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THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOWTopic: Born Again in a Biker Bar / Charisse Tyson's StoryGod and sobriety can show up in the most unlikely of places, even a world-famous bar. Born Again in a Biker Bar reveals the story of the Christian women who owned Johnny’s Bar & Grill.The historic biker bar in Hollister, California that inspired the classic movie The Wild One with Marlon Brando.Author and Life Coach Charisse Tyson is our guest on this episode of the Take 12 Recovery Show. Join the Monty’man and Denver Wolfe as they spend the next hour with this amazing woman as she shares her story of experience, strength and hope and how God used her to bring His love to what some may consider an unusual venue.Visit Cat's Website / Get the Book www.catyson.comTo win an audio version of Born Again in a Biker Bar email Charisse at charrise@catyson.com and enter to win by typing: “I want to win the audio version of your book.”CLOSING SONG: I’m Livin’ Right Now by Rusty Golden www.rustygolden.net

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOWTopic: Keep It Simple or Keep Them Sick?ABOUT THIS SHOW: Some would ask, “When did we go from KEEP IT SIMPLE TO KEEP THEM SICK?”Is it possible that in some of our 12 Step support meetings we are guilty of this? Though we may think we are keeping things simple, have we been contributing to creating meeting dependent people rather than God dependent people? Have we strayed away from Dr. Bob’s prescription for recovery, Trust God, Clean House and Help Others or have we been doing a good job of following the directions found in the program of recovery laid at our feet? Things get a little heated on today’s show. Come join the fun as we discuss, Keep It Simple or Keep Them Sick.CLOSING SONG: This Time by Leah Martensenwww.leahmartensen.com

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW presents: Entitled to Overcome (Solutions for Life Today) with Dave Fleming & the Monty'manABOUT THIS SHOW: Am I a person of preference or conviction? ​Preference means that if I find myself in a situation that could be inconvenient or difficult, I would choose or look for a way out, basically saying, "I prefer to do something else, so I will." This may be safe but it isn't always right.Conviction, on the other hand, says, "If I'm in a situation, no matter what the consequences, I must follow God's direction."Taking a stand based on conviction may not always be easy, but its rewards are worth the effort. It is the right choice to make.​CLOSING SONG: How Can They Live Without Jesus? by Keith Green www.lastdaysministries.org

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOWTopic: The Good Ole DaysABOUT THIS SHOW: We ask the question, What do you miss about the good ole days? Are there better days ahead? The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous states, “But we must be careful not to drift into worry, remorse or morbid reflection…”(BB pg 86). As men and women in recovery, do we wish for the good ole days in this manner? Can we reflect on those days gone by with a smile or even a bit of laughter or are we doomed to let the past beat us down? Some of us are extremely nostalgic, allowing the good memories of the past to haunt us as much as the unpleasant ones. Can we learn from the “Good Ole Days” and move forward with positive anticipation?​CLOSING SONG: Long Hard Road by Marianne Keslerwww.mariannekesler.com

Take 12 Recovery Radio Presents:CECIL SINGSCECIL SINGS is a collection of iconic songs that are some of Cecil’s all-time favorites.Cecil wants you all to know that recovery has helped so many not to take themselves, so doggone seriously and to have a little fun in life. Cecil hopes that you will find some time to simply kick back, smile, laugh and soak in some good times while singing along with Cecil.Remember, you can download CECIL SINGS FOR FREE, all we ask is that you click on the “Follow” button and become a part of our PodOMatic family here on our recovery podcast, The Take 12 Recovery Radio Shows. Also, don’t forget to check out our main website at www.Take12Radio.com for recovery workshops, resources and hundreds of archived shows.

