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Why Your Effort Isn't Getting the Change You Desire
Why Your Effort Isn't Getting the Change You Desire
Why Your Effort Isn't Getting the Change You Desire
Tuesday 20th January 2026
Explore why trust, not effort, is crucial for change in recovery. Learn how faith and letting go can lead to new beginnings.
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Episode Overview
- Change starts with trust, not effort.
- God's mercies are new every morning.
- Old survival strategies can keep us stuck.
- Recovery begins with identity restoration.
- Letting go of control is essential for new beginnings.
"A new beginning doesn't start with trying harder. It starts with trusting God where we've tried to take control."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? This episode of The REBOOT Recovery Show, hosted by Evan Owens, is a must-listen for anyone grappling with the weight of past trauma and seeking new beginnings. Brian, a guest on the show, emphasises that the key to change isn't just about effort—it's about trust. Drawing from biblical passages in Lamentations and Isaiah, he reminds us that God's mercies are new every morning, even when life feels heavy and overwhelming.
It's a poignant reminder that healing starts when we let go of control and trust in something greater than ourselves. Brian shares personal anecdotes about his own struggles with control and the need to fix everything around him. He candidly discusses how old survival strategies can keep us stuck, preventing us from stepping into the new things God has planned.
The episode is part three of a series called "New Beginnings," which explores what it truly means to start fresh, not by erasing past memories, but by releasing them and embracing the new. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own lives, asking themselves where they might need to trust again and what fears are holding them back. The message is clear: recovery doesn't begin with behaviour modification but with identity restoration.
So, if you're looking for a faith-based perspective on recovery that combines personal stories with spiritual insights, this episode is for you. It's a compassionate and honest exploration of the journey to sobriety and the transformative power of trust. Are you ready to let go and embrace a new beginning?