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THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOWIs it possible that there is a case of mistaken identity in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous? It’s not only possible, it’s a fact. Learn what author has been mistakenly credited for writing a powerful quote that is been a huge part of the A.A. rhetoric for years. Join the Take 12 team as they share the different spiritual experiences we face as we walk through the recovery process. Learn why Appendix Two of the Big Book is so important and why there is value in knowing that everyone’s spiritual experience is different and just as valid as another’s. Play some Take 12 Trivia and join in on the debate about energy drinks. Join the fun with Denver, Marv and the Monty’man on this episode of the Take 12 Recovery Radio Show.Closing Song: I’m My Own God by Michael Purington and the Messengers.Please comment on the show here or email us at take12radio@comcast.net

ENTITLED TO OVERCOME(Solutions for Life, Today)Topic: BULLYING Part OneBullying has been around for centuries and continues today. Whether on the playground, classroom, walking home from school in the work place or between siblings, one thing we know for sure, bullying causes a host of issues to numerous to cover in a one-hour show. Join Dave and Monty as they scratch the surface in Part One of this week’s topic on Entitled to Overcome. Also included in this show, the powerful poem, “What’s the Real Problem?” by Gaiden Stach.​Closing Song: On the Other Side by Sonia Lee www.sonialee.net

Tradition Five: “Each group has but one primary purpose— to carry its message to the alcoholic who still suffers.”This presentation of Take 12 Recovery Radio will be updated each Thursday until all Twelve Traditions are covered. Please feel free to download and share these vital broadcasts.Experience the Twelve Traditions like never before. The Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous can and should be applied in our family and personal affairs so that we may continue to live a more serene life as productive members of society. About CAROL ANN PRESTON: As a fellow Twelve Stepper, Author and Chaplain, Carol has developed and presented award-winning programs for adolescents and adults and is gifted with the ability to communicate about subjects of an emotional nature with ease, sensitivity, and honesty. Carol has provided workshops, support groups and retreats for those afflicted and affected by addiction and codependency, using the tools outlined in her book, REMEMBERING WHO WE ARE. To contact Carol or to purchase h

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOWAs people in recovery we often hear that relapse is not an option, but isn’t it? Of course, it is always an option. What we do with that option is the real question. Join the Take 12 Recovery Radio Co-hosts as they welcome Dave Fleming to the show and discuss some red flags that may be warning signs that can set us up for relapse.Closing Song: On A Night Like This by Barry Jay Hughes

ENTITLED TO OVERCOME (Solutions for Life Today)Topic: Old Playgrounds, Playmates & Playthings.Your Cohosts are Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Dave Fleming and State Certified Addiction Peer Support Specialist, Monty Meyer. In this show, we will be exploring solutions for life in this age of overwhelming stress, trauma, addiction, and recovery. We encourage your comments and welcome all opinions especially your questions. If you don’t feel comfortable asking your question here in this format you may send an anonymous comment or question to: Take12Radio@comcast.net and type “ETO” in the subject box. We will not use your name on the air but will do our best to respond with helpful information and suggestions. Closing Song: “You Ain’t No Friend of Mine” Rusty Golden

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOWFounder & CEO of MyPillow, Mr. Mike Lindell tells his storyDespite extreme financial difficulties, drug addiction and adversity, my guest, Mike Lindell creates fame and fortune from his idea for a pillow and becomes an American success story. But what's more powerful than cash flow is the incredible transformation God brought about in Mike's life. Today Mike is continually dreaming up ways to help people, giving back and blessing others. Don't miss this incredible story of restoration and success.Watch Mike's Documentary www.mypillow.com/mikes-story​Closing Song: I See You by Bryan Duncan

Part Fifteen: STEP ELEVEN (Part Two). This is a comprehensive workshop focused on educating the listener of the substance, purpose, and awareness of the AA Conference-approved book The Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions. As one of the most sought-after Circuit Speakers in the world of the 12 Steps, Chris S. will be walking us through each line and each page of this wonderful book that has been a source of deepening people’s recovery for years. I will be posting all 30 of these broadcast from our archives, one per week. Please take advantage of each show and click on the "Heart" or “Like” icon when you download or listen. Also, click “FOLLOW”, become a member and comment on our shows. It’s Always FREE! PLEASE FEEL FREE TO COMMENT ON THE SHOWS.

