Embrace Transformation: A Journey of Faith and Recovery
Episode Overview
Transformation is both an event and an ongoing process. Steps 10, 11, and 12 in recovery are crucial for continuous growth. Prayer plays a central role in spiritual transformation. Embracing new passions can align with faith and recovery. Being in God's presence fundamentally changes who we are.
We don't want that big explosion and everything to go away. We want that controlled burn with staying power.
Studio RC brings you a heartwarming episode titled 'Studio RC Throwback: All Things New - Transformation', led by Pastor Max Ingram. This episode is a refreshing take on the power of transformation, both spiritually and in recovery. Pastor Max kicks off with a cheerful New Year’s greeting and dives into the theme of transformation, emphasising the importance of embracing a resurrected life.
He uses engaging metaphors like fireworks versus a controlled burn to illustrate the lasting impact of sustained spiritual growth over fleeting moments of change. Pastor Max shares his personal journey, discussing how faith and recovery intertwine to create profound changes in one's life. He draws parallels between the steps in recovery and spiritual growth, calling steps 10, 11, and 12 the 'transformation steps'.
These steps, he explains, help individuals grow continuously in their faith and recovery, moving beyond mere maintenance to genuine transformation. Quoting scriptures such as 2 Corinthians 5:17, Pastor Max underscores that becoming a new person in Christ means leaving behind the old life and embracing a new one. He candidly talks about his own experience of feeling like a completely new person after removing drugs and alcohol from his life.
This transformation, he says, is both an event and a process—an ongoing journey of becoming more like Christ. The episode is filled with practical advice and spiritual wisdom, encouraging listeners to explore new passions and hobbies that align with their faith. Pastor Max also highlights the importance of prayer as a tool for transformation, stating that being in God's presence fundamentally changes who we are and what we do.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking encouragement in their journey of faith and recovery. It’s a gentle reminder that transformation is possible and that it’s both a gift from God and a continuous process. Tune in to hear Pastor Max's uplifting message and start your year with renewed hope and purpose.