12 Steps to Change: Recent Episodes
The Next Step with Brad and Jay
The Next Step Podcast is a weekly podcast focusing on the joys of recovery and sobriety. We focus our discussions to weekly news and each week focus on one of the 12 steps to recovery found on arp.lds.org.
We are back...again after a LONG break. We get honest as to why. You will not want to miss the next three episodes.
Would you pay this guy 5 grand to tell you to just drink in moderation ? Is this a scam or a genius ?
This is not a 12 step drop... but the principles of getting honest, honest confession and a strong support network gets Curren back out on his mission. Maybe worth sharing with someone you know who is or may want to help someone going through this.
Part two with our guest Lexi.Everyone loves Lexi and she is back to talk about her growth with Alanon and doing the 12 steps to help herself. Lexi and Jay have been married for over a decade and they share how they use the 12 steps to help keep in recovery but keep their marriage healthy. They are everyone's favorite couple to party withYou can buy Alanon Works book here:https://amzn.to/3ISasXDYou can buy the Myth of Normal here:https://amzn.to/3IK8hoTYou can buy Healing Through Christ workbook here: https://www.healingthroughchrist.org/
Everyone loves Lexi and she is back to talk about her growth with Alanon and doing the 12 steps to help herself. Lexi and Jay have been married for over a decade and they share how they use the 12 steps to help keep in recovery but keep their marriage healthy. They are everyone's favorite couple to party withYou can buy Alanon Works book here:https://amzn.to/3ISasXDYou can buy the Myth of Normal here:https://amzn.to/3IK8hoTYou can buy Healing Through Christ workbook here: https://www.healingthroughchrist.org/
2023 Episode two. Brad and Jay introduce a new segment called "Jay's Addiction" and we review some songs about recovery and talk more about step 1.
After a two year break, Brad and Jay are back with The Next Step Podcast. The pandemic disrupted a lot of things, including Jay's recovery. We recap what happened and what helped Jay used the "Next Steps" to find relief. Buy the books talked about in the show: Alanon Works : https://amzn.to/3IcOsWSThe Myth of Normal: https://amzn.to/3jzsPpEThe equipment we use: Audio: https://amzn.to/3WO3GplVideo: https://amzn.to/3hZmVNSThank you to @MIDNIGHTMORMONS and @thoughtfulfaith1948 for doing the heavy lifting of LDS apologetics.
We are back with another episode. This one has been on the hard drive for a few weeks. But with some sickness, injuries, general conference, trips and our own busy and crazy lives... it took us a while.
Thank you for being patient.
This weeks Ask the Addict is with Janet Kennedy. 30 years of sobriety and a LMFT.
Find her at. http://www.janetkennedylmft.com/
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President Nelson's speech at the NAACP https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JpIyW2S-WA
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Lights out in NY- OCMCO Lit the world with song: https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2019/07/14/manhattan-blackout-carnegie-hall-millennial-choir-and-orchestras/
Laguna Niguel Stake and Tijuana Mexico Stakes combine for youth conference:
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Shocking Bracelet:
http://www.fox5ny.com/news/trying-to-quit-smoking-or-fast-food-this-bracelet-will-literally-shock-you-out-of-a-bad-habit?fbclid=IwAR1BFp_5Ygm9lIN0rEqAQfnn-vYpK1BU6CkoSRvM4rDk27QpGjxKnsZzZNE
Help us talk with Alex Boye https://www.eastidahonews.com/2019/06/alex-boye-reveals-how-he-overcame-a-major-pornography-problem/?fbclid=IwAR3NhpxNnbtWs0J4twqvMztvT-siZ-dfAKoq9rDrm1CVCW5TGIXTL2zpWHM
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Find a 12 step meeting with ARP at arp.lds.org
other 12 step meetings: • AA – Alcoholics Anonymous • ACA – Adult Children of Alcoholics • Al-Anon/Alateen, for friends and families of alcoholics • CA – Cocaine Anonymous • CLA – Clutterers Anonymous • CMA – Crystal Meth Anonymous • Co-Anon, for friends and family of addicts • CoDA – Co-Dependents Anonymous, for people working to end patterns of dysfunctional relationships and develop functional and healthy relationships • COSA – an auxiliary group of Sex Addicts Anonymous • COSLAA – CoSex and Love Addicts Anonymous • DA – Debtors Anonymous • EA – Emotions Anonymous, for recovery from mental and emotional illness • FA – Families Anonymous, for relatives and friends of addicts • FA – Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous • FAA – Food Addicts Anonymous • GA – Gamblers Anonymous • Gam-Anon/Gam-A-Teen, for friends and family members of problem gamblers • HA – Heroin Anonymous • MA – Marijuana Anonymous • NA – Narcotics Anonymous • N/A – Neurotics Anonymous, for recovery from mental and emotional illness • Nar-Anon, for friends and family members of addicts • NicA – Nicotine Anonymous • OA – Overeaters Anonymous • OLGA – Online Gamers Anonymous • PA – Pills Anonymous, for recovery from prescription pill addiction. • SA – Sexaholics Anonymous • SAA – Sex Addicts Anonymous • SCA – Sexual Compulsives Anonymous • SIA – Survivors of Incest Anonymous • SLAA – Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous • SRA – Sexual Recovery Anonymous • UA – Underearners Anonymous • WA – Workaholics Anonymous
SMILE- We have a new episode up ! And it will make you happy !
