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A show to honor my former Co-Host, Sponsor, Brother and Friend, Bruce H.Join us as we share in the powerful story of experience, strength & hope of one of the recovery communities icons and true old-timers. Hear his story and share in our thoughts as we honor his memory and the legacy he leaves behind.

​Join us as we discuss ten of the top issues in life that can impact our recovery in a negative manner. ​Some of these may be controversial but the facts show that they all can and do tend to derail us if we are not careful. Closing Song: The Solar Eclipse Song by Mr. R.

Sometimes ya just got to add some good old fashion ROCK'N ROLL to your recovery. Why does everything always have to be recovery this and recovery that? We got clean and or sober to live and enjoy life so let's rock out a little. The Monty'man shares his three favorite long playing rock songs of all time. These may not be your favorites but they are classic. We hope you enjoy this special broadcast of the Take 12 Recovery Radio Show.

Is alcoholism a moral failing or a medical condition? Many would say being an alcoholic is a sin and a stink in the nose of God. Others would claim it is a disease and can not be cured. So which is it?After we discuss this issue we will move to our second topic. What part does the act of forgiveness play in our recovery? Is it necessary for us to forgive others if we are to be free from the bondage of self? Closing Song: Put Your Hand in the Hand by Ocean.

Over an hour of pure recovery music from some of the movers and shakers in the recovery recording artist community. Names like Amanda Broadway, Elizabeth Edwards, Lauren Adams, Dawn Wilder, Conley (Ray) White, Bubba Mac, Joe Fuller and many more. Kick back and enjoy the sounds of recovery music and the artist behind the gift.

"If I were only better at it, if I were only smarter, if I were only stronger in my recovery, my faith, my prayer life, my spirituality". How many times have we told ourselves that if we were only this or that we could be better, do better, live better? But what if our success comes from our failures, from our character defects and yes even through weakness. Just what if?Closing Song: My Eyes Are Dry by Keith Green

Are you a worry wart? A nervous Nellie? Do you constantly fret about everything and anything from your health to how you are perceived at work to whether or not a terror strike is imminent?If this sounds like you, then you may be worrying your life away. And what about your recovery? Do you future trip on your sobriety date, if you can make it one more day without drinking or using? This excessive worry doesn't just affect your mental health; it also can wreak havoc on your physical well-being. Closing Song: Heart To My Head by David Ashley

Unforgiveness just imprisons you in the past, and for all the time that you go back to the past and regurgitate that unforgiving attitude, you will accumulate in your life the tragedy of anger and hostility escalated, built on, accumulated, piled up, which will rob you of the joy of living. You will go through life feeling just as bad as you do now or worse – with no relief in sight. On the other hand, forgiveness opens the door and lets the prisoner out. Forgiveness sets you free from your past. As soon as you forgive it, it’s gone, you’re free. If you insist on remembering the offense and never forgiving it, then you allow the person to go on offending you the rest of your life. And it’s your fault, not theirs. Closing Song: Forgiveness by John Bartol

Is relapse ever part of recovery? Perhaps this is the wrong question. This week's topic discusses "Relapse Games" Are people playing games with their lives when they dabble with addictive behavior? Is relapse a NO BIG DEAL issue? How many people relapse in their recovery process. Do we cheat people out of the truth by patting them on the butt and telling them it's OK when they relapse? What exactly is relapse anyway? Closing Song: What Faith Can Do by Kutless.

How many times have we said "I have the right", or "It's my God given right?" How much time do we spend demanding our rights for this or that? Do we really have any rights at all and if we do what are they? Do we care about the rights of others or only what we want when we want it. Are we so ego driven that we step on the toes of our fellows and they retaliate? How does demanding our rights influence the recovery from addictive illness? Join us for this week's show as we discuss "RIGHT FIGHTING"

Some would say that when we fail at something it means we didn't try hard enough or we weren't serious about our efforts. Some even go so far to say that failure is sin and that we were never meant to fail. Others teach that failure is the beginning of success and that it is a necessary part of the journey in recovery and in life. Join us for this informative show on the topic of failure. Closing song: One Second Chance by Jeff Bates

When we are able to be comfortable in our own skin regardless of other people's actions, we have learned the art of Emotional Sobriety. On the other hand, when we are dependent upon other people filling our expectations, that is when we are Emotionally Dependent and unable to stand on our own two feet. An effective recovery can only take place when we learn to be Emotionally Sober. Closing Song "Say Yes to a Better Life" by Kelly Z.