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOWTopic: GRIEF & LOSSAs men and women in recovery, we know very well how grief can affect us. We are sensitive folks. Isolation can be a byproduct of grief and can contribute to many unhealthy choices, even relapse. Join the Monty’man, Denver, and Marv as they explore the cycle of grief and Loss and share some of their experiences in dealing with this inevitable part of life.Closing Song: It Goes By Fast by Freebo. Visit www.freebomusic.com

ENTITLED TO OVERCOME (Solutions for Life Today) Topic: Dealing With Difficult PeopleYour Cohosts are Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Dave Fleming and State Certified Addiction Peer Support Specialist, Monty Meyer. In this show, we will be exploring solutions for life in this age of overwhelming stress, trauma, addiction, and recovery. We encourage your comments and welcome all opinions especially your questions. If you don’t feel comfortable asking your question here in this format you may send an anonymous comment or question to: Take12Radio@comcast.net and type “ETO” in the subject box. We will not use your name on the air but will do our best to respond with helpful information and suggestions. Closing Song: One Day At A Time by Joe Walsh

Tradition Four: “Each group should be autonomous except in matters affecting other groups or A.A. as a whole.”This presentation of Take 12 Recovery Radio will be updated each Thursday until all Twelve Traditions are covered. Please feel free to download and share these vital broadcasts. Experience the Twelve Traditions like never before. The Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous can and should be applied in our family and personal affairs so that we may continue to live a more serene life as productive members of society. About CAROL ANN PRESTON: As a fellow Twelve Stepper, Author and Chaplain, Carol has developed and presented award-winning programs for adolescents and adults and is gifted with the ability to communicate about subjects of an emotional nature with ease, sensitivity, and honesty. Carol has provided workshops, support groups and retreats for those afflicted and affected by addiction and codependency, using the tools outlined in her book, REMEMBERING WHO WE ARE. To contact Carol or to purchase her

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOWStep Twelve states: “Having had a spiritual awakening as the result of these steps, we tried to carry this message to alcoholics, and to practice these principles in all our affairs.” We have been revealing each Step in order to bring us to this point in our life as members of our recovery communities. What is the real reason we were guided through the doors of recovery? Could it be we were misinformed as to the purpose for all this work? ​Closing Song: The Heel of the Bread by Jerry Vandiver

ENTITLED TO OVERCOME (Solutions for Life, Today)ABOUT THE SHOW: This week's topic is SPONSORSHIP and, HOW DO HEALTHY PEOPLE HANDLE PROBLEMS? Accountability is not an easy word for addicts and alcoholics to learn or practice. But holding ourselves accountable to a Sponsor and allowing them to guide and direct our steps and walk through our journey of recovery is an important part of our returning back to sanity. Dave and Monty see this issue a bit differently in some respects, but the idea is still the same and it makes for an informative discussion that we all need to have sooner or later if we are going to recover. Closing Song: Rock Solid by Eden’s Way. Entitled to Overcome is a production of Take 12 Recovery Radio and KHLT Recovery Broadcasting. Your Cohosts are Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Dave Fleming and State Certified Addiction Peer Support Specialist Monty Meyer. In this show we will be exploring solutions for life in this age of overwhelming stress, trauma, addiction and recovery. We encou

THE MONTY'MAN'S STORYPresident and CEO of Take 12 Recovery Radio and KHLT Recovery Broadcasting, Monty Meyer shares his personal story of experience, strength, and hope as it relates to overcoming the sexual trauma that fueled his alcohol and narcotic addiction for years. A journey into the dark corners of emotional dependency and the loving hand of God moving Monty into the light of emotional sobriety through the Twelve Step process of recovery.Please feel free to comment on this show and visit our main website at www.Take12Radio.com

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOWHeather Layne is a RECOVERY Recording Artist and published songwriter. Her voice and songs can be heard on Christian and Country Music Radio, in the U.S. and overseas, including the UK, France, Australia, and Germany. She has been invited to perform on world stages, including the 2010 AA World Convention in San Antonio, TX, with over 60,000 people in attendance.Heather's song "Close Your Eyes" was officially released nationwide and overseas in September 2010. "Back Roads" was released as a single in the Spring of 2011 to the UK, and landed at #20 on the Country Music Charts. Heather's music can be found on her website, under the "Music" Tab, iTunes, and Amazon.com.Check out Heather's song "AMAZING GRACE"... inspired by stories from female inmates who have endured the shame and regret of prostitution. The song can be heard under the "Music" Tab. Heather Layne's music reflects her life journey..."I write out of my own life experiences... I also write songs about the lives of

