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The Crash That Opened the Gates of Heaven: Chad’s Story of Survival and Surrender

Imagine growing up in a world where survival overshadows dreams. For Chad Gain's, this was his reality—a harrowing story of abuse, resilience, and redemption being brought to life from Angel Studios in Pocket of Hope: The Chad Gain's Story, set to debut on major...

From Rough Drafts to Masterpieces: Embracing Grace in Our Recovery Journey

In the most recent episode of the Genuine Life Recovery podcast, I had the honor of chatting with Bill Vanderbush, a pastor and author known for his insights on grace, forgiveness, and identity, especially when it comes to recovery and mental health. Bill's...

Finding Identity in Christ: My Conversation with Brit Eaton on Body Dysmorphia, Trauma, and Recovery

In a recent episode of the Genuine Life Recovery podcast, I had the privilege of speaking with Brit Eaton, an author, speaker, and advocate for women in recovery. Brit’s story is a powerful testimony of overcoming struggles with body dysmorphia, identity issues, and...

Rewriting Recovery: Breaking the Mold with George Wood

In a recent episode of Genuine Life Recovery, I had the privilege of conversing with George Wood, author of Uncovery: Understanding the Power of Community to Heal Trauma. George's journey from addiction and trauma to becoming a beacon of hope for others is both moving...

Understanding and Refining Personal Boundaries: A Journey to Healthier Relationships and Mental Health

Boundaries are more than just a concept—they are a fundamental part of living a healthy, balanced life, especially when it comes to our mental and emotional well-being. However, the idea of boundaries is not a static one; they are not rigid walls designed to keep...

Managing Triggers in Recovery

In this blog, and the latest episode of the Genuine Life Recovery Podcast, we focus on the role triggers play in the recovery process. Understanding what triggers are, recognizing them, and learning how to manage them are transformative steps in the recovery journey....

Navigating Faith and Recovery: Insights from Therapist and Author Roger Marum

The latest episode of the Genuine Life Recovery podcast is a great conversation with Roger Marum. As a seasoned therapist and accomplished author, Roger has explored the interplay between spirituality, mental health, and addiction through his writings and personal...

Navigating Motherhood and Digital Addiction: Emily’s Empowering Tale

In a recent conversation on the Genuine Life Recovery podcast, Emily, a brave individual and mother, opened up about her journey from addiction to empowerment, shedding light on the struggles and triumphs of overcoming a digital dependency. Her story is a beacon of...

Customized Recovery Treatment: A Better Pathway to Sobriety

Entering addiction recovery can be a daunting but transformative journey. As someone who struggled with alcoholism and anxiety disorders, and having a brother affected by seizures and ultimately death due to addiction, I understand firsthand the complexities involved...

20 Years Clean: How Lisa Turned Her Life Around

Celebrating Sobriety: A Journey of Hope and Inspiration In the latest episode of the Genuine Life Recovery podcast, I had the pleasure of talking with Lisa Grantham (Tannert), an amazing sobriety sister who is about to celebrate an incredible milestone – 20 years of...

The Pathway to Peace-Acceptance and Serenity

by Jodie Stevens | Feb 19, 2020 | Choices, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Fear and Anxiety, Hope

Ever since I was a little kid I struggled with insomnia. It got worse in my twenties when I started my radio career and then panic attacks started to plague me. Some nights I would kick, scream, and sob as night crept into...

Just do it…Enjoy Your Life

by Jodie Stevens | Jan 28, 2020 | Bible and Theology, Choices, Happiness, Hope, Humor

Today's assignment (I'm earning my Master's degree) was to find a pretty spot and read from the book of Job. Funny I know. But, it's the good part toward the end when God asks Job a litany of amazing, awe inspiring rhetorical question like: “Who shut up the sea behind...

God Wants to Bring you a Corrective Experience

by Jodie Stevens | Jan 7, 2020 | Choices, Hope, Patience

If you have been deeply hurt or experienced a betrayal, you need to have what is called a ‘corrective experience’ to help you heal. I had a therapist tell me this and she was right. I was wounded by the words of some teachers at a young age due to my dyslexia. Now I’m...

If God is Good, why is Evil in the World?

by Jodie Stevens | Dec 30, 2019 | Choices, Bible and Theology, Forgiveness

“Therefore if anyone is in Christ He is a new creation. The old has passed away. Behold, the new has come” (2 Corinthians 5:17). When God created the world He said it was “good” or “very good” seven times. In the Bible, seven is the number of perfection. The...

The Gift of Scarcity

by Jodie Stevens | Dec 17, 2019 | Bible and Theology, Choices, Emotional Difficulties & Addiction, Hope, Patience

Not all gifts are good. Anyone who has ever left a White Elephant gift exchange with a roll of ‘novelty’ toilet paper can attest to this! However, James 1:17 tells us that “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights,...

The Impossible Odds of Christmas

by Jodie Stevens | Dec 13, 2019 | Bible and Theology, Forgiveness, Hope, Love

Everyone I know celebrates Christmas. However, many of them don’t really know why we celebrate. The Old Covenant God established with the Israelites demanded the shedding of blood through animal sacrifices to atone for Sin. I know it sounds kind of awful. It is. You...

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