Take 12 Recovery Radio

About This Broadcast: LIVING IN ISOLATION. On this episode of Solutions for Life Today with Dave Fleming, Roger and the Monty’man we discuss the idea that we can do life through our recovery alone and how dangerous that thought process is. Also, The Take 12 Radio Ask-It-Basket. Closing Song: Lonely Heart by Mike Zito.

About This Broadcast: A TRADITION BORN OF OUR ANONYMITY from THE LANGUAGE OF THE HEART / Episode #4. Join Chris S. and the Monty’man as they take you through a journey into the Grapevine Writings of Alcoholics Anonymous Cofounder, Bill W. You will grow to appreciate Bill’s foresight and wisdom and the love he had for the fellowship, the insight he had into its possible pitfalls and his heart to keep its focus on its primary purpose. A new episode each Friday until the series completion.

About This Broadcast: WHAT THE HECK IS CALIFORNIA SOBER? The Monty’man and co-hosts discuss the term “California Sober” its meaning and validity, if any. Is this just another form of Harm Reduction? Is “Sober Sober” redundant? What does sober even mean? Do we take our directions from Hollywood or a greater source? What the heck is going on? Closing Song: One More Second Chance by Mike O’Bryan.

About This Broadcast: THE BOOK IS BORN from THE LANGUAGE OF THE HEART / Episode #3. Join Chris S. and the Monty’man as they take you through a journey into the Grapevine Writings of Alcoholics Anonymous Cofounder, Bill W. You will grow to appreciate Bill’s foresight and wisdom and the love he had for the fellowship, the insight he had into its possible pitfalls and his heart to keep its focus on its primary purpose. A new episode each Friday until the series completion.

About This Broadcast: THE DANGERS OF RECOVERY INDEPENDENCE. Join us as Derek and the Monty’man discuss the importance of recovery fellowship, utilizing the tools of healthy living and not being the Lone Ranger in our recovery programs. If you think you can recover on your own, you might do well to listen to this show. Closing Piece: The Ragged Old Flag by Johnny Cash.

About This Broadcast: ‘RULES’ DANGEROUS BUT UNTIY VITAL from THE LANGUAGE OF THE HEART / Episode #2. Join Chris S. and the Monty’man as they take you through a journey into the Grapevine Writings of Alcoholics Anonymous Cofounder, Bill W. You will grow to appreciate Bill’s foresight and wisdom and the love he had for the fellowship, the insight he had into its possible pitfalls and his heart to keep its focus on its primary purpose. A new episode each Friday until the series completion.

About This Broadcast: THE LIE IS DEAD, WE DO RECOVER. The Monty’man interviews two former Adult & Teen Challenge students, Collin Geiger and Jarren Anderson, both share their stories of a powerful move from active addicts to recovered followers of Christ. Join us in this one-hour broadcast of experience, strength & hope as Collin and Jarren share their new and exciting lives as they give back to others. Closing Song: Abide in Me performed by Doug & Donna. 

About This Broadcast: WALKING THROUGH THE LANGUAGE OF THE HEART / Episode #1. Join Chris S. and the Monty’man as they take you through a journey into the Grapevine Writings of Alcoholics Anonymous Cofounder, Bill W. You will grow to appreciate Bill’s foresight and wisdom and the love he had for the fellowship, the insight he had into its possible pitfalls and his heart to keep its focus on its primary purpose. A new episode each Friday until the series completion.

About This Broadcast: A WRETCH LIKE ME. Bulimia is a lonely addiction. No one really wants to talk about it. Eating disorders are more common than you think Stephanie Koontz was Bulimic for fifteen years. Today she shares her experience, strength & hope and what the solution was for her recovery. Her book,” A Wretch Like Me” is available on Amazon. Visit her website at: www.thewretchedredeemed.com. Closing Song: Second Chance by After the Chase.

