Do you know there’s a place that heals everything? Not a counseling office, not a recovery meeting, not even a mountain retreat — but a Person. The Presence of His Company.

In this episode of the Day One of Sobriety Podcast, we’ll talk about why spending quality time with God in His presence is the soil where hope grows, trust is rebuilt, and faith is strengthened. I’ll share my own story of wrestling with dark thoughts, how a gift from a friend — the book The Pleasure of His Company by Dutch Sheets — helped me rediscover intimacy with God, and I’ll guide you through a practical tool I call N.E.A.R. to God so you can step into that healing space right where you are.

✨ What’s Inside This Episode?

• Why God’s presence — not performance — is the place of hope and healing.
  
• How cultivating your relationship with God transforms your mind and rewrites despair into hope.
  
• The beautiful exchange: more of God = less hurt, less fear, and more peace.
  
• A neuroscience + Scripture connection: how slowing down, breathing, and worship calm the body and anchor the soul.
  
• A practical tool: the N.E.A.R. to God Reset (Nestle, Enter, Attend, Respond) to help you build quiet, quality time with Him.
  

🔑 Why This Matters
If you’re hurting and feel like hope is slipping through your fingers, God’s presence is your safe place. He doesn’t want shallow religious loyalty — He wants your company. This episode equips you with biblical truth and brain science to move from hurt to hope, one moment in His presence at a time.

🛠 Practice the N.E.A.R. Reset

• Nestle into stillness — calm your breath and body.
  
• Enter with Scripture — let God’s Word center your thoughts.
  
• Attend to His nearness — imagine Him with you, because He is.
  
• Respond — thank Him for His presence and share your need.
  

👉 Get the N.E.A.R. to God Guide inside the free Mind Renewal Solutions Made Simple Facebook Community.

• Join the free Mind Renewal Solutions Made Simple Facebook Community to access the N.E.A.R. to God Guide.
  
• Read the Day One of Sobriety Blog for deeper teaching and encouragement.
  
• Explore The Pleasure of His Company by Dutch Sheets for practical ways to deepen intimacy with God.
  
• Want help applying the Neurocycle in your own life? Learn more about Mind Renewal Coaching.
  
• Listen to the story that started it all: EP 1 — The Story Behind Day One of Sobriety.
  

✝️ Your Turn
This week, practice the N.E.A.R. Reset daily — 3, 10, or 20 minutes. Notice what shifts in your heart as you trade hurt for hope. Share your journey in the Facebook community so we can celebrate with you!

📩 Connect with Me
📧 Email: [email protected]
🎙 Podcast: Day One of Sobriety Podcast
📝 Blog: Day One of Sobriety Blog
📘 Facebook: @day1ofsobriety
📷 Instagram: @day1ofsobriety

🚶 Next Steps

1. Join others practicing the N.E.A.R. Reset inside the free Mind Renewal Solutions Made Simple Facebook Community.
   
2. Dive into this week’s Day One of Sobriety Blog for additional encouragement.
   
3. Explore 1:1 support through Mind Renewal Coaching.
   

⚠ Disclaimer
The Day One of Sobriety podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. Please consult your physician or doctor for all medical advice and counsel.