Part Fourteen: STEP ELEVEN (Part One). This is a comprehensive workshop focused on educating the listener of the substance, purpose, and awareness of the AA Conference-approved book The Twelve Steps & Twelve Traditions. As one of the most sought-after Circuit Speakers in the world of the 12 Steps, Chris S. will be walking us through each line and each page of this wonderful book that has been a source of deepening people’s recovery for years. I will be posting all 30 of these broadcast from our archives, one per week. Please take advantage of each show and click on the "Heart" or “Like” icon when you download or listen. Also, click “FOLLOW”, become a member and comment on our shows. It’s Always FREE! PLEASE FEEL FREE TO COMMENT ON THE SHOWS.

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOWAbout the Show: STEP ELEVEN REVEALED. Step Eleven states: “Sought through prayer and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God as we understood Him, praying only for knowledge of. His will for us and the power to carry that out.” There are three points of reference that give us clear direction as to maintain healthy living and prepare ourselves to be of maximum service to God and the people He puts in our lives. But do we often forget to practice these vital disciplines as we are distracted by worldly clamors and the business of life in general? Join the Monty’man and the gang as they reveal a deeper look into a Step that is often overlooked. Also, enjoy some conspiracy fun with the all-new Conspiracy Corner.Closing Song: He Wasn’t Like Us by Jeff Bates www.jeffbates.net

A SPECIAL REPORT from Take 12 Recovery Radio & KHLT Recovery Broadcasting. Meth, The Forgotten Killer, is Back. And It's Everywhere. Monty presents an article found in the New York Time by Frances Robles on the Meth epidemic in Portland Oregon and throughout the United States.Special Thanks to Jerri Stanley, Program Coordinator for the Southwest Washington Recovery Coalition for bringing this to our attention.

ENTITLED TO OVERCOME (Solutions for Life, Today)ABOUT THE SHOW:This week's topic is, WHAT'S NEXT? Now that you have decided to stop using, drinking, abusing, what is your next move? What's your plan for recovery? Do you have one?Also Dave answers questions sent in by listeners from last week's show.Closing Song: Only a Man by Jonny Lang. Entitled to Overcome is a production of Take 12 Recovery Radio and KHLT Recovery Broadcasting. Your Cohosts are Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor Dave Fleming and State Certified Addiction Peer Support Specialist Monty Meyer. In this show we will be exploring solutions for life in this age of overwhelming stress, trauma, addiction and recovery. We encourage your comments and welcome all opinions especially your questions. If you don’t feel comfortable asking your question here in this format you may send an anonymous comment or question to: Take12Radio@comcast.net and type “ETO” in the subject box. We will not use your name on the air but will do our best to respond wit

Tradition Two. “For our group purpose, there is but one ultimate authority—a loving God as He may express Himself in our group conscience. Our leaders are but trusted servants; they do not govern.”This presentation of Take 12 Recovery Radio will be updated each Thursday until all Twelve Traditions are covered. Please feel free to download and share these vital broadcasts.Experience the Twelve Traditions like never before. The Traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous can and should be applied in our family and personal affairs so that we may continue to live a more serene life as productive members of society.About CAROL ANN PRESTON: As a fellow Twelve Stepper, Author and Chaplain, Carol has developed and presented award-winning programs for adolescents and adults and is gifted with the ability to communicate about subjects of an emotional nature with ease, sensitivity, and honesty. Carol has provided workshops, support groups and retreats for those afflicted and affected by addiction and codependency, using the too

THE TAKE 12 RECOVERY RADIO SHOWTHE VICTORY REPORT #3(From Shack to Center)Marla was dealing with acceptance and as the issues of life came her way, it was not an easy journey. Marla turned to substance abuse and relationship codependency. Realizing that the road she was on was leading to destruction, she wanted to stop using but found that left to her own devices, she was powerless. Marla needed a power that could move her from the destructive forces that sought to finish her, to successful living that unbeknownst to her, would put her in a position to be of maximum service to God and the people He put in her life. Marla needed Jesus. From Shack to Center is the story of Marla’s restoration to sanity and the work she now does as Intake Coordinator and Center Supervisor at the Adolescent Girl’s Home, Springboard Home for Youth in Tucson, Arizona. Springboard Home for Youth is part of the Teen Challenge of Arizona Network. www.tcaz.orgThe Victory Report is a faith-based radio broadcast co-hosted by the Mont