Faith (Episode 1 - Archive)Faith (Episode 1 - Archive)
Relational Recovery
Wes Thompson and Austin Hill talk about faith as trust in God and belief in the possibility of change, linking it closely to recovery and relational healing. The conversation focuses on how faith, effort, and vulnerability work together in the journey away from unwanted behaviours.
5:31•5 Jul 2026
Faith, Trust, and the Hard Work of Recovery
Episode Overview
- Faith is defined as reliance upon and trust in God, forming a foundation for recovery.
- Belief that personal growth and improvement are possible is presented as essential for change.
- Faith is described as something that requires effort and intentionality, not just words.
- Relational recovery is said to depend on faith to trust others, share stories, and risk vulnerability.
- Growing up in the church can make affirming faith feel easy, but its depth and significance are highlighted.
“"Without faith in life, we don't move forward."”
What drives someone to seek a life without destructive habits and addictions? This conversation from Relational Recovery takes on that question by looking at faith as a core part of personal change.
Host Wes Thompson, joined by co-host Austin Hill, chats about faith in very down-to-earth terms, starting with a simple definition: "faith being reliance upon and trust in God." From there, they connect faith to everyday questions many people in recovery wrestle with: "Do you think that you can get better? Do you believe that you can improve?
The episode leans into a Christian perspective, grounding the discussion in the belief that people are made in God’s image and that "without faith in life, we don't move forward." Wes reflects on how faith shows up in hopes for family, friends, business, and work, and how all of that "is anchored in belief." There’s also a nod to 1 Timothy 6 and Paul’s words about having "kept the faith," highlighting that trust in God can feel like something you have to fight to hold on to.
Do you believe that you can grow?" You’ll hear how those questions aren’t just abstract ideas, but practical issues that shape recovery, relationships, and emotional health. For anyone dealing with unwanted behaviours, the chat makes clear that recovery isn’t just about changing habits; it’s about trusting that change is actually possible. Faith is framed as effortful and intentional, especially in relational recovery: it takes faith to open up, to tell your story, and to trust others not to hurt you.
Austin adds the perspective of growing up in the church, noting how easy it is to say "I have faith in God" without fully grasping how significant that statement is. If you’ve ever asked yourself whether you really believe you can grow, this episode might be a helpful space to sit with that question and see how faith could support your next step.
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