On this episode: Nate gets cheap airline tickets. Aaron navigates and revisits what it’s like to be under pressure. This week, Nate and Aaron interview Ian Cron. Ian has a new book out called: The Fix, looking at the light hearted transformation that the 12-steps have. Ian shares how he unconsciously audited the 12-steps in 1987. He shares how his spiritual misadventures were an invitation from God for deeper intimacy. The suggestion that a setback is a better name than relapse. Ian also shares his thoughts on why the church is not like the rooms of recovery. If that’s not enough, there’s also a “stupid list” in enneagram discussion.Links:

Ian Cron

Books:

The Fix: How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation for the Well-Adjusted, the-Down-and-out, and Everyone in Between

The Fix Workbook: How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation for the Well-Adjusted, the-Down-and-out, and Everyone in Between

Jesus, My Father, the CIA, and Me: A Memoir…of Sorts

Chasing Francis: A Pilgrim’s TaleSept. 12-14, 2025 Austrian Retreat

Nov 7-9, 2025 Santa Fe, NM Samson Summit

Nov 7-9, 2025 The Wild & Sacred Journey, Womens RetreatSponsor:

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Ian Cron

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IAN MORGAN CRON is a bestselling author, psychotherapist, Enneagram teacher, Episcopal priest, and the host of the popular podcast "Typology," which has over 20 million downloads. His books include the Enneagram primer The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery.