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Recovery and the church – Ron’s story
Recovery and the church – Ron’s story
Recovery and the church – Ron’s story
Sunday 18th October 2020
Pastor Ron Smedley shares his journey of recovery, highlighting the role of faith and community in overcoming addiction.
48 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Hopeful
Encouraging
Transformative
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Categories:
Religion & Spirituality
Family Recovery from Addiction
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Get the buttons here!Pastor Ron Smedley: Finding Grace in Recovery Through Faith and Community
The opposite of addiction is connection, and when people stay connected... people need those positive relationships.
How does one find grace and healing after years of struggle? In this episode of 'Real Recovery', Pastor Ron Smedley takes us on a journey through his multifaceted career and personal recovery. From his early days as a parole officer to his impactful work in rehab centers and his current role as a pastor, Ron's story is one of transformation through faith and community support.
He shares heartfelt stories of individuals who, like him, sought to escape pain but found themselves embraced by the grace of God. Ron highlights the crucial role that positive relationships and church initiatives, like Recovery Sunday, play in helping people overcome addiction. This episode isn't just about individual recovery; it's a testament to the power of community and faith in fostering lasting change.
Whether you're on your own recovery journey or supporting someone who is, Ron's experiences offer hope and practical insights for navigating the path to sobriety.