Celebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist Church

In this episode of Our True Identity, we’re diving into the incredible truth that God is the ultimate Restorer. No matter how broken or messy life may feel, God specializes in transforming the cracks and broken pieces into something beautiful and purposeful. You’ll discover how God meets us in our brokenness, works through the process of restoration, and equips us to live as His masterpieces.

This episode is filled with encouraging insights, personal reflections, and practical steps for embracing restoration in your life.

Key Topics Discussed:

Understanding the Heart of the Restorer:

How God’s character as a Restorer is revealed through Scripture. Psalm 34:18: "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; He rescues those whose spirits are crushed." The imagery of a potter reshaping clay and a shepherd restoring a lost sheep.

Embracing the Process of Restoration:

Restoration is not just about repair—it’s about transformation and renewal. Philippians 1:6: "And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue His work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns." Why the process of restoration can be challenging but ultimately life-giving.

Living as a Restored Masterpiece:

What it means to reflect God’s love, grace, and truth in our lives. How restoration equips us to step into the purpose God has for us. Ephesians 2:10: "For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things He planned for us long ago."

Personal Reflections:

A heartfelt story about finding God’s grace in the midst of striving for validation. How God’s love shifted the focus from achieving approval to resting in His truth.

Practical Application:

Identifying areas in your life where you need restoration. Taking steps to release guilt, fear, or shame to God. Finding community and support to walk through restoration together.

Resources Mentioned:

Celebrate Recovery:

Christ-centered recovery groups for anyone dealing with life’s hurts, habits, or hang-ups. Local meetings: Find a group near you at

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Peters Creek Baptist Church:

Worship services: Sundays at 8:15 AM and 10:45 AM (with live streaming of the second service). Learn more at

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Action Steps for Listeners:

Reflect: Think about the areas in your life where you need God’s restoration. Write them down and invite Him into those spaces. Connect: Reach out to a community of support, whether through Celebrate Recovery or your local church. Repeat the Truth: Speak this affirmation daily: “I am being restored by the hands of the Master Artist.” Share: If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend or loved one who might need this message.

Let’s Stay Connected:

Subscribe: Don’t miss future episodes! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. Share Your Story: Have a testimony or reflection about God’s restoration in your life? Reach out to us—we’d love to hear from you. Leave a Review: Your feedback helps us reach more listeners with the hope of Christ.

Closing Thought:

“Restoration isn’t about erasing the past—it’s about God taking every part of your story and using it for His glory. Whatever cracks or scars you see, let them be the places where His grace shines the brightest. You are loved, valued, and being restored by the Master Artist.”

⁠CelebrateRecovery.com⁠⁠

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Show Notes for Episode: Created in God’s Image

Welcome to Day 10 of Our True Identity!

In today’s episode, we’re diving into one of the most foundational truths of our faith: the reality that we are created in God’s image. This life-changing concept, found in Genesis 1:26-27, has profound implications for how we view ourselves, how we treat others, and how we live out our purpose.

You’ll learn how understanding this truth gives us dignity, value, and purpose—qualities that are unshakable because they are rooted in who God is, not in what we do. We’ll also explore what it means to live as image-bearers of God, reflecting His character inwardly, outwardly, and relationally in our everyday lives.

Along the way, I’ll share a personal reflection from my own journey that taught me how God meets us in our imperfections and invites us into a process of transformation. It’s a story about grace, growth, and learning to trust God’s artistry, even when life feels messy.

Biblical Foundation: What does it mean to be made in God’s image? Dignity, Value, and Purpose: How being God’s image-bearers shapes our identity. Living as an Image-Bearer: Practical ways to reflect God’s character in your thoughts, actions, and relationships. A Personal Story: A reflection from my journal that reveals how God works through our messiness to grow us into His masterpiece. Genesis 1:26-27 (NLT): “Then God said, ‘Let us make human beings in our image, to be like us... So God created human beings in his own image.’” Psalm 139:14 (NLT): “Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.” Matthew 10:29-31 (NLT): “You are more valuable to God than a whole flock of sparrows.” Jeremiah 29:11 (NLT): “For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”

Celebrate Recovery: A Christ-centered recovery program offering healing and freedom from life’s challenges.

