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From Our Archives: In memory of Timothy Scott Cook. Join Monty, Eve and Bruce as they welcome Brent Cook to the show. Brent is a past board member of Take 12 Radio and is a family member of an alcoholic. As we talk about the three types of drinkers found in the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, (the moderate drinker, the heavy drinker and the real alcoholic) Brent shares his heart coming from the place of a loving family member of a true alcoholic.Sadly Tim passed away a few months after the show was broadcast. Tim went home to be with the Lord as a sober man.

Join Monty, Toni and Bruce as they unpack the question, "Should Addicts Go The Jail For Being Addicts?" Does incarceration within the criminal justice system really solve the addiction problem or is there much more to this than jail can even begin to touch? And what about when an addict is released from prison and can't get work and nobody wants him or her around? Recovery Recording Artist, Jeff Bates closes out our show with his song, "One Second Chance".

This is a three topic show on Using Dreams, Forced Meetings and Coffee.There is medical science behind using dreams that may actually demonstrate a person’s willingness to be serious about their recovery.Then, we move over to forced meetings. You know, when a person is court ordered or given an ultimatum by a loved one that they must go to recovery meetings.There is much controversy around this type of meeting attendance. And what about coffee? Should recovery groups be financially responsible for supplying coffee at the meetings?Closing the show out with Jeff Bate's song, “He Wasn’t Like Us”.All of this and Take 12 Trivia on this episode of the world's best recovery talk and positive music station with special guest host, Jack M.

For those of us in recovery, setting healthy boundaries is essential in maintaining a healthy lifestyle free from the bondage of drugs and alcohol. Join the Monty'man, Toni and Bruce as they discuss setting healthy boundaries with old friends, current relationships and those who have wronged us. Also, play Take 12 Trivia and enjoy this week’s recovery song by Eli Tellor, "As I Watched You Go"

Proverbs 23:7 says: "For as one thinks, so he is..." It's not news to any of us that when we think we are losers we act like losers but when our thinking is in the positive we walk through life and our recovery differently. Can we change the way we think or are we left to be powerless over our own critical thinking? Join the Monty'man and co-hosts as they share and unpack this week's topic so important to healthy living.

Ah yes, the age-old question as old as the Twelve Steps themselves. Do we ever fully recover from our addictions or are we always in a process of recovery? What does our recovery fellowship members say about this compared to the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous? You may be surprised.Join Toni, Bruce and the Monty'man as they welcome some special guest to the studio, Walter and Harlen for this controversial topic.

Get ready for a controversial show and the can of worms that may be opened during the show. This week's topic takes a look at what Alcoholics Anonymous considers as "Closed Meetings".What is a closed meeting according to A.A.? What is an open meeting? Do they contradict each other? Is there confusion here even in the printed page of A.A.'s Website? Or are we just splitting hairs? You be the judge. Perhaps we protest too much. Please click on the "Follow" button and "Like" button. Note: We do not represent A.A. or any other Twelve Step fellowship.

Special guest Greg Seward Director at University of Massachusetts Medical Center and School and certified Master Tobacco-Treatment Specialist joins the Take 12 Radio co-hosts on the topic of smoking, vaping and chewing. With the emphasis on Vaping and e-cigarettes this show is one you don't want to miss.

In life and certainly in recovery we are all going to experience grief. Perhaps it will be due to the death of a loved one or even the death of a friendship, pet or division caused by family issues. Regardless of the cause, no one is exempt from the experience of grief. Join Toni, Bruce and the Monty'man as they discuss the five stages of grief.

In the 2nd, 3rd and 4th editions of the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous Sylvia K. writes the wonderful story entitled “The Keys To The Kingdom”. Join Toni, Bruce and the Monty’man as they discuss what The Keys To The Kingdom means to them and a little history about the author. In a time when women were not always welcome in A.A. meetings, Sylvia made her mark by being the first women in A.A. to achieve long term sobriety. Though Marty M. was recorded as the first female member of A.A., Sylvia stayed sober much longer and shares in this beautiful story how she was given The Keys To The Kingdom.

