Stephen Arterburn
Steve Arterburn
Episode 73 - Steve Arterburn
Episode 73 - Steve Arterburn
Episode 73 - Steve Arterburn
Tuesday 23rd July 2024
Explore honesty, purity, unselfishness, and love in recovery with Steve Arterburn. Transform your life with biblical wisdom and practical advice.
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Stephen Arterburn
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Religion & Spirituality
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Creative Recovery Journeys
Navigating Intimate Relationships
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Episode Overview
- Honesty is crucial for true intimacy in relationships.
- Purity involves both actions and thoughts.
- Unselfishness leads to a rewarding life focused on others.
- Love is enduring and fosters acceptance and encouragement.
- Wisdom goes beyond knowledge; it involves practical application.
When we are honest, we can maintain an intimacy that simply will never, ever be there if we don't have that honesty
Steve Arterburn dives into the essentials of recovery through the lens of biblical principles in this episode of Life Recovery Today. Steve, a seasoned author and pastor, unpacks the four absolutes of recovery: honesty, purity, unselfishness, and love. Drawing from the teachings of the Oxford Groups, where Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) originated, he explores how these timeless principles can transform lives.
With a blend of personal anecdotes and biblical wisdom, Steve highlights the importance of honesty in maintaining mutuality in relationships and how purity extends beyond physical actions to thoughts and intentions. He shares humorous yet profound insights on unselfishness, even using his daughter Amelia's morning routine as an example. Steve also delves into the depth of absolute love, emphasising its enduring nature and its power to foster acceptance and encouragement.
Wrapping up, he touches on the critical role of wisdom in recovery, distinguishing it from mere knowledge and illustrating its practical application in everyday life. This episode is a treasure trove of guidance for anyone on a recovery journey or looking to deepen their spiritual walk. Whether you're grappling with addiction, anxiety, or just seeking a more meaningful life, Steve's teachings offer a roadmap to a brighter future.