This is a podcast that shares life change stories, courage, hope and leadership wisdom, centered around the Celebrate Recovery principles. Come along for the journey.
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🎙 CanadaFarsi Podcast: صدای فارسیزبانان کانادا is your trusted source for news, insights, and stories that matter to Persian speakers in Canada. Whether you speak Farsi, Dari, or Tajiki, our podcast brings you engaging discussions on immigration, business, culture, and community life. From expert advice on settling in Canada to inspiring success stories and cultural conversations, we amplify voices from across the Persian-speaking world, including Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, and beyond. ...
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The Nasheed JaXson Podcast seeks to help men successfully navigate within a relationship by first helping them realize their purpose in life, then understanding women better. Using the foundation of being mentored by a pimp, The Nasheed JaXson Podcast will discuss relationships from an Alpha Male point of view without subjugating women (when you're an Alpha Male, she submits without saying). Talk about polygamy and the joys and pains of having more that one women. Also, how to manage the dif ...
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Hosted by a dude with the first name McCarty, this podcast is just about life. Conversations with real people about real things. Sometimes funny, sometimes in my feels. Episodes every Thursday. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/first-of-all-pod/support
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This weekly show pairs international sex expert Tracey Cox and comic Kelsey Chittick as they discuss three anonymously sourced question each week about sex and relationships. Laugh-out-loud funny, irreverent, British, international sex expert and author of 17 books Tracey answers questions posed by witty author and former stand-up comedienne Kelsey Chittick, such as: How much should I really share with my girlfriends? What do I do about my husband's work wife? How often should we really be g ...
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CanadaFarsi - April 04, 2025 - 01:54 AM PST: Former massage therapist facing 2 additional counts of sexual assault, City of Calgary announces new chief financial officer
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1:35Today's Top Headlines:- {'title': 'Former massage therapist facing 2 additional counts of sexual assault', 'url': 'https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/former-massage-therapist-facing-2-additional-counts-of-sexual-assault/'}- {'title': 'City of Calgary announces new chief financial officer', 'url': 'https://www.ctvnews.ca/calgary/article/city-of…
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S13 Ep. 3: "Facials," Orgasms without Vibrators, and Asexuality
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22:07In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) I’ve just started seeing a guy who is really into giving ‘facials.’ I’ve done it before, and don’t honestly mind, but what’s the psychology behind it? Why do so many guys like doing it, and is it degrading to agree? 2) I’ve only ever had an orgasm once without a vibrator…
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127. “How Would Satan Sabotage Your Recovery through RELATIONSHIPS?” Part 1
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34:57The enemy can be deceiving and very sneaky in finding different ways to try to sabotage our recovery. It's interesting and scary to think about how the enemy might scheme to get us off track from the health and growth of our recovery process through a variety of different means. We're beginning a series talking about different ways the enemy might …
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S13 Ep. 2: Sex Pests, Sex Ed for Teens, and Why Am I Reliant on Porn to Climax?
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29:42In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) I love my husband and I’m very attracted to him. But for some reason, I have to picture a scene from porn to reach orgasm with him. I’m very much in my head when having sex in general, and find myself thinking about a million things that aren’t related to sex during it. …
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What is the purpose behind Step 3 & Principle 3? Coming to this place of "making a decision" or consciously choosing to commit all of our life to His care and control is a life-changing step for all of us. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, interviews a brother in Christ, Andy, to hear the direct impact …
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S13 Ep. 1: Practical Tips to Cure Best-Friend Sex, an Unexpected Offer, and Is Faking It OK Now?
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26:23In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) Kelsey recently said she faked many orgasms while married. What is the general feeling about faking it now? How do most people react when they find out their partner’s faked it? Surely men think it’s a betrayal in the relationship? 2) Help! The inevitable has happened: s…
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125. Step 12: Why Should I Work It? What's the Value?
