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Episode 829: Let's Talk HIGHER POWER
Episode 829: Let's Talk HIGHER POWER
Episode 829: Let's Talk HIGHER POWER
Tuesday 19th March 2024
Explore the role of a Higher Power in recovery with Tom Williams and Alicia Martinez. Understand the importance of faith, community, and fellowship.
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Episode Overview
- Understanding the controversy of a Higher Power in recovery
- Emphasizing the importance of surrendering to God's will for successful recovery
- Highlighting the role of community and fellowship in the recovery process
- Exploring the significance of working the steps and the role of meetings in recovery
- Encouraging the development of a relationship with God and the God of the Bible
It was a freedom to me to know it was God. But I liked the god part when I came in, I surrendered to it quickly. If you go to a baseball game and say, we're going to play baseball in the parking lot. And that's what some AA meetings are.
How do you feel about the concept of a Higher Power in recovery? This episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast, hosted by Tom Williams and Alicia Martinez, dives into this often-debated topic. The hosts don't shy away from discussing the importance of understanding God as the Higher Power and the need to surrender to His will for a successful recovery journey.
They also highlight how community and fellowship play crucial roles in the process, making it clear that you're not alone in your struggles. The conversation touches on working the Twelve Steps, particularly focusing on the promises of steps nine and ten. Tom and Alicia stress the significance of following the program as it was originally intended by its founders. They also talk about meeting people where they are in their beliefs, making the journey to recovery more inclusive and compassionate.
To wrap things up, the episode concludes with 'Trail of Light' by Gracie Vandiver, adding a musical touch to this insightful discussion. Whether you're new to recovery or have been on this path for a while, this episode offers valuable perspectives on faith, community, and the journey to sobriety.