amends can strengthen relationships and foster healing.
- Self-examination prevents old habits from resurfacing.
- Prayer and meditation are vital for spiritual growth.
- Helping others transforms past struggles into a mission.
- Honesty and authenticity are crucial in recovery.
Even though the truth hurts, many times it's the beginning of a new relationship where there's openness, honesty, and authenticity.
Life Recovery Today with Stephen Arterburn wraps up its enlightening series on the 12-step recovery process, focusing on Steps 9 through 12. This episode is a heartfelt dialogue between Stephen Arterburn and Dr. Dave Stoop, co-editors of the Life Recovery Bible, as they explore the final steps of a journey that promises healing and hope. With a blend of biblical wisdom and practical advice, the duo provides guidance on making amends, maintaining personal integrity, and embracing spiritual growth.
As they discuss Step 9, the importance of reconciling with those we've wronged is highlighted, with an emphasis on honesty and authenticity as key elements of the process. Dr. Stoop shares poignant thoughts on how making amends can strengthen relationships and foster healing. Step 10 encourages self-examination, urging individuals to look inward and continue their personal inventory to prevent old habits from resurfacing.
Arterburn and Stoop emphasise that this step is about accountability and recognising one's own contributions to problems rather than shifting blame. In Step 11, they delve into the spiritual aspect of recovery, discussing prayer and meditation as vital practices for maintaining a connection with God. This step is described as a misunderstood yet powerful tool for personal growth. Finally, Step 12 encourages carrying the message forward, helping others on their recovery journey.
It's about turning past struggles into a mission to support others, embodying the biblical principle of helping those in need. Throughout the episode, Stephen Arterburn and Dr. Dave Stoop's compassionate approach shines through, offering hope and encouragement to those seeking recovery. If you're looking for inspiration and practical steps to transform your life, this episode might just be the guide you need.