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28:09So, I’ve had a spiritual experience. Now what? Are Principle 8 and Step 12 just as critical as the other 11 Steps and 7 Principles in the recovery journey? In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, walks us through answering the question, “Why should I work these principles?” Is it “busy work” or far more impor…
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CanadaFarsi - April 04, 2025 - 10:01 AM PST: Carney says law protecting Canada's dairy supply management system is not necessary, Agassiz Mounties not responsible for injuries in crash: IIO
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CanadaFarsi - April 04, 2025 - 09:00 AM PST: Agassiz Mounties not responsible for injuries in crash: IIO, Opinion: Dangers of going all-in on online gambling
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1:35Today's Top Headlines:- {'title': 'Agassiz Mounties not responsible for injuries in crash: IIO', 'url': 'https://vancouversun.com/news/agassiz-mounties-not-responsible-for-injuries-in-crash-iio'}- {'title': 'Opinion: Dangers of going all-in on online gambling', 'url': 'https://vancouversun.com/opinion/op-ed/opinion-dangers-of-going-all-in-on-online…
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CanadaFarsi - April 04, 2025 - 07:59 AM PST: Shaedon Sharpe scores 36 as Trail Blazers keep postseason hope alive with a 112-103 win over Raptors, Police search for suspects after Hindu temple vandalism ...
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1:43Today's Top Headlines:- {'title': 'Shaedon Sharpe scores 36 as Trail Blazers keep postseason hope alive with a 112-103 win over Raptors', 'url': 'https://www.cp24.com/news/sports/2025/04/04/shaedon-sharpe-scores-36-as-trail-blazers-keep-postseason-hope-alive-with-a-112-103-win-over-raptors/'}- {'title': 'Police search for suspects after Hindu templ…
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CanadaFarsi - April 04, 2025 - 06:58 AM PST: Ford owner wants buyback after recall on hybrid over battery fire risk, Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens extend winning streak to 3 with win over Bruins ...
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1:49Today's Top Headlines:- {'title': 'Ford owner wants buyback after recall on hybrid over battery fire risk', 'url': 'https://globalnews.ca/news/11114698/ford-owner-buyback-recall-hybrid-battery-fire-risk/'}- {'title': 'Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens extend winning streak to 3 with win over Bruins', 'url': 'https://globalnews.ca/news/11114433/…
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CanadaFarsi - April 04, 2025 - 05:57 AM PST: Witkoff, Putin Envoy Meet in Washington as Trump Grows Impatient, Oil Extends Sharp Drop After Surprise OPEC+ Hike, Trump Tariffs
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1:37Today's Top Headlines:- {'title': 'Witkoff, Putin Envoy Meet in Washington as Trump Grows Impatient', 'url': 'https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/witkoff-putin-envoy-meet-in-washington-as-trump-grows-impatient'}- {'title': 'Oil Extends Sharp Drop After Surprise OPEC+ Hike, Trump Tariffs', 'url': 'https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/oi…
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CanadaFarsi - April 04, 2025 - 04:57 AM PST: How Trump’s Tariffs Were Honed in Final Hours Before Rollout, Latest U.S. tariffs hard to celebrate, but give time for talks: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith ...
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1:37Today's Top Headlines:- {'title': 'How Trump’s Tariffs Were Honed in Final Hours Before Rollout', 'url': 'https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/how-trumps-tariffs-were-honed-in-final-hours-before-rollout'}- {'title': 'Latest U.S. tariffs hard to celebrate, but give time for talks: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith', 'url': 'https://globalnews.ca/…
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CanadaFarsi - April 04, 2025 - 03:56 AM PST: U.S., China hold 1st military talks on maritime risks since Trump’s return, ‘Good for her’: Ford says he allowed cabinet minister to endorse Poilievre
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1:42Today's Top Headlines:- {'title': 'U.S., China hold 1st military talks on maritime risks since Trump’s return', 'url': 'https://globalnews.ca/news/11114902/us-china-military-talks-trump/'}- {'title': '‘Good for her’: Ford says he allowed cabinet minister to endorse Poilievre', 'url': 'https://globalnews.ca/news/11114405/ford-poilievre-endorsement/'…
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CanadaFarsi - April 04, 2025 - 02:55 AM PST: Grand River Transit shares 10-year expansion plan, Cherry blossoms, Easter train and more events happening in Metro Vancouver this weekend
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1:31Today's Top Headlines:- {'title': 'Grand River Transit shares 10-year expansion plan', 'url': 'https://www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/article/grand-river-transit-shares-10-year-expansion-plan/'}- {'title': 'Cherry blossoms, Easter train and more events happening in Metro Vancouver this weekend', 'url': 'https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/cherry-blo…
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124: Step 11: Why Should I Work It? What's the Value?