https://www.studyfinds.org/key-to-happiness-smiling-more-frequently/?fbclid=IwAR2_AYWJvw4XaIRmdA_pz4Zus1iTI16D_eHsAaiacxhdxM8y5-RnAI1X2q8
Is weed harmful to teens? https://www.amenclinics.com/blog/4-ways-cannabis-harms-the-teenage-brain/?fbclid=IwAR2p5j5wm431OS0aIooVA35-dDL_VThJyEDC0yAYh2EextmqVaRSpHySRLs
Ask the Addict with Reed. From professional skateboarder to addict to sobriety.
Tree House Recovery: Costa Mesa, California https://treehouserecovery.com
Tree House Recovery PDX: Portland, Oregon https://treehouserecoverypdx.com https://www.newswise.com/articles/mental-health-issues-increased-significantly-in-young-adults-over-last-decade?fbclid=IwAR1lHSw9GxWV9Ysu9PcX4lsIltDGTEUw50Givx-2ExNCS_AhTtcBT4fMlmE
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/mar/11/young-men-porn-induced-erectile-dysfunction?fbclid=IwAR2W0Y0EO2Oq1cANuIBrRFcg1RfOZwB5Az6nC4zhHkmeloXQ6ZJWY_dXFQo
Treehouse Recovery: Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Tree.House.Recovery/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/treehouserecovery/
https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/09/health/arizona-porn-public-health/index.html
https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900057603/byu-police-decertified-by-state-utah.html
https://thenextsteppodcast.com/donate/
http://www.ldsliving.com/Latter-day-Saint-Therapist-If-Your-Spouse-Cheats-and-Repents-Are-You-Obligated-to-Forgive/s/90137?fbclid=IwAR1L4-sPajQ_mmYWbMswWkgR57LZ97OdtsJ99-9PzkxDgyZ_TavXXoEJTNM
https://wisemindhealthybody.com/ursula-herrera/drinking-one-diet-drink-daily-can-triple-risk-of-dementia-stroke/?c=jer&utm_term=jer&fbclid=IwAR1YF4oRUcWDzv62kOnwrsOz1zQUKuW_THgo_KAMvrAZk0gaNBGZeVLoh_0
Check out Leading Saints: https://leadingsaints.org/category/mp3/
Check out the map showing overdose locations https://themindunleashed.com/2018/12/opioid-crisis-700000-americans-dead.html?fbclid=IwAR2pg3pTFZqtb9bpynvpM8T9dLLBA2ml1FWlggcHmZcVesHwlHMBXdLsfaE
The Canyon Club https://canyonclub.org/meetings
To find an ARP Meeting near you: arp.lds.org
To find an Al-anon Meeting near you: https://al-anon.org/al-anon-meetings/find-an-al-anon-meeting/
Light the world Podcast Compilations.
http://www.lnstake.org/interfaith-light-the-world/
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"Here's the bottom line," she says. "Using less social media than you normally would leads to significant decreases in both depression and loneliness. These effects are particularly pronounced for folks who were more depressed when they came into the study."
