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Listen in as Chris, Jorge and Doug talk about the illustration of darkness vs. Light.  We walk through struggles of so many in our lives, and it is so helpful to remember the light and joy that is in us.  That gives us wisdom and strength to continue the journey.

 This is also Doug’s last episode at the host, and Chris is taking over the next 100!  Doug is remaining heavily involved in Castimonia, and he is still reachable at the email address.  Keith and Doug are beginning a training series for men’s retreats where men can face themselves in a real way.

If you have questions or want to reach out, please email us at [email protected], and remember that on this path of recovery, you are not walking alone.

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Listen in as Chris and Doug talk about the connection to Jesus healing the man at the pool to their recovery journey.

The pain to change has to be greater than the pain of changing…and what does change look like? 

If you have questions or want to reach out, please email us at [email protected], and remember that on this path of recovery, you are not walking alone.

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Doug and Chris discuss each line of the Lord’s Prayer to see how it might apply to your recovery and your walk.  It is a powerful way to look into how our higher power can still practically walk with us and provide support. 

If you have questions or want to reach out, please email us at [email protected], and remember that on this path of recovery, you are not walking alone.

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Join Thomas and Doug as they discuss the hope and freedom possible in recovery. Listen to his testimony of what worked for him to establish sobriety as well as the patterns he puts into practice now. If you have questions or want to reach out, please email us at [email protected], and remember that on this path of recovery, you are not walking alone.

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Thomas discusses his addiction with Doug. His testimony is one that will resonate with many men. He discusses his upbringing and struggles throughout young life as well as those as an adult. He takes us through the story of brokenness and searching that leads to finding healing and hope. That part of the story is Part B, so listen to that too! If you have questions or want to reach out, please email us at [email protected], and remember that on this path of recovery, you are not walking alone.

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Doug discussing the imagery of white noise, and how that analogy can play out in recovery. What are the items that distract us from experiencing all of life? What are we training ourselves to “not hear” in life? How can we find out the white noise affects in our life? Join in to find some practical tips! If you have questions or want to reach out, please email us at [email protected], and remember that on this path of recovery, you are not walking alone.

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Join Doug as he talks with Chris about his journey of addiction and life choices that led him out of darkness.  Chris shares how counselors, friends, Castimonia, and other avenues brought hope and light to his life.  He is living a life of a true changed person, so listen in to learn more about that journey. 

Part B is the next episode so please listen to that as well to see how Chris found true freedom.  There is hope in recovery. 

If you have questions or want to reach out, please email us at [email protected], and remember that on this path of recovery, you are not walking alone. 

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Join Doug as he talks with Chris about his journey of addiction and life choices that led him into darkness.  Part A is the testimony of how life can become unmanageable and out of control.  It is a story of how secrets and darkness can take more and more root in our lives when we are not guarded against them. Part B is the next episode so please listen to that as well to see how Chris found true freedom.  There is hope in recovery. 

If you have questions or want to reach out, please email us at [email protected], and remember that on this path of recovery, you are not walking alone. 

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Listen in as Doug talks about how to strive to not use perfection as the standard, how to seek to not envy, and how to dig into the past.

This is a random episode of items from my notes taken during seminars, lessons, and sermons. Hopefully some of it lands on your heart.

If you have questions or want to reach out, please email us at [email protected], and remember that on this path of recovery, you are not walking alone.

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Change is traumatic, chaotic. It fed my addict. Its something prior to recovery that I depended on. A function of my self reliance and self-will. I needed change. I used it as a crutch to defer judgment, to hide lies, betrayals, my own sins.

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