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THIS MATTER OF FEAR. Walking Through the Language of the Heart, Episode #71. Join Chris S. and the Monty’man as they take you through a journey into the Grapevine Writings of Alcoholics Anonymous Cofounder, Bill W. You will grow to appreciate Bill’s foresight and wisdom and the love he had for the fellowship, the insight he had into its possible pitfalls and his heart to keep its focus on its primary purpose. A new episode each Friday until the series completion. #aa #na #celebraterecovery #alcoholicsanonymous #recovery #recovered #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #narcoticsanonymous #traditions #addiction #bigbook

A LEGACY OF LOVE. A Montyman’s Meditorial. What are we passing down to our children? What type of legacy are we granting them as they grow. A positive spiritual legacy or an abusive resentful legacy of bitterness. Closing Song: He Found Me by Ben Fuller. #higherpower #aa #na #alcoholicsanonymous #recovery #recovered #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #narcoticsanonymous #addiction #bigbook

LET’S TALK TRIGGERS. On this episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast, the team talks about some of the triggers that have affected them in the past, why they don’t any longer and how we can prevent them from knocking us off our emotional center. Are triggers real? Are they forever? What about pet peeves and the things that so easily beset us? Can these things cause us to return to our active addictions or can we revert to other inappropriate behaviors?  Closing Song: I Surrender by Amanda Broadway. #triggers #petpeeves #higherpower #aa #na #alcoholicsanonymous #recovery #recovered #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #narcoticsanonymous #addiction #bigbook

BASIC PRAYER & SIMPLE MEDITATION (A Steps 10 & 11 Discussion). This episode discusses the importance of prayer and meditation in recovery. The hosts emphasize the need for spirituality and the role it plays in maintaining long-term sobriety. They highlight the simplicity of prayer and meditation and how it can bring peace and freedom. The conversation also touches on the concept of obedience leading to freedom and the importance of practicing principles in all areas of life. In this conversation, Monty and Roger discuss the importance of obedience and communication with God. They share personal stories and insights on how to maintain a close relationship with God through prayer and meditation. They emphasize the need to fill our minds with positive and holy thoughts, and to appreciate the beauty of God's creation. The conversation concludes with prayers for surrender and the removal of character defects. Closing Song: You Make Everything Beautiful, Rebecca St. James & For King & Country. #higherpower #aa #na #alcoholicsanonymous #recovery #recovered #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #narcoticsanonymous #addiction #bigbook

TERMINAL UNIQUENESS. A short Montyman's Meditorial. Have you ever felt like you were the odd man out, or that you would never fit in? Do you feel that you just can't measure up and will never move past your character defects and inappropriate behaviors? This Meditorial is for you. #higherpower #aa #na #alcoholicsanonymous #recovery #recovered #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #narcoticsanonymous #addiction #bigbook

STEP 4 – WHAT’S ALL THE FEAR ABOUT?  In this episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast, Tom, Roger, and The Montyman discuss the Fourth Step of the 12-step program. They emphasize the importance of understanding the purpose and process of the Fourth Step, debunking common misconceptions. They share personal experiences of how the fourth step helped them gain freedom, joy, and a renewed mind. The hosts also highlight the need for sponsors to guide sponsees through the Fourth Step and encourage them to rely on a higher power for character defects removal. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the nature of fear and the importance of focusing on the truth rather than false evidence. They emphasize the need to understand the root causes of our behaviors and to address them in a thorough inventory. They also highlight the power of surrendering to a higher power and the transformation that can come from following the 12 Steps. The hosts encourage listeners to challenge their fears and to dream big, knowing that they have the support and guidance of a higher power. Closing Song: Get a Bigger Pan by Karen Taylor-Good. #stepfour #higherpower #aa #na #alcoholicsanonymous #recovery #recovered #alcoholic #twelvesteps #wedorecover #narcoticsanonymous #addiction #bigbook