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releas…/2018/…/181108164316.htm
How Alanon Works https://www.amazon.com/Al-Anon-Works-Families-Friends-Alcoholics/dp/0910034265
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http://www.ldsliving.com/6-Myths-Latter-day-Saints-Often-Tell-Themselves-About-Our-Beliefs/s/89223?fbclid=IwAR3F6njYd66jhS6Ic1fB7nd02Q1HNAdYJrm8p58l_GZloklY4dpET3yg98k
https://www.militarytimes.com/off-duty/military-culture/2018/10/26/the-militarys-obsession-with-energy-drinks-is-contributing-to-ptsd-study-finds/?fbclid=IwAR3r-zXxWbHTbSYF1rk2KaJ8kTHvx8e51yoE-oWwm4ovSIa_-7VIfWrmMPM
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/10/30/662127406/when-adolescents-give-up-pot-their-cognition-quickly-improves?fbclid=IwAR3Fp_TVM7oUpR4pGJMavOPZH0iiKm3lkBWl62pZy5Z74GVxfXZGC18IW6c
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Watch/Listen/Read conference on your commute https://www.lds.org/general-conference?lang=eng
News with Brad and Jay
Step 5 Share by Marvin
Ask the addict with Ryan who describes himself as a Sex and Love addict.
https://www.desertsolace.com/
This episode we gathered Lexi (wife of an addict) and Marvin (addict in recovery and a facilitator), both frequent guests on the show about the plethora of chruch and addiction news.
We then drop Jay's share on step 4
Based upon demand by our local ARP group, we started recording Brad's Group Leader close and dropping that into the podcast.
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News: Shawn Weiss - Mighty Ducks to Mighty Fall https://people.com/crime/mighty-ducks-shaun-weiss-arrested-for-drugs-mugshot/
Don't hide your recovery under a bushel: https://www.facebook.com/LDS/videos/10156466209306550/?hc_ref=ARTW6MCXq42OC9p7VhvhJpSlVFr0L1Wnyuh_om9jvUXz_L53d_L4EKtfI8b9y1s0I3E
Breaking law of chastity (even if not Mormon) can make you feel sad ? https://www.studyfinds.org/study-pcd-men-experienced-sadness-after-sex/
Art Bell death: https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-nevada/radio-host-art-bell-died-of-accidental-drug-overdose/
Brad and Jay talk about recent news and go into an extended discussion about testimonies, temptation and using the 12 steps to change.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-5933317/Sex-addiction-mental-health-disorder-declare-World-Health-Organization.html https://www.facebook.com/MormonNewsroom/?hc_ref=ARSyAKAcCX9DesGulnyZxCcSJ7Lm_CYINQ7qzXnVWqFgJd5ZmKFL7CUmMR96_WKeXmQ&fref=nf
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NEWS: new Hymnal ? Submit your suggestions: https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900022000/major-revisions-to-lds-church-hymnbooks-coming-soon-will-add-global-flavor.html
Can yoga inflate your ego instead of control it ? https://qz.com/1307380/yoga-and-meditation-boost-your-ego-say-psychology-researchers/
Step 1 Share
Brad talks with Jay about people leaving the church. He shares his struggle with church culture and teachings and how he exercised his faith.
If you have doctrinal questions this is a good resource to really learn the whole story: https://www.fairmormon.org/
The views expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not represent the LDS church or LDSFS
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News: http://universe.byu.edu/2018/06/05/some-mormons-substitute-sugar-addictions-for-other-addictions-1/
http://www.good4utah.com/news/local-news/youth-who-fasted-from-social-media-report-feeling-happy-/1232052016
Jay Share
Ask the Addict with Bryan. Bryan returns to the podcast. Hear about how his journey has been on coming back to church, relapse and going to the temple.
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NEWS: https://www.mirror.co.uk/lifestyle/health/bad-news-sausage-bacon-booze-12585028
https://www.dailywire.com/news/31052/walsh-parents-get-your-kids-snapchat-and-then-get-matt-walsh
Step 11 Share by Marvin: https://addictionrecovery.lds.org/steps/11?lang=eng
Brad and Jay answer listener questions.
Step 10 Podcast (4th time around).
News Links: http://www.ldsliving.com/Why-Women-Struggle-with-Pornography-Too-5-Ways-to-Talk-with-Your-Daughter-About-It/s/88213
https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/new-cigna-study-reveals-loneliness-at-epidemic-levels-in-america-300639747.html
75 Talks by President Nelson:
https://ableday.org/70-day-president-nelson-study/
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This weeks news: Why would the bishop restrict us from taking the sacrament ? https://www.facebook.com/LeadingLDS/posts/2029320857108389
Miracle device to curb withdrawal symptoms ?
https://www.ksl.com/?sid=46279065&nid=148&title=device-helping-opioid-and-heroin-addicts-through-withdrawal-symptoms
Brad and Jay were honored to be interviewed on the Peculiar People podcast. You should really listen to their podcast as well instead of wasting so much time on Instagram/twitter/facebook and be uplifted by some amazing people.
https://www.thepeculiarppl.com/podcasts/
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This weeks news we talk about physical withdrawal symptoms of prescribed opioids:
www.facebook.com/pg/12stepstochan…ef=page_internal
President and Sister Nelson to speak: www.deseretnews.com/article/9000121…-for-youth.html
Jay's Share-
Ask the Addict with Neil. Neil's wife was interviewed on Episode 3:10 User-876249599 – The-next-step-pod-310-daily-accountability-ask-the-spouse-of-a-pornsex-addict You can read more about their journey on www.mintarrow.com as well as score some sweet deals.
