In this episode of the Catholic in Recovery Podcast, Scott Weeman and Father Sean Kilcawley discuss how to stay spiritually grounded, emotionally stable, and sober through seasons of change and recovery. They share personal experiences with significant life transitions, such as moving and new jobs, and explore how these changes can impact one's recovery journey. The episode also touches on the importance of maintaining spiritual disciplines, seeking support, and adapting routines to navigate cha...
Aug 12, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 19
Episode 18 of the Catholic in Recovery podcast explores the unique challenges and graces experienced by Catholic priests, clergy, and lay leaders on their recovery journey. Hosts Scott Weeman and Father Sean Kilcawley emphasize the importance of vulnerability and seeking help, dispelling the myth that leaders must always appear perfect. They highlight how embracing recovery can actually magnify ministry and encourage those struggling to use available support systems like 12-step meetings before ...
Jul 15, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 18
In Episode 17 of the Catholic in Recovery podcast, Scott Weeman and Father Sean Kilcawley discuss common misunderstandings Catholics have about 12-step recovery, emphasizing how faith and recovery can work together. They address various misconceptions, such as the idea that 12-step recovery is not "Catholic enough" due to terms like "higher power" or that being a "good Catholic" means one shouldn't need recovery. The hosts highlight the deep spirituality of the Twelve Steps, their compatibility ...
Jul 01, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 17
In Episode 16 of the Catholic in Recovery podcast, hosts Scott Weeman and Father Sean Kilcawley discuss repentance and forgiveness in the context of Catholic spirituality and 12-step recovery. They explore the distinction between forgiveness and reconciliation, the importance of genuine remorse and taking responsibility, and offer practical tools and advice for dealing with unforgiveness and resentment. The episode also includes personal updates from the hosts and addresses a listener's question...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 16
In Episode 15 of the Catholic in Recovery podcast, hosts Scott Weeman and Father Sean Kilcawley discuss the often hidden struggle of lust and pornography addiction within the Church and society. They cover how the Twelve Steps, Catholic spirituality, and the sacraments can offer healing and freedom. They also explore the definition of lust addiction beyond pornography, the criteria for identifying process addictions, and various pathways to recovery, emphasizing the importance of 12-step program...
May 28, 2025•54 min•Ep. 15
In Episode 14 of the Catholic in Recovery podcast, Scott Weeman and Father Sean Kilcawley discuss the Theology of the Body and its relevance to addiction recovery. They explore how Saint John Paul II's teachings can offer a framework for understanding human dignity, the meaning of our bodies, and God's restorative power for what is broken.
May 15, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 14
In this podcast episode, Scott Weeman and Father Sean Kilcawley discuss the integration of the Catholic faith with 12-Step recovery programs. They explore the appropriateness of sharing one's faith in secular meetings, balancing spiritual convictions with group unity, and the importance of humility and discernment. They also delve into the concept of surrender to God, the importance of faith in recovery, and how to navigate sharing faith in secular settings.
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 13
In this episode of the Catholic in Recovery podcast, Scott Weeman and Father Sean Kilcawley discuss the concept of "living one day at a time" in the context of faith and recovery. They explore the tension between this approach and having long-term goals, particularly in sobriety. They discuss practical tools, biblical foundations, and personal testimonies related to living in the present moment and avoiding future fear.
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 12
In this episode of the Catholic in Recovery podcast, Scott Weeman and Father Sean Kilcawley discuss addiction recovery through the metaphor of "bruised fruit" from Saint Francis de Sales. They explore the concept of innocence versus being wounded by addiction and how genuine devotion, not just religious activities, is essential for healing. They also share personal reflections on their own struggles and recovery, emphasizing the importance of honesty, surrender, and recognizing that God's healin...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 11
In Episode 10 of the Catholic in Recovery podcast, Scott Weeman and Father Sean Kilcawley discuss the importance of lifestyle changes for sustained recovery from addiction. They explore how habits, obstacles, and faith play crucial roles and share about the challenges of maintaining physical, mental, and spiritual wellness, covering topics such as identifying triggers, creating space for God, building healthy communities, and developing daily disciplines.
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 10
In this episode of the Catholic in Recovery podcast, hosts Scott Weeman and Father Sean Kilcawley explore the meaning of anonymity, its origins, and its practical applications in recovery. They also touch on balancing recovery with faith, sharing personal recovery stories, and navigating the challenges of maintaining anonymity while seeking help.
Mar 04, 2025•59 min•Ep. 9
In this episode of the Catholic in Recovery podcast, Fr. Sean Kilcawley and Scott Weeman delve into the impact of addiction on families, sharing personal insights and discussing the various ways addiction can manifest within a family. They also explore the different roles family members often assume, such as the "hero" or "scapegoat," and how these roles can perpetuate dysfunction.
Feb 20, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 8
In this podcast episode, Scott Weeman and Fr. Sean Kilcawley cover the topic of grief and addiction. They discuss how grief can lead to addiction, the stages of grief, dealing with grief while in recovery, and navigating loss and grief in the midst of recovery.
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 7
In the sixth episode of the Catholic in Recovery Podcast, Scott Weeman and Fr. Sean Kilcawley discuss the common experiences and phases of addiction. They go over the different ways addiction can start, the difficulty of identifying and admitting an addiction, and the importance of honesty and trust in recovery. They also answer a listener's question about how to trust God and other people in recovery.
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 6
In the fifth episode of the Catholic in Recovery podcast, Scott Weeman and Fr. Sean Kilcawley discuss the importance of the first 90 days of recovery, daily habits, integrating the sacraments and prayer into recovery, and sharing about one's recovery with family and friends.
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 5
In the fourth episode of the Catholic in Recovery podcast, Scott Weeman and Fr. Sean Kilcawley discuss navigating holiday events and other social gatherings while in recovery. They share personal experiences and insights on dealing with triggers, maintaining sobriety, and finding support within the recovery community. They also emphasize the importance of staying connected with others, having an exit strategy, and finding ways to be of service.
Dec 23, 2024•57 min•Ep. 4
In the third episode of the Catholic in Recovery podcast, Scott Weeman and Fr. Sean Kilcawley discuss the importance of finding a sponsor in recovery, detailing the sponsor's critical role as someone who guides and supports us through the Twelve Steps. They also discuss what to look for when finding a sponsor and what such a relationship might look like.
Dec 10, 2024•59 min•Ep. 3
In the second episode of the Catholic in Recovery podcast, Scott Weeman and Father Sean Kilcawley share their experience of attending 12-step meetings for the first time, highlighting the fear, anxiety, and eventual sense of belonging that can come with entering recovery. They also discuss the importance of finding a home group and the transformative power of sharing one's struggles and receiving love and support.
Nov 25, 2024•56 min•Ep. 2
In this episode, Scott Weeman, founder of Catholic in Recovery, and Father Sean Kilcawley, a priest in the Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska, introduce themselves and the purpose of the podcast. They discuss their personal experiences with addiction and recovery, emphasizing the importance of honesty, surrender, and finding truth-tellers in the process. They also touch on the challenges of denial, both personally and within families, and offer advice for those seeking help. The episode concludes with...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 1
