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On the Battlefield
Discussion and highlights from the recovery retreat held at St. John Chrysostom Church in Nashville on June 10, 2023. Watch the sessions at https://www.youtube.com/@chrysostom_nashville/streams.
0:00•20 Jun 2023
Finding Strength in Sobriety: Retreat Reflections
Episode Overview
- Explore the connection between Orthodox spirituality and addiction recovery.
- Understand the commitment required for sobriety through parallels with Desert Fathers.
- Learn about the importance of obedience and freedom in recovery.
- Gain insights into how humour can be integrated into serious discussions.
- Discover how spirituality can aid in maintaining sobriety.
“If you want what we have, then you're willing to take certain steps.”
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? Join Fr. Joseph Collins and Fr. Michael Marcantoni as they share insights from the recent recovery retreat held at St. John Chrysostom Church in Nashville. This episode is packed with engaging anecdotes, light-hearted humour, and deep reflections on the intersections of Orthodox spirituality and addiction recovery. The retreat featured a guest speaker with double digits of recovery who explored the connections between the Desert Fathers and modern recovery programmes.
Through examining the flight of Anthony the Great into the desert, listeners can draw parallels with the commitment required in sobriety. Fr. Michael shares stories about Wyoming's unpredictable weather and humorous conspiracy theories, while Fr. Joseph provides thoughtful reflections on obedience and freedom within recovery. Whether you're familiar with 12-step programmes or simply curious about how spirituality can aid recovery, this episode offers valuable takeaways for anyone seeking a more intentional approach to life.
Dive into this lively conversation and consider how the lessons from the retreat might apply to your own journey.
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