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW presents: Entitled to Overcome (Solutions for Life Today) with Dave Fleming & the Monty'manABOUT THIS SHOW: Sometimes our lives get so busy and so filled with the expectations of others that we attempt to meet everyone’s needs. In recovery, we may say yes to every service position that comes available. In doing this we may become somewhat of a Chameleon specializing in adapting to whatever situation we are in and losing our true self in the attempt to be all things to all people. When this happens, burn out is sure to follow and we can run the risk of relapse. Our recovery fellowships just as our families are filled with unique and different folks. It is easy to become a different person when we walk into our Twelve Step meetings and an entirely different man or women once we arrive back home, our workplace or our social network. Are we trying to fit in everywhere at all times and juggle everything to please others or fulfill the unreasonable expectations we have put on

THE FIRST TRADITION OF ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS “Our common welfare should come first; personal recovery depends upon A.A.unity.”This is a comprehensive workshop focused on educating the listener of the substance, purpose, and awareness of the AA Conference-approved book The Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions. As one of the most sought-after Circuit Speakers in the world of the 12 Steps, Chris S. will be walking us through each line and each page of this wonderful book that has been a source of deepening people’s recovery for years. I will be posting all 30 of these broadcasts from our archives. Please take advantage of each show and click on the "Heart" or “Like” icon when you download or listen. Also, click “FOLLOW”, become a member and comment on our shows. It’s Always FREE!

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOWWith Toni, Denver, Marv, Wes and the Monty'manABOUT THIS SHOW: The Ask-It Basket is an opportunity for our listeners to ask questions of our Recovery Radio team concerning issues that relate to recovery, life, the Twelve Steps and Twelve Step fellowships. Amongst the questions on this show: What about meditation? Isn’t broadcasting a radio show a break of the Eleventh Tradition? What about signing court slips in meetings? Can a person bring a gun into a Twelve Step meeting? As a Christian do you ever sponsor non-Christians? Join the gang as we respond to these questions and have some fun with the top ten complaints folks have submitted from their summer vacations.CLOSING SONG: He Delivered Me by Justin Unger www.justinunger.com

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW presents:Entitled to Overcome (Solutions for Life Today) with Dave Fleming & the Monty'manABOUT THIS SHOW: Independent or Dependent?We celebrate Independents Day as a victory celebration over the freedom we now have as a country that is independent of others. Whatever your opinion is on that matter, one thing we know to be true is that we never want to become completely dependent on anyone or anything other than our God, but is there ever a healthy dependency in our journey of recovery? Is there a time to be dependent and a time to break away and become independent? What about our dependency on substances and needing the approval of others. When does independence demand that we become emotionally sober?Closing Song: I Used to Drink by Jo E. Fingars www.facebook.com/joefingas

ABOUT THIS SPECIAL BROADCAST:From the 2011 archives of Take 12 Recovery Radio comes what some folks may find shocking. Can alcoholics be cured of alcoholism? Well, take a listen to this informative broadcast with the world’s foremost authority on the history of Alcoholics Anonymous, Mr. Dick B. and decide for yourself.Also, visit Dick’s AA History website for more insight into this wonderful and powerful program and fellowship that many credit for their sobriety and their relationship with God.Visit: www.dickb.com

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOWWith Toni J., Denver W., Marv R., and the Monty’manABOUT THIS SHOW: The Fourth Step in most Twelve Step fellowships states that we are to, Make a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves. Though this Step does not suggest that we take other people’s inventory, is there ever a time when to do so would be appropriate? Is there a difference between making an observation and taking someone’s inventory? Have you ever been confronted with a harsh word from someone who was taking your inventory? Have you ever taken another person’s inventory and felt that it was the right thing to do?Closing Song: Man On the Floor by Roy Buchanan

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW presents Entitled to Overcome, (Solutions for Life Today) with Dave Fleming & the Monty'manAbout the Show: Who Do You Serve?Bob Dylan said, “You’re Going to Serve Somebody”. The question here is, who is it going to be? Are you going to serve God, yourself, others, the recovery program, your church, your addiction or simply hide behind bad coffee and pretend that you don’t serve anyone?Recovery is a process of selflessness and service. It requires sacrifice and commitment and with it comes the opportunity to be of maximum service to God and the people He puts in our lives. Choose this day who you will serve.Closing Song: I’m Going to Serve the Lord by Johnny B. Williamswww.johnnybwilliams.com

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOWAbout the Show: It has been said that in life pain is inevitable, but suffering is optional, but is it? The truth is, we sometimes give these pat answers and comments without considering what a person’s pain and anguish has been like. In this episode of the Take 12 Recovery Radio show we will be discussing the difference between pain and anguish and share some of our experience with both. Closing Song: Keep Coming Back by Sam Allen of Sonship www.sonship.band

