Step 8 of Christ-based recovery is preparatory. We're making of list of those with whom we are at odds - especially those who we have harmed. We cannot control whether the relationship gets completely restored, but we're willing to do our part.

John recaps highs and lows, spiritual moments, and lessons learned at the "Pumpkin Hollar Hunnerd."

We cover two steps because the first one (Step 6) is merely a mental exercise of preparing oneself for change. It's in Step 7 that we ask God to change us. Plus, interview and performance from spoken word artist, Anderson Reign.

The Get Back Up Podcast is a show for men who are in Christ-based recovery or should be. Part of living in an imperfect world means life knocks us down sometimes. The question is how to get back up. Even dudes who seem to have their stuff together are often secretly just limping along. On TGBUP, hosts John and Daniel encourage men to stop trying to fix themselves alone and instead rely on Jesus and the band-of-brothers God has made available to us.

Step 5 is a confession of sorts. We take all that we learned from the Step 4 inventory and share it in detail with someone we trust. We find there is powerful relief in letting our guard down instead of performing to hide our secrets.

The Get Back Up Podcast is a show for men who are in Christ-based recovery or should be. Part of living in an imperfect world means life knocks us down sometimes. The question is how to get back up. Even dudes who seem to have their stuff together are often secretly just limping along. On TGBUP, hosts John and Daniel encourage men to stop trying to fix themselves alone and instead rely on Jesus and the band-of-brothers God has made available to us.

Step 4 involves a deep dive into our past hurts and current realities (positive and negative). The goal is honesty and greater self-awareness.

The Get Back Up Podcast is a show for men who are in Christ-based recovery or should be. Part of living in an imperfect world means life knocks us down sometimes. The question is how to get back up. Even dudes who seem to have their stuff together are often secretly just limping along. On TGBUP, hosts John and Daniel encourage men to stop trying to fix themselves alone and instead rely on Jesus and the band-of-brothers God has made available to us.

Step 3 goes beyond believing God can help. We actually turn our wills and our lives over to His care. We discuss why it's hard to give it to God even when we believe that He can help, why we must overcome our hesitation, and how to actually trust Him in all things.

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The Get Back Up Podcast is a show for men who are in Christ-based recovery or should be. Part of living in an imperfect world means life knocks us down sometimes. The question is how to get back up. Even dudes who seem to have their stuff together are often secretly just limping along. On TGBUP, hosts John and Daniel encourage men to stop trying to fix themselves alone and instead rely on Jesus and the band-of-brothers God has made available to us.

Step 2 is believing that God is powerful enough to restore our lives to sanity. That doesn't mean all of our problems will just go away, but He can help us overcome that which we couldn't withstand on our own.

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The Get Back Up Podcast is a show for men who are in Christ-based recovery or should be. Part of living in an imperfect world means life knocks us down sometimes. The question is how to get back up. Even dudes who seem to have their stuff together are often secretly just limping along. On TGBUP, hosts John and Daniel encourage men to stop trying to fix themselves alone and instead rely on Jesus and the band-of-brothers God has made available to us.

The first step of recovery is admitting that we're powerless over our problems and that our lives have become unmanageable. That doesn't mean we just roll over or get swept away in the storm. It means we need a bigger boat. We will find victory through God's power but only after admitting that we cannot do it alone.
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The Get Back Up Podcast is a show for men who are in Christ-based recovery or should be. Part of living in an imperfect world means life knocks us down sometimes. The question is how to get back up. Even dudes who seem to have their stuff together are often secretly just limping along. On TGBUP, hosts John and Daniel encourage men to stop trying to fix themselves alone and instead rely on Jesus and the band-of-brothers God has made available to us.

What is faith-based recovery, and who needs it? What if I don't have an addiction? Aren't God, the Bible, and the church sufficient without a recovery group? If you've ever considered going to a recovery meeting or been told that "you need help," this episode will address some of your biggest concerns.

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The Get Back Up Podcast is a show for men who are in Christ-based recovery or should be. Part of living in an imperfect world means life knocks us down sometimes. The question is how to get back up. Even dudes who seem to have their stuff together are often secretly just limping along. On TGBUP, hosts John and Daniel encourage men to stop trying to fix themselves alone and instead rely on Jesus and the band-of-brothers God has made available to us.