Ashes To Rubies
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Rev. Jon R. - Friendship With Power
Rev. Jon R. - Friendship With Power
Rev. Jon R. - Friendship With Power
Saturday 29th March 2025
Rev. Jon R. shares his journey from addiction to recovery through faith, exploring the concept of 'friendship with power'.
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Episode Overview
- Maintaining a relationship with a higher power is crucial for recovery.
- Conceding powerlessness over substances is the first step in recovery.
- Faith can provide internal fulfilment that external sources cannot.
- Personal anecdotes can help others relate and find hope.
- Encouragement to explore one's own relationship with power.
I had to come into a new relationship with a different source of power.
Rev. Jon R. takes listeners on a journey of finding true friendship with a higher power in this episode of Ashes To Rubies: Addiction To Connection. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, Rev. Jon R. shares his experience of moving from a life dominated by addiction to one filled with purpose and connection through faith.
He uses the metaphor of a motorbike battery to illustrate how maintaining a relationship with a higher power is crucial for recovery, much like keeping a battery charged to ensure it works properly. The episode highlights the importance of conceding powerlessness over substances and forming a new relationship with a higher power, which he refers to as 'friendship with power'. Rev. Jon R.
delves into the early recovery process, discussing how finding this new source of strength helped him overcome feelings of restlessness and discontent. He also touches on the transformative power of faith, sharing how it provided him with everything he needed internally, rather than seeking fulfilment from external sources. By the end of the episode, Rev. Jon R.
encourages listeners to consider their own relationships with power and invites them to explore the possibility of finding a new friend in their higher power. It's a compelling listen for anyone in recovery or those supporting loved ones through their journey.