About This Broadcast: WHEN FRIENDS RELAPSE. Join Dave, Derek, Denver, Roger and the Monty’man as they discuss this important topic. Relapse is a serios business, but how do we as friends and family handle it when it hits close to home? What can we do and what should we avoid doing? Closing song Prodigal by Stephanie Haavik.

About This Broadcast: ADDICTION IN THE WORLD OF SPORTS. Monty interviews Mark Ibanez, former Sports Director for FOX KTVU Channel 2. Mark is the longest tenured Bay Area sportscaster in history with 4 Emmys and 16 Emmy nominations. Mark shares his experience as it relates to addiction in the world of sports. Closing Song: Petaluma by Norman Greenbaum.

About This Broadcast: SEEING YOURSELF IN A NEW WAY. From what lens do you see yourself? Is it from an overly critical eye? Do you think less of yourself than others do? Monty shares some thoughts on this topic with special music from Seventh Day Slumber. The content of this broadcast provided by Dale and Juanita Ryan. More shows at www.Take12Radio.com

About This Broadcast: Take 12 Recovery Radio has brought back the Circuit Speaker Collection to its lineup of recovery radio presentations. On this episode of the Circuit Speaker Special Chris S. shares on the topic of the 12 Inconveniences of the 12th Step of Alcoholics Anonymous, specifically, working with others. Inconvenient? Yes, Woth it? Absolutely!

About This Broadcast: ENDURING PAIN IN RECOVERY. We commonly believe that we should alleviate all physical and emotional pain, but should we? Is pain an important part of the healing process for all people? What about the recovering addict or alcoholic, the trauma victim or those experiencing loss? Join special guest Adam Rice who works for Youth with a Mission, CADC ll, Dave Fleming, Roger McDiarmid and the Monty'man for this week's recovery broadcast. Closing Song: Truth Be Told by Matthew West and Carly Pearce.

About This Broadcast: PASS THE POTATOES (Woe to those who call evil good and good evil).Are there absolutes in recovery, life, and morality? Have we gone too far in the normalization of wrong and the destruction of right? How does a society that has lost its way effect those in recovery? Has the faith community abandoned their convictions to make people feel comfortable but lose their witness for God in the process? Tune in for this highly controversial show. Closing Song: Before the Separation by Freebo.

About This Broadcast: WHY THE DISCONNECT BETWEEN THE CHURCH & THE 12 STEPPERS?Join the Monty’man and cohosts as we look at the divide that has occurred between the faith community and fellowships such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and others. Why are we divided and is there a solution to the disconnect? Closing Song: Asleep in The Light by Keith Green.

About This Broadcast: BRIDGING THE HOMELESS. Special guest Pastor Gabe Provencio and Steve Hoskins from Willamette Valley Outreach and www.Mission4Him.org share their work and passion they have for bridging the gap between the faith community and the overwhelming homeless population in America and locally here in Oregon. “I know Jesus loves me, but do you love me?” is a question one homeless man asked Pastor Gabe. Closing Song: Does Anybody Hear Her by Casting Crowns.

About This Broadcast: THE REMOVAL OF SHORTCOMINGS. Who removes our shortcomings and character defects? Do we do that or is there a power greater than ourselves at work here? How do we gain empathy for others through the Seventh Step? Step Seven states, "We humbly asked Him to remove our shortcomings." But do we play a part in this removal? Closing Song: You Don't Have to Live This Way by Freebo.

About This Broadcast: GOD WALKS WITH ME IN THE VALLEYS. The Monty'man shares encouragement when you feel that God is far away or doesn't care.

About This Broadcast: INTERVIEW WITH DENNIS MCGUIRE, Author of Seasons of the Cave. Have you ever found yourself in a dark place? Are you in a dark place right now? Join the Monty’man and cohosts for this interview with Dennis McGuire author of Seasons of the Cave, (Lessons we learn from the dark places of life). These dark places can be our teachers and help us grow in our recovery and our life. Closing Song: Lend an Ear of Faith performed by Doug & Donna.