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Episode 1031: The Seven Deadly Sins
Episode 1031: The Seven Deadly Sins
Episode 1031: The Seven Deadly Sins
Wednesday 15th October 2025
Explore the seven deadly sins in recovery with Monty Meyer. Discover their connection to character defects and cultural perceptions.
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Episode Overview
- Understanding the seven deadly sins as character defects.
- The importance of forgiveness in overcoming past mistakes.
- How cultural perceptions of sin have evolved over time.
- Steps 10, 11, and 12 as tools for spiritual fitness.
- Encouragement to remain teachable and open-minded.
"Sometimes we can be so right that we're wrong."
What happens when ancient concepts meet modern recovery? In this intriguing episode of Take 12 Recovery Radio, Monty Dale Meyer, affectionately known as the Monty'man, teams up with Alicia and Tom to tackle the often misunderstood topic of the seven deadly sins. With a mix of humour and sincerity, they explore how these age-old vices—pride, greed, lust, anger, gluttony, envy, and sloth—relate to character defects in addiction recovery.
The hosts delve into how these 'deadly' sins aren't explicitly mentioned in sacred texts but are universally acknowledged as major human failings. The conversation takes a thoughtful turn as they discuss the importance of forgiveness and how recovery principles can offer a transformative path away from these destructive behaviours.
The episode isn't all fire and brimstone; it's sprinkled with light-hearted banter about the Addams Family and even a mailbag segment where listeners' questions about higher power in AA meetings are addressed. You'll find valuable insights on how cultural perceptions of sin have evolved and how maintaining spiritual fitness through steps 10, 11, and 12 can help keep these sins at bay.
Whether you're new to recovery or a seasoned veteran, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on an age-old topic. Are you ready to rethink what you know about sin and recovery?