Step 12: Pay It ForwardStep 12: Pay It Forward
Addiction Recovery
Pastor Mark Ahlstrom explores Step 12 of AA, focusing on helping others, spiritual growth, and making amends.
41:17•6 Mar 2023
Step 12: Helping Others and Finding Purpose
“We had times of getting out of denial and recognizing there's a power greater than ourselves, and that's Jesus of the Bible- and learned how to surrender and asked him to help us take an inventory and get rid of some of our character defects.”
Ever thought about how sharing your own recovery journey could inspire others? In this episode of 'Pathways to Sobriety', Pastor Mark Ahlstrom dives into Step 12 of the Alcoholics Anonymous program: paying it forward. Together with his guests, Pastor Mark unpacks the importance of stepping outside oneself to help others, using a biblical perspective to guide the conversation.
They discuss how a spiritual awakening and surrendering to Jesus can help overcome character defects and the role of making amends in the recovery process. Drawing from Peter's story, they illustrate how personal experiences can be leveraged to support others on their path to sobriety. If you're looking for practical advice on relapse prevention or seeking inspiration to lead a more purposeful life, this episode is packed with valuable insights.
Tune in to discover how helping others can also help you grow spiritually and emotionally.
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