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ABOUT THIS SHOW: A good mentor has the ability to communicate what they have learned in life, they are prepared, approachable, available and have good listening skills. A good mentor practices honesty with diplomacy, they are objective and fair, and they show compassion. Join the Monty’man and Dave Fleming as they unpack the importance of a mentor in the recovery process and in life.CLOSING SONG: If I Get Drunk Tonight by Jeff bates www.jeffbates.net

ABOUT THIS SHOW: Is the Newcomer the most important person in a Twelve Step meeting? How should members of our recovery groups approach the Newcomer who perhaps is scared, shaky and bewildered? What about the way we talk about our personal views on outside issues in a meeting? Can this cause a newcomer to feel alienated? Monty shares several stories of listeners as they share their experience as Newcomers and how they were treated when they first walked into the rooms of recovery. CLOSING SONG: We’re Glad You’re Here by Conley White.

ABOUT THIS SHOW: A listener writes in to share how she was shut down in her AA meeting for mentioning her Higher Power by name. Monty and the team discuss the issue of being Higher Power Specific in the Twelve Step Rooms. Also, Monty slams the commercials and half-time show broadcast at this year’s Super Bowl. He’s not at all pleased and makes no apologies for his view on the issue.CLOSING SONG: Give Me New Eyes by John McAndrew.

My guest started playing guitar when he was 13 years old but because he spent most of his teen years in and out of jail, he didn’t start his own band until his 20’s.Now as the front man for the hard rockin band The Heroes, Chris shares his story of experience, strength and hope, his recovery and his journey to God. If you have ever been on the sobriety rollercoaster and wonder if there is still hope for you, don’t miss this powerful interview of music and passion for the hope that is recovery and the God who is God. Visit The Heroes Web Site: www.theheroesoc.com

About This Show: HOW IT WORKS is still HOW IT WORKS (Part Two) in Narcotics Anonymous.What is the main difference between the program of Narcotics Anonymous and Alcoholics Anonymous? Is How It Works the same in NA as it is in AA? Why do we disrespect each other so often? Is there a solution to the conflict between the two fellowships?CLOSING SONG: Dancing With His Demons by Mark Elder

ABOUT THIS SHOW: EZ DOES IT. Take 12 Recovery Radio welcomes Mr. Ezekiel Hill to the show.His friends call him EZ and his recovery is strong. Tune into this special broadcast as EZ shares his experience, strength and hope in regard to his story of recovery from addiction to restoration.A special thank you to Adult & Teen Challenge of the Pacific Northwest for their ministry of putting hope within reach of those living with life controlling issues.CLOSING SONG: In the Rooms by Richie Supa.

ABOUT THIS SHOW: Topic: HOW IT WORKS is still HOW IT WORKS. With all the controversy surrounded around the different methods of recovering from substance use disorder, is it possible that we have lost our way and need to get back to what has been and continues to be the most effective recovery process? Join the Monty’man, Dave and Marv as they welcome our newest co-host, Margie W.CLOSING SONG: We’re Glad You’re Here by Conley White.

ABOUT THIS SHOW: Recovery Music and the Solution.The Monty’man shares some insight from the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous and the chapter, There is a Solution. “We, of Alcoholics Anonymous, know thousands of men and women who were once just as hopeless as Bill. Nearly all have recovered. They have solved the drink problem”. Threaded throughout this episode is four of the Monty’man’s favorite recovery songs by Michael Purington & The Messengers and the recovery band, Selfishsteam. Also, the Monty’man has a bone to pick with Taco Bell and Red Robin and praise for the Old Spaghetti Factory.

ABOUT THIS SHOW: The topic is: HAPPINESS. Is happiness overrated? Is there more to life than being happy? Should we pursue happiness, or should we go after right living? Why are so many people depressed this time of year and overall? Is there a way to be more than simply happy but to have serenity, joy and peace regardless of the happing’s going on around us? Join Dave Fleming and the Monty’man for this episode of Entitled to Overcome, (Solutions for Life, Today).CLOSING SONG: That’s What Christmas Is by Jeff Bates. www.jeffbates.net

ABOUT THIS SHOW: The 2019 Christmas Special. Join Marv, Denver, and the Monty’man as they welcome our special guest Butch and Genny W. Ministry leaders for Celebrate Recovery in Albany, Oregon. Butch and Genny share how they stay focused and sober during the holiday’s as a married couple in recovery. Also, some great fun facts about the holidays, the true story of Santa Claus and the Salvation Army. Tune in and win our Christmas Music CD’s and The Walking Through the Big Book audio DVD workshop. Merry Christmas from all of us here at Take 12 Recovery Radio and KHLT Recovery Broadcasting.CLOSING SONG: Christmas Medley with Blake & Jenna Bolerjack. www.blakeandjenna.com