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26:50Is working these Steps just a bunch of busy work? Why should we live out and practice Step 11 and Principle 7 of the recovery journey? In this episode Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will walk us through some important reasons why this Step and Principle are so essential to the recovery process in Celebrate Recovery.…
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123: Step 10: Why Should I Work It? What's the Value?
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27:56We continue our series answering the question, “Why should I carry out these Principles and Steps?” Step 10 is such a vital part of the recovery journey. It blends beautifully with Principle 7 to help us build and grow some roots to help keep us from going back to what we came from. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebr…
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CanadaFarsi - March 18, 2025 - 07:54 AM PST: Fort McMurray school support worker strike is officially over, as members ratify deal, New deals signal end of Alberta's school support worker strike
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1:34Today's Top Headlines:- {'title': 'Fort McMurray school support worker strike is officially over, as members ratify deal', 'url': 'https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/fort-mcmurray-school-support-worker-strike-is-officially-over-as-members-ratify-deal-1.7486291?cmp=rss'}- {'title': "New deals signal end of Alberta's school support worker strike…
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CanadaFarsi - March 18, 2025 - 06:53 AM PST: They're back: Great blue herons return to Stanley Park for 25th year, Original B.C. Hells Angel and longtime gang spokesman dies
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1:38Today's Top Headlines:- {'title': "They're back: Great blue herons return to Stanley Park for 25th year", 'url': 'https://vancouversun.com/news/great-blue-herons-stanley-park-25th-year'}- {'title': 'Original B.C. Hells Angel and longtime gang spokesman dies', 'url': 'https://vancouversun.com/news/original-bc-hells-angels-and-gang-spokesman-dies'}- …
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CanadaFarsi - March 18, 2025 - 05:52 AM PST: Eye sore hurting business, U of R investigating disruption at Women’s Centre AGM
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1:33Today's Top Headlines:- {'title': 'Eye sore hurting business', 'url': 'https://www.ctvnews.ca/windsor/article/eye-sore-hurting-business/'}- {'title': 'U of R investigating disruption at Women’s Centre AGM', 'url': 'https://www.ctvnews.ca/regina/article/u-of-r-investigating-disruption-at-womens-centre-agm/'}- {'title': 'St. Patrick’s Day festivities…
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CanadaFarsi - March 18, 2025 - 04:51 AM PST: Canada’s Oldest Company, Hudson’s Bay, Tries to Avoid Full Liquidation, Toronto man charged after parking enforcement officer struck in east-end hit-and-run ...
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1:42Today's Top Headlines:- {'title': 'Canada’s Oldest Company, Hudson’s Bay, Tries to Avoid Full Liquidation', 'url': 'https://financialpost.com/pmn/business-pmn/canadas-oldest-company-hudsons-bay-tries-to-avoid-full-liquidation'}- {'title': 'Toronto man charged after parking enforcement officer struck in east-end hit-and-run', 'url': 'https://www.cp2…
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CanadaFarsi - March 18, 2025 - 03:50 AM PST: Trump says he's ending Secret Service protection for Biden's adult children, Court injunction doesn’t deter St. Patrick’s Day street party in Waterloo, Ont ...