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News: Massive ancient cities found in South America: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/danpeterson/2018/02/laser-scanning-reveals-lost-ancient-mexican-city-many-buildings-manhattan.html#E6w5qDPMXE6wAoYh.01
Steven Tyler talks about recovery and attending 12 step meetings:
http://www.mauinews.com/news/local-news/2018/02/steven-tyler-im-very-grateful-for-being-sober/
Jay shares about step 7
Ask the addict with Xander and Jay on the power of identifying as an addict (if you are an addict)
Are you an alcoholic? https://www.aa.org/pages/en_US/is-aa-for-you-twelve-questions-only-you-can-answer
Drug Addict ? https://www.na.org/?ID=ips-an-an-IP7
Sex Addict ? https://salifeline.org/how-do-you-know-if-youre-a-sex-addict/
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We open up this episode talking about when Brad made Jay stop by the rehab he first got sober in. See the video here: https://www.facebook.com/12stepstochange/
Smart Phone Addiction: https://www.wired.com/story/phone-addiction-formula/
Step 6 Share by Jay https://addictionrecovery.lds.org/steps/6?lang=eng
Ask the Addict:
Listener questions
Jay talks about the "Shooting Star Effect".
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News Talk: Vaping: https://drugfree.org/parent-blog/the-teen-vaping-trend-what-parents-need-to-know/
ADHD drugs following path of Opiods https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/investigations/2016/09/10/abuse-adhd-drugs-following-path-opioids/89939590/
Step 5 Share with Marvin
Ask the Addict with Jay and Xander about relapse
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President Nelson announced as new Prophet, Seer and Revelator: https://www.lds.org/church/news/new-first-presidency-speaks-to-members-worldwide?cid=HP_TU_16-1-2018_dPFD_fCNWS_xLIDyMAST_⟨=eng
Step 4- TRUTH https://addictionrecovery.lds.org/steps/4?lang=eng
Ask the addict with Jordan.
Jordon started attending ARP as a non member. Listen to her journey to find recovery, a testimony of the Book of Mormon and to being sealed in the temple to her husband.
Happy New Year ! Brad and Jay talk about the death of President Monson and President Nelson.
https://www.lds.org/youth/article/11-things-you-didnt-know-about-president-nelson?lang=eng
https://www.lds.org/church/leader/russell-m-nelson?lang=eng
Jay Share
Ask the Addict is replaced with a webinar Brad did with Leading LDS www.leadinglds.org
This is a great episode to share with: Stake Presidency, ARP Group Leaders/Facilitators or High Counselors.
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This weeks news: https://www.mormon.org/christmas/light-the-world-feed
President Trump visits SLC https://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/church-leaders-to-visit-with-us-president?__prclt=dDQrfyfU
Colton Satterfield leaves Monster Energy https://www.vitalbmx.com/news/news/Citing-Religious-Reasons-Colton-Satterfield-Leaves-Monster-Energy,9183
This weeks news we talk about:
Ryan Sheckler getting sober and his testimony of Jesus Christ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2o4Bj8KOHo
Elder Ballard at BYU Elder Ballard answers questions about LGBT rights, pornography and more http://universe.byu.edu/2017/11/14/elder-m-russell-ballard-responds-common-questions-young-adults/
Light the World Calendar: https://www.lds.org/media-library/video/light-the-world-25-days-of-service?lang=eng
Step 1- Honesty share with Jay
Ask the Addict with Jay, Brad, Matt, Darin, Xander and Greg
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Why do we use "Chips" in our ARP meetings ? Read up on the tradition of chips here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sobriety_coin
Some new bumper music for us ? https://mark-abernathy.bandcamp.com/album/what-fair-one-is-this
We sent him an email asking for permission. Waiting to hear back...
ARP Step 12 https://addictionrecovery.lds.org/steps?lang=eng
Ask the Addict with Nate
Nate talks about coming home from a mission early. The embarrassment and shame involved with this. He opens up about how this lead to drug/alcohol experimenting which lead to a heroin addiction.