Local Meetings in South Hills, Pittsburgh: Visit

to find a group near you. Learn more at

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Peters Creek Baptist Church Worship Services:

Sundays at 8:15 AM and 10:45 AM (Live stream available on YouTube). Learn more at

. Reflect on what it means to be made in God’s image. Identify one way to live as an image-bearer this week—whether it’s showing kindness, speaking life-giving words, or serving someone in need. Share this episode with a friend or family member who needs encouragement.

If today’s episode encouraged you, we’d love to hear from you! Leave a review, comment, or share your thoughts with us. Don’t forget to subscribe so you won’t miss the next episode as we continue uncovering the truth of who we are in Christ.

Remember: You are not an accident. You are God’s masterpiece, lovingly created to reflect His character and fulfill His purpose. Trust Him with every part of your story—He’s working all things together for good.

Thank you for joining me today on Our True Identity. I’ll see you tomorrow!

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CelebrateRecovery.com⁠⁠

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In this episode, we explore the profound truth that every moment of our lives—joys, struggles, and everything in between—is part of the masterpiece God is creating in us. Guided by Romans 8:28, we’ll uncover how God’s craftsmanship transforms even our weakest and most challenging moments into something beautiful and purposeful. Together, we’ll reflect on what it means to trust God with the details of our lives and embrace our unique identity as His masterpiece.

Whether you’re seeking encouragement, clarity, or hope, this episode invites you to lean into God’s redemptive plan for your life.

Episode Highlights:

Introduction: The concept of being God’s masterpiece (2:15)

Key Scripture: Romans 8:28 – Trusting that nothing is wasted (6:30)

The process of transformation: How God uses every experience for good (12:45)

A powerful reflection on Joseph’s story and God’s greater purpose (18:20)

Trusting God through weakness and imperfections (23:50)

Practical Steps: Creating your “Timeline of Grace” and memorizing Romans 8:28 (31:00)

Reflection Questions:

Can you recall a time when God used a difficult experience in your life for good?

Are there areas of your life where you’re struggling to see purpose? How can you surrender them to God today?

Resources Mentioned:Celebrate Recovery: A Christ-centered recovery program for healing and growth. Learn more atCelebrateRecovery.com⁠Join worship at Peters Creek Baptist Church in South Park, PA. Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠PCBC.church⁠ for details.

Call to Action:Share this episode with a friend or family member who might need encouragement today. Leave a review or comment to help others discover Our True Identity. Subscribe for daily episodes as we uncover the beauty of living out our God-given identity.

Welcome to My True Identity! I’m Craig, a grateful believer in Jesus Christ, celebrating over seven years of sobriety. But sobriety was just the beginning of my recovery journey. Beneath the surface were deeper struggles—patterns of seeking validation, fear of rejection, and habits that left me feeling stuck.

In this special episode, I take you inside Celebrate Recovery, a Christ-centered program that has been instrumental in my healing. You’ll hear how CR works, what a typical meeting looks like, and how the program has helped me confront hurts, hang-ups, and habits I had ignored for years. From worship and open share groups to the transformative work of step studies, I’ll share my personal experiences and the incredible ways God is bringing freedom and restoration to my life.

🎙 In this episode, we’ll explore:

Resources & Next Steps:

⁠⁠CRLocator.com⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CelebrateRecovery.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Join us locally in the South Hills area of Pittsburgh:

Sundays at 8:15 or 10:45 AM at Peters Creek Baptist Church (10:45 AM service streamed on YouTube).

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Connect With Us:

Follow Celebrate Recovery at Peters Creek Baptist Church: Facebook and Instagram for updates, encouragement, and resources.

Welcome to Day 8 of My True Identity! In this episode, we begin Lesson Two: I Am God’s Masterpiece. Together, we explore the awe-inspiring truth that you are intentionally designed, uniquely created, and filled with purpose by the ultimate Creator.

We’ll discuss:

🎙 Reflection Questions:

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🌟 Stay Connected:

Join Celebrate Recovery!

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Sunday Worship at Peters Creek Baptist Church:

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🙏 Don’t forget to follow, leave a review, and share this episode to encourage others!

