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The Problem With - The Problem with Honesty - Mark Beebe
The Problem With - The Problem with Honesty - Mark Beebe
The Problem With - The Problem with Honesty - Mark Beebe
Friday 21st November 2025
Mark Beebe discusses the challenges of rigorous honesty in recovery with humour and faith-driven insights.
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Episode Overview
- Rigorous honesty is essential but challenging.
- Avoiding truth can lead to greater consequences.
- Faith provides support in facing honest self-reflection.
- Foundational steps in recovery are crucial before deeper exploration.
- Honesty can lead to genuine healing and freedom.
"Honesty is unusual for a million different reasons."
Ever wondered what it takes to embrace rigorous honesty in recovery? Mark Beebe dives into the challenges and revelations that come with facing the truth head-on. Through humorous anecdotes and poignant reflections, Mark sheds light on how honesty is often a tough nut to crack, especially when we're wired to avoid, excuse, and explain away our actions.
He draws parallels between everyday fibs and the struggle to admit deeper truths, illustrating how honesty isn't just about being truthful but embracing 'rigorous honesty'—a concept championed by AA. Mark shares tales from childhood cookie thefts to high-stakes football fines, highlighting how honesty challenges our innate desire to protect ourselves from judgment. He underscores the importance of taking the first steps in recovery seriously, suggesting that rushing into moral inventories without foundational work leads to chaos.
The episode doesn't shy away from discussing the fear of consequences when telling the truth. Mark argues that while honesty might cost us everything, it also opens the door to genuine healing and freedom, backed by the unwavering support of Jesus. With a mix of humour and depth, this episode encourages listeners to reflect on their own honesty journey and consider how faith plays a role in their recovery. So, what does honesty mean to you?
Are you ready to tackle the truth and find healing in the process?