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1:23Today's Top Headlines:- {'title': "Trump says he's ending Secret Service protection for Biden's adult children", 'url': 'https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/trump-says-hes-ending-secret-service-protection-for-bidens-adult-children/'}- {'title': 'Court injunction doesn’t deter St. Patrick’s Day street party in Waterloo, Ont.', 'url': 'https://www.c…
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CanadaFarsi - March 18, 2025 - 02:50 AM PST: Body found in grassy area in Leduc, RCMP investigating, SACE receives $85K donation 1 week after announcing pause in services
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1:39Today's Top Headlines:- {'title': 'Body found in grassy area in Leduc, RCMP investigating', 'url': 'https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/body-found-in-grassy-area-in-leduc-rcmp-investigating/'}- {'title': 'SACE receives $85K donation 1 week after announcing pause in services', 'url': 'https://www.ctvnews.ca/edmonton/article/sace-receives-85k-don…
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CanadaFarsi - March 18, 2025 - 01:49 AM PST: Blue Jays split spring training games, Conor McGregor says Ireland could ‘lose its Irishness’ during White House visit
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1:37Today's Top Headlines:- {'title': 'Blue Jays split spring training games', 'url': 'https://globalnews.ca/news/11085605/blue-jays-split-spring-training-games-2/'}- {'title': 'Conor McGregor says Ireland could ‘lose its Irishness’ during White House visit', 'url': 'https://globalnews.ca/news/11085395/conor-mcgregor-donald-trump-white-house-ireland-st…
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CanadaFarsi - March 18, 2025 - 12:48 AM PST: Cameron Bowl goes quiet this summer as Glace Bay preps for 2026 Little League championship, 'Let's activate our downtown': Library funding dominates opening ...
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1:44Today's Top Headlines:- {'title': 'Cameron Bowl goes quiet this summer as Glace Bay preps for 2026 Little League championship', 'url': 'https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/glace-bay-prepares-for-little-league-championship-1.7485781?cmp=rss'}- {'title': "'Let's activate our downtown': Library funding dominates opening day of Regina budget deb…
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CanadaFarsi - March 17, 2025 - 11:47 PM PST: Gender-affirming hormone therapy is linked to lower depression in transgender adults, study shows, What is an autopen and why is Trump talking about this signature ...
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1:42Today's Top Headlines:- {'title': 'Gender-affirming hormone therapy is linked to lower depression in transgender adults, study shows', 'url': 'https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/article/gender-affirming-hormone-therapy-is-linked-to-lower-depression-in-transgender-adults-study-shows/'}- {'title': 'What is an autopen and why is Trump talking about this si…
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CanadaFarsi - March 17, 2025 - 10:46 PM PST: Top spring cleaning hacks to save you time and effort, He was a doctor for 17 years in Ukraine. Now, in B.C., he’s a welder
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1:33Today's Top Headlines:- {'title': 'Top spring cleaning hacks to save you time and effort', 'url': 'https://globalnews.ca/news/11084007/top-spring-cleaning-hacks-to-save-you-time-and-effort/'}- {'title': 'He was a doctor for 17 years in Ukraine. Now, in B.C., he’s a welder', 'url': 'https://globalnews.ca/news/11085089/ukraine-doctor-17-years-bc-weld…
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CanadaFarsi - March 17, 2025 - 09:45 PM PST: Arson squad investigating after terrasse torched in Sainte-Thérèse, Regina police warn of street racing dangers after speeders caught on Ring Road
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1:40Today's Top Headlines:- {'title': 'Arson squad investigating after terrasse torched in Sainte-Thérèse', 'url': 'https://www.ctvnews.ca/montreal/article/arson-squad-investigating-after-terrasse-torched-in-sainte-therese/'}- {'title': 'Regina police warn of street racing dangers after speeders caught on Ring Road', 'url': 'https://www.ctvnews.ca/re…
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CanadaFarsi - March 17, 2025 - 08:44 PM PST: Intesa Sanpaolo has partnered with the EIB to provide nearly €660m to promote economic growth in the CEE region since 2020, Similkameen mining company fined ...
