Relational Recovery
Are you struggling with unwanted behaviors? Recovery is possible! In this podcast, you'll hear real stories of hope and healing. We represent an organization with 20+ years of experience helping people recover from addictions through a blend of Christian spirituality and psychology. You'll also learn about the science of behavior change and how to get started on your own journey to recovery. So whether you're just starting out or you've been fighting for a long time, there's something here for everyone. Come join us!
Episodes
3670 episodes
What Is The Importance Of Faith In Recovery? (Full Episode - Archive)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery Podcast, Wes Thompson and Austin Hill of The Refuge discuss the role that faith plays in recovery, and how a person's worldview is impacted both by getting sober and also by their faith.
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26:42
The Social Impact Of Addiction (Full Episode - Archive)
Wes Thompson and Austin Hill of The Relational Recovery Podcast discuss the social impact of addiction.
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32:10
Relationships With Others (Full Episode)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the importance of relationships with others, how they are truly a necessity in our lives, their role in recovery, and more.
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29:59
Discouragement (Full Episode - Archive)
Wes Thompson and Austin Hill of the Relational Recovery podcast discuss the concept of discouragement and the role it plays in addiction and recovery.
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36:26
Transformation (Full Episode)
Wes Thompson and Austin Hill of the Relational Recovery podcast discuss the concept of Transformation, how it's a central point for men going through The Refuge, and why we can only change ourselves, and not others.
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39:45
The Solution to Addiction Is Admitting We Can’t Do It Alone (Full Episode)
In this episode of The Relational Recovery Podcast, host Wes Thompson is joined by Matthew Demoulin of The Refuge to discuss the isolation that comes with addiction and the importance of having others around you during the recovery process.
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35:14
Addiction: Naming The Problem & Taking The First Step (Full Episode)
In this episode of The Relational Recovery podcast, host Wes Thompson welcomes in Matthew Demoulin of The Refuge to discuss identifying issues associated with addiction, and taking the first step to address them.
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31:42
Purpose (Full Episode)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the importance of discovering and understanding your purpose, and how addiction can specifically rob you of that purpose.
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32:31
Time Management (Full Episode - Archive)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, Wes Thompson and Austin Hill of The Refuge discuss the importance of time management, the fallacy of "needing more hours in the day", why it's important to plan and prioritize, and more. ...
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35:41
Focus (Full Episode - Archive)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery Podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss how staying focused on what's important can be a challenge in the age of social media, and why dedication to spiritual disciplines like prayer is cru...
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33:19
Clarity (Full Episode - Archive)
In this episode from the Relational Recovery podcast archive, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the importance of clarity in every aspect of life.
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36:22
Forgiveness, Part 2 (Full Episode - Archive)
In this encore presentation from the Relational Recovery podcast archives, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the role of forgiveness in recovery.
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31:59
Forgiveness, Part 1 (Full Episode - Archive)
In this encore presentation from the Relational Recovery podcast archives, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the concept of forgiveness and its role in recovery.
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31:48
Christmas And The Incarnation (Full Episode)
With Christmas right around the corner, Wes Thompson and Austin Hill of the Relational Recovery podcast discuss Christmas and the Incarnation.
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24:56
Alcohol's Long Road To The Bottom (Full Episode - Archive)
In this archive episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, host Wes Thompson is joined by Matt Hunnell, the Chief Development Officer for The Refuge. Matt discusses his faith, his journey from alcoholism to sobriety, and more.&nbs...
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39:23
Gratitude And Thankfulness (Full Episode)
Wes Thompson and Austin Hill of The Refuge discuss the concept of Gratitude and Thankfulness, one of the seven principles of The Refuge, and a crucial part of the recovery process.
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28:04
Patience (Full Episode)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the role of patience in recovery.
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30:48
The Courage To Be Honest (Full Episode)
In this episode of The Relational Recovery podcast, host Wes Thompson welcomes Matthew Demoulin for a conversation about honesty and why it's important to be honest with those around you - especially when it's difficult to do so.
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37:44
Unity In A Divisive Time (Full Episode - Archive)
In the wake of the 2024 presidential election, many in the United States feel divided politically from those around them. In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss why it's particularl...
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35:37
Anxiety (Full Episode - Archive)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss anxiety within the context of scripture. What does Jesus say about the topic in Matthew 6?
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28:45
Letting Go (Full Episode - Archive)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the importance of letting go. Why is it important to let things go, and how do you know whether it's worth going through a painful experience for lon...
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28:25
Grace (Full Episode - Archive)
In this episode of The Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the concept of grace, and what it means to show each other grace in a Christian context.
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34:06
Faith (Full Episode - Archive)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss faith. What does it mean to have faith, and what does it mean to live a life of faith?
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31:02
Grace In Hard Times (Full Episode)
Wes Thompson and Austin Hill of The Relational Recovery Podcast discuss God's grace and how it can shine through when you're going through challenges.
