12 Steps To Change

Yoga/Crossfit/Surfing the new religion for millennial's ? http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/millennials-havent-forgotten-spirituality-theyre-just-looking-new-venues/ Mormons viewed more favorably today according to this poll: http://www.sltrib.com/home/4946342-155/americans-view-muslims-mormons-more-favorably NFL Players hooked on pain killers ? Shocking story here: https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/redskins/nfl-abuse-of-painkillers-and-other-drugs-described-in-court-filings/2017/03/09/be1a71d8-035a-11e7-ad5b-d22680e18d10_story.html?utm_term=.1222d222a6dc Ask the Addict with WSA National Surf Champion Jeff Jessee.

The real reason for opioid epidemic ? http://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2017/3/2/14781304/anna-lembke-opioid-epidemic Cocaine use on the rise ? http://www.businessinsider.com/colombia-top-cocaine-producing-countries-record-production-2017-3 Apostolic Warning ! https://www.lds.org/ensign/2010/06/things-as-they-really-are?lang=eng Jay shares his experience with step 5 Ask the Addict with Mike and Jay.

One thing every Mormon should understand before they go inactive: http://mylifebygogogoff.com/2017/02/mormon-less-active.html Snail Venom for pain ? http://www.rdmag.com/article/2017/02/marine-snail-venom-replace-pain-killers Thank you letter to drug addicted parents: http://www.mirror.co.uk/incoming/teenager-who-spent-childhood-watching-9728563 Jay shares about step 4- Truth In this weeks Ask the Addict we invite Lexi (Jay's wife) back into studio to ask her more questions about discovering her husband was a drug addict and those first few months in recovery.

From tragedy to recovery: The story of how one man's faith brought forth a miracle out a his darkest hour. You will not want to miss the "Ask the Addict" segment in this podcast. This weeks news: https://www.lds.org/prophets-and-apostles/unto-all-the-world/a-banquet-of-consequences-the-cumulative-result-of-all-choices?lang=eng https://www.lds.org/prophets-and-apostles/unto-all-the-world/a-banquet-of-consequences-the-cumulative-result-of-all-choices?lang=eng

President Boyd K. Packer has taught: There is no habit, no addiction, no rebellion, no transgression, no apostasy, no crime exempted from the promise of complete forgiveness, Ensign Nov 1995." This weeks "ask the addict" we talk with a former sex worker and addict in recovery and her amazing conversion to the gospel. This week in News: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865671881/Mormon-attack-ads-to-air-on-Utah-TV-after-correction.html http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865672755/LDS-Church-First-Presidency-to-hold-rare-news-conference-at-10-am.html http://abc22now.com/news/local/31-suspected-overdose-deaths-in-the-miami-valley-since-friday

Anniversary Show- ~12 weeks ago we started this podcast thinking a few people in our weekly meeting would enjoy. We have listeners from all around the world and we are pleasantly surprised. THANK YOU. This weeks news: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865671741/Elder-Oaks-urges-all-Church-members-to-defend-religious-freedom.html https://www.lds.org/religious-freedom?lang=eng https://www.lds.org/religious-freedom?lang=eng Step 1- Honesty Share by Jay

This week in news: George Michael dies of overdose ? www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-31…shuts-away.html New Apps to help live in recovery: pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2017/01/16/wr…th-addiction/ DJ Kaskade the Mormon: www.deseretnews.com/article/8656710…-next-week.html Jay's share on the 12th step. Ask the addict with "James".

