Recovery Crone
Recovery Crone
Light Into Dark Places - Fr Gavin
Light Into Dark Places - Fr Gavin
Light Into Dark Places - Fr Gavin
Monday 18th August 2025
Join Gavin as he shares his journey through addiction, finding faith and community in Alcoholics Anonymous, and discovering freedom and transformation.
84 minutes
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grateful
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Episode Overview
- Gavin shares his personal journey with Alcoholics Anonymous.
- The importance of faith and a higher power in recovery.
- Community and support are vital for sobriety.
- Transformation through personal and spiritual growth.
- Key insights from Gavin's talk on faith, friends, and freedom.
I've got it in three words: faith and friends and freedom.
In this enlightening episode, we delve into the transformative journey of Gavin, a long-time member of Alcoholics Anonymous, as he shares his profound insights on recovery, faith, and community. Hosted by Jesse, this talk is a heartfelt tribute to those who have carried light into the dark places of Gavin's life. Gavin begins by candidly acknowledging his identity as an alcoholic and reflects on the challenges and triumphs along his path to sobriety.
He emphasizes the crucial role that Alcoholics Anonymous played in helping him establish a quality relationship with a higher power, a key component in his recovery journey. Gavin addresses newcomers who might be apprehensive about the spiritual aspect of AA, reassuring them that it is a personal and individual journey of understanding God as they perceive Him.
He encourages listeners to seek support and find a form of prayer that resonates with them, emphasizing that sobriety is not a solitary endeavor but one that flourishes with community and shared experiences. Throughout his talk, Gavin reflects on moments of personal growth and the role that faith has played in his life. He shares anecdotes from his past, illustrating how he has navigated challenges and found beauty in unexpected places.
The narrative is rich with humor and warmth, revealing Gavin's gratitude for the friendships and freedom he has discovered through the AA program. A central theme in Gavin's message is the power of community. He highlights how the connections made within AA have provided him with unwavering support and companionship.
Gavin believes that faith, friends, and freedom are the pillars of a fulfilling life and stresses that members of AA or any 12-step program are bound by these principles, which lead to a newfound sense of wealth and happiness. Gavin's story is one of hope and transformation. His journey illustrates that with the right support and mindset, it is possible to overcome even the darkest of times.
This episode serves as a beacon of hope for those struggling with addiction, offering reassurance that healing and happiness are within reach through faith, community, and personal growth.