Hustling Hope: Recent Episodes
Margaret Willis, Stevi Larson
Margaret and Stevi are two felons and addicts in recovery who have given their lives over to Christ and now instead of hustling money or drugs they hustle hope. They do this by sharing God's word, resources for addicts or families of addicts, and inspiring stories of others that have overcome obstacles in their lives. Everyone deserves a second chance!
Stevi and Margaret talk about steps 8 and 9 of a recovery program. They discuss how to make amends, when to avoid making amends in person, and how even though it may be difficult there is so much more healing on the other side of forgiveness.
Margaret and Stevi continue their discussion about living in recovery and using the 12 step program. They go over steps 6 and 7 and how these steps can lead you to living a new life.
In this episode of Hustling Hope Margaret and Stevi talk about Step 4 and Step 5 of working a recovery program. They discuss how these steps can be hard, but also how important they are for healing and for peace.
Margaret and Stevi continue with the living in recovery theme by discussing the first 3 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous along with how to start praying to God if you don't know how to pray.
Margaret and Stevi share resources for different 12 step groups and talk about the importance of having a sponsor or accountability partner.
Margaret and Stevi talk about addiction triggers, what they are, and how to prepare for them because they are inevitable.
One of the graduates from Patsy's Place comes home for a visit! She talks about what life was like before Patsy's Place, what life is like now, and what advise she would give to those who are struggling with addiction.
Margaret and Stevi talk about another program of Sharing Hope Ministry, The Center for Advancement. This program has allowed the ministry to reach even more post-offending and at-risk women in our community with the services that we offer. Special guest, Kim, talks about joining the staff as the CFA Resource Coordinator and what her hopes and dreams are for the program.
Margaret and Stevi have a discussion about recovery and share some local recovery resources.
Margaret and Stevi talk about Patsy's Place Transitional Home, a Christ-center transitional home in Amarillo, TX that is giving hope to women coming out of incarceration. Special guest, Chantell, tells how Patsy's Place changed her life.
Margaret and Stevi share their experience with The Life Recovery Bible and how it can be useful for addicts, alcoholics, and everyone in general. For more information about the Bibles that Sharing Hope Ministry provides to incarcerated women across the United States please visit sharinghopeministry.org