Ashes To Rubies
Ashes To Rubies
Rev. Jon R. - The Experience Of Step 1
Rev. Jon R. - The Experience Of Step 1
Rev. Jon R. - The Experience Of Step 1
Saturday 28th June 2025
Rev. Jon R. shares his experience with Step 1, exploring powerlessness and unmanageability in addiction recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Admitting powerlessness is the first step in recovery.
- Understanding addiction as an abnormal reaction in the body.
- Honesty, acceptance, openness, and willingness are crucial for change.
- Addiction manages your life; finding a new manager is key.
- Spiritual awakening is essential for conquering addiction.
The whole point of addiction is to control you.
Step into the world of recovery with Rev. Jon R. as he shares his profound experience with Step 1 of the 12-step programme. This episode of Ashes To Rubies: Addiction To Connection is a raw exploration of powerlessness and the unmanageable life that comes with addiction. Rev. Jon R. candidly discusses the concept of admitting one's inability to control alcohol or any other addictive substance, and how this admission is the first crucial step towards recovery.
With anecdotes and personal reflections, he paints a vivid picture of what it means to fully concede to one's innermost self. Rev. Jon R. likens the journey to admitting powerlessness over addiction to conceding in a race – recognising that sometimes it's better to let go and accept defeat in order to move forward. He explains how addiction creates an abnormal reaction in the body, producing cravings and leading to a lack of control.
It's not just about alcohol; it's about any relationship or behaviour that has taken control over one's life. Throughout the episode, Rev. Jon R. emphasises the importance of honesty, acceptance, openness, and willingness to change. He shares his own story of hitting rock bottom, missing family milestones, and ultimately finding relief in understanding his physical and mental condition.
The episode is peppered with biblical references, adding a spiritual dimension to the discussion and highlighting the need for a new relationship with God. If you're grappling with addiction or know someone who is, this episode offers a compassionate and hopeful perspective on starting the journey to recovery. It's a reminder that while addiction may manage your life now, there's always the possibility of finding a new manager – one that leads you to healing and connection.