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Changes to Full Time Missions: http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/mormon-missionary-changes-2017
Why Ben Gravey got sober (a non member): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znCkApHXhc4
Step 11: https://addictionrecovery.lds.org/steps/11?lang=eng
Ask the Addict with Marvin.
Marvin is a convert to the church who became addicted to cocaine...hear his inspirational and hope filled story.
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This weeks news Brad and Jay talk about the drug called sugar:
https://aeon.co/essays/sugar-is-a-toxic-agent-that-creates-conditions-for-disease
The scary truth about what is hurting our kids (and adults): https://www.yourmodernfamily.com/scary-truth-whats-hurting-kids/
Step 10 Share by Jay:
https://addictionrecovery.lds.org/steps/10?lang=eng
Ask the Addicts Spouse with Corrine:
Corrine talks about her experience with the 12 steps of ARP and how her husband is in recovery from pornography addiction. She shares how she hated ARP to being one of its biggest advocates.
The opinions expressed are those of the individuals who expressed them. This podcast is not affiliated with the LDS Church or LDSFS.
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News: http://www.foxnews.com/us/2017/10/07/florida-moms-overdosed-on-heroin-while-their-newborns-were-in-backseat-police-say.html
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/10/05/opioid-epidemic-getting-worse-instead-better-public-health-officials-warn/732192001/
Step 9: https://www.lds.org/media-library/video/2012-12-009-step-nine-restitution-and-reconciliation?lang=eng
Listener Q and A with Jay and Lexi
Message us if you have a question !
This week news we talk about BYU now selling Coke products.
https://www.google.com/search?q=byu+sells+coke&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8
LDS Church buys Book of Mormon Manuscript: https://www.deseretnews.com/article/865689273/LDS-Church-buys-printers-manuscript-of-Book-of-Mormon-for-record-35-million-from-Community-of.html
Follow the Brethren: https://www.lds.org/liahona/1979/09/follow-the-brethren?lang=eng
Step 8 Share with Jay
Ask the Addict with Xander and Greg. Both recovering addicts who recently started their own meeting in their stake. Both have been on the podcast before but now share their progress and experience with starting a new ARP meeting.
Here is the official guide to administer ARP Meetings.
https://addictionrecovery.lds.org/bc/content/arp/content/Volunteers/Admin%20Guide/ARP_2016AdminGuide_PD10000241.pdf?lang=eng
Should we keep doing the podcast ? We discuss our decision...
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Louisiana Governor praises the Mormons: "I Have No Doubt God Sent You Here" http://www.ldsliving.com/Louisiana-s-Governor-Praises-Mormons-I-Have-No-Doubt-God-Sent-You-Here/s/83083
Do you have a Smart Phone Addiction ? https://www.bloomberg.com/view/articles/2017-08-29/i-m-winning-my-battle-with-smartphone-addiction
http://www.cbs8.com/story/36281221/man-arrested-for-stealing-car-causing-disturbance-at-church-near-mission-valley
Step 7 share by Jay
Jay and Brad recap their favorite episodes of the last year.
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This weeks News: The Book of Mormon Play in Utah- The church responds
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/lds-church-book-of-mormon-ad_us_5984e33ae4b08b75dcc6f7cc
General Authority is Excommunicated: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865686362/LDS-Church-leaders-release-excommunicate-Elder-James-J-Hamula.html
Hyrum Smith's Book: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/595053452/Utah-businessman-now-back-in-the-fold.html
https://www.amazon.com/Inevitable-Misery-Optional-Hyrum-Smith/dp/1609071611
Ask the Addict with Pornography Addiction.
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NEWS: National Emergency on Opiods https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2017/07/31/white-house-opioid-commission-to-trump-declare-a-national-emergency-on-drug-overdoses/?utm_term=.25b1301fd357
Americans too "drugged out" to work: https://www.axios.com/many-americans-are-too-drugged-out-to-work-2467304330.html
Elder Holland retraction:
https://ldsmag.com/elder-holland-withdraws-church-news-missionary-story/
Step 5- Confession
We catch up with Becky who just celebrated 12 months of sobriety. We talked with her about 9 months ago when she reached 3 months of sobriety.
