Take 12 Recovery Radio

05/06/2026

Today's Video: WHEN YOU FEEL LIKLE GIVING UP (Surrender vs Submission). In this episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast, Monty and Tom explore the differences between surrender and submission, especially in the context of recovery when we feel like giving up on ourselves. They discuss how these concepts impact our spiritual journey, the importance of active choice, and practical ways to embrace these principles daily. Answer and responding to our listeners is also featured along with some whining about things we have no power over. Closing Song: I Keep Going by Anonymous.

Key Topics

• Difference between surrender and submission
• The active nature of submission
• How surrender leads to freedom
• Practical steps to surrender and submit daily

WHEN YOU FEEL LIKLE GIVING UP (Surrender vs Submission). In this episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast, Monty and Tom explore the differences betwe...

05/05/2026

DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE? This episode explores the profound questions of identity and purpose in recovery, featuring personal stories and biblical insights. Discover how understanding who you are in God's eyes can transform your life and recovery journey. Monty opens the mail bag to clear some things up and as always controversy is a major element of this week’s topic. Closing Song: Hello My Name Is… by Matthew West.

Key Topics

• The biblical view of identity and being created in God's image
• Personal stories of discovering purpose and self-awareness
• The role of faith and belief in recovery and self-acceptance

Do You Know Who You Are?

05/04/2026

DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE? This episode explores the profound questions of identity and purpose in recovery, featuring personal stories and biblical insights. Discover how understanding who you are in God's eyes can transform your life and recovery journey. Monty opens the mail bag to clear some things up and as always controversy is a major element of this week’s topic. Closing Song: Hello My Name Is… by Matthew West.

Key Topics

• The biblical view of identity and being created in God's image
• Personal stories of discovering purpose and self-awareness
• The role of faith and belief in recovery and self-acceptance

DO YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE? This episode explores the profound questions of identity and purpose in recovery, featuring personal stories and biblical insights. Discover how understanding who you are in God's eyes can transform your life and recovery journey. Monty opens the mail bag to clear some thing...

04/29/2026

SO YOU RELAPSED, NOW WHAT? This episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast explores the complex topic of relapse in recovery, addressing questions about recovery, relapse, and the spiritual and practical tools needed to navigate setbacks. Hosted by Monty Meyer and Tom Williams, it offers insights into maintaining sobriety, understanding relapse, and the importance of grace and community support.
Can we recover or are we always in recovery? Can a recovered person relapse? Closing Song: God of Second Chances by Leroy Stoltzfus.

Key Points

• Relapse in Recovery: When It Happens and How to Respond
• Understanding Recovery and Relapse: A Spiritual Perspective

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04/27/2026

Today’s Show: THE LIES WE TOLD OURSELVES (In Our Addiction). This episode explores the lies we tell ourselves in addiction, sharing humorous and insightful stories to highlight the importance of honesty and recovery. Hosted by Monty Meyer with guests Roger McDiarmid and Dion Miller, it offers practical advice and encouragement for those seeking sobriety. Closing Song: The Games People Play by Joe Smith

Key Topics

• The common lies told in addiction and recovery
• Humorous stories illustrating denial and deception
• The importance of honesty and self-awareness in sobriety

The Lies We Told Ourselves In Our Addiction

04/23/2026

Our Next Show: THE LIES WE TOLD OURSELVES (In Our Addiction). This Monday, April 27th. here and at www.take12radio.com Posted no later than 6:00 P.M. EST.

04/22/2026

Today’s Show: PARTIAL OBEDIENCE is DISOBEDIENCE. This episode perspectives on obedience, sacrifice, and legalism in faith and recovery. Through engaging discussions and real-life examples, it emphasizes the importance of heart-driven obedience over routine rituals. We also answer your email and comments. Closing Song: To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice by Keith Green.

Key Topics

• The story of Saul and David illustrating obedience
• The biblical view of communion and alcohol
• Legalism versus grace in faith practices
• The importance of obedience over ritual
• Practical examples of obedience and disobedience

Partial Obedience is Disobedience

04/16/2026

It is possible to find happiness in hard times

04/16/2026

Today’s Show: A NEW IDENTITY. This episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast the Montyman goes solo and brings to the mic the topic of a new identity found in the process of recovery and standing firm as a recovered alcoholic. Closing Song: The Ya-But Habit by Michael Purington.
Key Topics:
• Recovered vs Recovery
• Alcoholic Definition
• The New Man
• The Old Man
• Our Identification and Others

Today’s Show: A NEW IDENTITY. This episode of the Came to Believe Recovery Podcast the Montyman goes solo and brings to the mic the topic of a new identity f...

04/12/2026

HIGHER POWER / LOWER POWER will be the topic for Monday's Take 12 Recovery Radio Show. Listen here and at www.take12radio.com