Best Sexual Addition Podcasts (2025)

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152. What is the value of avoiding crosstalk inside and outside small groups? 27:56

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In celebrate recovery the small group guidelines provide safety for all those in attendance. Is it just for small group or should these follow us outside the group as well? As CR participants, do we fully understand the value of avoiding crosstalk, or does it feel like a silly rule that would be fun to break? In this podcast, Rodney Holmstrom, Glob…

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151. How do we move to a more secure place in our recovery? 28:51

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The celebrate recovery process helps us to face those family of origin struggles, our experiences with relationships and other wounds early on that have impacted us. Through the process, we learned some things about us and why we may respond to our relationships with others and God in the ways that we do. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global F…

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150. How can you celebrate that? 27:25

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Life has a way of throwing things at us that can feel overwhelming and hopeless as we witness the broken world around us. How can we celebrate our recovery and even have an ounce of gratitude when there's so much brokenness and turmoil happening outside and around us? In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, w…

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149. Seeking Validation: A tactic to get us off focus 28:33

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The enemy loves to be deceiving in giving us something like the motivation of longing for validation and recognition to meet our needs. What the enemy doesn't share, though, is the closing costs of getting us off the focus that God directed us, which ultimately takes us off mission. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebr…

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148. I have ugly scars...? 25:54

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In our culture, scars are often seen as flaws—symbols of brokenness, weakness, or something to hide. But in recovery, scars tell a very different story. They become powerful reminders of survival, healing, and God’s grace at work in our lives. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, unpacks how scars can shif…

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147. Honoring Others' Dignity Over Our Curiosity 28:51

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In Celebrate Recovery two foundational practices and guidelines we follow to ensure safety are anonymity and confidentiality. Why does Celebrate Recovery honor these two important practices? Is it just for small groups and how does that apply to outside the small group setting or even in the public setting and community? In this podcast, Rodney Hol…

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146. Comparison: A tactic to get us off focus 26:23

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One of the ways that the enemy will keep us from moving forward is through the conniving tactic of comparison. In this podcast, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will walk us through some of the ways that the enemy will use comparison to take us off mission and prevent us from living out and celebrating our recovery. Li…

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145. Discouragement: A tactic to get us off focus 28:01

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One of the ways that the enemy will get us off focus in the path of recovery is through discouragement. What are some ways that he will use discouragement to sidetrack us and get us off course from the mission and focus of living out Recovery? In this podcast, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will walk us through some …

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144. Fighting Against vs Embracing Change 31:56

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Sometimes submitting to the process to go deeper can be scary. Why do we fight change and why is it so scary to discover the roots of the dysfunction in our life that's leading to unhealthy patterns? What does it look like to embrace change versus fighting change? In this episode join Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, a…

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143. Addressing the unhealthy roles that come from dysfunctional families (part 2) 24:13

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We are continuing the conversation around adult children of dysfunctional families, and how those unhealthy and dysfunctional roles that we can develop can move toward healing and a new healthy future. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, global field director of CR, will walk us through part two of how Celebrate Recovery can ultimately create a safe…

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142. Addressing the unhealthy roles that come from dysfunctional families (part 1) 27:04

3M ago27:04

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Often when we walk into recovery, we experience revelations on how dysfunctional our family system was growing up. Growing up in these family systems we can take on dysfunctional roles that can be helpful to understand why we do what we do, but ultimately move us to do something different in health. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, global field d…

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141. Why Being Shameless in our Sharing is Costly 32:33

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We talk about shame a lot in the recovery process, but what does it look like to have a posture of shamelessness in our share time through open share, small, and step study small groups? Is there a line between being real and reckless? In this podcast, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will unpack some things to conside…

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140. Finding Our Home in Recovery - Christina's Story 31:22

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Sometimes, in the deepest pits of our dysfunction, we don't realize how much our heart is longing for a safe place to call home in recovery. What is the impact of finding a safe place to process our hurts, hang-ups, and habits while moving toward health and recovery? In this podcast, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, in…

