John Clark
John Clark
The God Controversy
The God Controversy
The God Controversy
Saturday 17th July 2021
John Clark and Chad W. dive into the God controversy in recovery, discussing spirituality, organized religion, and hope in this heartfelt episode.
58 minutes
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Recovery Reimagined
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
Creative Recovery Journeys
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!The God Controversy: Diverse Paths to Spirituality in Recovery
The steps for me, particularly the first five steps, have helped me to understand the questions that are in life, like: why am I in this situation?
What happens when a spiritual skeptic and a believer sit down to discuss recovery? In this episode of 'Forest Fires', John Clark invites Chad W., a self-proclaimed skeptic, artist, and recovery pioneer, to tackle the ever-controversial topic of spirituality in the journey to sobriety. This episode is anything but one-dimensional, offering a rich tapestry of perspectives on how spirituality can influence recovery.
John and Chad dive deep into their personal experiences, exploring how their differing beliefs shaped their paths to sobriety. Chad shares his transformative experience with the second step of recovery, revealing how it helped him reshape his beliefs and embrace a life fueled by love. The conversation doesn't shy away from the tricky subjects either.
They discuss the role of organized religion, the connection between humans and nature, and how these elements can serve as tools for answering life's big questions. But it's not all heavy; the episode wraps up on an uplifting note, emphasizing the power of giving and receiving and how hope can be contagious within the recovery community.
If you're curious about the intersection of spirituality and recovery, this episode offers a nuanced and heartfelt discussion that might just give you a new perspective.