Revive Ministries

Welcome to Revive Ministries Podcast! In today’s episode of Robert’s Corner addressing the Covid-19 crisis, I talk about connecting while social distancing and how to stay intentional and creative in your approach.

Some references mentioned are

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/childabuseandneglect/acestudy/index.html

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/pdf/preventingACES-508.pdf

If you are in the United States, you can check this following website for a local support group that may be shifting to virtual:

https://nami.org/Home

or just search for local support groups in your area.

Next week, we will dive deeper into connecting, regarding listening and how this will help contribute to wellness.

I encourage you to check out Revive Ministries Podcast news at 

reviveministriesfl.com/podcast.

Thank you for listening.

Revive Ministries Podcast is excited to have Robert Gallant with us today, sharing his story of recovery. Robert Gallant was addicted to alcohol and other drugs for close to 20 years. He was also homeless for 3 of those years. It wasn't until he was arrested for a horrible crime that Robert realized how badly his actions and addiction were affecting others. He gave his life to Christ in the county jail and ended up serving 6 years in prison. Robert has been sober since May of 2010 and will be becoming a Certified Peer Specialist as soon as he goes through the DCF exemption process. Robert Gallant is now happily married, sober, and has a roof over his head--all thanks to the grace of Jesus Christ. Robert also shares a few things he is up to and the resources he recommends.

Revive Ministries would like to encourage you to stay connected with Revive Ministries Podcast by going to reviveministriesfl.com/podcast.

If you or someone you know has a story to share, message me through the website, and I will share more information about the podcast, etc.

Today we have some announcements about the upload schedule of podcast episodes we would like to share with you today.

My Story of Recovery segment will still upload on Tuesdays.

Robert's Corner without a guest will upload on Thursdays.

Robert's Corner with a special guest will upload on Sundays.

I recognize this is an ambitious vision. Therefore, I need people out there who would like to be featured on the podcast (in either series or both). Now is the time to schedule a recording. If you have questions or are interested, please email me at [email protected].

Thank you for listening.

In today’s episode of Robert’s Corner, we dive into the importance of structure in regards to time and boundaries in regards to the current coronavirus situation we are all in. The structure regarding boundaries and time doesn’t mean you also flood yourself with the project that has been ignored. I encourage you to include them in your day but also look at times to connect with people digitally. Incorporate some fun time, too. Whatever balance that works for you. I find this has been helpful for my recovery, even before this whole coronavirus became global.

“It’s really clear that the most precious resource we all have is time.”

- Steve Jobs

Check out new episodes of Robert’s Corner every Thursday at 1 am EST.

Anyone wanting to be a guest, please contact me at [email protected] for more information.

Today Revive Ministries Podcast is excited to welcome Riva as a guest today. We explore how connections and healthy coping skills can significantly improve your recovery. Also, Riva shares a little about her story and how she sees things now versus back at the very first steps to recovery. It's an inspiring story that I encourage you to listen to. Riva mentioned a few resources that have helped her in recovery:

Alcoholics Anonymous

www.aa.org

NA

www.na.org

EPIC Behavioral Healthcare | EPIC's focus is on 'saving lives ...

www.epicbh.org

Thank you for listening. Check out the website for the latest news on everything Revive Ministries at reviveministriesfl.com.

Today Revive Ministries starts a new Series called Robert's Corner, which shares a holistic approach to recovery regarding current day events. Today we talk about coronavirus and the impact fear, unmanaged, can have on us. The host, Robert Colón, glosses over some coping skills that he has found useful.  In the next few weeks, Robert will tackle this current state of uncertainty that all of us are in and share some coping skills that have helped him and those he had met in recovery. Expect a lot of nods to the My story of recovery series. Every Thursday, a new episode of Robert's Corner will upload. Meanwhile, the My Story of Recovery series will continue to upload every Tuesday. Any guest interested in being featured in either one of the series, please contact me through the website at

reviveministriesfl.com

or

[email protected]

Thank you, and goodbye from Robert's Corner.

Revive Ministries Podcast is excited to share that starting this Thursday, Robert's Corner will be uploading weekly. It's in the testing phase, but it will be more discussion-based regarding current issues we face in the world and how it may affect our recovery. The Stories of Recovery will continue uploading on Tuesday, but in addition, every Thursday will be Robert's Corner. If you or someone you know wants to be a guest on either series, please contact me by the following links:

reviveministriesfl.com

[email protected]

[email protected]

Thank you, and stay tuned for more updates moving forward!

Today Revive Ministries Podcast welcomes Xaviera to share her story of the loss of her son. An inspiring story that dives into the concept of providing a safe place for those traumatic events in our lives, to provide room to heal. "The Day After" concept is talked about after the event. I encourage you to listen to this inspiring message of hope the day after the loss. Xaviera also shares a bit of what she has been doing lately and some resources.

Again thank you for listening, and check out all updates on the website at reviveministriesfl.com.

Revive Ministries Podcast is excited to have Bridget share her story of recovery entitled, “Recovering from Heartbreak: Getting Through, Not Over, Losing a Loved One.” This story of recovery goes over the grief and loss she felt, the stigma and journey she had to go through facing the loss of her late-brother to substance abuse disorder, and healing. We go through many facets of recovery, but it demonstrates that everyone’s recovery journey is different yet vital. Also, we journey through the concept of being willing to get help. As a community, we need to foster that safe place. There is some info that she mentioned during the episode and here are their links below:

Bridget Hennessy, Owner of Hennessy Events, http://www.HennessyEvents.com

SJC Poly Drug Task Force. They meet every third Wednesday of the month at 9 AM at The Department of Health on San Sebastian View, https://www.facebook.com/SJC-Poly-Drug-Task-Force-538563233249954/.

PACT Prevention Coalition of SJC, youth drug prevention, [email protected]

NAMI at www.nami.org. On that site, you can find your nearest NAMI affiliate. If you are in St Johns, Flagler, or Volusia counties of Florida, you can find us directly for more info here:

www.namivfsj.org

I facilitate St Johns Peer-to-Peer Connections Group. For more details, check out the website.

Please check out the Revive Ministries Podcast site for updates at reviveministriesfl.com/podcast.

Thank you for listening and have a great day!

Revive Ministries Podcast is actively searching for new guests. Please contact me either through my email ([email protected]) or through the chat function on the Revive Ministries Website at reviveministriesfl.com.

Thank you for all the support that has already been given so far.

Robert Colón

Founder and Creator of Revive Ministries