The Refuge Ministry
The Refuge Ministry
Patience (Episode 5)
Patience (Episode 5)
Patience (Episode 5)
Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Explore how patience plays a crucial role in addiction recovery with hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill. Insightful stories and humour await.
7 minutes
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Humorous
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Episode Overview
- Patience can feel like suffering but is essential for growth.
- Reflect on those who've shown you patience in tough times.
- Patience is an expression of love, offering second chances.
- Humour helps in discussing serious recovery topics.
- Spirituality plays a role in understanding patience.
"Patience is a suffering thing. Yeah, patience sucks. But being honest about that is important."
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? The 'Relational Recovery' podcast episode titled 'Patience' offers a refreshing take on the virtue of patience in the context of recovery. Hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill dive into the challenges of cultivating patience, especially when dealing with the pressures of addiction recovery. They share candid reflections on how patience is not always a pleasant experience, likening it to suffering. Yet, it's a necessary part of growth and healing.
Through light-hearted anecdotes about parenting and the chaos of dealing with young children, the hosts reveal how patience can be both exhausting and rewarding. The episode also explores the role of patience in spiritual and interpersonal relationships. Wes and Austin discuss how patience can be a profound expression of love, giving others a second chance and showing them that they matter.
The conversation touches on the importance of recognising the patience extended by loved ones and God, encouraging listeners to draw from these experiences to fuel their own patience. While tackling such a serious subject, the hosts maintain a humorous and relatable tone, making it easier for listeners to connect with the message. Whether you're struggling with patience or seeking ways to improve your recovery journey, this episode offers valuable insights wrapped in warmth and honesty.
Ready to embrace patience in your own life? Reflect on how patience has played a role in your relationships and recovery journey. Who has shown you patience when you needed it most?