How do we navigate the fine line between self-reliance and surrendering to something greater than ourselves? Today's episode digs into these questions and perspectives on faith-based recovery, regardless of who or what that faith is in.

I talk about five things I trust to be true without a doubt. And how this exercise naturally raised the question for me, "do I trust God to be true and obvious to me?" Listen to hear how I unpack the answer to this simple question.

As we seek faith in recovery, what is the role of independence? Independence is celebrated as a symbol of strength, but in the journey of recovery, going it alone isn't the best approach. Relinquishing some degree of our self-reliance is necessary. How do we find balance?

One of my more challenging areas of faith-based recovery is discerning my will from that of a higher power. How do we distinguish between our will and the will of something greater? In this episode, I share how I put it in to action—mindfulness and self-reflection on motives, desires, and actions. It requires require honesty and humility.

Whether through a structured program, personal belief system, or a blend of both, faith plays a pivotal role in healing. We believe in something greater; and let that belief guide us through recovery. Recovery is fragile. Faith can strengthen our roots in sobriety and healing in recovery.