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31:05
Forgiveness, Trust, and Moving Forward (Full Episode - Archive)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the balance of forgiving others for wrong-doing, with not always having to trust them again fully.
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23:08
Engage: Do The Work (Full Episode - Archive)
In this archive episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the importance of taking an active role in making positive changes happen in your life.
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30:23
Self Control (Full Episode - Archive)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the importance of self-control in our daily lives.
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29:13
Addiction & Faith Journey With Matthew Demoulin (Full Episode)
Matthew Demoulin, the Residential Director of The Refuge, joins host Wes Thompson to discuss his personal journey from addiction to sobriety at The Refuge, as we as his spiritual growth in his faith.
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37:20
More Than A Habit: The Social Impact Of Addiction (Full Episode)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the social impact of addiction.
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31:43
Matthew 18 (Full Episode - Archive)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the process of conflict resolution laid out in Matthew 18.
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27:29
How We Relate (Full Episode - Archive)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the role of trust in cultivating healthy relationships with those around us.
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28:05
Grace, Part 2 (Full Episode)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery Podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill continue their conversation about the role and importance of grace in recovery.
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34:54
Willingness To Be Taught, Part 2 (Full Episode)
Willingness To Be Taught is one of the seven principles of The Refuge, and it is a crucial part of recovery for those breaking free from addiction. In this episode of the Relational Recovery Podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hi...
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21:08
The Empty Room: How Loneliness Fuels Addiction (Full Episode)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the relationship between loneliness and addiction.
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33:59
Codependency and Enmeshment (Episode 1)
Hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the difficult balance of helping and serving others without creating codependency or enmeshment.
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8:28
Codependency and Enmeshment (Full Episode)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the flipside of healthy relationships, including codependency and enmeshment.
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47:17
Bearing Fruit (Full Episode)
Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss scripture from John 15:1-10, and how it applies to those in recovery.
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33:26
Boundaries (Full Episode - Archive)
In this episode from the Relational Recovery Podcast archives, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the importance of establishing boundaries in our personal and professional lives, especially as it pertains to those in recovery.
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46:15
The Importance Of Work In Recovery (Full Episode - Archive)
Wes Thompson and Austin Hill of The Refuge discuss the importance of work in recovery.
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37:26
Transformation (Full Episode)
Wes Thompson and Austin Hill of the Relational Recovery podcast discuss the concept of Transformation, how it's a central point for men going through The Refuge, and why we can only change ourselves, and not others.
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39:45
What Is The Importance Of Faith In Recovery? (Full Episode - Archive)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery Podcast, Wes Thompson and Austin Hill of The Refuge discuss the role that faith plays in recovery, and how a person's worldview is impacted both by getting sober and also by their faith.
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26:42
The Social Impact Of Addiction (Full Episode - Archive)
Wes Thompson and Austin Hill of The Relational Recovery Podcast discuss the social impact of addiction.
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32:10
Relationships With Others (Full Episode)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the important of relationships with others, how they are truly a necessity in our lives, their role in recovery, and more.
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29:59
Purpose (Full Episode)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the importance of discovering and understanding your purpose, and how addiction can specifically rob you of that purpose.
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32:31
Time Management (Full Episode - Archive)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, Wes Thompson and Austin Hill of The Refuge discuss the importance of time management, the fallacy of "needing more hours in the day", why it's important to plan and prioritize, and more. ...
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35:41
Focus (Full Episode - Archive)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery Podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss how staying focused on what's important can be a challenge in the age of social media, and why dedication to spiritual disciplines like prayer is cru...
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33:19
Clarity (Full Episode - Archive)
In this episode from the Relational Recovery podcast archive, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the importance of clarity in every aspect of life.
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36:22
Forgiveness, Part 2 (Full Episode - Archive)
In this encore presentation from the Relational Recovery podcast archives, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the role of forgiveness in recovery.
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31:59
Forgiveness, Part 1 (Full Episode - Archive)
In this encore presentation from the Relational Recovery podcast archives, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the concept of forgiveness and its role in recovery.
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31:48
Gratitude And Thankfulness (Full Episode)
Wes Thompson and Austin Hill of The Refuge discuss the concept of Gratitude and Thankfulness, one of the seven principles of The Refuge, and a crucial part of the recovery process.
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28:04
Alcohol's Long Road To The Bottom (Full Episode - Archive)
In this archive episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, host Wes Thompson is joined by Matt Hunnell, the Chief Development Officer for The Refuge. Matt discusses his faith, his journey from alcoholism to sobriety, and more.&nbs...
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39:23
Christmas And The Incarnation (Full Episode)
With Christmas right around the corner, Wes Thompson and Austin Hill of the Relational Recovery podcast discuss Christmas and the Incarnation.
