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It’s not always easy, but it is always better with God – Ben’s story
It’s not always easy, but it is always better with God – Ben’s story
It’s not always easy, but it is always better with God – Ben’s story
Sunday 24th March 2024
Join Ben on Real Recovery as he shares his powerful story of overcoming addiction through faith and the 12-step programme.
50 minutes
Inspiring
Honest
Hopeful
Raw
Supportive
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Episode Overview
- Ben shares his early struggles with addiction.
- He discusses balancing faith with destructive habits.
- The importance of making a moral inventory in recovery.
- Finding peace by surrendering to God's will.
- The role of support and community in overcoming addiction.
I was completely blind to just how destructively selfish I was in the middle of my addiction.
Ben's journey from addiction to recovery is a testament to the power of faith and determination. In this episode of Real Recovery, Bill Arnold and George Fraser welcome Ben, who shares his heartfelt story of battling addiction and finding solace in his relationship with God. Ben opens up about his early struggles, including experimenting with drugs and alcohol, and the toll it took on his life.
He recounts how he tried to balance his faith with his destructive habits, often failing and feeling like a fraud. But Ben's story is not just about the struggle; it's about the transformation that came when he fully embraced the 12-step programme and leaned into his faith. He discusses the importance of making a moral inventory, a crucial step in the recovery process, and how it helped him confront his deepest fears and resentments.
With candid reflections and a touch of humour, Ben reveals how he finally found peace by surrendering to God's will. This episode is filled with raw honesty and offers hope to anyone grappling with addiction, showing that recovery is possible with faith and support. Don't miss out on this inspiring conversation that might just change your perspective on recovery.