In this week’s podcast Rodney Holmstrom continues the conversation with Matt in unpacking what life change and healing looks like in his life. How did Matt face the hurts, core beliefs, the hang-ups that kept him stuck, and even broken and compulsive habits that were separating him from God and others? Listen to the conclusion of this incredible life change story and how Matt found healing through celebrate recovery as he ran to Jesus with all of it.
Oct 16, 2023•23 min•Ep. 50
Pain has a way of getting our attention and can be the catalyst toward getting help and working on our recovery. What does it look like when we have event after event in our life that impacts us in significant ways? Join Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery as he interviews Matt in an incredible life change story.
Oct 09, 2023•34 min•Ep. 49
One of the greatest hopes we find in celebrate recovery is when we see evidence of Jesus and his life change power in a fellow strugglers life. This week, join Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of CR as he interviews Domingo to to hear a snippet of his testimony. They unpack what his life looked like before recovery, during recovery, and where God has him now having worked the principles of celebrate recovery.
Oct 03, 2023•32 min•Ep. 48
Continuing the conversation around worship we unpack the heart behind worship and singing in the midst of our pain, as we grow through the pain, and ultimately celebrating healing from our pain. Join Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of celebrate recovery as he continues the conversation with part 2 on why we worship with a local worship pastor of celebrate recovery, Michael.
Sep 25, 2023•27 min•Ep. 47
One of the core values in Celebrate Recovery is worship. Worship is incorporated into our general meeting night. But what is the point of worship? Why do we worship and not just go right to the open share small groups? Is it really needed? What do the Scriptures tell us about this important value of worship and how it aids the healing process in celebrate recovery? Listen in as Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery interviews a local worship pastor of Celebrate Recovery, ...
Sep 19, 2023•34 min•Ep. 46
Can I find healing from abandonment and rejection from my past? Do you ever get over something like that? If not, how does one grow through that? This week Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery walks us through how to heal and grow through this process as we get honest and real about the past toward a better future.
Sep 11, 2023•34 min•Ep. 45
Sometimes we can buy it into the false narrative that pressing forward means driving. But what does it look like to walk in trust and his truth toward lasting recovery? Listen in as Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery unpacks this topic to help equip us so that we can keep our eyes moving forward in Christ.
Sep 04, 2023•28 min•Ep. 44
What in the world is codependency and how do I know if I struggle with it? Maybe you’re in a position where many people are telling you that you are a codependent, and you have no idea what they’re talking about. On this week’s episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery interviews Tiffany, who has walked through the recovery area of codependency. She shares with us what recovery looks like in her life in this complex area of struggles. Find clarity and encouragement a...
Aug 28, 2023•30 min•Ep. 43
Continuing through this series we have been walking through a proactive plan to keep us from ending up in the wrong neighborhoods, with the wrong people, doing the wrong things that spiral us out in our area of recovery. In this podcast we will begin the conversation on what it looks like to develop a reactive plan when temptation creeps in to keep us from going to those bad spaces. Listen in as Rodney Holmstrom, global field Director of celebrate recovery tackles this topic.
Aug 21, 2023•27 min•Ep. 42
As we continue this series on developing an escape plan we wanted to unpack some practicals of those things that we need to be removing from our life but just as important, what we will be adding to our life. It’s not just what would we take out of our life but what we put into it that can be beneficial as were defining our own healthy space in recovery. Listen in as Rodney Holmstrom, global field Director of celebrate recovery continues the conversation on this important topic.
Aug 17, 2023•30 min•Ep. 41
Boundaries are a critical part of learning to apply to our life to put around ourselves to keep us in healthy spaces as we work the recovery principles. In this part two episode on boundaries, Rodney Holmstrom and Andy Petry will unpack the topic of establishing and maintaining healthy boundaries in our recovery.
Aug 07, 2023•29 min•Ep. 40
Today, we continue the conversation on a proactive plan to keep us from falling into bad neighborhoods, the wrong people, and those unhealthy things that we used to do that kept us stuck. On this podcast we want to continue the conversation and look at some of the boundaries that we can be aware of to establish healthy protection around ourselves and our recovery as we continue to do the hard work of digging into the roots through celebrate recovery. Join Rodney Holmstrom, global field Director ...
Jul 31, 2023•26 min•Ep. 39
As we do the hard work of digging into the roots of our compulsive behaviors, addictions, or unhealthy habits, defenses, or protections, it is important that we establish some good parameters and barriers proactively and reactively as temptations come up to keep us from running to those things that get us stuck. Join Rodney Holmstrom and Andy Petry as they start part one of a series of podcast conversations to help you develop a healthy escape plan.
Jul 24, 2023•30 min•Ep. 38
One of the most confusing struggles in our recovery circle is the topic of “codependency“ What is it anyway? What are some of those characteristics that can keep us stuck in an unhealthy connection with those closest to us? What am does it look like when I’ve fallen into destructive habits of codependency?Join Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of celebrate recovery as he unpacks this important topic to help us understand it and that ultimately work toward healing. Change is possible with t...