#MyTrueIdentity #GodsMasterpiece #FaithPodcast #CelebrateRecovery #SpotifyPodcast

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Episode Description:

We’ll also discuss how to embrace your own cracks, support others in theirs, and live in the fullness of God’s restoration. Whether it’s through quiet obedience, bold acts of faith, or using your spiritual gifts, your story matters in God’s plan. Tune in to hear how you can step into God’s calling and let His light shine through the cracks in your life.

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Episode Description:

Welcome to My True Identity! I’m Craig, a grateful believer in Jesus Christ, celebrating over seven years of sobriety and working daily to replace the lies I believe about myself with the truth of God’s Word.

In this second episode of our special two-part series on Celebrate Recovery, we dive into the first three of the Eight Recovery Principles, exploring how they guide us toward healing and freedom:

✨ Principle 1: Admitting we are powerless and that our lives are unmanageable.✨ Principle 2: Believing we matter to God and that He has the power to help us recover.✨ Principle 3: Surrendering our lives and will to Christ’s care and control.

Through personal stories, biblical truths, and practical applications, we unpack the life-changing power of surrender, the truth that you matter to God, and how recovery begins when we acknowledge our need for Him.

🎶 Plus, we reflect on the lyrics of Tenth Avenue North’s song Kind to Myself and how being kind to ourselves aligns with God’s kindness and grace toward us.

If you’re feeling stuck, weighed down, or unsure where to start, this episode offers hope, encouragement, and an invitation to trust God with your life.

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Additional Resources:

💬 Let’s replace the lies we tell ourselves with the truth of God’s Word. You are loved, you are enough, and healing is possible.

Episode Description:

Welcome to My True Identity! I’m Craig, a grateful believer in Jesus Christ who has experienced over seven years of sobriety from alcohol addiction and is now on a journey to overcome unhealthy thought patterns and habits. In this special episode, we dive into the life-changing ministry of Celebrate Recovery (CR).

Whether you’re dealing with unresolved pain, unhealthy habits, or emotional struggles, CR provides a safe, Christ-centered space for healing. I’ll share my personal experiences, explain how CR works, and explore the connections between hurts, hang-ups, and habits—and how God’s grace can help us break free from them.

If you’re in the South Hills area of Pittsburgh, you’re invited to join our CR open share group at Peter’s Creek Baptist Church on Friday nights at 7 PM or the full CR experience at Crossroads Ministries in Finleyville on Monday nights at 7 PM. Not local? Visit ⁠CRLocator.com⁠ to find a group near you.

Healing takes time, but you don’t have to do it alone. Tune in as we explore how God can replace the lies we tell ourselves with the truth of His Word.

Key Highlights:

Additional Resources:

Thank you for listening to My True Identity! Be sure to tune in tomorrow for part two of our special series on Celebrate Recovery.

This weekend, we’re diving deep into Lesson One of the Celebrate Recovery curriculum—Denial. This is where freedom begins. This is where we stop pretending and start healing.

Principle One of Celebrate Recovery says:

"Realize I’m not God; I admit that I am powerless to control my tendency to do the wrong thing and that my life is unmanageable."

Denial keeps us trapped. It convinces us that we’re in control, even when we’re not. It tells us that if we just try harder, manage better, or keep certain struggles hidden, we can fix ourselves. But denial isn’t protecting us—it’s destroying us.

In Part One of this two-part episode, we’ll explore:

If you’ve ever told yourself you’re “fine” when you’re not, if you’ve been carrying a secret struggle, or if you’re just plain exhausted from trying to hold it all together—this episode is for you.

Christ-Centered Step Studies

We’ve spent this week exploring how our identity is transformed through Christ, but what happens when we don’t feel close to God? What do we do when faith doesn’t feel strong? Many people assume that if they don’t feel emotionally connected to their faith, they must be failing. But the Bible teaches us that faith isn’t about emotions—it’s about trusting God even when we don’t see or feel the results right away.

In today’s episode, we’ll explore how faith is a daily choice, not an emotional experience. If you’ve ever struggled with feeling distant from God, if you’ve ever wondered whether you’re making progress, or if you’ve ever been tempted to give up because you weren’t “feeling it,” this episode is for you.

Special Weekend Series: Denial, Lesson One

Sunday Worship at Peters Creek Baptist Church