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139. What Happens to the Kids of the Incarcerated? Angel Tree! 32:48

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One of the blessings of CR is partnering with incredible ministries like Prison Fellowship's "Angel Tree." In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, interviews John Brennan of Prison Fellowship to help us understand the incredible blessings of partnering with Angel Tree and loving the kids of the incarcerated. …

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138. Is There Hope for People Behind Bars? The CR Inside Discussion 35:53

3M ago35:53

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What keeps people from stepping into the much needed space and ministry of CR Inside? What are some fears we may be facing that keep us from the blessing of serving inside? In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, interviews national CR Inside Directors, John and Shirley Molina, to help us understand what happ…

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137. Understanding Character Defects and What to Do With Them 37:35

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In recovery, we face our hurts, hang-ups and habits, but also have to understand the underlying issues related to our character defects. Where do character defects come from? How do we face them and, ultimately, how do we replace them? In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, unpacks this important topic to he…

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136. Why Leaders Should Be Active and Wise Participants in Open Share 31:30

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As leaders, it's tempting to buy into the false narrative that once we've been in recovery for a while, or stepped into leadership, we somehow have "arrived" and Open Share is no longer needed. That's for "those people" and not for me. But, as leaders, what are the things that we need to be aware of and what's the value of our being active and wise…

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135. What Does "Surrender" Mean in My Recovery? 31:15

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What comes to mind when you think about surrendering? Do you feel like it's showing weakness? Giving up? Failure? Join Andy Petry, Landing Director for Celebrate Recovery, as he and a CR brother explore this critical component of our recovery.By Celebrate Recovery

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134. Where Does Leadership End and Codependency Begin? 33:48

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In leadership, the lines can get blurry when it comes to shepherding, loving, and guiding those that God has called us to lead through ups and downs of ministry seasons. In this podcast, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will guide us through a conversation to help us understand the difference between leadership and gui…

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133. More Than Just Training 26:22

5M ago26:22

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Have you ever wondered about the purpose and mission of our one day training conferences? Sometimes we forget that it's more than just gathering information, and it's bigger than just training in our craft in ministry. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, takes the microphone on the road to talk to people …

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132. Satan Sabotages My Recovery by Telling Me Honesty Will Destroy Me 32:44

5M ago32:44

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Honesty is one of the biggest components of a sound, lasting recovery. If the enemy wanted to sabotage my recovery, one of the ways that he would get to me is by convincing me that honesty will lead to destruction in my life. Listen in as Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, interviews two Celebrate Recovery leaders - Andy…

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131. Hope Inside a Prison: Patrick's Story 25:44

5M ago25:44

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What do we do when we find ourselves in a dark, hopeless and helpless place? Can change really happen even from the inside of a prison cell? In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, interviews Patrick as he shares part of his powerful story from hopelessness in prison to a life full of hope and purpose through…

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130. The Sabotaging Effects of Isolation 28:07

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One of the most lethal ways the enemy might sabotage our recovery is through isolation. But what are some of the specific ways we isolate and what are the costs? How can we be harmed through isolation? In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will unpack the ways that isolation can cost us and keep us from liv…

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129. CR is for Benzo Addictions Too? 29:25

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Medications can sometimes be necessary for overall health, and we should never shame one another for this. Sometimes it can be a necessity for many people struggling with a variety of different mental health and physical complications and struggles in their lives. Consulting and following a doctor's recommendations - along with listening to and kno…

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128. How Would Satan Sabotage Your Recovery through RELATIONSHIPS?” Part 2 34:37

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In today's episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, continues his discussion with Andy regarding the different tactics the enemy uses to try to sabotage our recovery through our relationships. Part 2 of this series takes us deeper into how we can be more aware of the enemy's schemes and how to combat them with Jesus' …

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127. “How Would Satan Sabotage Your Recovery through RELATIONSHIPS?” Part 1 34:57