Chester from Linkin Park Dead http://people.com/music/chester-bennington-dead-suicide/
Russian Volunteers (Not Missionaries) http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865685237/Russian-court-rules-against-deportation-of-Mormon-volunteers.html
BYU Idaho Professor Fired http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865685087/Instructor-says-BYU-Idaho-fired-her-for-a-Facebook-post.html
Step 4 Truth
Ask the Addict with Kelley
www.codependentmormon.com
www.coda.org
Brad and Jay return from Mexico and give a short news report.
https://www.fairmormon.org/blog/2017/06/18/testimonies-twelve-year-olds
http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/mormons-around-the-world-country-newsroom-websites-july-1-2017
Jay shares his step 3
We post the interview of Brad and Jay by Kurt Francom for his podcast Leading LDS.
https://leadinglds.org/
Their mission is to: Enhance leadership ability and capacity of lay religious leaders in order to accelerate the mission of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
This weeks news we discuss:
Mysterious illness caused by weed: http://www.kktv.com/content/news/Mysterious-illness-tied-to-marijuana-use-on-the-rise-in-states-with-legal-weed-408565045.html
Carrie Fisher's death linked to drug use: http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-carrie-fisher-autopsy-report-20170619-story.html
14 M lethal doses of Fentanyl seized: http://fox5sandiego.com/2017/06/20/14m-lethal-doses-of-fentanyl-seized-in-lemon-grove/
Step 2 of ARP (found at arp.lds.org) is about HOPE
We sit down with Courtney and discuss her addiction to compulsive eating.
Are you a compulsive eater ? Take the test here:
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/screening-tool
Over Eaters Anonymous:
https://oa.org
As always, the opinions expressed here are those of the hosts and guest and do not represent the LDS church or LDS Family Services.
Find an ARP meeting to attend by clicking here: Arp.lds.org
Honesty is the Best Policy and the first step to find sobriety.
Tiger Woods- http://www.wptv.com/news/region-n-palm-beach-county/jupiter/golfer-tiger-woods-arrested-on-dui-charges-in-jupiter
Chris Cornell- http://www.blabbermouth.net/news/chris-cornell-should-never-have-been-exposed-to-the-medication-ativan-says-dr-drew/
13 Secrets everyone keeps ???- https://www.indy100.com/article/secrets-psychologists-keeping-secrets-13-5-real-ones-7761806
Step 1 Share by Jay
Trevor talks about coming to grips with his Porn/Sex addiction and his experience with SA (Sex Addict Anonymous) and ARP.
Jay detoxes from Social Media...
Is Social Media the new nicotine ? http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/bill-maher-social-media-drug-dealers_us_5916a78ce4b0031e737dd975
LSD Church and Scouting:
http://www.heraldextra.com/news/local/faith/as-dust-settles-on-lds-church-decision-questions-arise-on/article_61768c8a-adc7-52b4-bc85-0a9eeff22bb0.html
https://www.lds.org/youth/ymactivities?lang=eng
Will you wear the Bro-Romper ? http://www.esquire.com/style/mens-fashion/news/a55081/romper-for-men-romphim/
Jay shares his experience with Step 12- Service
Jay and Brad sit down with Jen, whose husband is a porn addict.
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The opinions expressed are those of the hosts/guests and do not represent the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints or LDS Family Services.
Is social media addicting ? We think so and so do a lot of other people.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/bill-maher-social-media-drug-dealers_us_5916a78ce4b0031e737dd975
Anonymity and AA http://anonpress.org/bb/foreword.htm
Step 11- Personal Revelation. https://addictionrecovery.lds.org/steps/11?lang=eng
Ask the Addict with Jenae- The LDS Girl in Recovery @ldsgirl_inrecovery
Opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests and do not represent LDS Family Services or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. This podcast is not affiliated with the church, though we fully believe in its teachings.
SHARKS !!! Sharks are in the water in Southern California http://www.sanclementetimes.com/san-clemente-beaches-remain-closed-sharks-spotted-pier-trestles-capo-beach/
Discussion on Depression/Anxiety and medication. Jay has shares some of his strong opinions from his experience:
http://religionnews.com/2017/04/25/mormon-women-and-depression-revisited/
Step 10 Share from Jay
Ask the Addict with Brian. Brian started smoking weed and drinking heavily in high school. He walked back into church a few weeks ago after about 15 years of separation. Listen to his story of hope.
The opinions expressed are those of the persons who shared them and do not represent The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, LDS Family Services. We are a group of brothers and sisters who share our faith and hope in recovery and share what we have learned along the way.
http://www.ocregister.com/2017/04/25/orange-county-drug-alcohol-deaths-soar-82-percent-with-accidental-opioid-overdoses-the-primary-cause/
http://www.ldsdaily.com/church-lds/church-release-heartbreaking-music-video-still-soul-highlight-addiction/
Need answers to those "tough" questions about the restored gospel ? https://www.fairmormon.org/
Step 9 Share by Jay
Ask the Addict with Xander
This week we talk about General Conference, Step 8 and we talk with Tristan the Gay RM.