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW presents Entitled to Overcome, (Solutions for Life Today) with Dave Fleming & the Monty'manHow many times have we gone to Twelve Step meetings and read the Steps on the wall, heard them recited at the beginning of the meetings and even spoken about during the meeting? But how many of us practice, work and do these vital Steps? Is hearing about the Steps and attending meetings going to be the solution to our lack of sobriety and bring about real change? Some would think so, and yet most do not stay sober. Perhaps we need to hit the proverbial re-start button and take a look at being a doer of the Steps rather than simply a reader or hearer only.Closing Song: Recovery by James Arthur www.jamesarthurofficial.com

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOWTopic: Sticks & Stones, the Profanity and the Profane.'Sticks and stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me' is a stock response to verbal bullying in school playgrounds throughout the English-speaking world. It sounds a little antiquated these days and has no doubt been superseded by more streetwise comebacks. A response to an insult, implying that "You might be able to hurt me by physical force but not by insults". But as men and women in recovery we know this to be anything but true. Word’s are powerful, they hurt, traumatize and can even lead to death. The profanity and the profane simply do us no good.​Closing Song: Sunny Day by Tom Storms www.tomstormsproductions.com

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW presents Entitled to Overcome (Solutions for Life, Today) In the 9th Step of the Twelve Step process of recovery we are making amends for harms done. Some of these harms have been huge and have impacted many, others have been somewhat small but each amends is owed. We asked our listeners to share some of their most difficult amends they have made. Join Dave Fleming and the Monty’man as they discuss “Making The Hard Amends” Closing Song: The Mirror Never Lies.

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW presentsEntitled to Overcome (Solutions for Life, Today)Cleaning up the wreckage of our past is something that people who are in long-term recovery make as a priority in their Twelve Step process, specifically in Step Nine as we make amends to those we have harmed. Sometimes this happens without incident, and other times it can be extremely stressful and challenging. We asked our listeners to share with us how long it has taken to clean up the wreckage of their past and what was their most grateful experience in doing so.Closing Song: Trail of Light by Gracie Vandivor

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOWTopic: Do We Really Need a SponsorThe question has been asked: If you have a Big Book and you can read, why would you need a sponsor?"Any A.A. who has not experienced the joys and satisfaction of helping another alcoholic regain his place in life has not yet fully realized the complete benefits of this fellowship." (A.A. Sponsorship Pamphlet.) Question: What does the A.A. Big Book reference 123 times in the first 88 pages? Answer: Alcoholics working with other alcoholics. This specifically means two alcoholics working together, putting the A.A. Program into action.Some members call this sponsorship, being a spiritual advisor, a mentor, a trusted friend. Whatever you choose to call one alcoholic or one addict helping another walk through the Twelve Step process, one thing is for sure, we need each other, and it is irresponsib

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW presentsEntitled to Overcome (Solutions for Life, Today)Why do addicts do the things that they do? Why when everything seems to be going so well do addicts relapse? Join CADC II, Dave Fleming and the Monty'man as they welcome their very special guest, Marsha Meyer, (Monty's wife) on this episode of ENTITLED TO OVERCOME. Sharing with us from the perspective of the wife of an alcoholic, what questions did Marsha have and what was her thought process as a loved one of an active addict?​Closing Song: To The Light by Freebo www.freebomusic.com

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOW(The Thorns of Recovery, Jordon & Brandy's Story)Joyful, happy, enthusiastic, motivated, responsible and energetic. These are some of the words that describe our guest this week on this episode of the Take 12 Recovery Radio Show. But this was not always the case. Long before Jordon and Brandy Thorn were married, they both lived in a world that spun out of control through their active addiction. Narcotics including heroin, a social environment that was less than healthy and a drive to move toward the dark side of life was all that consumed them. But God had plans for their lives which included the faith-based recovery program of Teen Challenge in the Pacific Northwest. Join the Monty’man for this encouraging interview that is once again evidence of God’s great redemptive power through recovery and a restored life through hard work and faith in Christ​Closing Song: Make Me New by After the Chase www.afterthechase.com