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Part 1: Religion and Spirituality in Recovery with Jason Swilling MDiv
Part 1: Religion and Spirituality in Recovery with Jason Swilling MDiv
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Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Jun 29, 2023
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Podcast episode
Description
Dr. Rob invites Spiritual Counselor and Pastor, Jason Swilling, on to the podcast today. Jason works with Dr. Rob at the Seeking Integrity clinic. It doesn’t matter what religion you believe in, or do not believe in, this is a great podcast episode for anyone who wants to understand their connection to a higher power and what that might mean for you. It doesn’t matter if you are Muslim, Christian, or even an Atheist, Dr. Rob and Jason have some answers for you. TAKEAWAYS: [2:05] A little bit about Jason and how he found Dr. Rob and his clinic. [3:00] Although Jason studied Christianity and comes from that background. How does he work with people of other faiths? [5:55] How does Jason help people work with some of their regrets and the things they did that went against their religious and moral beliefs? [7:40] It’s not about failing God, it’s about failing yourself. [11:05] How do you find your way back to God/religion? [17:25] What about the people who do not have any religion or faith? How does Jason navigate that? [18:00] In the 12-step program, you need some kind of faith. How do atheists manage or stay sober? [23:20] It all comes down to your connection with others. Unfortunately, a lot of religious communities have forgotten this aspect. [29:20] Dr. Rob feels like a lot of people are not welcomed in their religious communities and people then feel compelled to hide their shame and imperfections. [35:15] As you share your secrets in a safe community, people in recovery get to experience something really beautiful for the first time. [39:25] Your recovery program works if you work it. Jason is proof of that. RESOURCES: Sex and Relationship Healing @RobWeissMSW Sex Addiction 101 Seeking Integrity Cruise Control: Understanding Sex Addiction in Gay Men Prodependence: Moving Beyond Codependency Out of the Doghouse by Robert Weiss QUOTES: “The spirituality of 12-step recovery is all inclusive. There is no discrimination against certain religions.” “Often times a spirituality of a person is that it’s just me and God alone. I can take God off the shelf and I can put God on the shelf. And usually I put God on the shelf whenever I act out.” “I have friends who are atheists who are long-time sober and don’t believe in God. Religion or any of that, is not necessary to work the recovery program to stay sober.”
Released:
Jun 29, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
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