The Refuge Ministry
The Refuge Ministry
Discouragement (Full Episode)
Discouragement (Full Episode)
Discouragement (Full Episode)
Monday 2nd December 2024
Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss how to manage discouragement in addiction recovery, offering insights and practical advice for those struggling.
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Episode Overview
- Discouragement can stem from lack of confidence in ourselves, God, and our future.
- Faith and community play crucial roles in overcoming discouragement.
- Accepting failure as part of life helps manage feelings of despair.
- Aiming for progress rather than perfection can reduce unrealistic expectations.
- Understanding the role of ego can help mitigate feelings of discouragement.
Giving up on yourself is not an option.
Feeling down and disheartened? You're not alone. In this episode of Relational Recovery, Wes Thompson and Austin Hill dive into the complex emotion of discouragement and its impact on addiction and recovery. They explore how discouragement can stem from a lack of confidence in ourselves, in God, and in our future. The hosts share personal anecdotes and reflections on how discouragement has affected their own lives and recovery journeys.
They also discuss the importance of understanding and managing these feelings to avoid falling into negative patterns or self-destructive behaviours. Wes and Austin highlight the role of faith and community in overcoming discouragement. They draw from their Christian backgrounds, emphasising that God does not get discouraged by our failures but instead encourages us to keep striving for better.
The conversation touches on the necessity of accepting failure as a part of life and learning from it rather than letting it lead to despair. One particularly engaging segment involves a discussion about the unrealistic expectations we often set for ourselves and how these can contribute to feelings of discouragement. Austin uses a humorous analogy about his childhood dream of becoming a professional baseball player to illustrate how our egos can sometimes set us up for disappointment.
The hosts agree that aiming for progress rather than perfection is a healthier mindset. If you're struggling with feelings of discouragement in your recovery journey, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice. Wes and Austin's candid discussion is both relatable and encouraging, reminding us all that while discouragement is a part of life, it doesn't have to define our journey. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation that might just provide the boost you need to keep moving forward.