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The enemy can be deceiving and very sneaky in finding different ways to try to sabotage our recovery. It's interesting and scary to think about how the enemy might scheme to get us off track from the health and growth of our recovery process through a variety of different means. We're beginning a series talking about different ways the enemy might …

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126. Step 3: Andy's Story 30:01

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What is the purpose behind Step 3 & Principle 3? Coming to this place of "making a decision" or consciously choosing to commit all of our life to His care and control is a life-changing step for all of us. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, interviews a brother in Christ, Andy, to hear the direct impact …

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125. Step 12: Why Should I Work It? What's the Value? 28:09

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So, I’ve had a spiritual experience. Now what? Are Principle 8 and Step 12 just as critical as the other 11 Steps and 7 Principles in the recovery journey? In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, walks us through answering the question, “Why should I work these principles?” Is it “busy work” or far more impor…

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124: Step 11: Why Should I Work It? What's the Value? 26:50

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Is working these Steps just a bunch of busy work? Why should we live out and practice Step 11 and Principle 7 of the recovery journey? In this episode Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will walk us through some important reasons why this Step and Principle are so essential to the recovery process in Celebrate Recovery.…

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123: Step 10: Why Should I Work It? What's the Value? 27:56

7M ago27:56

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We continue our series answering the question, “Why should I carry out these Principles and Steps?” Step 10 is such a vital part of the recovery journey. It blends beautifully with Principle 7 to help us build and grow some roots to help keep us from going back to what we came from. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebr…

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122. Step 9: Why Should I Work It? What's the Value? 28:04

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In Step 8, we made a list. Now, in Step 9, we move into carrying out amends through direct communication with those who we’ve offended and we learn how to forgive and walk in grace toward those who have offended us. Why in the world would we want to carry out this important step? In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrity…

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121. "Why Would I Forgive Them for That?" - Renee's Story 40:07

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As we work principle 6 and step 8, one of the hardest parts of the recovery process is leaning into the space of grace through forgiveness and making amends. But one of the greatest keys to sustainable recovery and growth is the application and living out of this important part of the recovery journey. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Fiel…

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120. "This Step Feels Too Scary!” - Step 8 30:08

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This step is perhaps one of the scariest parts of the recovery journey. It can honestly feel like too much to face on our own. So, why should we practice Step 8 and Principle 6 in the recovery journey? Is it really worth it? In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will give us reasons why we should carry out …

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119. Facing My Shortcomings and Defects Through Step 7 28:16

8M ago28:16

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What does it look like to humbly ask God to help remove all of those shortcomings and character defects that may have been revealed through the recovery journey? Is there a purpose behind this important step, or is it just another part of the process to keep us busy? Why is this step essential toward the ongoing process of allowing God to purify us…

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118. What Does it Look Like to Be Free Indeed? 30:03

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As someone who has experienced Jesus Christ’s transformative power, it’s amazing to see the difference it makes in our life! But what do we do once we’ve experienced it? Is the journey over? Or, does God have a bigger plan in the process for our life in what He does with that freedom? In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Cele…

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117. How Do I Break Family Dysfunction? 25:52

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How do we break generational dysfunction in our own family system? Are there things, mindsets, patterns, or habits that have been passed down to us that we have been repeating that we may be passing down to the next generation? Through Celebrate Recovery we have tools to face our family dysfunction and take responsibility for ultimately developing …

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116. Going from Fear to Vigilance in Facing Step 10: Kareena's Story 32:21

9M ago32:21

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Kareena first heard about Step 10 in Principle 7 and was full of fear. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will invite us into a life-change story interview with Kareena as she walks us through the process of moving her heart to a posture of vigilance and growing into an understanding of the necessity of …

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115. Step 6: Why Should I Work It? What's the Value? 25:10

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We’ve done the hard work of Principles one through five, and now we come to the conclusion of identifying some of the character defects that may be keeping us from moving forward - fully and sustainably - toward healthy recovery. Working Step six & Principle five of Celebrate Recovery is a critical point in our journey. What does it look like to be…

