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Life Recovery Today with Stephen ArterburnAuthor: Stephen Arterburn
Life Recovery Today with Stephen Arterburn focuses on people transforming their lives using the biblical principles found in the 12 step program. You discover how others have found a new way of life with hope for the future and obtain insights and tools to transform your life. The program is hosted by best-selling author and Pastor Stephen Arterburn, the founder of New Life Ministries and the editor of The Life Recovery Bible which has sold over 3,000,000 copies to help people integrate their faith and recovery journey. Steve is the founder and chairman of New Life Ministries and host of the #1 nationally syndicated Christian counseling talk show New Life Live! heard and watched by over 2 million people each week on over 150 stations nationwide, on SiriusXM Satellite radio and on NRBTV. Steve is a best-selling author of many books, including The Book of Life Recovery. With over 8 million books in print he has been writing about Gods transformational truth since 1984. Hes been nominated for numerous writing awards and has won three Gold Medallions for writing excellence. Along with Dr. Dave Stoop, he edited and produced the #1 selling Life Recovery Bible. Language: en Genres: Christianity, Religion & Spirituality Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Life Recovery Steps 5-8
Monday, 11 May, 2026
In this episode of Life Recovery Today, Life Recovery Steps 5-8, Steve Arterburn and Dr. Dave Stoop walk through Steps 5–8 of Life Recovery and explore how confession, humility, willingness, and making amends lead to healing and freedom.If you’ve ever felt like…• You’re carrying guilt, shame, or regret from your past• You struggle to be honest about your pain or addiction• You want freedom, but feel stuck in denial or unhealthy patterns• You’re afraid to admit your struggles to another person• You know you’ve hurt people, but don’t know how to make it right• You want a deeper relationship with God and others…this episode is for you.In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why confession is essential for healing and recovery• How Step 5 breaks denial and reconnects us to others• The power of admitting our wrongs to God, ourselves, and another person• Why healing happens in community, not isolation• What it means to become “entirely ready” for God to change us• How humility prepares us for transformation• Why recovery is a lifelong process, not a quick fix• The difference between acknowledging problems and surrendering them to God• How Step 7 invites God to remove destructive patterns and shortcomings• Why pain is often part of the healing and growth process• How Step 8 helps us take responsibility for the impact of our behavior• Why making amends restores integrity, freedom, and characterAt the core of this message:• Healing begins with honesty and confession• Recovery requires humility, surrender, and willingness• God works through community, connection, and accountability• Freedom comes when we stop hiding and start taking responsibility• Your past does not have to define your futureNo matter how hopeless or stuck you feel, transformation is possible.📖 Explore the Life Recovery Bible and recovery resources📚 Workbooks and devotionals available📞 Need help? Call 1-800-NEW-LIFE🌐 Visit: https://newlife.com/👥 Find a New Life Recovery Group near you: https://newlife.com/groups/✔️ You don’t have to walk through recovery alone✔️ You don’t have to stay trapped in shame or denial✔️ Healing begins when you take the next honest step
