John's story of recovery and redemption.
John was my first sponsor (spiritual advisor) in a 12-step program twenty-nine years ago. We met in the Army. John subsequently returned home, got married, and had a son. He advanced his concept of a personal Higher Power he received from the 12-step program to a devout belief in Jesus and Christianity. In the beginning, positive coincidences and circumstances beyond his control introduced him to a God of love and compassion and later exposure to dark forces and evil presences reinforced God's omnipresence.
He later entered the counseling field and finds a good amount of service to others through addiction therapy which includes directing alcoholics and addicts to various 12-step programs. He is not afraid to share his belief in God through the Bible but is not preachy or pushy. This approach has produced rapid results in many who cycled through the therapeutic system for years.

The following are links to John's preferred communities of faith.
1. We recommend stopping by your local Christian church to see what's going on!
2. John's church is Calvary Christian Church in Lynnfield, MA  (https://calvarychristian.church/ )
3.  Find AA meetings in your area by visiting AA General Service page
(https://www.aa.org/)
4. Need counseling? Visit New Life Consulting and Counseling LLC
(https://nl-cc.com/)


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Dex joins us today as my second guest ever!
Dex is an online drum tutor with a You Tube channel. I met Dex when I subscribed to his channel and enjoy his down to earth attitude, kindness, excellent customer service, and great teaching skills. Dex is also a lifetime Christian who continuously keeps his faith fresh through an active prayer life, fellowship with other believers, and filling his time and life with positive influences.
You, too, will be inspired by Dex's personal story of a transformative God and the practices that keep him living in positivity.

The following are ways to find the power Dex relies on and communities of faith.
1. We recommend stopping by your local Christian church to see what's going on!
2. Dex's church is Eagle's Nest Church in Nottingham, England (https://www.eaglesnest.org.uk/)
3.  Be inspired by Pastor John Ortberg's 'Become New' podcast available at: https://becomenew.me/
4. Interested in drumming? Check out Dex online at https://www.youtube.com/user/dexstardrummer


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Hey, everyone! Our goal is to show you God is Real by delivering personal spiritual experiences of people from different cultures, beliefs, and practices. One or two episodes will be aired weekly as we reach more and more people to share their story with us.

Each episode will include links to the guest’s community of believers and other resources. We are also available as a community to guide individuals to a relationship with a Higher Power of their understanding.

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