Watch/Listen to General Conference here: https://www.lds.org/general-conference/?lang=eng
We talk with Tristan Foster @the_gay_r.m
thegayrm.blogspot.com
Here are some links we talk about in the podcast:
https://mormonandgay.lds.org http://northstarlds.org http://www.ldsvoicesofhope.org
Find an ARP Meeting: arp.lds.org
This podcast is not affiliated nor endorsed by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, the opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests.
This weeks news: Caffeine like Cocaine: http://www.theinertia.com/health/heres-proof-that-caffeine-is-kind-of-like-cocaine/
Word of Wisdom and Caffeine: http://archive.sltrib.com/story.php?ref=/sltrib/news/54797595-78/church-drinks-caffeine-lds.html.csp
http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/mormonism-news--getting-it-right-august-29
Parrots on Heroin: http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/parrots-flying-high-drugs-annoying-10073428
Mormon teen on the Voice: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865676561/LDS-teen-wins-battle-round-on-NBCs-The-Voice.html
Ask the Addict with Jay talking about Humility
Yoga/Crossfit/Surfing the new religion for millennial's ?
http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/millennials-havent-forgotten-spirituality-theyre-just-looking-new-venues/
Mormons viewed more favorably today according to this poll: http://www.sltrib.com/home/4946342-155/americans-view-muslims-mormons-more-favorably
NFL Players hooked on pain killers ? Shocking story here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/nfl-abuse-of-painkillers-and-other-drugs-described-in-court-filings/2017/03/09/be1a71d8-035a-11e7-ad5b-d22680e18d10_story.html?utm_term=.1222d222a6dc
Ask the Addict with WSA National Surf Champion Jeff Jessee.
The real reason for opioid epidemic ?
http://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/3/2/14781304/anna-lembke-opioid-epidemic
Cocaine use on the rise ? http://www.businessinsider.com/colombia-top-cocaine-producing-countries-record-production-2017-3
Apostolic Warning ! https://www.lds.org/ensign/2010/06/things-as-they-really-are?lang=eng
Jay shares his experience with step 5
Ask the Addict with Mike and Jay.
One thing every Mormon should understand before they go inactive: http://mylifebygogogoff.com/2017/02/mormon-less-active.html
Snail Venom for pain ? http://www.rdmag.com/article/2017/02/marine-snail-venom-replace-pain-killers
Thank you letter to drug addicted parents: http://www.mirror.co.uk/incoming/teenager-who-spent-childhood-watching-9728563
Jay shares about step 4- Truth
In this weeks Ask the Addict we invite Lexi (Jay's wife) back into studio to ask her more questions about discovering her husband was a drug addict and those first few months in recovery.
From tragedy to recovery: The story of how one man's faith brought forth a miracle out a his darkest hour. You will not want to miss the "Ask the Addict" segment in this podcast.
This weeks news: https://www.lds.org/prophets-and-apostles/unto-all-the-world/a-banquet-of-consequences-the-cumulative-result-of-all-choices?lang=eng
https://www.lds.org/prophets-and-apostles/unto-all-the-world/a-banquet-of-consequences-the-cumulative-result-of-all-choices?lang=eng
President Boyd K. Packer has taught: There is no habit, no addiction, no rebellion, no transgression, no apostasy, no crime exempted from the promise of complete forgiveness, Ensign Nov 1995."
This weeks "ask the addict" we talk with a former sex worker and addict in recovery and her amazing conversion to the gospel.
This week in News:
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865671881/Mormon-attack-ads-to-air-on-Utah-TV-after-correction.html
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865672755/LDS-Church-First-Presidency-to-hold-rare-news-conference-at-10-am.html
http://abc22now.com/news/local/31-suspected-overdose-deaths-in-the-miami-valley-since-friday
Anniversary Show- ~12 weeks ago we started this podcast thinking a few people in our weekly meeting would enjoy. We have listeners from all around the world and we are pleasantly surprised. THANK YOU.
This weeks news: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865671741/Elder-Oaks-urges-all-Church-members-to-defend-religious-freedom.html
https://www.lds.org/religious-freedom?lang=eng
https://www.lds.org/religious-freedom?lang=eng
Step 1- Honesty Share by Jay
This week in news: George Michael dies of overdose ? www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-31…shuts-away.html
New Apps to help live in recovery: pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2017/01/16/wr…th-addiction/
DJ Kaskade the Mormon: www.deseretnews.com/article/8656710…-next-week.html
Jay's share on the 12th step.
