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Jorge and Doug discuss the practical steps in working Step 6. How do we take ownership in our recovery and still step aside for God to heal us? What does that look like?
This is a difficult step, and it marks a major shift in our recovery as we now are taking ownership and creating more confidence in our sobriety.
Email us at puritypodcast@castimonia.org for more information. And remember you are not on this journey alone!
Doug discusses the awkwardness of relationship when someone is going through a difficult time, and he gives some tips on how to live in the awkward parts of people’s storms of life.
Being aware of emotions and finding relationship and connection is vital in recovery, so we are looking for ways to break the cycle of addiction to find meaning and peace.
For more information, please email us at puritypodcast@castimonia.org.
This is a month of milestones. Milestones of recovery and milestones of guilt. How do I recognize them both?
Doug discusses how the format and hosts of the podcast will be changing in the upcoming weeks and months due to personal challenges.
He discusses how being sober will help deal with all aspects of life, including challenges.
He gives motivation for how to face the world of problems and challenges by focusing on the strength for today.
Please email puritypodcast@castimonia.org for more information.
Intimacy means more than I imagine. All of the definitions are difficult to achieve!
Doug discusses the importance of telling your story in addiction recovery. It is a powerful way to become more connected and develop a stronger community. We learn to overcome our character defects, and we see how God can use our brokenness to benefit others.
Doug discusses the practical ways to begin the process as well as the overall importance in doing so.
Please email us at puritypodcast@castimonia.org to get help, gather information, or let us record your testimony!
Remember that as you walk this road of recovery, you are not alone.
Doug discusses his character defect of Abandonment and how it can feel all-consuming at times. He discusses illustrations that point out the negative aspects of abandonment that can creep in without being aware.
He also discusses practical ways to overcome fear and abandonment by being healthy emotionally and vulnerable in relationship.
Please email us with any comments and/or questions at
puritypodcast@castimonia.org, and remember that you are not alone!
