12 Steps to Change

The Next Step with Brad and Jay•thenextsteppodcast.com

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.

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The next step pod 2.6 Step 6 Change of Heart--> From addict to Surf Champion

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...

Mar 17, 2017•57 min

Next Step Pod 2.5 Step 5- Confession

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.

Mar 10, 2017•1 hr 10 min

The next step pod 2.4 Step 4 -->Truth

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...

Mar 01, 2017•1 hr 15 min

The next step pod 2.3 Trust in God (step 3)- From Tragedy to 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

Feb 17, 2017•1 hr 17 min

The next step pod 2.2 - Sex Industry to Relief Society

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-Fir...

Feb 09, 2017•1 hr 26 min

The next step pod 2.1

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

Feb 02, 2017•1 hr

The next step pod 1.12

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".

Jan 22, 2017•1 hr

The next step pod 1.11 Step 11 -Personal Revelation and Pornography Addiction

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 t...

Jan 17, 2017•1 hr 14 min

The next step pod 1.10 Daily Accountabilit

****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 addic...

Jan 10, 2017•56 min

The next step pod 1.9 Step 9

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.

Jan 02, 2017•58 min

The next step pod 1.8 Step 8 Forgiveness

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 addict...

Dec 16, 2016•1 hr 8 min

The next step pod 1.7- Humility

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...

Nov 26, 2016•1 hr 9 min

The next step pod 1.6 Change of Heart- Step 6

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.

Nov 16, 2016•56 min

The next step pod 1.5 Step 5 - Confession

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.

Nov 06, 2016•36 min

The next step pod 1.4 Step 4- Truth

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.

Nov 06, 2016•55 min

The next step pod 1.3 step 3 Same Sex Attraction

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.

Nov 01, 2016•1 hr 13 min

The next step pod 1.2 - Step 2

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.

Oct 24, 2016•51 min

The next step pod 1.1 Step 1

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.

Oct 18, 2016•1 hr 1 min

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