Those of us who are allergic to alcohol (alcoholic) simply can not drink without serious consequences to our health, relationships and our spiritual condition, but what about those who can have a beer now and then or who drink with no consequences? Are these people doing anything wrong? Are these folks in any kind of danger? Who are these men and women who sometimes stir jealousy in our hearts because they can drink and we can't?

Many people feel that an addict or alcoholic in the thrust of his or her illness is not necessarily responsible for their actions while under the influence of mind altering substances. Some folks would disagree and would like to see people prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law when caught under the influence of illegal substances and still others wish to decriminalize addiction calling it a health crisis not a crime. All this and more on this week's show.Closing song: "Some 1 Like U" by Kathy Moser www.kathymoser.com

Ever wonder why people in Twelve Step support meetings introduce themselves in so many different ways? "Hi I'm John and I'm an alcoholic"; or "My name is Lisa and I'm a drug addict", or "My name is Fred and I'm an alcoholic/addict." On this week's show we will be talking about some of our thoughts on the matter of, WHEN IN ROME. What does that mean and are these introductions important or no big deal. Closing song: In The Rooms by Richie Supa.

Many of us lived life in the fast lane when it came to our drinking and drugging but the question is, did we have a choice? Were we powerless over our active drug and alcohol use or could we make a moral decision to not pick up? Is it possible to have the power of choice and then lose it? Can we ever regain the ability to make the right choice and if so, how? Join the Monty'man, Toni J., Bruce H., and Marv R. as they discus this weeks topic. Closing song: "I Want to Live Like That" by Beth Champion Mason.

What does it mean to be a true friend? Are friendships the same as acquaintances or does it go deeper than that? Can you be a close friend with a member of the opposite sex without sex? Are friends sometimes toxic? Is there a time to say good-bye to a true friend? What are some of the characteristics of a true friend? Join the Monty'man, Bruce and Toni as they discuss this week's topic. Also we get a great surprise as one of our former Co-Host visits the radio station. Closing song: "The Heel of the Bread" by Jerry Vandiver

From the Archive Zone comes another show from the best of Take 12 Recovery Radio. Some of these shows go back as far as 2004 when we first began broadcasting. Because so many of you have requested shows from our past broadcast we will be bringing many of them back to you here each Wednesday for your enjoyment. Shows include the Coffee with the Coffey’s Open Forum Wednesdays, Interviews with recording artist, clinicians, authors, treatment professionals and personal stories of experience, strength and hope. If you love trivia, Ed D. is the trivia king. If you love recovery music, Monty brings you some of the world’s best and if you love good healthy recovery talk radio, you will find it right here. So enjoy and please “Like” the show and follow us on PodOMatic.

Join the Monty'man & Toni J. for an incredible show featuring some of the top recovery recording artist in the world right here on Take 12 Recovery Radio. Each artist has been a guest on our show and has shared their music over the years with our audience. This show features some of the best of their work, their heart and their own recovery. This show promises to tug on your heart strings, lift you up and encourage your own recovery.

Join the Monty'man, Toni J. and Bruce H. as they take a look at the lives of three men who recently relapsed.Each man had a particular characteristic that fueled their relapse. Two of these men had experienced long term sobriety and one had been sober longer than he had ever been before. One was incredibly smart but prideful, one was over worked and had become too busy and the other had become complacent in his recovery. All three men had something in common, but what was it? Tune in and find out what prevented these men from living in a state of recovered. Closing song: "What Price" by Recovery Recording Artist, Sonia Lee.