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1:06Today's Top Headlines:- {'title': 'Intesa Sanpaolo has partnered with the EIB to provide nearly €660m to promote economic growth in the CEE region since 2020', 'url': 'https://financialpost.com/globe-newswire/intesa-sanpaolo-has-partnered-with-the-eib-to-provide-nearly-e660m-to-promote-economic-growth-in-the-cee-region-since-2020'}- {'title': 'Simi…
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CanadaFarsi - March 17, 2025 - 07:44 PM PST: OPP traffic blitz on Hwy. 17 leads to 64 charges, Adam Pankratz: Of course the Liberals would brag about cancelling their own carbon tax
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1:23Today's Top Headlines:- {'title': 'OPP traffic blitz on Hwy. 17 leads to 64 charges', 'url': 'https://www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/article/opp-traffic-blitz-on-hwy-17-leads-to-64-charges/'}- {'title': 'Adam Pankratz: Of course the Liberals would brag about cancelling their own carbon tax', 'url': 'https://nationalpost.com/opinion/adam-pankratz-of-course-t…
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CanadaFarsi - March 17, 2025 - 06:43 PM PST: Quebec byelection: Electors head to polls in Terrebonne riding, Putin and Trump will speak on Tuesday about the war in Ukraine
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1:34Today's Top Headlines:- {'title': 'Quebec byelection: Electors head to polls in Terrebonne riding', 'url': 'https://globalnews.ca/news/11084810/quebec-byelection-terrebonne-riding/'}- {'title': 'Putin and Trump will speak on Tuesday about the war in Ukraine', 'url': 'https://nationalpost.com/news/world/putin-trump-tuesday-talk-ukraine'}- {'title': …
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CanadaFarsi - March 17, 2025 - 05:42 PM PST: Breakfast Television reveals its new hosts, Almonty Industries to Participate in Sidoti Small Cap Conference on March 19-20, 2025
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1:40Today's Top Headlines:- {'title': 'Breakfast Television reveals its new hosts', 'url': 'https://www.thestar.com/breakfast-television-reveals-its-new-hosts/article_0502c3c6-0103-11f0-b9d8-57c4e73b670b.html'}- {'title': 'Almonty Industries to Participate in Sidoti Small Cap Conference on March 19-20, 2025', 'url': 'https://financialpost.com/pmn/busin…
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122. Step 9: Why Should I Work It? What's the Value?
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28:04In Step 8, we made a list. Now, in Step 9, we move into carrying out amends through direct communication with those who we’ve offended and we learn how to forgive and walk in grace toward those who have offended us. Why in the world would we want to carry out this important step? In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrity…
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121. "Why Would I Forgive Them for That?" - Renee's Story
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40:07As we work principle 6 and step 8, one of the hardest parts of the recovery process is leaning into the space of grace through forgiveness and making amends. But one of the greatest keys to sustainable recovery and growth is the application and living out of this important part of the recovery journey. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Fiel…
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120. "This Step Feels Too Scary!” - Step 8
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30:08This step is perhaps one of the scariest parts of the recovery journey. It can honestly feel like too much to face on our own. So, why should we practice Step 8 and Principle 6 in the recovery journey? Is it really worth it? In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will give us reasons why we should carry out …
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119. Facing My Shortcomings and Defects Through Step 7
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28:16What does it look like to humbly ask God to help remove all of those shortcomings and character defects that may have been revealed through the recovery journey? Is there a purpose behind this important step, or is it just another part of the process to keep us busy? Why is this step essential toward the ongoing process of allowing God to purify us…
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118. What Does it Look Like to Be Free Indeed?
