Addiction Recovery

May 01 2023 1
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Join Pastor Mark Ahlstrom and guests as they talk about addiction, recovery, and everything in between. Find discipleship resources at pursueGOD.org/recovery.

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Making a Detailed Relapse Prevention Plan

May 01 2023 33 mins  
IntroThis is the last lesson in our Relapse Prevention series. Some of the content is taken from our last two lessons so we can put into action the things we have learned. So let’s jump right into our third lesson.Benjamin Franklin says “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail!”#1 Put God First!Proverbs 3:6 ESV In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight

Knowing and Avoiding Triggers

Mar 27 2023 44 mins  
Relapse Prevention 02Title: Knowing and Avoiding TriggersFocus Keyphrase: Addiction TriggersExcerpt: People in recovery need to be careful about handling triggers.Talking Points:A trigger can be anything that brings back thoughts, feelings, or memories that have to do with our addiction. External triggers are the persons, places and things that remind you of the days you used.

Warning Signs of a Relapse

Mar 13 2023 38 mins  
Warning SignsA common saying is that relapse is a part of the recovery process. There may be some truth to this, but full physical relapse is always preventative. However, physical relapse is very common for people early on in recovery because new people to recovery are unaware of the warning signs. It is generally apparent to those with experience when someone is getting close to

Step 12: Pay It Forward

Mar 06 2023 41 mins  
Work the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with a biblical worldview in mind. Find series resources at https://www.pursuegod.org/steps-to-recovery-series.

Step 11: Pray for Power

Feb 27 2023 57 mins  
Work the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with a biblical worldview in mind. Find series resources at https://www.pursuegod.org/steps-to-recovery-series.

Step 10: Take an Inventory

Feb 20 2023 40 mins  
Work the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with a biblical worldview in mind. Find series resources at https://www.pursuegod.org/steps-to-recovery-series.

Step 9: Make Amends

Feb 13 2023 42 mins  
Work the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with a biblical worldview in mind. Find series resources at https://www.pursuegod.org/steps-to-recovery-series.

Step 8: Ask Forgiveness

Feb 07 2023 45 mins  
Work the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with a biblical worldview in mind. Find series resources at https://www.pursuegod.org/steps-to-recovery-series.

Step 7: Humble Yourself

Jan 31 2023 32 mins  
Work the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with a biblical worldview in mind. Find series resources at https://www.pursuegod.org/steps-to-recovery-series.

Step 6: Path Forward

Jan 24 2023 43 mins  
Work the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous with a biblical worldview in mind. Find series resources at https://www.pursuegod.org/steps-to-recovery-series.