Mad Dog Recovery
Mad Dog Recovery
Steven R at Connect The Dots Group in Austin, TX 01-30-25
Steven R at Connect The Dots Group in Austin, TX 01-30-25
Steven R at Connect The Dots Group in Austin, TX 01-30-25
Tuesday 1st July 2025
Join Steven R as he shares his inspiring 17-year sobriety journey, emphasizing the power of spiritual solutions and community in recovery.
45 minutes
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Episode Overview
- Steven R celebrates 17 years of sobriety.
- The importance of community and enthusiasm in recovery.
- Sponsorship as a key element in personal transformation.
- Spiritual solutions to overcome self-centeredness.
- The promise of a new relationship with one's Creator through dedication.
If you take this action outlined in the book, you will have a new relationship with your Creator and a way of life that solves all your problems.
In this compelling episode, Steven Rude takes listeners on a profound journey through his 17 years of sobriety, emphasizing the power of community, spirituality, and the transformative aspects of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Steven, who recently celebrated his sobriety anniversary, begins by acknowledging the miraculous nature of being part of a dedicated group of individuals at the Connect The Dots Group in Austin, TX.
He shares personal anecdotes, including the tragic loss of a friend, Brad Wilberger, highlighting the stark reality faced by many who grapple with alcoholism without the support of AA. Steven's story underscores the significance of community and the shared enthusiasm that drives individuals to stay committed to their recovery journey. A central theme in Steven's narrative is the role of sponsorship.
He discusses how emulating a sponsor's qualities and embracing the spiritual principles outlined in the AA program can lead to profound personal transformation. Steven's commitment to the spiritual practices he has developed, such as daily meditation and prayer, are pivotal in maintaining his sobriety and exemplify the life-changing potential of spiritual solutions. Steven encourages newcomers with a powerful promise: a new relationship with their Creator and a way of life that can solve their problems.
He emphasizes that the journey is simple but not easy, requiring the destruction of self-centeredness and the cultivation of humility, honesty, and willingness. Concluding his talk, Steven urges listeners to embrace the fellowship of the Spirit and help others, reflecting the essence of AA's mission. His message is one of hope, transformation, and the enduring power of a spiritual program of action.