Ashes To Rubies

Ashes To Rubies: Addiction To Connection

Ashes To Rubies

  • Jon R. & Ashley - "Third Step"

Jon R. & Ashley - "Third Step"

Saturday 2nd November 2024

Jon R. and Ashley share their transformative experiences with the third step in recovery, highlighting the power of faith and community in overcoming addiction.
13 minutes
Inspiring
Hopeful
Compassionate
Honest
Supportive

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Ashes To Rubies: Addiction To Connection
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Religion & Spirituality
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Creative Recovery Journeys
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Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Finding Freedom Through Faith: Jon & Ashley's Journey

Episode Overview

  • Jon shares his experience of building a new relationship with God.
  • The importance of relinquishing control in the recovery process.
  • Ashley discusses her journey from addiction to spiritual growth.
  • The role of community support in overcoming addiction.
  • How faith can fill emotional voids left by substance abuse.
I had to quit playing God and come under His Lordship.
In this episode of Ashes To Rubies: Addiction To Connection, Jon R. and Ashley dive into the significance of the third step in their recovery journey. Jon, who has been sober for 18 years, shares his transformative experience of building a new relationship with God, which he credits for solving his problems. He talks about the process of relinquishing control and the profound impact it has had on his life.
Jon's journey is filled with humour and honesty, as he describes creating a clown to represent the many faces of God he once played in his life. His narrative is both relatable and inspiring, providing hope to those struggling with addiction and seeking a higher power to guide them through recovery. Ashley joins the conversation, sharing her own story of spiritual growth and recovery.
She reflects on her past struggles with drugs and alcohol and how her relationship with God has evolved over time. Despite growing up with a belief in God, she felt disconnected and used substances to fill an emotional void. Her journey to recovery involved showing up consistently at LifeLab meetings and allowing God to work in her life. Ashley's story is a testament to the power of faith and community in overcoming addiction.
Together, Jon and Ashley offer a heartfelt discussion on the importance of surrendering to a higher power and the freedom that comes with it. Their experiences highlight the transformative nature of the third step and provide valuable insights for anyone on their own path to recovery. Tune in to hear their stories and find inspiration in their journeys toward spiritual and emotional healing.