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About This Broadcast: RETIREMENT IN RECOVERY. What happens when you retire and no longer have a job to go to? If you are a member of the recovery community this can be a very important question. Some folks isolate, some find hobbies, some do nothing, some live in their 12 Step meetings, and others volunteer. What are some of the things to watch out for when making such a huge change in your daily routine? How does your recovery program work as you make the switch from work to retirement? Closing Song: Retirement Happy by Richard Quarles.

About this Broadcast: THE CAVE OF CLOSURE is a look at the hard choice we sometimes have to make when saying good-bye to someone, an offense or a season of our life. It's difficult to bury the past, but if we don't, the past may bury us.

About This Broadcast: MEN OF UNDERSTANDING. The importance of men being accountable to men in recovery is huge and much of the time overlooked. On this episode of Entitled to Overcome, Solutions for Life Today with CADC ll Dave Fleming and the Monty’man we discuss this vital topic.Closing Song: What I’ve Got by Big Daddy Weave.

About This Broadcast: WHY WE PRAY. Many people pray, but why? On this show your host and cohosts will share why they pray and some of their deeper thoughts on the topic of prayer. Prayer is a huge part of the recovery directives in most Twelve Step recovery programs and for people of faith it should be as natural as breathing, but why do we do it? Closing Song: Pray by Sanctus Real.

About This Broadcast: Allen Berger Ph.D. shares about his new book, 12 Essential Insights for Emotional Sobriety (Getting Your Recovery Unstuck). Join the Monty’man and co-host as they discuss the topic of emotional sobriety and Dr. Berger’s new book in this insightful interview with the author. Get Dr. Berger's book at www.abphd.com or on Amazon.

About This Broadcast: STEP THREE IS AN ACTION STEP. Join CADC ll, Dave Fleming, Roger M. and the Monty'man as they discuss Step Three as an action Step. Step Three states that we "Made a decision to turn our will and our lives over to the care of God, as we understood Him". What exactly does that mean? Also, some fun with Dave & Monty's Ice Breaker. Closing Song: Back Among the Living by Conley Ray White.

About This Broadcast: EXPECTATIONS. "Resentment is the number one offender. It destroys more alcoholics than anything else. from it stem all forms of spiritual disease". But where do these resentments come from? Could it be from expectations we put on others in order to be comfortable in our own skin? Join Dave F., Derek A., Roger M. and the Monty'man as they discuss the issue often at the center of the human condition. Closing Song: The Heel of the Bread by Jerry Vandiver.

About This Broadcast: NO CANNABIS FOR THE REST OF US. How can a person declare they are clean if they continue to use marijuana for recreational purposes? The truth is many do just that. Join the Monty’man, Derek A., Denver W., and Roger M. as they discuss the controversy around the justification of marijuana use among so many people who claim sobriety. Closing Song: High & Dry by Michael Purington.

About This Broadcast: FROM ACTIVE ADDICTION TO RECOVERY MINISTRY. She was searching for her identity; he was making a name for himself in gangs and jail. My special guest, Faustino & Crista Suarez share their journey from active addiction to the work they now do in the recovery ministry of Adult & Teen Challenge in the Pacific Northwest. Closing Song: Yes to Life by Kelly Z.

About This Broadcast: RECOVERY & JOB CONTENTMENT. In recovery when it comes to work some of us are workaholics, others are passive, and many are enthusiastic. In seeking job contentment, a person must identify their needs, examine their vocational goals, and redefine their work role and work philosophy. Do you love what you do or are you simply punching a time clock to survive? Closing Song: How to Have a Good Time by Michael Purington.

About This Broadcast: GOD COMFORTS ME. Monty’man’s Meditorials are short 3 to 15-minute faith-based Meditation/Editorials focused on the solutions of a healthy recovery from life-controlling issues such as addiction, codependency, and emotional dependency. This broadcast is sponsored by Curt & Debbie Palmer. Closing Song: Carry Me performed by Jerry Vandiver.

About This Broadcast: STEP ONE, (You Can’t Fix What You Won’t Acknowledge).How can we change or repair the damage of a fender bender if we do not first recognize there has been a wreck? With active addiction the damage is far greater than any dented fender, how much more vital is it that we recognize our dilemma before we can move forward into the recovery process? No one likes to admit complete defeat, but we must if we are to recover from a seemingly hopeless state of mind and body. Closing Song: Step One by Kinky Boots.

About This Broadcast: THE RISK OF COMPLACENCY IN RECOVERY. Monty’man’s Meditorials are short 3 to 15-minute faith-based Meditation/Editorials focused on the solutions of a healthy recovery from life-controlling issues such as addiction, codependency, and emotional dependency. This broadcast is sponsored by Curt & Debbie Palmer. Closing Song: Second Chances by Bryan Duncan.

About This Broadcast: COMPLACENCY, THE ENEMY OF THE RECOVERED. One of the most dangerous things that people can do in recovery is to become complacent. The danger of this type of attitude is it means that the individual can risk losing everything. It is therefore vital that people who are hoping to make a permanent break from alcohol or drugs are always on the lookout for complacency and that they do what they can to avoid it.   ~Addiction.orgSpecial Guest Recovery Coach Derek Ader joins the Monty'man and cohosts for our first show of 2022. Closing Song: The High Coast of Low Living by Richie Supa.

About This Broadcast: SHOULD I STAY or SHOULD I GO?. Monty’man’s Meditorials are short 3 to 15-minute faith-based Meditation/Editorials focused on the solutions of a healthy recovery from life-controlling issues such as addiction, codependency, and emotional dependency. This broadcast is sponsored by Curt & Debbie Palmer, & www.ExactNature.com.  

About This Show: WHEN OTHERS PARTY WHAT DO I DO? We will be talking about alternatives to the alcohol infused parties of the holidays and how people of recovery can have a safe and joyful holiday season. Closing Song: The Twelve Days of Quarantine.  

About This Broadcast: MY NAME IS BILL W. & MORE. Interview with William G Borchert, nominated for an Emmy in 1989 for writing the highly acclaimed Warner Brothers/Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, My Name Is Bill W., which starred James Garner, James Woods, and JoBeth Williams. The film was based upon material gathered from personal interviews and in-depth research. Included in this interview is discussion on the movie he also wrote, When Love is Not Enough, the Lois Wilson Story 

About This Broadcast: ACKNOWLEDGING GOD. Monty’man’s Meditorials are short 3 to 15-minute faith-based Meditation/Editorials focused on the solutions of a healthy recovery from life-controlling issues such as addiction, codependency, and emotional dependency. This broadcast is sponsored by Curt & Debbie Palmer, & www.ExactNature.com. Closing Song: In the Garden by Mike O'Bryan.

About This Broadcast: NEEDING REASSURANCE FROM GOD. Monty’man’s Meditorials are short 3 to 15-minute faith-based Meditation/Editorials focused on the solutions of a healthy recovery from life-controlling issues such as addiction, codependency, and emotional dependency. This broadcast is sponsored by Curt & Debbie Palmer, & www.ExactNature.com. Closing Song: Amazing Grace by Heather Layne. 

About This Broadcast: KEEPING IT SIMPLE. Dave, Roger and the Monty'man answer the Take 12 Radio Ask-It Basket, then we look at the story of Mike who stayed sober even after a very difficult relationship break. How did he do it? He kept it simple. Closing Song: Let Go by Ken Perry.