Season 8

In this solo episode, Bill Chickering reflects on 1 Kings 3 and Solomon’s request for a discerning heart. You’ll hear how Solomon chose wisdom over status, why that begins a strong “recovery” of priorities, and a short prayer to help you remember where your strength comes from and how God’s grace ha...

In the Recovery Devotional Bible episode “Deciding to Surrender,” we read Joshua 23:6–16 and learn what it means to be courageous and faithful—without turning aside “to the right hand or the left.” This devotion focuses on clinging to the Lord instead of getting pulled back into compromise, and it c...

In Joshua 7, Israel faces defeat at Ai—not because God failed, but because they were unfaithful regarding the devoted things. Discover what Achan’s hidden sin reveals about covenant faithfulness, why God’s anger was kindled, and how Joshua responds with humility as God exposes the cause and calls fo...

Join The Recovery Bible for a reflection on Joshua 7 and recovery Steps 3 and 10. Explore temptation, freedom of choice, and how trusting God and honest self-examination can support your recovery journey.

Explore Rahab’s story in Joshua 2 with The Recovery Bible—a reminder that your past doesn’t have to define your future. Discover how faith and trust in God can inspire a new beginning and offer hope on the journey of recovery.

Explore how God's everlasting arms provide safety and assurance in recovery. Reflect on Deuteronomy 33:26-27 and the powerful analogy of the Golden Gate Bridge's safety net. Discover the peace and productivity that come from knowing we are always supported by divine love, as highlighted in Romans 8:...

In this episode of The Recovery Bible, explore Deuteronomy 32:1-43 alongside the first three steps of the 12-step program. Discover the strength of God as the true foundation for recovery. Learn from Moses' song and the lessons of the Israelites' struggles with idolatry and captivity. Reflect on the...

Welcome to The Recovery Bible podcast. In this episode, we explore Deuteronomy 31:1-8, where Moses reassures Israel of God's unwavering presence. Reflect on the timeless promise that God will never leave nor forsake us, encouraging strength and courage in times of transition. We connect these themes...

*In today’s Recovery Bible reading, Deuteronomy 30:11–20 reminds us the commandment isn’t far away—it’s near in “your mouth” and “your heart.” Make a decision to turn back, choose life, and pray for God’s will and the power to carry it out.**

Welcome to The Recovery Bible. In this episode, we explore Deuteronomy 11:8-12, reflecting on God as the source of direction in our journey. Discover how keeping His commandments strengthens us to possess the land of promise. We delve into the 12 Steps, focusing on turning our will over to God's car...