Mark Anthony Lord joins Tami to discuss the value of building a better Higher Power relationship, and why that can be a key to lasting recovery. He shares his personal addiction recovery experience, the joy he feels from being alive today, and how he was led to create the 12-Step Church.

TAKEAWAYS:

[1:32] Sex and drugs recovery was the impetus for Mark’s spiritual path.

[4:47] Learning how to forgive is a critical component of effective healing.

[6:45] Church can be a place of gathering, healing and community.

[12:55] 12-Step Church offers connection and celebration in recovery.

[16:45] Recovering addicts deserve more than just being sober, we deserve to be happy and alive on purpose.

[22:48] Details for joining a weekly meeting with 12-Step Church.

[27:01] Addictions of all kinds are addressed at 12-Step Church.

[31:03] How am I still alive? The miracle of life after addiction.

RESOURCES:

Seekingintegrity.com

Email Tami: Tami@Seekingintegrity.com

Sexandrelationshiphealing.com

Intherooms.com

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QUOTES

• “My entire life took a completely different path because of one little moment.”

• “There’s always a number of people in recovery in the room at church, but the room wasn’t always designed for them.”

• “Wherever you are on this journey, that’s exactly where you’re supposed to be.”

• “We all deserve not only to be sober but to be happy.”