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24:56
Discouragement (Full Episode)
Wes Thompson and Austin Hill of the Relational Recovery podcast discuss the concept of discouragement and the role it plays in addiction and recovery.
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36:26
Patience (Full Episode)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the role of patience in recovery.
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30:48
Unity In A Divisive Time (Full Episode)
In the wake of the 2024 presidential election, many in the United States feel divided politically from those around them. In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss why it's particularl...
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35:37
Anxiety (Full Episode)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss anxiety within the context of scripture. What does Jesus say about the topic in Matthew 6?
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28:45
Letting Go (Full Episode)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the importance of letting go. Why is it important to let things go, and how do you know whether it's worth going through a painful experience for lon...
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28:25
Grace (Full Episode)
In this episode of The Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the concept of grace, and what it means to show each other grace in a Christian context.
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34:06
Faith (Full Episode)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss faith. What does it mean to have faith, and what does it mean to live a life of faith?
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31:02
Forgiveness, Trust, and Moving Forward (Full Episode)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the balance of forgiving others for wrong-doing, with not always having to trust them again fully.
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23:08
How We Relate (Full Episode)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the role of trust in cultivating healthy relationships with those around us.
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28:05
Engage: Do The Work (Full Episode)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the importance of taking an active role in making positive changes happen in your life.
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30:23
Self Control (Full Episode)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the importance of self-control in our daily lives.
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29:13
Willingness To Be Taught (Full Episode)
The concept of "willingness to be taught" is one of the 7 Principles of The Refuge. Based on the scripture II Timothy 2:2, it is a crucial piece of a man's transformation from addiction to freedom. In this episode of the Relational...
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24:03
Matthew 18 (Full Episode)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the process of conflict resolution laid out in Matthew 18.
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27:29
Anger and Love (Full Episode)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the relationship between anger and love, and the impact that has on us and our relationships with others.
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29:34
Forgiveness, Part 2 (Full Episode)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, Wes Thompson and Austin Hill of The Refuge continue their conversation about forgiveness.
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31:59
Forgiveness, Part 1 (Full Episode)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery Podcast, Wes Thompson and Austin Hill of The Refuge begin their discussion on the topic of forgiveness. This is an area that plays a big part in recovery, as addiction frequently leads men to commit sa...
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31:48
Focus (Full Episode)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery Podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss how staying focused on what's important can be a challenge in the age of social media, and why dedication to spiritual disciplines like prayer is cru...
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33:19
Clarity (Full Episode)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the importance of clarity in every aspect of life.
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36:22
Time Management (Full Episode)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, Wes Thompson and Austin Hill of The Refuge discuss the importance of time management, the fallacy of "needing more hours in the day", why it's important to plan and prioritize, and more. ...
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35:41
The Importance Of Work In Recovery (Full Episode)
Wes Thompson and Austin Hill of The Refuge discuss the importance of work in recovery.
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37:26
Internal Refuge Conversation (Full Episode)
Wes Thompson, the Executive Director of The Refuge, and Austin Hill, the Associate Director, discuss the operations of the ministry, and address topics that men currently going through The Refuge may have questions about.
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38:31
What Is The Importance Of Faith In Recovery?
In this episode of the Relational Recovery Podcast, Wes Thompson and Austin Hill of The Refuge discuss the role that faith plays in recovery, and how a person's worldview is impacted both by getting sober and also by their faith.
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26:42
Courage (Full Episode)
What does the word courage mean to you? Hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss that and more in this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast.
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22:41
Mental Health Check-in (Full Episode)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss mental health, and some simple questions you should be asking yourself.
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28:31
Alcohol's Long Road To The Bottom (Full Episode)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, host Wes Thompson is joined by Matt Hunnell, the Chief Development Officer for The Refuge. Matt discusses his faith, his journey from alcoholism to sobriety, and more.
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39:23
Unifying vs. Divisive Behaviors (Full Episode)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, Wes Thompson hosts a solo show discussing the differences between unifying behaviors and divisive ones, and how they can impact both us and the people around us.
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25:35
The Social Impact Of Addiction (Full Episode)
Wes Thompson and Austin Hill of The Relational Recovery Podcast discuss the social impact of addiction.
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32:10
The Refuge Culture with Dr. Joe Simonet (Full Episode)
Dr. Joe Simonet is a psychologist who studies the cultures of successful organizations to figure out what sets them apart. He examined the culture of The Refuge and identified four traits that help men who are struggling with addic...
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42:44
God At Work (Full Episode)
In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss what it means to have God at work in your life and the lives around you, especially for those in recovery.
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27:39
Unity In Community (Full Episode)
Wes Thompson and Austin Ward of The Relational Recovery Podcast discuss the importance of Unity in Community, and the role that an intentional Christian community like The Refuge can play in recovery.
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29:32
Listener Questions #2 (Full Episode)
Wes Thompson and Austin Hill of The Relational Recovery Podcast answer questions from listeners.
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52:09