Jul 17, 2023•30 min•Ep. 37
Can celebrate recovery benefit pastors to? One of the blessings of Celebrate Recovery are the many paths for people to find healing from the hurts, hangups and habits. Pastors are people too. Celebrate Pastor‘s in Recovery (CPR) is an incredible tool for pastors and their spouses to have a safe space toward healing. Join Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of CR as he visits with Josh Lawrence, a pastor of a local church and faithful leader of these groups. Listen as he shares about the life...
Jul 10, 2023•33 min•Ep. 36
As we continue through our discussions around addictions, we wanted to put some real-life experiences around this topic. This week we asked Mac Owen, Global Director of CR to join us to hear about how addictions kept him stuck and how he ultimately turned the corner toward hope and healing in recovery. Join Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of CR as he interviews Mac on this important and hope-filled discussion.
Jun 26, 2023•36 min•Ep. 35
We’ve been unpacking a better understanding of addictions and how that plays out in our life. But is healing really possible? Can I find freedom in this area and ultimately walking path of everlasting life? In this podcast, Rodney Holmstrom, global field director of CR will unpack the practical steps and thoughts we look at as we move toward healing and growth as we battle addictions through the power of Jesus Christ & our recovery community.
Jun 19, 2023•31 min•Ep. 34
Addictions can take grip on our lives, our heart, and mind, leaving a path of destruction and a great deal of pain. On this weeks podcast, Rodney continues the conversation around addictions to help us understand better where they come from and ultimately some signs to be paying attention to as we move toward recovery and healing.
Jun 12, 2023•36 min•Ep. 33
As we’ve been unpacking and understanding addictions in this weeks podcast we wanted to put some skin on this area. We love and admire the courage of our brother Terri to come on and have a conversation around gambling and how that addiction created havoc in his life. Finding celebrate recovery and moving into a safe space to organize the pain and struggle that ultimately lead to healing in freedom and a newfound purpose in his life. Join Rodney Holmstrom, global field Director of Celebrate Reco...
Jun 05, 2023•33 min•Ep. 32
1 in 3 people coming into CR struggle with some form of Substance Addiction. Are there other things we can become addicted to as well? Understanding what and how the enemy draws us into this addictive area in our life is critical. But also knowing how CR can help create safety and healthy space to process our unhealthy habits toward new healthy practices can be life giving. Listen in as Rodney Holmstrom unpacks this.
May 29, 2023•29 min•Ep. 31
It can be a scary and difficult space to enter into when facing and explaining our past. What is the point of doing this? Aren’t we supposed to just move forward so we don’t get stuck in the past? Listen in as Johnny and Jeni Baker, Co-Executive Global Directors and Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director, dive into this important topic.
May 22, 2023•35 min•Ep. 30
We read the Serenity Prayer ever week but sometimes we can lose sight of what it is we are actually reciting. This week, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director will take a personal look at the prayer and what it means to him in his recovery. Listen in and see what your own heart says in this space as we tackle this life-giving prayer.
May 15, 2023•34 min•Ep. 29
Walking alongside someone who is struggling with a mental health can be one of the most treasured relationships in our life. But, if we are being honest, sometimes this isn’t always a smooth interaction leaving people to feel alone and hurt. What are some of the expectations and thoughts we might be carrying as we walk into these sacred spaces with others. How can we be more effective in these relationships? Listen in as Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director, Sarah Stanton, National Director o...
May 08, 2023•37 min•Ep. 28
Understanding our past and the reasons why we might see the action tendencies we do is critical to moving forward.How do we enter into this space with grace, empathy and compassion? Listen in as Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of CR and Bob Newby, West Regional Director of CR talk on this topic.
May 01, 2023•32 min•Ep. 27
One of the challenges in recovery can be building a space where those we’ve hurt start seeing and trusting the change we are experiencing personally. But what if they don’t? Join Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery and Andy Petry, Landing Director.
Apr 24, 2023•38 min•Ep. 26
One of the greatest keys to recovery is the ability to receive and extend forgiveness. It can be one of the most difficult practices and an ask obedience in our recovery but so beneficial. But what are some of the things that forgiveness is not? What does it look like and how can we be openhanded as we step into the space of forgiveness with curiosity? Listen in as Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of celebrate recovery unpacks this important topic
Apr 17, 2023•28 min•Ep. 25
Trust can be one of the biggest and even most difficult parts of our growth process. When is it ok to start trusting again? What does this look like? Join Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director and Sabrena Stolze, National State Rep Trainer as they tackle this important topic.
Apr 10, 2023•39 min•Ep. 24
I’m recovery God inspires us toward new ways of thinking and applying parts of God’s word we never imagined we would ever practice. We love how God writes new songs of courage toward forgiveness and peace. Listen in as Rodney and Andy speak with a local worship leader and song writer, David, as he shares the songs God placed on his heart through CR.
Apr 03, 2023•34 min•Ep. 23
Those walls in recovery can keep us from working the recovery process. What are some things to be mindful of as we explore breaking down the walls toward healing and change? Join Rodney and Ken as they unpack this together.
Mar 27, 2023•30 min•Ep. 22
Living in denial can build hopelessness, helplessness, and anxiety. How did God begin helping Sheila break down those walls so that she could begin living out the promises of recovery? Hear her story through the lens of denial.
Mar 20, 2023•29 min•Ep. 21