Ask the addict with "James".
This week in News:
How much do Mormon leaders make ? http://www.sltrib.com/home/4800350-155/how-much-do-top-mormon-leaders
Average Pastor Pay: http://www.christianitytoday.com/pastors/2007/september-online-only/what-pastors-get-paid.html
Sister Nelson's 4 truths of love and marriage:
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865670713/President-Russell-M-Nelson-urges-young-adults-to-be-true-disciple-of-Jesus-Christ.html
Jay's share on Step 11
Ask the Addict: "Jon" shares about his life long addiction to pornography and how he over came this through the 12 steps of ARP.
Opinions expressed are those of the hosts and its guests and do NOT represent the LDS church or LDS family services.
To find an ARP meeting go to: arp.lds.org
*We are sorry for poor sound quality in this episode. We have adjusted our microphones and upgrades a few things. Future episodes will be much better. PLEASE LISTEN TO THIS STILL --->>its an amazing episode. *
This week in News:
New mutual theme: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865669976/2017-Mutual-Theme-challenges-youth-to-Ask.html
How does Social Media affect our mood ? http://www.cbsnews.com/news/social-media-children-teens-tweens-less-happy/
Early substance USE predicts addiction. https://www.addictionnow.com/2017/01/04/early-substance-use-forecasts-grim-future/
To learn more about the steps or find a meeting go to: lds.arp.org
The opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests. They do not represent the LDS church or LDS Family Services.
This weeks podcast we give a pre- Christmas surf report
Talk about some church news
Jay shares his experience with Step 9
Are you enabling an addict ? We talk about the 10 ways loved ones enable addicts.
In this weeks new: The dismal surf report
More deaths by drug overdoses than by guns: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/drug-overdose-deaths-heroin-opioid-prescription-painkillers-more-than-guns/
4 Mormon Habits to copy: http://www.medicaldaily.com/4-mormon-health-habits-copy-even-if-youre-not-lds-church-member-405829
Share Goodness: https://www.lds.org/youth/video/sharegoodness?lang=eng
Jay shares his experience with step 8.
Ask the addict with James. His teenage experimentation turned into an addiction after he was married with children.
NOTE: opinions expressed here are those of the hosts and guests and do NOT represent the LDS church or LDS family services.
If you want to find an ARP meeting go here: arp.lds.org
If you cannot find a sponsor in your meetings go here: arpsupport.org
This week in news we invite Lexi to talk about some recent news articles: Overdose Pictures: http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/americas-heroin-epidemic/viral-photos-drug-overdose-victims-expose-pitfalls-fighting-addiction-n677456
Brother Brandon Flowers of the Killers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PF0h7oqUEQ
Thankful for Cancer? http://www.ldsliving.com/LDS-Woman-with-Rare-Cancer-Shares-Why-She-Is-Thankful-for-Her-Diagnosis/s/83789
Step 7 Share
Ask the Addict with Xander an addict in recovery.
This week in News
Frank Jackson- Duke University chooses not to serve a full time mission.
Has the church faced a mass exodus ?
Jay shares his experience with step 6
Ask the Addict: Brad talks with Lexi the spouse of an addict.
This weeks podcast has special co-host Mike. Mike is an addict in recovery who brings insight into step 5 Confession.
What is the LDS churches' position on legalization of pot as well as euthanasia? (we talk about this during this weeks news.
Ask the Addict with Mike.
This week we talk about Jay being invited to give a Red Ribbon say no to drugs speech at Laguna Beach High School.
Jay shares step 4
Ask the addict.
This weeks episode focuses on the recent update to the website Mormonandgay.lds.org found at http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/official-update-mormon-and-gay-website
We talk about step 3
We have Ask the Addict with "Steve" who is an addict in recovery who also has same sex attraction.
This episode 1.2 where we discuss Step 2 of the 12 Steps to Recovery.
Brad and Jay give their highlights of October General Conference
Jay Shares his experience with Step 2
Ask the Addict
The opinions expressed are those of the hosts and their guests. They do not represent LDS family services or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
Episode 1 for The Next Step Pod.
You learn more about Brad and Jay as they interview each other.
What is a Queba ? http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=queba
A bit of church news
Step 1 https://addictionrecovery.lds.org/steps/1?lang=eng
We close with Ask the Addict- Jay
Opinions expressed are of those of the hosts and guests and do not represent LDS family services or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.