Trusting God in Recovery: Insights from Tim Walsh
Episode Overview
Trusting God is crucial in recovery. The Holy Spirit guides and convicts individuals in their journey. Overcoming addiction involves focusing motivations on recovery. Spiritual awakening is key to sustained motivation. Building a strong support network is essential.
The problem with drugs and alcohol is it does what's called telescoping of motivation
Tim Walsh, CEO of NorthStar Regional, joins Bill and George on Real Recovery to talk about the journey of recovery and life transformation. Tim dives into the significance of trusting God over merely believing in Him. The episode sheds light on the role of the Holy Spirit in guiding individuals through their recovery, emphasising the importance of surrendering to faith regardless of circumstances.
Tim and the hosts discuss overcoming feelings by choosing to trust others and taking steps of faith, even when it feels challenging. They explore how drugs and alcohol create a false sense of motivation, leading to a vicious cycle of addiction. Tim shares his experiences from working at Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge and offers practical advice on focusing motivations towards recovery.
The conversation also touches on the importance of spiritual awakening, establishing a strong support network, and maintaining humility in one's recovery journey. Whether you're new to recovery or have been on this path for a while, this episode provides valuable insights and encouragement to keep moving forward.