ABOUT THIS SHOW: Medication Assisted Treatment. There is much controversy around the subject of using addictive medication to treat addiction. Marv and the Monty’man discuss this issue and some of its challenges. Are we simply trading illegal drugs for legal ones? Is this a cop out or is there legitimate reasons for using drugs such as Methadone and Suboxone? There is no easy answer to this topic so please send us your thoughts. Email us at Take12Radio@comcast.netCLOSING SONG: It Ain’t Over Yet by Tommy Holmes

ABOUT THIS SHOW: "Turkey Trouble in Recovery" is a re-hash of our 2017 Thanksgiving Special. This was a really fun show and we know you will enjoy the humor and the topic. So, when everyone has gone home and the dishes are all piled up, take a break, sit back and tune into our Thanksgiving Day special.CLOSING SONG: If You Want to be Lonley, Just Be Right All The Time by Bryan Duncan. A great song for the In-Laws. LOL

ABOUT THIS SHOW: Co-hosts Dave and the Monty’man discuss the power that is in knowing, telling and practicing truth. As members of the recovery community, we were not always truthful in all our affairs. Sometimes we would over elaborate on our stories and other times we would minimize. Sometimes the bondage we are in is caused by falsehood and lies. The fact is, to experience true freedom, we must come to a place where truth reigns rather than ego.CLOSING SONG: Wide Open by Seth and the Intervention Band.Visit our main website at www.Take12Radio.com

ABOUT THIS SHOW: In recovery we learn to become better people in all areas of our lives. This means not only our behavior changes, but our hearts change as well. It has been said that out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. How then can we say we follow the spiritual path of our Higher Power, when in fact what comes out of our mouth is contrary to that path and therefore displays what is truly in our hearts?CLOSING SONG: If I Get Drunk Tonight by Jeff Bates. www.jeffbates.com

ABOUT THIS SHOW: Life After TreatmenT. Many of us need some very specialized care to enable us to hit the reset button and begin our journey back to wellness, we needed serious treatment that may have included medical detox, medical supervision and numerous other recovery services that may not have been available at our local 12 Step support meeting, church or religious organization. But what does our recovery look like after treatment? Treatment is but the beginning of our journey. Here are some tips to help us maintain a healthy and authentic recovery.Closing Song: The Ya-But Habit by Michael Purington

ABOUT THIS SHOW: Does Recovery Radio Break the Anonymity Tradition of mainstream Twelve Step fellowships? This question must be addressed if recovery radio or recovery media in general is going to survive its critics and naysayers. The Eleventh Tradition states: "Our public relations policy is based on attraction rather than promotion; we need always maintain personal anonymity at the level of press, radio, and films." On the surface it looks like recovery radio and media may be in violation of this tradition, but let’s look deeper and find out the truth.

ABOUT THIS SHOW: Making & Losing Friends While in Recovery.Join the Monty’man, Denver and Marv as they discuss the making of friends while in recovery, some of their attributes and the pain of losing friends while in recovery as well. Sometimes people walk out of our lives without a word, sometimes they move away and other times they die. How do we maneuver these experiences? CLOSING SONG: I’ll Be Your Friend by Jim Crain

Monty's guest is Tony Messbarger, Admissions Consultant at Benchmark Recovery Center in Austin, Texas.When it comes to communicating with others the full impact of a realistic intervention Tony Messbarger is by far one of the best.His experience in the addiction treatment field is second to none.We here at Take 12 Recovery Radio consider it an honor and a privilege to have Tony as a featured guest for this in depth workshop on the understanding of interventions and the important part they play in the process of saving lives.Addiction is the number one health threat in our country and Tony brings solution focused intervention to life.If you have a loved one who is in need of an intervention you need to listen closely to this four part presentation. It may be one of the most important broadcast we have ever aired.

Monty's guest is Tony Messbarger, Admissions Consultant at Benchmark Recovery Center in Austin, Texas.When it comes to communicating with others the full impact of a realistic intervention Tony Messbarger is by far one of the best.His experience in the addiction treatment field is second to none.We here at Take 12 Recovery Radio consider it an honor and a privilege to have Tony as a featured guest for this in depth workshop on the understanding of interventions and the important part they play in the process of saving lives.Addiction is the number one health threat in our country and Tony brings solution focused intervention to life.If you have a loved one who is in need of an intervention you need to listen closely to this four part presentation. It may be one of the most important broadcast we have ever aired.

Monty's guest is Tony Messbarger, Admissions Consultant at Benchmark Recovery Center in Austin, Texas.When it comes to communicating with others the full impact of a realistic intervention Tony Messbarger is by far one of the best.His experience in the addiction treatment field is second to none.We here at Take 12 Recovery Radio consider it an honor and a privilege to have Tony as a featured guest for this in depth workshop on the understanding of interventions and the important part they play in the process of saving lives.Addiction is the number one health threat in our country and Tony brings solution focused intervention to life.If you have a loved one who is in need of an intervention you need to listen closely to this four part presentation. It may be one of the most important broadcast we have ever aired.