Finding Healing Through Making Amends
Episode Overview
- Making amends is crucial for emotional and spiritual healing. 
- Approach amends with genuine remorse, not selfish motives. 
- Use personal pain to empathise with those you've wronged. 
- Faith plays a significant role in overcoming addiction. 
- Patience and perseverance are key in reconciliation. 
Be more concerned with your character than your reputation.
What secrets to maintaining sobriety can be uncovered? Bill Arnold and George Fraser tackle the crucial recovery steps eight and nine, which focus on making amends and reconciling with those you've wronged. The episode explores the emotional and spiritual journey of taking responsibility for past actions and the healing that comes with it. John, a guest on the show, shares his powerful testimony of transformation and how making amends led him to find incredible healing and hope.
With humour and sincerity, Bill and George discuss the importance of setting the stage for an amend, ensuring that it's done with genuine remorse rather than as a selfish act to feel better. They highlight the need for patience and the willingness to change truly before approaching those you've hurt. John's story is a testament to the power of faith and perseverance in overcoming addiction and finding a path to redemption.
He talks about his struggle with addiction, his spiritual awakening, and how he learned to use his pain to empathise with others. This episode offers valuable insights into the process of making amends, both spiritually and practically, providing listeners with the encouragement needed to take this brave step. Whether you're in recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking healing through reconciliation.
How do you make amends in your own life, and what healing have you found along the way?