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30:03As someone who has experienced Jesus Christ’s transformative power, it’s amazing to see the difference it makes in our life! But what do we do once we’ve experienced it? Is the journey over? Or, does God have a bigger plan in the process for our life in what He does with that freedom? In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Cele…
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S12 Ep. 10: Hotwife Fantasies, Making a 30-Year Marriage Non-Monogamous, and Sex Acts We've Never Done But Would Love To
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29:26In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) My wife and I communicate well about sex, but lately I’ve become extremely turned on by the thought of watching her have sex with a stranger. I think it’s called ‘hotwifing.’ It’s just a fantasy, and I’m not sure how I’d feel if we acted on it. Usually, anytime we have a…
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How do we break generational dysfunction in our own family system? Are there things, mindsets, patterns, or habits that have been passed down to us that we have been repeating that we may be passing down to the next generation? Through Celebrate Recovery we have tools to face our family dysfunction and take responsibility for ultimately developing …
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S12 Ep. 9: Cross-Dressing, Painful Sex, and How to Speed Him Up
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23:34In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) I’m a 24-year-old woman and have never enjoyed sex because it hurts. I’ve been checked out by my doctor and there doesn’t seem to be anything anatomically wrong, but sex is never pleasant for me. Can you help? 2) I’m a 36-year-old man and have been secretly wearing women…
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116. Going from Fear to Vigilance in Facing Step 10: Kareena's Story
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32:21Kareena first heard about Step 10 in Principle 7 and was full of fear. In this episode, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will invite us into a life-change story interview with Kareena as she walks us through the process of moving her heart to a posture of vigilance and growing into an understanding of the necessity of …
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S12 Ep. 8: Anal Sex, Older Lovers, and How to Stop Being Distracted During Sex
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15:15In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) I like having sex with my partner, but get so easily distracted. One minute I'm into it, the next I'm worrying about something or spend the whole session thinking, 'Don't forget to do this or that' afterwards. It interferes with my enjoyment. How do I turn off my busy br…
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115. Step 6: Why Should I Work It? What's the Value?
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25:10We’ve done the hard work of Principles one through five, and now we come to the conclusion of identifying some of the character defects that may be keeping us from moving forward - fully and sustainably - toward healthy recovery. Working Step six & Principle five of Celebrate Recovery is a critical point in our journey. What does it look like to be…
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S12 Ep. 7: Sexual Confidence, Starter Sex Toys, and Why Did He Change with Her and Not Me?
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22:10In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) I’m 38, have been single for a long time, and haven’t had sex in ages. I’ve now met someone and I’m panicking about having sex with him. I enjoyed sex when I was younger, but now feel like a sexual novice. It’s affecting my confidence and stopping me from enjoying the ex…
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As we walk this road to recovery, it is important to understand that the season we are in now will not last forever. God is doing something in us regardless of whether we see it or not. Learning how to organize and honor the season we are in - while holding onto hope for the bigger NEW season that God has in store for us - is so critical. In this p…
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S12 Ep. 6: Fantasizing to Spice Up Married Sex, Eye Gazing, and Why Can’t He See My Affair as a Positive Thing?
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15:23In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) Is it wrong to fantasize about another person when you are in bed with your partner? I’ve been married for a very long time and—as you both talk about often—we feel more like friends than lovers. To make sex more arousing, I often fantasize about a woman at work who I mi…
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113. Step 5: Why Should I Work It? What's the Value?
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25:36When we come to this part of the process where we admit to God, to ourselves, and to another human being the exact nature of our wrongs, it can be very scary and overwhelming. We’ve been answering the question, "Why would we ever do this?" In this podcast Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will unpack this important topi…
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S12 Ep. 5: Sex Dreams, Video Sex, and Wobbly Erections
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17:18In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) I get on well with my boss, but don’t find him attractive in any way. The other night, I had an extremely hot explicit dream about him, and it’s made me feel uncomfortable. Does it mean I secretly want to sleep with him? I often have odd sex dreams. Can you stop yourself…
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112. Praying through the Pen as I Worked Step 4: David's Story
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32:43We've been exploring the "why behind the what" of working the steps in recovery. And it's always good to hear about someone's personal journey through this process. In this podcast, Rodney Holmstrom, Global Field Director of Celebrate Recovery, will explore one fellow struggler's experience of working Step 4 and the hope and healing that can be fou…
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S12 Ep. 4: I'm Not Attracted to My Overweight Wife, He Hates My 'Trick,' and Why Can't I Orgasm with Her?
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22:01In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) I am a straight man and have had a few long-term relationships in my life. Although I enjoy sex, I never ejaculate during intercourse. I am now 50. I can orgasm with intense fantasy and oral sex, but never during penetration. I have read about sensate focus, but are ther…
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