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  • Pride Is Expensive — Wisdom Is Priceless (God Centered Recovery)

Pride Is Expensive — Wisdom Is Priceless (God Centered Recovery)

Tuesday 23rd December 2025

Explore wisdom's role in recovery with Roger McDiarmid and Dion Miller. Discover how pride impacts sobriety in this engaging RAW Recovery episode.
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Pride, Wisdom, and Recovery: A Journey with Roger and Dion

Episode Overview

  • Wisdom is more valuable than desire in recovery.
  • Pride can quietly lead to relapse.
  • Humility and sound judgment are key to sobriety.
  • A higher power can be transformative in recovery.
  • Community support is essential for lasting change.
"What are you valuing more than your recovery? Is it your comfort? Is it your ego?"
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? Dive into the RAW Recovery Podcast episode titled "Pride Is Expensive — Wisdom Is Priceless," where Roger McDiarmid and Dion Miller dissect the profound lessons of Proverbs 8:11–14. The duo takes listeners on a journey through the importance of wisdom in recovery, highlighting how pride and arrogance can lead to relapse. They explore how prudence, humility, and sound judgment are essential tools in maintaining sobriety.
Roger and Dion share personal stories that blend humour with hard-earned wisdom, making for an engaging discussion. They chat about the role of intelligence versus wisdom, and why the latter is crucial in the recovery process. You'll hear about the pitfalls of letting ego and comfort overshadow recovery efforts, and why embracing a higher power can be transformative. Listeners will appreciate the dynamic between Roger and Dion as they weave in anecdotes from their own recovery experiences.
With a mix of light-hearted jokes and deep reflections, this episode is both entertaining and enlightening. So, what do you value more than your recovery? Join Roger and Dion as they unpack this question and more, offering valuable insights into staying grounded on the path to sobriety.
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