Rick Peterson
Rick Peterson
To the Alcoholic Who Still Suffers
To the Alcoholic Who Still Suffers
To the Alcoholic Who Still Suffers
Monday 26th January 2026
Rick Peterson shares a raw message on alcoholism recovery, emphasising spirituality as a key to healing.
14 minutes
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Honest
Informative
Hopeful
Compassionate
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Episode Overview
- Embrace a spiritual solution as key to recovery.
- Half measures in sobriety are ineffective.
- Alcoholism is a powerful disease needing divine intervention.
- Avoid diluting the spiritual message in recovery meetings.
- Faith can provide hope and guidance for those suffering.
"If you've got a problem, you're the problem, and God's the answer."
How do individuals from all walks of life battle addiction? This episode of Encounter Recovery Ministries, titled 'To the Alcoholic Who Still Suffers,' takes you on a journey through the raw and honest realities of living with alcoholism. Rick Peterson, the voice behind this powerful message, shares his personal experiences and the spiritual awakening that has guided him through the dark alleys of addiction.
He candidly speaks about the hellish existence that is life with alcoholism and how embracing a spiritual path can be the key to recovery. Peterson doesn't sugarcoat the message—he stresses that alcoholism is a cunning, baffling, and powerful disease. His words challenge listeners to question why there is a sense of shame in discussing God as a solution in recovery meetings.
He argues that many in recovery avoid this spiritual message, diluting it to make it more palatable, yet this avoidance only perpetuates suffering. With anecdotes from his own life and references to the Alcoholics Anonymous big book, Peterson paints a vivid picture of the struggles faced by those with alcoholism. He calls for an unashamed embrace of the spiritual solution, emphasising that God is the answer for those battling this disease.
His message is clear: half measures avail us nothing, and complete abandon to a higher power is essential for true recovery. This episode is not just about faith but also about finding strength in vulnerability. Peterson's sincerity and passion offer hope and guidance to those who are still suffering. Are you ready to confront the realities of addiction and consider a spiritual path to recovery? Tune in for a message that could be life-changing.