This week in News: How much do Mormon leaders make ? http://www.sltrib.com/home/4800350-155/how-much-do-top-mormon-leaders Average Pastor Pay: http://www.christianitytoday.com/pastors/2007/september-online-only/what-pastors-get-paid.html Sister Nelson's 4 truths of love and marriage: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865670713/President-Russell-M-Nelson-urges-young-adults-to-be-true-disciple-of-Jesus-Christ.html Jay's share on Step 11 Ask the Addict: "Jon" shares about his life long addiction to pornography and how he over came this through the 12 steps of ARP. Opinions expressed are those of the hosts and its guests and do NOT represent the LDS church or LDS family services. To find an ARP meeting go to: arp.lds.org

****We are sorry for poor sound quality in this episode. We have adjusted our microphones and upgrades a few things. Future episodes will be much better. PLEASE LISTEN TO THIS STILL --->>its an amazing episode. **** This week in News: New mutual theme: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865669976/2017-Mutual-Theme-challenges-youth-to-Ask.html How does Social Media affect our mood ? http://www.cbsnews.com/news/social-media-children-teens-tweens-less-happy/ Early substance USE predicts addiction. https://www.addictionnow.com/2017/01/04/early-substance-use-forecasts-grim-future/ To learn more about the steps or find a meeting go to: lds.arp.org The opinions expressed are those of the hosts and guests. They do not represent the LDS church or LDS Family Services.

This weeks podcast we give a pre- Christmas surf report Talk about some church news Jay shares his experience with Step 9 Are you enabling an addict ? We talk about the 10 ways loved ones enable addicts.

In this weeks new: The dismal surf report More deaths by drug overdoses than by guns: http://www.cbsnews.com/news/drug-overdose-deaths-heroin-opioid-prescription-painkillers-more-than-guns/ 4 Mormon Habits to copy: http://www.medicaldaily.com/4-mormon-health-habits-copy-even-if-youre-not-lds-church-member-405829 Share Goodness: https://www.lds.org/youth/video/sharegoodness?lang=eng Jay shares his experience with step 8. Ask the addict with James. His teenage experimentation turned into an addiction after he was married with children. NOTE: opinions expressed here are those of the hosts and guests and do NOT represent the LDS church or LDS family services. If you want to find an ARP meeting go here: arp.lds.org If you cannot find a sponsor in your meetings go here: arpsupport.org

This week in news we invite Lexi to talk about some recent news articles: Overdose Pictures: http://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/americas-heroin-epidemic/viral-photos-drug-overdose-victims-expose-pitfalls-fighting-addiction-n677456 Brother Brandon Flowers of the Killers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PF0h7oqUEQ Thankful for Cancer? http://www.ldsliving.com/LDS-Woman-with-Rare-Cancer-Shares-Why-She-Is-Thankful-for-Her-Diagnosis/s/83789 Step 7 Share Ask the Addict with Xander an addict in recovery.

This week in News Frank Jackson- Duke University chooses not to serve a full time mission. Has the church faced a mass exodus ? Jay shares his experience with step 6 Ask the Addict: Brad talks with Lexi the spouse of an addict.

This weeks podcast has special co-host Mike. Mike is an addict in recovery who brings insight into step 5 Confession. What is the LDS churches' position on legalization of pot as well as euthanasia? (we talk about this during this weeks news. Ask the Addict with Mike.

This week we talk about Jay being invited to give a Red Ribbon say no to drugs speech at Laguna Beach High School. Jay shares step 4 Ask the addict.

This weeks episode focuses on the recent update to the website Mormonandgay.lds.org found at http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/official-update-mormon-and-gay-website We talk about step 3 We have Ask the Addict with "Steve" who is an addict in recovery who also has same sex attraction.

This episode 1.2 where we discuss Step 2 of the 12 Steps to Recovery. Brad and Jay give their highlights of October General Conference Jay Shares his experience with Step 2 Ask the Addict The opinions expressed are those of the hosts and their guests. They do not represent LDS family services or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

Episode 1 for The Next Step Pod. You learn more about Brad and Jay as they interview each other. What is a Queba ? http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=queba A bit of church news Step 1 https://addictionrecovery.lds.org/steps/1?lang=eng We close with Ask the Addict- Jay Opinions expressed are of those of the hosts and guests and do not represent LDS family services or the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.