Chris Pondoff & Jeff Allen
Chris Pondoff & Jeff Allen
“We Is Stronger Than Me” with Ryan Canaday & Karie McMullen
“We Is Stronger Than Me” with Ryan Canaday & Karie McMullen
“We Is Stronger Than Me” with Ryan Canaday & Karie McMullen
Monday 2nd March 2026
Explore the power of community in recovery with Ryan Canaday & Karie McMullen. A heartfelt conversation on addiction, faith, and healing.
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131 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Supportive
Compassionate
Healing
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Chris Pondoff & Jeff Allen
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Categories:
Sobriety Toolkit
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Community is vital in shifting from isolation to connection in recovery.
- Shame and anger can be significant barriers in addiction recovery.
- Spiritual communities should embrace doubt rather than punish it.
- Losing loved ones to addiction impacts both personal and communal healing.
- "We" is stronger than "me"—community support is crucial.
"We don't do shame. Not at all, ever."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? "We Is Stronger Than Me" brings Ryan Canaday and Karie McMullen from the FREE Recovery Community in Denver to the forefront for a heartfelt discussion on addiction, faith, and the healing power of community. The episode highlights the shift from isolation to connection in recovery, emphasising that 'we' truly is stronger than 'me'.
Ryan and Karie share their personal experiences with addiction and recovery, exploring themes of shame, anger at God, and the exhaustion often felt in ministry spaces. They touch on the profound impact of losing loved ones to addiction and the importance of a spiritual community that embraces doubt rather than punishing it. This raw and honest conversation challenges the rigid structures often found in traditional recovery and faith settings, offering an inclusive space for healing.
As the hosts engage with Ryan and Karie, listeners are offered a glimpse into the transformative power of community and the hope that arises when people come together in their struggles. It's a candid reminder that nobody has to face addiction alone, and that a supportive community can make all the difference. What does it mean to you to be part of a community that embraces your struggles without judgment?