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114. Walking from Old to New Seasons 31:16

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As we walk this road to recovery, it is important to understand that the season we are in now will not last forever. God is doing something in us regardless of whether we see it or not. Learning how to organize and honor the season we are in - while holding onto hope for the bigger NEW season that God has in store for us - is so critical. In this p…

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113. Step 5: Why Should I Work It? What's the Value? 25:36

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When we come to this part of the process where we admit to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs, it can be very scary and overwhelming. We’ve been answering the question, "Why would we ever do this?" In this podcast Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will unpack this important topi…

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112. Praying through the Pen as I Worked Step 4: David's Story 32:43

10M ago32:43

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We've been exploring the "why behind the what" of working the steps in recovery. And it's always good to hear about someone's personal journey through this process. In this podcast, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will explore one fellow struggler's experience of working Step 4 and the hope and healing that can be fou…

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111. Step 4: Why Should I Work It? What’s the Value? 28:15

10M ago28:15

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Understanding the “why” behind step 4 and principle 4 is essential to facing this difficult and important step. Why would we openly examine and confess to someone we trust our own faults and the faults done to us? Why would we walk through the process of identifying our hurts, hangups, and habits? It’s not an easy step, but it's so worth it. In thi…

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110. Step 3: Why Should I Work It? What’s the Value? 28:32

10M ago28:32

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All the steps of Celebrate Recovery are so crucial to our growth and healing. However, this principle and step are extremely critical to sustainable recovery and not just sobriety. When we can understand why we do the work in Lessons 5 and 6 of Celebrate Recovery where we apply step 3 - consciously choose to commit all our life and will to Christ’s…

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109. Step 2: Why Should I Work It? What’s the Value? 26:00

10M ago26:00

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Having worked Principle 1 and Step 1, the next part of the journey is moving into Principle 2. When we can embrace the fact that we matter to God and He has the power to help us recovery, everything changes! Understanding the value of this principle and step is essential to building momentum and strength for what comes next in the process. Join Rod…

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108. Step 1: Why Should I Work It? What’s the Value? 26:18

10M ago26:18

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In the Celebrate Recovery process, we walk through some core lessons that are attached to some essential principles of recovery. This can be so life-changing. Is there value in answering the questions and working through these lessons? Why does it take so long? Am I wasting my time? Is this just a way to fill up my time? Great questions! In this po…

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107. What Does a "One Day at a Time" Mentality Look Like? 27:15

11M ago27:15

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One of the Celebrate Recovery curriculum lessons asks an important question: What does living one day at a time mean to you? In this episode Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field, Director of Celebrate Recovery, unpacks this important topic as he challenges us to consider what a "living one day at a time" mentality looks like?…

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106. How Do I Cling to Hope During the Holidays? 31:16

11M ago31:16

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Sometimes the holidays can be difficult as we navigate staying on the road to recovery while facing the outside distractions and challenges that the enemy tries to use to take us out. What are some ways that we can enter into this holiday season to struggle well and actually grow through the season and come out better for it? In this episode, Rodne…

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105. How do I Invite Jesus into My Recovery? (Part 2) 25:48

11M ago25:48

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What does it look like to invite Jesus into our recovery process? In this Part 2 episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, continues the conversation around some practical steps we can take to invite Jesus into our recovery process and the fruit we can expect from that very important life decision.…

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104. How do I Invite Jesus into My Recovery? (Part 1) 22:29

11M ago22:29

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In Celebrate Recovery we understand that Jesus has to be the center of our recovery. But what does it look like practically to invite Jesus into our recovery process, and what is the fruit of that choice - whether we’re just starting out or already on our recovery journey? In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recove…

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103. How Do I Walk With Perseverance? 28:42

12M ago28:42

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Perseverance can be one of the most challenging things for us to develop, but also one of the most critical for sustainability in staying on the road to recovery. What are some practical things that we can process and apply to our lives as we explore the possibilities of strengthening our perseverance? How do we persevere as we continue our journey…