How many chances do you give an addict or alcoholic who continues to relapse, not follow a plan of recovery or perhaps just doesn't seem to "Get IT"? Is there a number of chances given? Is there a point when you need to walk away? Could we be doing more harm than good? Could the responsibility perhaps fall on those who have been teaching something other than the Twelve Steps and the principles laid before us in our recovery literature?Join the Monty'man, Toni J. and Bruce H. as they unpack this controversial question.

Monty interviews the amazing Rusty Golden. Rusty, son of the Oak Ridge Boys William Lee grew up with Country and Gospel music all his life and had his run in with mood and mind altering substances as well. His story is filled with the lights of Nashville and the amazing music of some of the most incredible people in the music industry. Rusty shares his story of redemption and how he is now giving back to those who are hurting and living with addiction and alcoholism through his amazing CD "SOBER" Tune in as we sit down with Rusty and hear four incredible songs from his CD.

Is it ever alright to take other people's inventory while in recovery? What about judging others? What about condemnation of others? Can we make observations of others behaviour in order to learn what not to do, or are we guilty of stepping out of bounds? Join Bruce and Monty as they welcome special guest Co-Host, Roger M. from Southern California to the show. Let's take some inventory!

Toni J (TJ) from Albany, Oregon joins the Monty'man and Bruce H. as they discuss the power of forgiveness. It has been said that the prisoner forgiveness really frees is those who forgive. For many of us, we have suffered greatly at the hands of others and it may not be that easy to forgive, but how important is it really for a healthy recovery process? Also, join in on some of the craziest things that have ever happened at McDonalds restaurants as we honor our special Co-Host, Toni, the Queen of the Golden Arches. Our closing song is "Reach Out" by recovery recording artist Hilary Roberts

According to some in recovery, we should never get angry. They say anger will always lead to relapse, but does it? Is anger the same as resentment? Is there a difference? Is it possible that anger may even be a healthy and normal emotion? Join Eve, Bruce and the Monty'man as they discuss Anger vs. Resentment. Closing song, "A Call to Arms" by Jamie Alker.

"In 12-step programs, there is a term: 13th stepping. It’s not an official part of the AA program but rather a colloquial term for when someone with more than a year of sober time hits on a person with less than a year. And it can be perilous. Says Melody Anderson, a therapist who specializes in addiction and once ran the Friends and Family program at Hazelden, “It creates a differing power ratio where someone is gaining power over someone who is weaker, and it can endanger both of their sobriety. The one thing I always want people to realize is this is not a gender thing. All sexes and gender preferences can be predators.” Join the Monty'man, Bruce H. and Roger M. as they look into the issues surrounding the many facets of Step Thirteen. It can be more involved than you think. We close out the show with Michale Purington's song "New-Comers In Love".

The Monty'man welcomes back William G. Borchert author of the most watched movie ever broadcast on television, "My Name is Bill W." William shares an extremely personal look into his own life in his new book, "How I Became My Father... A Drunk". This is the story of one of the world's most beloved authors of our time. His ability to share his story with a heart for those suffering from alcoholism as well as those who love the alcoholic is remarkable. Don't miss this powerful broadcast as Monty welcomes for a third time to the show, Mr. William G. Borchert. Please follow us here on PodOMatic and become a member. Also check out our main website at www.Take12Radio.com

Two Families share their experience, strength and hope as it relates to their relationship being married to an alcoholic/drug addict.Special guest Martin and Kathy W. and the Monty'man's wife Marsha join the show to share some extremely interesting stories that many will be able to identify with. Opening the show with a Happy New Year countdown, this show is one of the most informative we have ever done as it tells all when it comes to some issues of co-dependency, addiction and the life of those married to addicts and alcoholics. Closing out the show is a powerful song by recovery recording artist, Blake Bolerjack.Don't forget to subscribe to our shows, follow us on PodOMatic or download the PodOMatic App for iPhones and Android or subscribe on iTunes. Visit our main website at www.Take12Radio.com for more recovery Talk and Positive Music.