Zach Rogers
Zach Rogers
Step 2: Ohh the insanity
Step 2: Ohh the insanity
Step 2: Ohh the insanity
Tuesday 17th February 2026
Explore the 'insanity' of addiction with Zach and Monty, as they discuss triggers, self-negotiation, and finding a higher power in recovery.
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Episode Overview
- Recognising one's powerlessness is essential for recovery.
- Triggers can be everyday objects or situations that provoke addictive behaviours.
- Self-negotiation often leads to maintaining harmful patterns.
- Finding a higher power is crucial for restoring sanity.
- Understanding insanity in our thinking can guide us to healthier paths.
"Our inner salesman convinces us that tweaking our habits means we're still in control."
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? In this engaging episode of God Talk Uncensored, hosts Zach Rogers and Monty dive into the intricate web of addiction recovery, focusing on the second step of the 12-step programme. The conversation takes a humorous yet deeply insightful turn as they explore the 'insanity' of addictive thinking, discussing how seemingly rational decisions can spiral into chaotic behaviours.
With personal anecdotes and a touch of spirituality, Zach and Monty highlight how recognising one's powerlessness is a crucial step towards sanity. The episode delves into the role of triggers in addiction, from the mundane like billboards to more personal ones such as familiar streets or even music. The hosts discuss how these triggers can lead to self-negotiation, where individuals convince themselves that minor changes will allow them to continue their addictive patterns.
They cleverly use the analogy of sheep and shepherds to illustrate how people often return to toxic behaviours, thinking they are in control, when in reality, they need guidance. While the episode centres on Christian beliefs, Zach and Monty stress that finding a power greater than oneself is universal to recovery, whether one identifies it as Jesus or another source.
They leave listeners with a thought-provoking message: recognising insanity in our thinking is the first step to embracing a healthier path. So, are you ready to question your own patterns and consider a new way forward?