Turning Pain into Purpose — Episode 251

We often carry shame, guilt, and remorse like a weight that holds us back, yet the Big Book and the 12-Step principles show us that those very things — when processed honestly and surrendered — become some of our greatest assets in helping others. Today we look at how we stop letting our past define us and start letting it propel us.

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We often treat the sex inventory as if it’s only about sexual behavior, yet the Big Book and 12&12 show it is much deeper. It is really an examination of how we show up in relationships — whether we are selfish, dishonest, or inconsiderate. Today we look at what the sex inventory actually reveals about us and what it looks like to show up in sane, healthy relationships.

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In the rooms we talk about “working a good program,” yet many of us — even with long-term sobriety — still procrastinate on the daily disciplines that actually keep us sober and spiritually fit. We know what we need to do, but we put it off, make excuses, or wait until we “feel like it.” This procrastination is self-will in action. Today we use the Big Book and 12&12 to look at the Problem, the Solution, and how to live it.

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In this episode, we talk about how even in sobriety, many of us still wear a mask—hiding struggles, managing our image, and letting fear and ego take the lead. Using the Big Book and 12&12, we explore the problem and the solution through humility, authenticity, and living honestly in recovery.

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In this episode, we break down the true purpose of fellowship in AA—what it is, what it is not, and why it’s essential. Fellowship doesn’t keep us sober and it isn’t the program itself—but it is the vehicle that connects us to the people, relationships, and opportunities that make working the program possible.

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How trying to control every detail of life keeps us stuck in fear and prevents us from experiencing God’s flow.

A conversation with Dan Purcell about sexual integrity, healing distorted views of sex, and building real intimacy in your marriage. 💍✨ www.getyourmarriageon.com/recovery Free gifts for our listeners!

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It’s TORNADO SEASON! The early signs of relapse or spiritual drift are usually quiet and subtle. Unmanageability returns long before the drink or drug.