Newspring Recovery (Correcting Relationships) Steps 8&9Newspring Recovery (Correcting Relationships) Steps 8&9
SOBER: The Podcast
Bradley Saxon discusses steps 8 and 9 of the 12-step recovery programme, focusing on making amends and fostering healthier relationships through faith.
47:39•18 Dec 2025
Healing Relationships: The Journey Through Steps 8 & 9
Episode Overview
- Steps 8 and 9 focus on making amends and correcting past wrongs.
- True peace involves repairing both horizontal and vertical relationships.
- Making amends is not just about saying sorry but about genuine change.
- Character evaluation is crucial in forming healthy relationships.
- Faith plays a significant role in achieving personal peace.
“We don't make amends for forgiveness; we make amends from it.”
Curious about how others manage the complexities of their recovery journey? This episode of SOBER: The Podcast takes you on a heartfelt exploration of steps 8 and 9 in the 12-step recovery programme. The discussion is peppered with real-life anecdotes and spiritual insights that aim to mend broken relationships and foster personal growth. Bradley Saxon brings a candid approach, focusing on the importance of not just saying sorry, but genuinely making amends to those we've hurt.
He highlights that true peace comes from fixing our horizontal relationships with others, as well as our vertical relationship with a higher power. The episode draws parallels between biblical teachings and the recovery process, reminding us that addiction doesn't have to define us. It offers an encouraging message that through faith and dedication, one can achieve both internal peace and healthy relationships.
Saxon also shares his own experiences, underscoring the importance of character evaluation in relationships and the significance of setting personal standards. Listeners are invited to reflect on their own relationships and consider how they can apply these lessons to their lives. With a touch of humour and sincerity, this episode is sure to resonate with anyone seeking to improve their personal connections while on the path to recovery.
Whether you're in recovery yourself or supporting someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice. So, how will you apply these lessons to your own life?
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!
More From This Show
The latest episodes from the same podcast.
Related Episodes
Similar episodes from other shows in the catalogue.